# AsteraApp

> Intuitive control and management for complex lighting setups and wireless DMX preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Astera LED Technology GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Astera LED Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367867799)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 111 MB
- Released: 2018-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800/reviews.md

## What is AsteraApp?

The AsteraApp™ offers intuitive and fast control of complex lighting setups with fully customizable programs and effects. The App is also used to prepare Astera lights for wireless DMX by sending addresses and profilesto them. In addition, lamps can be diagnosed, updated or reset from the AsteraApp™.


Here are some of the features:

Talkback+ 
Detect all available lights, set them up, check their status, configure DMX addresses and DMX profiles.

Seamless Runtime 
Set the length of your production and be sure that your lights won`t run out while still getting the maximum brightness.

Effects 
Quickly build programs out of colors and effects, trigger them or make them match a beat.

Targets 
Quickly create groups of lights, assign positions and select which lights should receive commands.

Scheduled StandBy
Switch lights into power-saving standby and schedule them to wake up when the production starts.

Dynamic PowerBoost
This exclusive feature makes the light able to display the maximum brightness at all time and intensify non-white colors.

Green/Magenta Correction
Adjust green/magenta during content creation to reduce postproduction work.

Emergency Lights
Switches to white light when AC power is cut to keep your event save

DJ Feature
Auto BPM analyzes the beat and matches programs to it, flash buttons can trigger special effects while being held down.

Other Features
The AsteraApp™ is packed with many additional items and new features are frequently added via software update.

## Key features

- Customizable programs and effects
- Wireless DMX preparation
- Light diagnostics and updates
- Beat-synced effects (Auto BPM)
- Group management (Targets)
- Scheduled Standby
- Dynamic PowerBoost

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteraapp/id1367867800/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2026-04-08, version 12.18*

One of the worst apps a company could ever put out.

### 1/5 — Cumbersome

*2026-01-29, version 12.18*

One of the most cumbersome apps, compared with Arri, Nanlite and Aputure Astera is definitely the worst

### 1/5 — Awful

*2025-11-04, version 12.18*

This app is actually almost unusable and often literally unusable due to the app crashing on multiple different devices. App uses an INSANE amount of battery life when doing nothing phone or tablet quickly heat up literally more than any app I have.  There are also bugs where connection drops out when very near or info displayed for fixture status is inaccurate or won’t update.

### 3/5 — Eats battery

*2025-09-26, version 12.18*

App is okay, but eats phone battery fast.

### 2/5 — Stürzt dauernd ab.

*2025-06-13, version 12.18*

Eigentlich ein gute idee aber leider im professionellen Einsatz nicht zu gebrauchen da sehr unzuverlässig. App friert dauernd ein oder sucht nach  der Blutoothverdindung. Wir haben es mit verschiedenen Geräten (iPads, iPhones) probiert. Lässt sich leider auch nicht über die usb Buchse verbinden (nur zum Laden). 
Das hört man auch von anderen Usern. Bitte liebe Entwickler*innen guckt doch mal ob das nicht besser geht.

### 2/5 — Full of features but frustrating

*2025-05-14, version 12.18*

Firmware updates are a nightmare with the app and the quick disconnect between the app and the bluetooth bridge really create a headache

### 2/5 — What did you do

*2025-04-26, version 12.18*

Used to be great, now the app interface to devices is so laggy and battery readout very slow to update. Never had an issue with the app and ax3 when I first bought the devices now it’s hard work

### 1/5 — What a joke

*2025-02-03, version 12.18*

I create targets for my lights for previewing before the CRMX controller moves over and the app throws the lights into random groups on it meaning I now how to spend more time fixing the errors the app made instead of just doing what it told. DO NOT USE unless you are desperate

### 2/5 — Really?  Leading lighting company create such a bad app?

*2025-01-20, version 12.18*

It’s bananas how hard it is to actually connect a Nyx bulb to this app.   Nothing about this app makes sense - from the awkward, dated UI to an extremely frustrating blue tooth experience.

### 1/5 — Wastes so much time, not user friendly

*2024-12-20, version 12.18*

I hate this app with a passion, so un-intuitive, un-user friendly and overall bad. Wasted so much time on set & kept disconnecting from my tube light

## Frequently asked questions about AsteraApp

### What does the AsteraApp do?

The AsteraApp provides intuitive and fast control over complex lighting setups. It allows users to create customizable programs and effects, prepare lights for wireless DMX by sending addresses and profiles, and diagnose, update, or reset lamps.

### What are the key features of the AsteraApp?

Key features include Talkback+ for detecting and configuring lights, Seamless Runtime for consistent brightness, Effects for building programs, Targets for grouping lights, Scheduled Standby for power saving, Dynamic PowerBoost for maximum brightness, Green/Magenta Correction, Emergency Lights, and a DJ Feature with Auto BPM analysis.

### Is the AsteraApp free to use?

Based on the provided information, the AsteraApp is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What kind of devices is the AsteraApp compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details. However, it is designed to control Astera lights and prepare them for wireless DMX, implying compatibility with Astera's lighting hardware and standard wireless DMX protocols.

### How can the AsteraApp be used for events?

The app is ideal for events by allowing quick setup and control of lighting. Features like beat-synced effects, customizable programs, and emergency lighting ensure a dynamic and safe atmosphere. Scheduled standby also helps manage power efficiently before and during productions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.18 — 2024-08-29

Fixed: App can't download latest light firmwares.

### 12.17 — 2024-08-07

Fixed: sometimes runtime control does not respond to user actions.

### 12.16 — 2024-08-03

Fixed: The "CIE 1931" settings of the favorite colors were not accessible on displays with a low height.
Fixed: The app reacted sluggishly to tapping a program tile.
Fixed: Occasionally the automatic reconnection with the BTB failed to occur after reactivating the app.
Fixed: The app crashed on devices running iOS 12 when performing backup or restore operations.
Fixed: The brightness percent labels were not visible on some iPads when a custom font size was used.
Fixed: The app crashed on some iPads under iOS 12 when searching for ART7.

### 12.15 — 2024-06-30

Fixed: potential reason for ART7 to refuse being connected by Bluetooth.

### 12.14 — 2024-06-13

Luna PrepCase is now working as BTB.

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