# Luxor® Controller — Hunter Industries

> Remote control for outdoor lighting systems, enabling color, intensity, and scheduling adjustments. (iPhone/iPad app by Hunter Industries.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-controller/id710090124 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hunter Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/710090127)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 358 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 69 MB
- Released: 2013-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-controller/id710090124/reviews.md

## What is Luxor® Controller?

With the Luxor app, you can adjust fixture intensity and color, create unique themes, and fine-tune your color palette for special occasions — right from the palm of your hand!

CLOUD MANAGEMENT
With Luxor® Cloud management, it’s easier than ever before to bring nighttime living spaces to life. Cloud connection eliminates local network limitations to streamline control in the field and enable remote site management from anywhere in the world via an internet connection.
 
SITES
Sites allow you to easily manage multiple Luxor systems.  If you are the owner of a Luxor system, give your site a name such as MY HOUSE.

Groups
Adjust intensity and colors (ZDC fixtures only) of individual or groups of fixtures to tailor your lighting design. With a Luxor system, you can create up to 250 adjustable lighting groups that can be turned on independently and dimmed from 1–100%.
 
Themes
With Luxor technology, you can add pizzazz to your home to complement any occasion through industry-leading custom color creation capabilities. Design one-of-a-kind holiday displays, create team spirit for the big game, add company colors for work-related events, or simply adjust colors to match vegetation as the seasons change.
 
Color Creation
The Luxor ZDC controller provides the ability to create up to 30,000 colors using the latest RGBW LED technology. Use the color bars to select the desired hue, saturation level, and intensity for any light or group of lights. You can also create a personalized palette to easily access up to 250 user-saved color options.
 
Programming/Schedules
Create custom lighting schedules for everyday living, holidays, and celebrations. Event-based programming initiates custom themes or individual lighting fixtures throughout the night.
 
Light Assignment
The Luxor Light Assignment Module (LAM) with next-generation ActivAssign™ technology allows for wireless assignment of FX Luminaire LED lighting fixtures and Luxor accessories. Simply plug the LAM into your smart device, enter Assignment Mode, choose the fixture group, aim the LAM at the desired light, and you’re all set.

## Key features

- Adjust fixture intensity and color
- Create unique lighting themes
- Cloud management for remote access
- Manage multiple lighting sites
- Create up to 250 lighting groups
- Custom color creation (RGBW LED)
- Wireless fixture assignment

## What do users think of Luxor® Controller?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Recent app updates significantly improved user experience
- 🎨 Excellent hardware and lighting quality
- ⚡ Cloud-based features enable remote access
- 🎯 Advanced control capabilities for customization
- 📱 Improved app speed in latest versions
- 🎭 Ability to create multiple themes and schedules
- 👍 User-friendly interface improvements in recent updates

**Cons**

- 🐌 Extremely slow app performance and loading times
- 🔌 Frequent connectivity issues with controllers
- ❌ App crashes and white screen errors
- 😕 Non-intuitive user interface and poor UX design
- 🔄 Frequent loss of controller connection
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across updates
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to physical control panel
- 📵 Constant logout and session disconnection issues
- 🔧 Buggy scheduling and program logic
- 💸 Poor value for premium pricing
- 🌐 Network connectivity problems despite hardwired setup
- 📊 Backward compatibility issues with older controllers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- White screen on app launch
- App crashes on login with newer iOS versions
- Controller not found errors after updates
- Groups reset to group 0 on app restart
- Zombie groups that cannot be deleted
- Groups not saving to themes
- Cloud access crashes the app
- Themes, groups, and colors sections unresponsive
- Power button functionality inconsistent
- Programs disappear when app is reopened
- Controller assignment errors
- Manual IP address connection fails
- Lights stuck on 24/7 after update
- App takes minutes to load controllers and schedules
- Color wheel function non-functional
- Theme changes not persisting after schedule events
- Inconsistent dimming intensity settings
- Firmware updates breaking app connectivity
- Loss of all groups and themes after firmware updates

**Most requested features**

- Cloud-based system like irrigation controllers for remote access
- Ability to program schedules directly from app
- Full feature parity with physical control panel
- Calendar-based programming for seasonal themes
- Ability to rename programs (not just Program A, B, C)
- Multiple group selection per schedule event
- Program priority and conflict resolution system
- Dark mode option
- 1Password authentication integration
- Ability to set default theme that persists
- Duplicate/copy themes across multiple transformers
- Display overload warnings on app
- Improved scheduling with time-based on/off controls
- Better error handling and messaging
- Desktop version for easier management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luxor-controller/id710090124/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Schedules

*2026-08-07*

The schedule won’t let me add an event to turn on another group. The slider for dimming (it’s a 110v switch) is grayed out at 0% and the app crashes if I tap “Done”.

