# iRFR - BTS

> Remote control for ETC Eos family lighting systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irfr-bts/id318210456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318210459)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $49.99
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irfr-bts/id318210456/reviews.md

## What is iRFR?

The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt.

The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback.  It does not support remote patching and system configuration.  A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list.  Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.

## Key features

- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Programming and playback features
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects
- Cue list access
- Security controls

## Chart rankings

- #141 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irfr-bts/id318210456/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Pas mal

*2023-12-11, version 4.1.1*

Manque le patch des gradas et le blind a mon goût mais pas mal. Vu le prix des consoles etc je trouve aussi que la télécommande aurait pu faire l’objet d’un geste commercial.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2023-08-29*

Forced to by it because ETC did away with legacy apps (should be free if you bought classic) made the move because TouchOSC doesn’t have key click or haptic, this new app is quirky and doesn’t have key click or haptic. Not sure why it’s not an option. Guess I’ll go back to TouchOSC till ETC finds a way to not allow it.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2021-04-08*

If you’re running of ETC this is awesome. Saves time without having to run back and forth between your board and your fixtures.

### 2/5 — What happened

*2020-09-08*

What happened to the full keyboard on iPads? It seemed to segmented like it is on iPhones now.. very inconvenient

### 2/5 — No connection

*2019-10-05, version 3.0.1*

My iPad wont connect to my board. My boss’s android connects no problem. I have the same IP address and connections as before. Does anyone have any ideas?

### 3/5 — Solid app but lacking.

*2019-09-29*

I love that I can leave my Nomad system behind now and 90% work off my iPad. 

Would make it better:
Magic sheets and multi direct select layout. 

Magic sheets is a given. That should have been their first concern when making this. 

Having to switch between direct selects is so frustrating slow. 

Why I only have 3 stars:
You can’t label anything. You make a group and you just have to remember what group number it is because there is no way of labeling it. Blows my mind this was left out.

### 3/5 — Does the trick

*2019-05-07*

It pretty much does what it should. It’s no replacement for a console, and you can’t patch fixtures, which would be one of the best possible uses for it.

Also, it needs an update to take iPhone X bottom safe areas into account; right now the tab buttons overlap it.

Add patching and fix the layout issue, and it’s a five-star rating!

### 5/5 — Convience at your fingertips!!

*2019-03-13*

This app makes is so so easy to control my EOS console while roaming onstage. It is so much easier to pull out my phone and use the simple and easy-to-use app than pulling out a nomad or running back up to front of house every time I am checking things onstage. Thank you ETC for this app! Love it!

### 1/5 — App Broken

*2019-02-28*

It appears this app no longer works with ETC Ion consoles. When we attempt to connect to its IP address, it doesn’t recognize or read it as a valid address. Oddly enough the classic (legacy) version of this app does work. I expected more from a company with such a valuable product.

### 3/5 — Not working folks!

*2018-10-31*

The app worked fine on my iPhone 5S until the latest iOS 12 update. Perhaps a patch is needed?!?

## Frequently asked questions about iRFR

### What does the iRFR app do?

The iRFR app provides remote control for ETC Eos family lighting systems, including Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, and Ion consoles. It allows users to access programming and playback features from their mobile device.

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

Key features include remote control for lighting systems, access to programming and playback tools, a tab-based display for moving light controls, direct selects, and cue lists. It also includes security controls to prevent unauthorized access.

### Is the iRFR app free to use?

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

### What are the system requirements for the iRFR app?

The application requires Eos family software version 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. For the Focus Wand feature, Eos 3.0 or higher is necessary. The app does not support Cobalt systems.

### What can I do with the iRFR app?

You can use the app to control most programming and playback functions of your Eos family lighting system. This includes adjusting moving lights, accessing direct selects, and managing cue lists remotely.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.6 — 2025-08-26

Various bug fixes and improvements

### 4.1.4 — 2024-06-26

- Problems with the automatic console detection of cellular devices have been fixed
- Minor bug fixes

### 4.1.1 — 2022-10-04

Version update

### 4.1.0 — 2021-10-25

Improved permissions notifications when using Focus Wand.
Improvements to scrolling in ML Controls.
Bug fixes and improvements.

### 4.0.1 — 2021-04-06

v4.0.1 of the iRFR apps corrects an issue with the app purchasing process.

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