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Profoto Control

Profoto Control

Professional remote control

897 ratings
108 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 12, 2018
  • February 4, 2026

Developer

Profoto AB
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Control Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings with intuitive touch controls and ensure your gear is up-to-date with easy firmware updates.

✓Smart remote control
✓View and control Profoto Bluetooth products
✓Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting
✓Easy firmware updates
✓Update Profoto Bluetooth products
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Profoto Control. Based on 897 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and responsive app
  • 👍Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡Useful features for controlling lights
  • 🔥Excellent lighting quality

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🚫Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔍Lack of advanced features and customization
  • 💤Unreliable firmware updates
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What's New in Profoto Control

3.3.3

February 4, 2026

Sony Global Shutter support A new sync option, Global Shutter, has been added and is set as the default. Currently, only the Sony A9 III supports Global Shutter. When used with other Sony camera models, this setting behaves the same as the 1st/Hi-S sync mode. Supported flashes (with updated firmware): A10, B20, B30, D30, Pro-B3, Pro-D3 and Pro-11 Flashes need to be manually set to FREEZE mode

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User reviews

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Unable to register equipment in app

The app will not allow me to register my lights and remote which means that I am also not able to make firmware updates using the app.
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Приложение перестало запускаться

Приложение не запускается. iOS 17.6.1. Как решить эту проблему? Перезапуск устройства и переустановка приложения не помогло.
iНямiНям

crashes on launch

crashes on launch
ninpou_kobanashininpou_kobanashi

No firmware update facility

I hate it went you get a pro app like this based on what Profoto tells you it can do and... it doesn't do it. I've a new mac an iPhone and the A10 can't be updated. Just nonsense.
Filks1Filks1

不能使用，每次創建新帳號時，閃退

閃退
yamada_makotoyamada_makoto
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Unable to register equipment in the app

Bug

App crashes on launch or when connecting to lights

Bug

Firmware update process is unreliable

Bug

Inconsistent exposure and zoom support

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for more Profoto light models

Feature

Improve camera integration and functionality

Feature

Implement independent light group control

Feature

Provide localization in more languages

Feature

FAQ

What does the Profoto Control app do?

The Profoto Control app allows photographers to remotely manage and adjust Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment directly from their smartphone. It provides intuitive touch controls for fine-tuning light settings and offers a streamlined way to update product firmware.

What are the key features of Profoto Control?

Key features include smart remote control for viewing and adjusting all Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products, allowing users to touch, swipe, and tweak lighting settings. It also offers easy firmware updates for these products, ensuring users have the latest improvements.

Is Profoto Control free to use?

Yes, the Profoto Control app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What devices is Profoto Control compatible with?

The app is designed for modern, connected photographers using DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. It specifically controls Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products, implying compatibility with those lighting systems.

How can I update my Profoto lights with this app?

The app provides an 'Easy Updates' feature that allows you to quickly download and install the latest firmware for your Profoto Bluetooth-enabled products directly from your smartphone. This ensures your lighting equipment is always running with the most recent software.