# Luminair — DMX Art-Net sACN Smart Lights

> Professional DMX and smart light control platform for creative professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Synthe FX, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminair/id920440588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Synthe FX, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285556080)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,171 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminair/id920440588/reviews.md

## What is Luminair?

Luminair is a professional-grade lighting control platform that gives lighting designers, filmmakers and TV professionals, musicians, artists and other enthusiasts advanced control over DMX-enabled lights, as well as "Smart" lights via Apple HomeKit.

Control any light... Luminair's Fixture Cloud library contains over 30,000 fixture profiles.

Luminair 4 adds a wide range of user-requested features like multi-universe support, RDM support, user interface improvements, Universal Search, support for Apple HomeKit, and so much more.

Move beyond the lighting console! Join us and see why Luminair has been setting the standard for mobile lighting control since 2008! 

Access all iPadOS, iOS, and macOS versions under a single subscription plan.

Try it FREE for 2 weeks, with all features unlocked, and no obligation. See offer details below.

Highlights:
- 1 to 4 DMX Universes (512-2048 Channels, depending on Subscription level)
- 1 Art-Net DMX Input Universe for creating Snapshot scene recordings from another lighting console
- RDM Support over Art-Net
- Works with any Art-Net or sACN E1.31 compliant DMX interface
- Transmits Art-Net, sACN E1.31, and/or and KiNET over built-in Wi-Fi hardware
- Supports DMX over Bluetooth with LumenRadio BLE CRMX devices, MoonLite and TimoTwo
- Supports wired ethernet with 3rd-party adapters
- Advanced document viewer allows you to save projects in iCloud, 3rd-party services like Creative Cloud and Dropbox, plus external disks and flash drives
- LTP faders with fully-configurable scene parameters
- DMX FX Engine with a Movement generator, Oscillator, Color Looping, Random Color/Intensity and more
- Palette/preset based movement system allows you to control and edit movements of multiple moving lights together in unison
- Sequences allow you to play back scenes with customized fade and hold times
- Sound Active mode allows for music controlled light shows using the built-in microphone, or external sound sources
- Innovative tap-to-bump gesture allows you to quickly bump the levels of a scene while holding it's button, releasing those levels when let go
- Supports simultaneous control of DMX and HomeKit lights in the same project
- Touch ID powered Lockdown mode allows you to lock specific parts of the Luminair user interface
- Includes Luminair Remote for Apple Watch (on iPhone devices)
- Supports various external control methods as MIDI, MIDI over Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi, Geofences, OSC Input
- Additional support for 4 Universes, Scheduling, DMX Input Triggers, iBeacons, MSC, MTC, and HomeKit Button Triggers available with Luminair Pro Subscription
- 64-bit app with a scalable UI that uses the latest Apple technologies like iCloud, Core Animation, Core MIDI and more

Please visit us at https://luminair.app for full details.

IMPORTANT: Luminair requires external DMX or HomeKit hardware to control lights, but can also be used in an "offline" mode for building projects and as a learning tool.

Access Luminair Standard or Luminair Pro with monthly or annual subscriptions. You will be automatically billed through Apple every 30 days for monthly subscriptions or every 365 days for yearly subscriptions until you cancel your subscription. The first billing will occur after the one-time free trial period of 2 weeks. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the App Store Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription during the free trial period.

Privacy Policy: https://luminair.app/privacy
Terms of Use: https://luminair.app/terms

## Key features

- Multi-universe DMX control
- RDM support
- Apple HomeKit integration
- Fixture Cloud library
- DMX FX Engine
- Sound Active mode
- Luminair Remote for Apple Watch

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luminair Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Luminair Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Luminair Standard Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Luminair Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Luminair?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🚀 Flexible lighting control
- 👍 Great customer support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Subscription model concerns
- 🔒 Paid updates for existing users
- 🔋 Slow network performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scenes not loading properly
- Ethernet connectivity problems
- Unexpected settings changes during use

**Most requested features**

- Allow one-time purchase option
- Improve fixture profile management
- Add more advanced effects and animation
- Enhance multi-device/project workflow

## Recent user reviews (10 of 196)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminair/id920440588/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Paid full price, now I get ads for the subscription

*2026-07-03, version 4.4.11*

Even though I paid full price for this app, they’ve since downgraded to a subscription model, and I keep getting nagged by annoying ads and reminders everywhere prompting me to subscribe.

