# AsteraApp

> Control your Astera wireless lights with a quick, easy-to-use, intuitive app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.asteraled.asteraapp10](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.asteraled.asteraapp10)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.asteraled.asteraapp10`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Astera LED Technology
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 110,461
- **Rating:** 3.54 / 5 (348 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.18
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-29
- **First published:** 2019-02-12
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asteraled.asteraapp10)
- **Website:** [https://www.astera-led.com](https://www.astera-led.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://astera-led.com/privacy/](https://astera-led.com/privacy/)

## Description

AsteraApp is a versatile and intuitive Chrome extension designed for seamless control of your Astera wireless lighting setups. It offers advanced features such as ultra-precise color selection with Truecolor calibration, custom lighting programs, and layer-based pixel effects for complex designs.

With easy groupings called Targets, real-time status monitoring via Talkback+, and automatic BPM syncing for DJ applications, AsteraApp elevates your lighting experience. Additional features include scheduled standby, anti-flicker settings for video recording, and a theft alarm with motion detection and notifications. Please note: the app requires Astera lights and an ART7 transmitter to function properly.

## Rankings

- #211,814 — 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.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

AsteraApp offers extensive wireless control over Astera lighting products and is praised by some users for features and iOS functionality. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues: unstable and unreliable Bluetooth connections, frequent app freezing and lagging, failed firmware updates that hinder device operation, a confusing and slow user interface, and problems with Android permissions. The app often disrupts workflows on set due to connection loss and complicated pairing, making it less trustworthy for professional use despite its potential and hardware capabilities.

### Pros

- Provides comprehensive wireless lighting control with many features and effects.
- Allows remote control of Astera lighting products like tubes, pucks, and pars.
- App is appreciated by some users for ease of use on iOS and works well with some devices.
- Good integration with DMX for wired control is reliable.
- Regular firmware update prompts indicate active support and improvements.

### Cons

- App is highly unreliable with frequent connection drops and pairing issues.
- Bluetooth connectivity is unstable, often disconnecting and failing to maintain links.
- Firmware update process is problematic and can fail, sometimes bricking devices.
- User interface is laggy, confusing, and not user-friendly, especially for quick adjustments.
- On Android, app permission management is problematic, causing issues on newer OS versions.
- Limited support for managing multiple fixtures easily; sync and pairing processes are cumbersome and inconsistent.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.asteraled.asteraapp10)