# MagicQ Remote Control

> Remote control your ChamSys MagicQ console or PC setup with this handy app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.TinRaven.MagicQQT](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.TinRaven.MagicQQT)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.TinRaven.MagicQQT`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ChamSys Ltd
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 60,215
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (256 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.20.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-19
- **First published:** 2014-07-25
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TinRaven.MagicQQT)
- **Website:** [http://www.chamsys.co.uk](http://www.chamsys.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/bugtracker/privacypolicy.txt](https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/bugtracker/privacypolicy.txt)

## Description

MagicQ Remote Control is a powerful Chrome extension that allows users to remotely operate their ChamSys MagicQ lighting consoles or PC setups. Designed for professional stage lighting and media control, this app supports advanced features such as pan and tilt focusing, colour adjustment via a rainbow colour picker, and rig testing through the unique Execute Window. Users can seamlessly edit Palettes, Groups, and Cues to customize their lighting environment.

Supporting up to 102,400 channels across 200 DMX universes, MagicQ Remote Control integrates with the leading-edge MagicQ systems used worldwide. The app also includes comprehensive help resources accessible in-app and maintains active development through beta releases and bug tracking to ensure a stable and feature-rich experience. Ideal for lighting designers and technicians seeking flexible control solutions, this app significantly enhances stage production management.

## Rankings

- #277,070 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`

## Review summary

Users find MagicQ Remote Control helpful for managing lighting, particularly with focusing and executing commands. However, many report issues with the app freezing, crashing, and multi-touch gestures failing after updates. Compatibility problems affect a range of Android devices and some other platforms. Visual interface issues prevent button illumination or icon visibility, affecting usability. Some special function buttons aren't working as expected, leading to a mixed experience overall.

### Pros

- Helps with operating lights, especially from the execute window.
- Very handy for controlling ChamSys MagicQ PC or MQ60 devices.
- Helpful for focusing lights.

### Cons

- App freezes and multi-touch functionality doesn't work after recent updates.
- Compatibility issues with various Android devices and operating systems; won't download or work on some devices.
- UI display problems, such as icons or buttons not showing properly on certain screen resolutions or devices.
- Certain special buttons (page up, page down, lamp off) do not function within the app.
- Frequent crashes upon opening the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.TinRaven.MagicQQT)