### 1/5 — Viel zu teuer

*2026-03-01*

Ich stehe nicht auf abos. One shot out.

### 5/5 — Aputure

*2026-02-23, version 4.4.11*

I need to add Aputure 1200x to the library and all those that have not yet been added like xt52

### 1/5 — Tech support is not responding.

*2026-01-31*

I’ve been using Luminair since 2020 and upgraded to v4 to take advantage of color mixing. I’ve documented 2 bugs, one in which the output does not track the UI, and a second where the app hangs for 2-4 minutes at a time. I’ve provide my show files, and videos demonstrating the problems and gotten no bug fixes or work arounds. As long as they occur at home when I’m programming it’s an inconvenience. But when I’m setting up for a live show, or running one and the app hangs or freezes, it’s an embarrassment. Today my band played for two minutes in total darkness while I frantically got Luminair to work again. Tech Support is not responding anymore, so why are they taking my monthly subscription payment?

### 1/5 — Bad support

*2025-11-18, version 4.4.11*

The support doesn’t reply, automatic email says 2 business days, it’s now 7…

### 1/5 — In app purchase doesn’t work on mac

*2025-10-27, version 4.4.10*

Tried to use this app for controlling dmx device, downloaded only to find out it’s not working on mac.

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2025-10-25, version 4.4.10*

Alles was diese App tut ist eine Bezahloberfläche anzuzeigen. Kein Testen möglich. Sollte einfach direkt einen Kaufpreis haben, so ist das einfach nur frech

### 3/5 — Is the developper went missing in the woods?

*2025-10-04*

This app that used to dominate Dmx control in the cinema industry is today seriously lacking, both in fixture library update and user experience.
They have been promising RDM for three years now without any delivery, creating an effect is a real pain, a lot of fixture a missing, no way to modify a fixture profile (which is a pain when a lot of them are poorly made), no way to rearrange your fixture orders, i could go for hour about why it is not a good tool

### 5/5 — Luminair pro

*2025-08-09, version 4.4.10*

My first time working with luminair its the best.even for a beginner.

### 1/5 — Subscription is bad(

*2025-07-28, version 4.4.9*

Subscription is bad(

## Frequently asked questions about Luminair

### What does Luminair do?

Luminair is a professional lighting control platform that provides advanced control over DMX-enabled lights and smart lights via Apple HomeKit. It allows users to create, manage, and play back complex lighting scenes and effects for various professional and enthusiast applications.

### What are the key features of Luminair?

Key features include multi-universe DMX control (up to 4 universes), RDM support over Art-Net, Apple HomeKit integration, a vast Fixture Cloud library with over 30,000 profiles, a DMX FX Engine for dynamic effects, Sound Active mode for music-controlled shows, and a remote app for Apple Watch.

### How much does Luminair cost?

Luminair is available via a subscription plan, which grants access to all iPadOS, iOS, and macOS versions. A free 2-week trial is offered with all features unlocked. Specific subscription levels determine the number of DMX universes supported.

### What devices is Luminair compatible with?

Luminair is compatible with iPadOS, iOS, and macOS devices. It requires external DMX or HomeKit hardware to control lights, but can also be used offline for project building and learning. It supports various DMX interfaces and Bluetooth devices like LumenRadio BLE CRMX.

### What are common use cases for Luminair?

Common use cases include professional stage lighting control for concerts and theater, film and TV production lighting, artistic installations, and advanced smart home lighting setups. It's also used as a learning tool for lighting design and control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.11 — 2025-10-29

- Bug fixes and Fixture Cloud updates

User experience is important to us. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please contact us at https://support.luminair.app

### 4.4.10 — 2025-07-30

- Bug fixes and Fixture Cloud updates

User experience is important to us. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please contact us at https://support.luminair.app

### 4.4.9 — 2025-07-01

- Bug fixes and Fixture Cloud updates

User experience is important to us. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please contact us at https://support.luminair.app

### 4.4.8 — 2025-06-25

- Bug fixes and Fixture Cloud updates

User experience is important to us. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please contact us at https://support.luminair.app

### 4.4.7 — 2025-06-18

- Bug fixes and Fixture Cloud updates

User experience is important to us. For further assistance with this update or any other issues, please contact us at https://support.luminair.app

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