# Preston Cinema

> Wireless firmware updates and lens data management for Preston cinema equipment. (iPhone/iPad app by Preston Cinema Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preston-cinema/id1321682149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Preston Cinema Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321682148)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preston-cinema/id1321682149/reviews.md

## What is Preston Cinema?

Update your Preston FI+Z equipment with the latest firmware anywhere there is cellular data or Wi-Fi through your iPhone and the Preston Bluetooth Module. 
The Bluetooth Module connects to Preston FI+Z units through the serial port.

In addition, this app creates a local database on your iPhone for storing your HU3/HU4 lens data. The lens data can be accessed at any time for upload to your HU3/HU4 or shared with other members of the Preston community. Sharing is supported via email, text, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer or any other file sharing app.

The Bluetooth Module is compatible with the HU3, HU4, MDR-4, MDR-3, MDR-2, LR2, LR2W, LR2M, and Video Interface.

## Key features

- Wireless firmware updates
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Local lens data database
- Lens data sharing
- Compatibility with multiple Preston units

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preston-cinema/id1321682149/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App Crash on Firmware upgrade

*2018-11-20*

App crashes every time I attempt firmware upgrade of my MDR-4.

## Frequently asked questions about Preston Cinema

### What is Preston Cinema used for?

Preston Cinema is used to update the firmware on your Preston FI+Z equipment wirelessly via a Bluetooth module. It also allows you to store and share lens data.

### What Preston equipment is compatible with Preston Cinema?

The app is compatible with HU3, HU4, MDR-4, MDR-3, MDR-2, LR2, LR2W, LR2M, and Video Interface units when used with the Preston Bluetooth Module.

### How can I share lens data using Preston Cinema?

Lens data can be shared via email, text, Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or any other file-sharing application directly from your iPhone.

### Does Preston Cinema require an internet connection?

Firmware updates require a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. However, the local database for lens data can be accessed offline.

### What is the rating of Preston Cinema?

Preston Cinema has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 5 user ratings.

### What devices does Preston Cinema support?

Preston Cinema is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Preston Cinema last updated?

The latest version, 1.11, was last updated on March 6, 2026.

### Is Preston Cinema free to download?

Yes, Preston Cinema is available for free download and does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2026-03-06

Adds support for new VIU FW updates.

### 1.10 — 2025-11-26

Added support for firmware updates of WMF2.

### 1.9 — 2024-08-28

Added support for MDR-5, plus various bug fixes and minor enhancements.

### 1.8.1 — 2024-02-02

Fixed a bug with My List A and Iris Calibrated flags on lens records when transferring between different Hand Unit types.

### 1.8 — 2024-01-03

Fixes a bug with lens transfer between different Hand Unit devices.

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