Marpac Connect 4+

While I do appreciate the convenience that is offered through having a schedule that automatically turns the sound machine on and off, I have run into a problem with the limitations presented within this app. I need to have more than one schedule, as my sleep hours differ a little on the weekend, and the app does not currently offer the ability to run two different schedules simultaneously. When I create a schedule for Monday thru Friday, then attempt to create a separate schedule for the weekend, the first schedule is deleted and replaced.

Secondly, when you accidentally click the option to add a second Marpac device, there is no way to back out of that set-up other than to completely close the app and reopen it. This is poor design and I expected better from this company. Please improve the UX Design of this app and it’s functionality.

The App works fine. It functions just like a remote and can turn the unit on and off as well as adjust the volume. However, I’m frustrated that there is no Alexa compatibility in the app. There is an Alexa skill and it’s marketed as Alexa enabled, but there is no way to enable the skill in the app, as Alexa instructs you to do. Why take the time to build an Alexa skill if you can’t enable it for use?

The app functions mostly as expected, except it still needs some polish. For instance, if you go into the add a device dialogue, there is no way to back out without restarting the app. Also, when using the Alexa skill, Alexa tells you to go into the app settings and enable Alexa support, but there is no such setting! Lastly, the little details need some work, e.g. some text is off center, etc. in the end it does what you need it to, which is nice as the paired vdevice is great, but it needs a few bugs fixed and a little more effort put in.