# FlareCON

> Wireless lighting control for WDMX enabled fixtures with dynamic scene creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Chauvet Professional.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarecon/id890903885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chauvet Professional](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364133122)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.20/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarecon/id890903885/reviews.md

## What is FlareCON?

Designed for easy operation, the FlareCON Air 2 by CHAUVET DJ is the ideal way to create dynamic scenes with WDMX enabled fixtures. 
For more information, check us out on www.chauvetdj.com 

What's new
Completely fresh and updated look and experience for the FlareCON app.
Easily create effects like Fade, Flicker, Paparazzi with few clicks, simple static scenes.
Other new features:
- Find my Light
- Grouping Fixtures
- Master Commands
- Export and Import Shows
- And more... 

User Manual: https://www.chauvetdj.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FlareCon-App_UM_Rev1_Draft1.pdf

"Please note, this App is for the FlareCON Air 2, and will NOT function with FlareCON Air 1"

## Key features

- Dynamic scene creation
- Create effects like Fade, Flicker, Paparazzi
- Find my Light
- Grouping fixtures
- Master commands
- Export and import shows

## What do users think of FlareCON?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎨 Color mixing and customization features
- 📱 Wireless control convenience
- 👍 User-friendly interface (older versions)
- 🔌 Easy connection to fixtures (when working)
- 💾 Scene/preset storage capability
- 🎯 Grouping feature for multiple fixtures

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity failures
- 😤 Non-intuitive user interface
- ⚠️ Incompatible with older FlareCON devices
- 🔄 Unreliable app performance
- 📉 Significant regression from previous version
- ❌ Non-functional after major update
- ⏱️ Major delay in light response
- 🚫 Incompatible with iOS/Apple devices
- 💥 App crashes on launch
- 🗑️ Randomly deletes saved shows/presets
- 📱 Limited functionality on iPad (no rotation)
- ⚡ Forced updates with no backward compatibility

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not connect to FlareCON Air/Air 1/Air 2
- Connection drops after phone powers down
- Auto channel selector not functioning
- Presets not saving between sessions
- Shows randomly disappearing/being deleted
- Cannot save more than 6-7 presets without data loss
- Backup and restore feature failing
- All color wheel controls offset/incorrect
- Master dimmer not working
- Auto programs starting wrong program
- Incompatible with iOS 15 and newer
- Crashes on iPhone XS and newer models
- App crashes on iPad with current OS
- Incompatible with original FlareCON on Apple devices
- Cannot expand manual on mobile devices
- Lights going dark when switching between shows
- No delay compensation between old and new versions

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous app version (2.0/1.0)
- Add fade, pulse, strobe, and chase effects
- Sound activation mode
- More than 9 programmable buttons/scenes
- Individual fixture addressing
- Full DMX channel control (512 channels)
- Support for additional fixture types (GigBar 2, Flex Q, Tri6)
- UV control access
- Landscape/rotation support for iPad
- Ability to name scenes on shows screen
- Save fixture patches to avoid re-selection
- sACN stream recording and playback
- Better manual and documentation
- Option to keep old app alongside new version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flarecon/id890903885/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Lacks Function

*2026-07-30, version 3.0.2*

Chauvet is clearly ok with a sub par app - this one lacks personalities for some products and is not user friendly at all.

### 1/5 — It’s like they tried to make it bad

*2026-02-27, version 3.0.2*

Quite possibly the least user intuitive app to use, and that’s if/when it decides to work. The lights are great, but this app renders them useless. I have the older version on an older iPad and won’t upgrade the OS simply because of needing that older app.

### 1/5 — broke

*2025-12-31, version 3.0.2*

still don’t work

you’d think they’d at least let me have the old verizon than world with my original FlareCon bit. popes. they say this works but it never connects.  you’d think a comment like Chauvet would care..

### 1/5 — Pathetic!

*2025-06-05, version 3.0.2*

It literally NEVER works!!!

### 1/5 — Highly Disappointed!!

*2024-07-15, version 3.0.2*

This latest release just set my ability to manage my Chauvet lights to zero. I DJ six events a week and my lighting was a huge selling point until CHAUVET complete failed me with this disastrous version release. I’ve invested over $17K in up lights only to witness their app render them practically useless to programming. Test, fix, and test again before releasing apps that do not work. This is totally unacceptable.

### 1/5 — Please bring back 2.0

*2024-05-06, version 3.0.2*

Please bring it back to the original flarecon app or make this new one with all of the same preset features

### 1/5 — Absolute TRASH

*2024-04-06, version 3.0.2*

Just Like other reviews mentioned this app and system Is way Too basic. You're way better off just using the Ric remote in master slave. Baffling why they wouldnt expand the options. Thanks again for the disappointment chauvet and half adding a potentially amazing thing.
BRING BACK THE OLD APP FOR HEAVENS SAKE

### 1/5 — BRING BACK THE OLD APP PLEASE 🙏

*2024-03-08, version 3.0.2*

Used to be able to use the app for smaller parties to control my H1s instead of using my sound switch controller. But now I'm not even able to use it at all. Read the manual and called for assistance to help set it up but the interface and quickplay/live programmable modes are not the same as it was before with the nine trigger buttons. Bring back the old version please! 🙏 And add more trigger buttons please!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-02-24, version 3.0.2*

If you can’t fix this app, I’m selling all of my chauvet lights and will replace with American DJ …. At least their software works

### 1/5 — Don’t update

*2024-02-23, version 3.0.2*

I agree with everyone else the old app worked perfectly but was limited with the new update there’s so many cool options but I can’t get anything to work horrible app bring back the old one where it would work at least

## Frequently asked questions about FlareCON

### What does the FlareCON app do?

The FlareCON app allows you to wirelessly control WDMX enabled lighting fixtures. It enables easy creation of dynamic scenes, effects like fades and flickers, and management of your lighting setup.

### What are the key features of the FlareCON app?

Key features include the ability to easily create effects and static scenes, a 'Find my Light' function, fixture grouping, master commands, and the ability to export and import shows.

### Is the FlareCON app free to use?

Yes, the FlareCON app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What hardware is compatible with the FlareCON app?

This app is specifically designed to work with the FlareCON Air 2 hardware. It will not function with the FlareCON Air 1.

### How can I create lighting scenes with this app?

You can create scenes by selecting desired effects like Fade, Flicker, or Paparazzi, or by setting up simple static lighting configurations with just a few clicks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.2 — 2023-02-09

- Now compatible with Original FlareCON Air.

### 3.0.1 — 2023-02-02

Added User Manual and ability to open outside of App.

*Please note, this App is for the FlareCON Air 2, and will NOT function with FlareCON Air 1

### 3.0 — 2023-01-16

Completely fresh and updated look and experience for the FlareCON app.
Easily create effects like Fade, Flicker, Paparazzi with few clicks, simple static scenes.
Other new features:
- Find my Light
- Grouping Fixtures
- Master Commands
- Export and Import Shows
- And more...

### 2.2 — 2020-03-23

Various bug fixes

### 2.1.2 — 2019-11-21

Added new fixtures.

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