# Helvar ActiveAhead

> Helvar ActiveAhead (iPhone/iPad app by Helvar Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvar-activeahead/id1489347017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Helvar Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/909199064)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 45 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvar-activeahead/id1489347017/reviews.md

## What is Helvar ActiveAhead?

Helvar ActiveAhead app allows you to configure and adjust the truly intelligent wireless lighting solution ActiveAhead Generation 2. To use this application you must have a supported mobile device equipped with Bluetooth. With this app you can perform adjustments; such as, grouping, parameter changes and wall panel configuration, to the self-learning ActiveAhead Generation 2 system.

To configure a wireless wall panel, mobile device must be equipped with NFC.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.29 — 2026-06-02

Improvements:
- Improved speed and stability for P2P OTA firmware updates
- Node List now shows signal strength icons, making it easier to see how far nodes are from the scan location
- Verify-feature is now available also under Groups -> 3 dots
- Node Link -> Control Link Details now shows the most recent control status
- General stability improvements 

New Features:
- Advanced settings section now available Home -> Settings
    - View and search by node address
    - Presence detection for groups and network

### 1.15.78 — 2025-12-01

New Features:
- Simplified Scene Configuration for DALI-2 Wall Panels with live feedback
- The previous “Create Report” feature has been renamed to “Verify” and now supports querying more parameters
- Support for ActiveAhead Node Version 1.23 Features: Presence Detection and a simplified way to configure Absence Detection.

Improvements:
- Enhanced Device Discovery for more reliable results
- Updated Color Scheme for improved clarity
- The last identified device or group is now highlighted

### 1.15.77 — 2025-11-25

New Features
- Simplified Scene Configuration for DALI-2 Wall Panels: Configure scenes more easily with live feedback for a smoother experience.
- Support for ActiveAhead Node Version 1.23 Features: Includes Presence Detection and a simplified way to configure Absence Detection.
- Enhanced reporting: The previous “Create Report” feature has been renamed to “Verify” and now supports querying more parameters

Usability Improvements
- Enhanced Device Discovery for more reliable results.
- Updated Color Scheme for improved clarity and visual consistency.
- The last identified device or group is now highlighted, and unnecessary toast notifications have been removed.
- Added “Select All” button to the Node list for quicker bulk actions.
- The Proxy Node is now visible in the Node list for better transparency and is visualized with a blue triangle.

General
- Performance optimizations and various bug fixes for a more stable experience.

### 1.14.34 — 2024-12-19

- Dali 2 wired wall panel support

- Light sensor support for Node link sensor link

- Support for Node D4i device type

- Minor fixes and UI improvements

### 1.13.3 — 2024-07-22

- New Feature: Wall panel and ActiveTune links for Node Link

- Group discovery improved

- Icons updated

- Groups are now ordered from largest to smallest

- User guide link updated

- Other fixes and improvements

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## More apps by Helvar Ltd

- [SceneSet® Lighting Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sceneset-lighting-control/id919137362)
- [ActiveAhead 2018](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeahead-2018/id1241768756)
- [ActiveTune](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activetune/id1434672144)

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