Ape Labs Connect 2.0 IP Grey | Wireless DMX & App ...
$399.00
The Ape Labs Connect 2.0 IP Grey is a battery-powered wireless DMX transceiver and Bluetooth app interface designed for controlling Ape Labs LED lighting systems. With a wireless transmission range of up to 3,900 feet (1,200 meters), approximately 50 hours of battery operation, and compatibility with the Ape Labs iOS and Android app, it provides flexible lighting control for DJs, event production, stage lighting, and permanent installations.
The Ape Labs Connect 2.0 IP Grey, also known as the W-App 2.0, serves as a central wireless control interface for Ape Labs lighting fixtures. A smartphone or tablet communicates with the Connect through Bluetooth, while the Connect communicates with compatible lighting fixtures using 2.4 GHz wireless transmission. The free Ape Labs app provides access to color selection, brightness adjustment, custom scenes, lighting programs, and fixture configuration without requiring a traditional DMX console.
For DMX-based lighting systems, the Connect operates as either a wireless DMX transmitter or receiver. Its 3-pin Neutrik DMX input and output connectors provide an interface for DMX controllers and equipment. Two Connect units can establish a wireless DMX bridge, allowing DMX signals to be transmitted between a controller and compatible equipment. Systems using four Connect or W-App transceivers can transmit up to four DMX universes simultaneously.
The integrated rechargeable battery provides approximately 50 hours of operation per charge, making the controller suitable for mobile DJs, event lighting technicians, touring productions, and installations where convenient wireless operation is important. Its compact grey housing measures 4.9 x 4.9 x 1.9 inches and weighs approximately 1.6 pounds. Sound-active operation can use the Connect as a master microphone or utilize the microphones built into compatible Ape Labs fixtures.
For architectural and smart home installations, the Connect also supports KNX-based lighting control when connected to a separately purchased KNX-DMX adapter. The adapter sends DMX control signals to the Connect, which wirelessly communicates with compatible Ape Labs lights. This allows Ape Labs lighting to be incorporated into KNX-controlled environments, including installations using standard 8-bit RGBW fixture control.
| App Control | Yes, compatible with iOS and Android |
| Wireless Capabilities | Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz Wireless DMX |
| Battery Life | Approximately 50 hours per charge hours |
| Connectivity Protocols | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz Wireless DMX, 3-pin Neutrik DMX input/output |
| Power Consumption | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz watts |
| Brand | Ape Labs |
| Name | Ape Labs Connect 2.0 IP Grey |
| Primary Category | Wireless DMX Transceiver and App Controller |
| Color Mixing | App-based color wheel and palette selection |
| DMX Universes Supported | Up to 4 simultaneous universes |
| Wireless DMX | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 4.9 x 1.9 inches inches |
| Included Accessories | 2 Omnidirectional Antennas, Power Supply Unit (100-240V) |
| Mounting Options | Not specified |
| Weight | 1.6 lb kg |
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If you are running Ape Labs uplights and only using the IR remote, you are leaving a significant amount of functionality on the table. The Connect 2.0 is not just a more convenient remote, it is a fundamentally different level of control. App control is genuinely intuitive. The iOS and Android app is clean, responsive, and easy to learn. You can build custom colors and scenes on the fly during an event. The community library lets you search by event type (wedding, club night, corporate) and download programs other users have built, useful when you are in a hurry. Group control is where it gets interesting. The standard remote limits you to one group at a time or all four simultaneously. The Connect lets you set two or three groups independently in a single scene, each with its own color, program, speed, dim level, and MusikMode setting. Features you cannot get any other way: battery run-time scheduling (set fixtures to last up to 48 hours, the system auto-adjusts brightness to hit that target), wireless range up to 1 mile, 50-hour dongle battery life, and universal DMX integration. That last one means you can bring non-Ape Labs DMX wash lights into the Ape Labs app ecosystem and control everything from one interface. Who is this for: mobile DJs who want cleaner event control, lighting designers managing multi-zone setups, and anyone doing installs where running DMX cable is not practical. If you own Ape Labs fixtures and do not have this yet, it is the next thing to add to your kit.
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