starCTRL2.1 - App Store

Designed for Litepanels Astra IP and Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow, starCTRL is a simple-to-use app that allows users to connect wirelessly, create custom lighting designs and quickly adjust standard parameters.

Unlock fast and creative lighting designs with the starCTRL app.

1. Connect instantly
The starCTRL app is compatible with the following fixtures:
- Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow 

- Litepanels Astra IP series
Supported fixtures are automatically discovered by starCTRL for fast easy setup. Simply set your lights to starCTRL mode in the fixture menu and open the starCTRL app - it’s that simple!

2. Control simply
Take full control of your lights from your fingertips.
Quasar Science control parameters:
Intensity, CCT (1750-10000K), ±Green, Hue, Saturation, Output Mode, and FX
Litepanels Astra IP control parameters:
DIM and CCT (2700-6500K)
Quickly adjust color and temperature using common presets.
Access the full range of Rainbow series lighting effects, with the ability to fine-tune individual effect parameters.

3. Customize
Group lights for more complex designs. Apply settings to an entire group or fine-tune individual fixtures.
Save your own Colors and FX settings to Favorites for quick recall onto any selected fixture or group.
Enable smooth transitions by setting a fade time of up to 5 seconds.

Firmware Requirements
Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow 

- Recommended*: QS 0.9B with TimoTwo v1.1.1.5 

- Minimum compatible: QS 0.8B with TimoTwo v1.0.7.2
*iOS26 users must update to recommended versions or later
Litepanels Astra IP 

- Firmware v1.5.0 with VLPM v1.0.2m (or later)

Version History Bug Fixes:
- Fix app behavior on iPadOS 26 and iOS 26

- Fix crash when showing fixture detail view

- Fix crash on iPadOS 26

- Fix issues re-connecting to Quasar Science fixtures when power-cycled

- Turning off a group with FX applied turns off the light correctly instead of reverting to settings from Control tab

- Fix fixture rename behavior

- Fix light list inconsistencies

- Fix fade time getting reset when toggling Fade 2.1 May 18 New Features:
- Add Astra IP support
- Add device renaming
- Add setting to keep app awake
- Add support for mixed groups of lights
- Add ability to forget all lights and groups

Changes/Improvements:
- Only apply CCT changes on non-color presets
- Move Favorites tab to its own tab
- Make settings webpages show appropriately on iPad
- Prevent creation of group with empty name
- Update control tab swatch when sliding appropriate faders
- Reconnect to diconnected lights when not forgotten by the app
- Refresh UI when applying favorites
- Update UI and lights after tapping fader

Bug Fixes:
- Fix settings view layout on small screens
- Fix performance issues when multiple lights are connected
- Fix crash when applying Paparazzi effect
- Fix Fade time bug when sending Hue and Saturation on FX
- Fix issue where manually disabled light in a group would be turned back on when editing group
- Fix view placement issues when rotating devices
- Fix intensity fader not updating properly
- Fix UI issue after turning off effects
- Fix potential issue reconnecting to lights when app comes into foreground
- Fix text fields being hidden by keyboard
- Fix crash when updating lights
- Fix initial formatting for Hue fader in FX views
- Remove favorite by name 2.0 07/16/2025 1.0.2 -
Fixture Firmware version name was updated to 0.8B
App version name is correct in startup screen and settings windows
Favorites renaming has been updated to prompt user and rename sequentially (1,2,3, etc.)
Address crash upon deleting lamp in group and applying favorite to group 1.0.2 05/04/2023 1.0.1 - Added Ability to Store each FX as separate parameters, Bug Fixes, Improved Connection 1.0.1 02/16/2023 1.0.0 01/12/2023