It seems to be related to picking a time relative to sunset when creating the event. If I create the event with a specific time it works and then I can go back and change it to 1 hour before sunset. I also put the group I wanted to schedule into a theme by itself but I’m not sure if that is necessary for the workaround.

### 3/5 — App is weird

*2026-08-04*

Hard to use.   Can't easily turn all lights off and on

### 2/5 — Absolutely LOUSY system

*2026-06-25*

I love that Luxor allows us to (theoretically) have whatever colors we want. The only problem is that the system is very unreliable. Connection to the controller is lost far too frequently, and it is very difficult to re-connect. Tech support is not very helpful. When everything works, it’s great. But anytime I try to make a change (for example, when the sun sets later in the evening), it’s always a guess whether I’ll be able to make the desired change. If I had to do it all over again, I’d try to find a different system (this was the only color-changing one that my landscaper used). Very expensive but not very reliable.

### 1/5 — Most confusing site ever

*2026-05-25*

This app will take you at least an hour to create a schedule. Very UNuser friendly 😞

### 1/5 — Review

*2026-05-23, version 4.6.25*

The app needs a lot of work.  Constantly crashes and cannot find controller.

### 4/5 — Difficult

*2026-05-22*

System keeps failing

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2026-04-23*

I have worked in the landscape industry for 20 years. This is by far the worst app and transformer I have ever used. You need to trash everything you are doing with it and start over.

### 5/5 — Great updates

*2026-04-13*

There have been some great updates to the app that make it more user friendly.  Looking forward to what more is released.

### 5/5 — Love the latest improvements

*2026-04-07*

I've been using Luxor for many years and love the new updates and cloud based features.  Well done on the improvements!

### 1/5 — Worst ever

*2026-04-04*

This app and system are the worst . I have had connectivity problems even though I spent about a grand to get it hard wired . It never works . You would be a fool to buy this

## Frequently asked questions about Luxor® Controller

### What can I do with the Luxor Controller app?

The app allows you to control your outdoor lighting fixtures, adjusting their intensity and color. You can create custom lighting themes for different occasions, manage multiple lighting systems, and set up schedules for automated lighting.

### Does the app support custom colors?

Yes, the app offers advanced color creation capabilities using RGBW LED technology, allowing you to create up to 30,000 colors. You can select hue, saturation, and intensity, and save up to 250 personalized color options to a palette.

### How does cloud management work?

Cloud management eliminates local network limitations, enabling you to control your lighting systems remotely from anywhere in the world via an internet connection. This streamlines field control and allows for remote site management.

### Can I manage multiple properties with this app?

Yes, the 'Sites' feature allows you to easily manage multiple Luxor systems. You can name each site, such as 'MY HOUSE', to keep your different lighting installations organized and controlled separately.

### Is the app compatible with all lighting fixtures?

The app is designed to work with FX Luminaire LED lighting fixtures and Luxor accessories. The Luxor Light Assignment Module (LAM) with ActivAssign™ technology enables wireless assignment of these compatible fixtures.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.28 — 2026-08-15

Bug fixes and stability improvements, including fixes for schedule creation and site loading issues.

### 4.6.27 — 2026-08-04

This release brings two big upgrades:
• Demo Mode – try Luxor with a full interactive sample site before connecting a controller
• Redesigned Schedules – a cleaner, guided flow for creating and editing lighting schedules

Also: broader Backup & Restore support, live fixture preview in Themes, more accurate photo color matching, Areas improvements, faster loading, and crash fixes.

### 4.6.26 — 2026-06-16

Bug fixes and small UI improvements.
Includes minor new features and overall experience enhancements.

### 4.6.25 — 2026-05-20

Fixed an issue that prevented selecting multiple colors when creating a Theme.

### 4.6.24 — 2026-05-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Migrated to .NET 10.
Redesigned the menu interface for a better user experience.

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