diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 51a14402..c95fb2bb 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -2,11 +2,12 @@
 
 WLED is a fast and (relatively) secure implementation of an ESP8266/ESP32 webserver to control NeoPixel (WS2812B) LEDs!
 
-### Features: (V0.7.0)
+### Features: (V0.7.1)
 - RGB, HSB, and brightness sliders
 - All new, mobile-friendly web UI!
 - Settings page - configuration over network
 - Access Point and station mode - automatic failsafe AP
+- Support of Blynk IoT cloud
 - WS2812FX library integrated for over 50 special effects (+Custom Theater Chase)!
 - Secondary color support lets you use even more effect combinations
 - Alexa smart home device server (including dimming)
diff --git a/wled00/wled00.ino b/wled00/wled00.ino
index 6615aa24..eae94b4f 100644
--- a/wled00/wled00.ino
+++ b/wled00/wled00.ino
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 #include "src/dependencies/blynk/BlynkSimpleEsp.h"
 
 //version in format yymmddb (b = daily build)
-#define VERSION 1807221
+#define VERSION 1807291
 char versionString[] = "0.7.1";
 
 //AP and OTA default passwords (change them!)
diff --git a/wled00/wled07_notify.ino b/wled00/wled07_notify.ino
index 72965575..4975d34d 100644
--- a/wled00/wled07_notify.ino
+++ b/wled00/wled07_notify.ino
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ void notify(byte callMode, bool followUp=false)
     case 6: if (!notifyDirect) return; break; //fx change
     case 7: if (!notifyHue) return; break;
     case 8: if (!notifyDirect) return; break;
+    case 9: if (!notifyDirect) return; break;
     default: return;
   }
   byte udpOut[WLEDPACKETSIZE];
diff --git a/wled00/wled08_led.ino b/wled00/wled08_led.ino
index f4e83cc9..a309ff50 100644
--- a/wled00/wled08_led.ino
+++ b/wled00/wled08_led.ino
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ bool colorChanged()
 
 void colorUpdated(int callMode)
 {
-  //call for notifier -> 0: init 1: direct change 2: button 3: notification 4: nightlight 5: other (NN)6: fx changed 7: hue 8: preset cycle
+  //call for notifier -> 0: init 1: direct change 2: button 3: notification 4: nightlight 5: other (NN)6: fx changed 7: hue 8: preset cycle 9: blynk
   if (!colorChanged())
   {
     if (callMode == 6) notify(6);
@@ -117,6 +117,7 @@ void colorUpdated(int callMode)
     setLedsStandard();
     strip.trigger();
   }
+  if (callMode != 9 && callMode != 5 && callMode != 8) updateBlynk();
 }
 
 void handleTransitions()
@@ -194,6 +195,7 @@ void handleNightlight()
         bri = nightlightTargetBri;
         colorUpdated(5);
       }
+      updateBlynk();
       if (bri == 0) briLast = briNlT;
     }
   } else if (nightlightActiveOld) //early de-init
diff --git a/wled00/wled16_blynk.ino b/wled00/wled16_blynk.ino
index 27becbc2..4120f03b 100644
--- a/wled00/wled16_blynk.ino
+++ b/wled00/wled16_blynk.ino
@@ -18,24 +18,36 @@ void handleBlynk()
   Blynk.run();
 }
 
+void updateBlynk()
+{
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V0,bri);
+  //we need a RGB -> HSB convert here
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V3,bri);
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V4,effectCurrent);
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V5,effectSpeed);
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V6,effectIntensity);
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V7,nightlightActive);
+  Blynk.virtualWrite(V8,notifyDirect);
+}
+
 BLYNK_WRITE(V0)
 {
  bri = param.asInt();//bri
- colorUpdated(1);
+ colorUpdated(9);
 }
 
 BLYNK_WRITE(V1)
 {
  blHue = param.asInt();//hue
  colorHStoRGB(blHue*10,blSat,(false)? colSec:col);
- colorUpdated(1);
+ colorUpdated(9);
 }
 
 BLYNK_WRITE(V2)
 {
  blSat = param.asInt();//sat
  colorHStoRGB(blHue*10,blSat,(false)? colSec:col);
- colorUpdated(1);
+ colorUpdated(9);
 }
 
 BLYNK_WRITE(V3)
@@ -46,7 +58,7 @@ BLYNK_WRITE(V3)
 BLYNK_WRITE(V4)
 {
  effectCurrent = param.asInt()-1;//fx
- colorUpdated(6);
+ colorUpdated(9);
 }
 
 BLYNK_WRITE(V5)