Ape Labs W-App - iOS / Android
$349.00
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1x W-App
2x Omnidirectional Antenna
1x Power Supply Unit (100-240V)
Unlimited Downloads of Ape Labs Android or iOS App
KEY FACTS
Dongle for Ape Labs Android/iOS App or DMX Controller
1,000ft Wireless DMX Range
DMX Transmitter or Receiver
Compatible with All DMX Controllers
Android/iOS Phone / Tablet Required for Use
Built-in Battery with 50 Hours of Operation per Charge
KEY APE LABS APP FEATURES
Color Wheel / Color Pallet Picker
Save Custom Colors
Save Custom Programs
Trigger Preset Colors / Programs
Set Battery Run-time (auto adjust brightness to reach desired run-time)
Wirelessly Update, Address, and Set-up Fixtures
Trigger one, two, three, or all four groups at once
Select Sound Active Mode (universal sync or individual mics)
Wireless DMX Transmitter for use with any controller
Wireless DMX Receiver for use with non Ape Labs products (DMX mode)
Adjustable Brightness, Speed & Strobe (0-100%)
Blackout (some or all groups)
Ape Labs W-App (DMX Transceiver)
DESCRIPTION
The Ape Labs W-APP Bluetooth wireless DMX transceiver is the central transmitter station to control Ape Labs LED lights wirelessly via smartphone/table or via wireless DMX.
The device can be used as Ape Labs App Dongle, Wireless DMX Transmitter (for any DMX controllers), Wireless Ape Labs DMX Receiver, or Master Microphone for Sound Active Mode.
Use Ape Labs android/iOS app to address and/or set-up fixutres. The app includes many new features. A color picker and battery run-time selection are now available. Custom colors, custom programs, and many other great features...plus more to come!
The latest version of the App in the App Store automatically provides the required updates for the Ape Labs lights. The App is free and can be downloaded on an unlimited number of devices. The firmare updates for each fixture can be done wirelessly thru the Ape Labs W-App.
FEATURES
Android/iOS Phone/Table will Bluetooth to W-App
The Ape Labs W-App will Communicate with Lights via 2.4Ghz
Constantly updated App with email feedback
Built-in battery for 50 hours of operation per charge
wireless DMX transmitter and receiver
Each Ape Labs light can get its own DMX address
300 meters (1,000ft) Wireless Range to Lights
Address Lights wirelessly thru App
Sound Active Option to Use W-App as Master Microphone, or each fixture
3 pol. Neutrik DMX jacks in/out
All ApeRemote Features Plus More
4 group management (and ability to toggle 1, 2, 3, or all at a time)
Transmission of up to 4 DMX universes simultaneously (with 4 W-APP transceivers)
MEASUREMENTS/TECH SPECS
Size: 15.5 x 12 x 5 cm / 6.1 x 4.7 x 2 in
Weight: 0.7 kg / 1.54 lbs
Power requirement: 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
LightCan
ApeLight Mini
Maxi
ApeStick
MobiLight 4
W-APE
PSU
ApeRemote
Awesome device to use with my maxi lights. Easy to update software and quickly connects via bluetooth allowing for quick control of color changes. Software even allows you to save some preset colors of your choice.
The Ape Labs WAPP is a must-have if you are using Ape Labs fixtures in a large venue or if you have more than eight lights. It takes the ease of the remote and steps it up a lot of notches. I originally got it for the DMX transmitting functionality to create a very specific set of scenes at a gig and it definitely did the trick. It was easy to connect and program with the iOS app. However, you MUST update the firmware the first time you use it or some of the functionality will not work. Setup and firmware updates for the fixtures is really easy using this device and app. I've only used the standard "remote" mode and DMX Transmitter mode, so I can't speak for DMX Receiver mode. This device also makes it easy to put the lights in a power saving mode to make sure the lights last long enough for your entire session. All of the ApeRemote functionality is built-in, but simpler since you don't need to know the long-press tricks. The killer functionality is simply the range of the signal compared to the (already awesome range) of the ApeRemote. I also really love that MusikMode can be fully synchronized by having the WAPP being the sole microphone to sync all devices (but it sill gives you the choice of having the fixtures control themselves). The color-picker allows you to get the *exact* color you or your client is looking for. You can also save specific colors to add to the list of preset colors. I haven't had much time to try the chase and scene programming (as I do it in DMX mode), but that functionality is built in. You also have a full view of all of your devices, their group/address, and charge. It even allows you to identify specific features by having that light blink white. The thing I'm most looking forward to is some advancement in the functionality, look, and feel of the iOS app itself. I know it was a complete rewrite (and I'm glad it's not just Android anymore), so this is less of a complaint and more an excitement about what is to come! Definitely recommend this product if you are a power user of Ape Labs products!
Christopher Weeks: Can WAPP be used on non-ape lab products?
The W-App is a must have if you have multiple Ape Labs lights. I used it recently with 12 Cans and 4 Coins. The W-App is very easy use. It came charged, no need to plug it in unless you need to charge it. It was very easy to group and sync all the Ape Labs lights. It has multiple functions that you can use to create a light show. MusikMode looks great, you can set it from the W-App or each individual light. The W-App has a device tab that you can use to check the status and battery level of each light. I used the W-App and lights recently for 5 hours and only used approximately 12% of the battery from each device.
The W-App makes it so easy to control your Ape Lab Lights. With the options of putting the lights in 4 different groups it takes a fraction of the time to change scenes and colors compared to using the remote. The only issue I had was connecting my phone to the W-App when I first received it. After I was able to figure it out I have not had a problem since. I would recommend this to anyone with Ape Labs lights!
This is a great controller for Ape Labs. I use it as an easier way to control the lights like the small remote. What makes this great is that you can go to a color or chase instantly instead of using the arrows (like on the remote) to scroll until you find what you want. I have also already made my own programs with it. The fact that there is a visual aspect to it as well makes it worth having.
I have the Ape Coins and just bought 12 Ape Maxis....gotta have the W-APP to really get all the benefit out of these lights, You get complete color selection, it is battery operated, and you can set it to be the one mic source for Musik mode, as opposed to each light. That way even distant lights are getting the same amount of volume.
Our ape labs W-App has been game changing. This takes the control of the fixtures to a whole another level! Highly recommended!!
I got the Ape lab connect because it is advertised as being able to control other no-ape lab wireless lights. This is not true! After going back and forth with ape lab directly (They haven't been that helpful) I have not been able to control my other lights. I am left with having to wire (DMX Cable) my non-ape light from the connect. which completely defeats the purpose. I must say that I am disappointed with this claim that that the Ape lab connect can control other lights wirelessly and they have not put out a detailed video or instruction on how this is done. As far as adding more control to my Ape Lab sticks XL, it works great.
Tom Capo: Michael, I don't believe Ape Labs advertises that they work "wirelessly" with other lights. They do control non-Ape Labs wash lights, but Ape Labs wireless only works with Ape Labs. If you're trying to use wirelessly with Chauvet lights, you'll need to connect a Chauvet D-Fi transmitter to the W-App box.
Preston Fischer: Can the WAPP be used with non-ape labs fixtures in musikmode?