# Luna Controller — Amazon Luna Controller

> Manage game controllers and use phone as virtual controller for cloud gaming. (iPhone/iPad app by AMZN Mobile LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 7,383 App Store ratings · 334 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: British English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Swedish
- Released: 2023-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633/reviews.md

## What is Luna Controller?

The Luna Controller app allows you to set up and manage your Luna Controllers and play Luna games using your phone via the Phone Controller.

With the Luna Controller app you can:
- Register Luna Controllers to your Amazon account
- Set up your Luna Controller to connect to wifi and enable Cloud Direct
- Play games on Luna using touch inputs on your mobile device using the Phone Controller
- Add friends to your local Luna gaming session using Guest Mode
- Manage the Cloud Direct wifi connection
- Manage your Luna Controller Bluetooth connection
- Update the software on your Luna Controllers
- Check battery status
- Switch between Cloud Direct and Bluetooth
- Get help for common troubleshooting problems

To set up the Luna Controller:
1. Download and install the Luna Controller app on your mobile device.
2. Power up your Luna Controller with 2 AA batteries. Press and hold the Luna button for 3 seconds, and an orange light will start spinning
3. Open the Luna Controller app and follow the on-screen instructions

To set up a Luna Phone Controller:
No controller? No problem. You can use your phone to play Luna games.

1. Go to the appstore on your mobile device and install the Luna Controller app.
2. Sign into your Amazon account.
3. Select Play With Phone Controller.

The next time you're ready to play, just follow these steps:

1. Open the Luna app on a compatible device, such as a compatible Fire TV, PC or Mac
2. Open the Luna Controller app on your mobile device.
3. Select Launch under your virtual controller and wait for your controller to connect to Luna.
4. Use the virtual controller to select the game you want to play and launch it.

Guests can also download the Luna Controller app and join in on the gameplay.

By using this app, you agree to Amazon’s Conditions of Use (www.amazon.com/conditionsofuse) and Privacy Notice (www.amazon.com/privacy).

## Key features

- Register Luna Controllers
- Set up Wi-Fi and Cloud Direct
- Use phone as virtual controller
- Add guests to gaming sessions
- Manage Bluetooth connection
- Update controller software
- Check battery status

## What do users think of Luna Controller?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 👍 Smooth and responsive app
- 💡 Great option for gaming grandkids

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on opening
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Controller not working as expected
- 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Virtual controller not working
- Controller disconnects frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Backbone controller
- Allow using phone as controller for TV
- Improve controller compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 334)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luna-controller/id1528364633/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Backbone support

*2026-08-01, version 1.0.2265*

It seams so obvious to anyone who's done research on mobile gaming controllers to ADD BACKBONE CONTROLLER SUPPORT! 😪

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-07-31*

iPhone 15 pro, es kommt die Meldung direkt zu Beginn: drehe dein Gerät um weiter zu spielen. Egal wie man rs hält man kommt gar nicht erst weiter sodass ich es nicht mal ausprobieren konnte. Schwache Leistung, taugt aus meiner Sicht nichts

### 1/5 — Account creation

*2026-07-24, version 1.0.2265*

Didn’t let me create account

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-12, version 1.0.2265*

Good but you can’t  scan the normal qr code

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-07-01, version 1.0.2265*

Not only could I not get it to work but it asks for an alarming amount of data and you have to have an account. Worse than a waste of time because now these skeezes got some free data out of me too

### 5/5 — Luna Service

*2026-06-26, version 1.0.2265*

I like playing hot wheels on Luna

### 1/5 — Not working I keep getting invalid codes

*2026-06-25, version 1.0.2265*

Not working I keep getting invalid codes

### 4/5 — Camera needs to zoom in

*2026-06-19, version 1.0.2265*

The app is nice, but when playing with my family I have to get up off the couch to scan the QR code

### 1/5 — Backbone Support Please!

*2026-06-14, version 1.0.2265*

Please support backbone controllers so that I can use my phone as my gaming console for Luna and the controller to play games! Would make you much cooler Amazon!

### 3/5 — Pls add controller support

*2026-06-12*

Pls add controller support

## Frequently asked questions about Luna Controller

### What does the Luna Controller app do?

The Luna Controller app is used to set up and manage your physical Luna Controllers for a cloud gaming service. It also allows you to use your mobile phone as a virtual controller to play games without needing a physical controller.

### How do I set up a Luna Controller with the app?

To set up a physical Luna Controller, download and install the app, power up your controller with batteries, press and hold the Luna button, and then open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect it to Wi-Fi and your Amazon account.

### Can I play games without a physical controller?

Yes, you can use your phone as a virtual controller. Simply download the Luna Controller app, sign into your Amazon account, and select 'Play With Phone Controller' to use your phone's touch inputs to play games.

### Is the Luna Controller app free to use?

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

### What devices are compatible with the Luna Controller app?

The app is designed to be used on mobile devices for managing controllers and playing games. Games themselves can be played on compatible devices such as Fire TV, PC, or Mac, with the phone controller connecting to these platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.2337 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.2265 — 2026-06-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.2245 — 2026-03-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.2230 — 2026-02-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.2216 — 2026-01-10

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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