UPLIFT Desk App

(Updated from 2 to 4 stars because of the very thoughtful developer response! I hope they invest more into this app!!)Just bought an Uplift desk and so far I’m loving it!! I decided to add in the Bluetooth adapter for access to this app and unfortunately the functionality falls short. This app does what it needs to and has nice features that enhance the experience of the desk. I’d love to see continued development in the software such as the ability to automatically raise in lower desk at certain times of day (this may be a safety hazard so I can understand why they may leave it out) or, even better, be able to integrate Uplift actions into iOS shortcuts. Such as “when I have a calendar event on my work calendar automatically raise the desk”. Unfortunately the core functionality that makes this app especially useful, the sit and stand reminders, is almost entirely useless due to Bluetooth limitations and the app’s inability to work around them. As soon as my phone is more than 10 feet away from the desk, the Bluetooth connection drops between the desk and my phone. The 2 consequences of this are: 1. I have to reopen the app every time once I return to be desk and 2. the stand reminder timer resets entirely. This unfortunately means I either have to leave my phone at my desk ALWAYS or accept that I cannot use the stand reminders which to me is the #1 reason to get this bluetooth adapter. As a attempted workaround I downloaded the iOS app to my Mac (since I rarely remove my machine from my desk) and it connected fine. BUT for some reason the option to set reminders is absent when on desktop. I’m assuming this is because the iOS app cannot utilize mac notifications and it’s just not a compatible feature. It’s really a shame because the biggest issue I have with standing desks is my own apathy/forgetfulness. I thought this would be a great solution to ensure I continue to stand at my desk but I’ll have to wait for more development I suppose.

I am updating my original low rating as customer support helped me solve the blocking problem. Kudos to a responsive support team and Justin himself. Now it is just nutty gritty issues keeping it from 5-stars. The sit/stand alerts are not as obvious and consistent as I would like, and yes I have alerts on and have the app approved in focus modes (iOS). Also, I wish the connection would not time out so easily. I walk away to refill water with my phone and it disconnects. Give me a buffer. Then make it one click to reconnect. The app should have a history of the desk I was connected to. Do I really need to rescan and reapprove every time. All of this prevents me getting a solid daily stand goal. I want to not have worry about it. Again, still solid and love the improved capability this app brings!!

I’ve found the app very useful in terms of measuring my progress towards my stand goals, and the reminders keep me from sitting for too long. I tend to get absorbed in my work and a gentle reminder is helpful to keep me in track. The interface is clean, attractive and easy to understand. Overall I’m very happy with the app and recommend to those who want to maximize their investment in a height-adjustable desk.