Elgato Control Center

Name: Elgato Control Center
Rating: 4.5 (3336 reviews)
Author: Corsair Memory, Inc.

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Free

3.3K Ratings
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4+
Years
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Photo & Video
Developer

Corsair Memory, Inc.
Language

EN
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18.3
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Control Center For Elgato Key Light Designed to make advanced studio lighting easier than ever, Control Center gives you the freedom to command Key Light from your iPhone or iPad. Let there be light: Power up Key Light with a tap, and power down just as easily. Get brightness right: Adjust all 2500 lumens and 160 premium LEDs with a quick swipe. Tweak temperature: Refine your color reproduction and set the perfect mood in a snap. Sync multiple Key Lights: Control several Key Lights individually or all at once.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

3.3K Ratings

Version 1.3.0 works great
06/28/2022

robotspacer
Version 1.3.0 solves the problems I ran into with the previous version, and has been working reliable on both iOS and Mac.Original review:I’ve had the same issue in both the iOS and Mac version of this app: the setup works fine and I can see the light is connected to my Wi-Fi network, but it never shows up in the app. At one point I got the light to show up briefly on my iPad today, after restarting it. During that brief time the app worked okay, though the brightness slider jumped around a bit when moving it. The Windows version of the app works fine. I was able to use that to update the firmware on the light, but that didn’t help with the problem on iOS and Mac. (Oddly I did not have any issues with Elgato’s newer Ring Light, aside from it being too large for my setup.)

Developer Response
Dear Control Center user,we have released an update to version 1.3.0 which contains connectivity improvements.Please test the new version - we hope that everything now works to your satisfaction.If you need further assistance or if you would like to give additional feedback, please contact our support team at: help.elgato.comYour Elgato Team
Version 1.3.0 works great
06/28/2022

robotspacer

Version 1.3.0 solves the problems I ran into with the previous version, and has been working reliable on both iOS and Mac.Original review:I’ve had the same issue in both the iOS and Mac version of this app: the setup works fine and I can see the light is connected to my Wi-Fi network, but it never shows up in the app. At one point I got the light to show up briefly on my iPad today, after restarting it. During that brief time the app worked okay, though the brightness slider jumped around a bit when moving it. The Windows version of the app works fine. I was able to use that to update the firmware on the light, but that didn’t help with the problem on iOS and Mac. (Oddly I did not have any issues with Elgato’s newer Ring Light, aside from it being too large for my setup.)
Developer Response 06/13/2022
Dear Control Center user,we have released an update to version 1.3.0 which contains connectivity improvements.Please test the new version - we hope that everything now works to your satisfaction.If you need further assistance or if you would like to give additional feedback, please contact our support team at: help.elgato.comYour Elgato Team
Easy to Use but No HomeKit or Automation
10/23/2024

cyruslwalker
This app has great cohesive design language and is a snap to use as soon as the devices connect but that’s the thing, Elgato Lights need this app to work with all their features unless there’s a remote or in the case of the mini on-device controls. But out of the box this app is required. For that reason I wish Elgato lights worked with HomeKit & the Home app for easier use and automation. This app doesn’t utilize automation which would make it perfect for me if the temperature of the lights could change with the time of day or if I could simply tell Siri to turn them on. I’m not sure if all that is a hardware level issue but the app works well to change the lights and turn them off and on.
Easy to Use but No HomeKit or Automation
10/23/2024

cyruslwalker

This app has great cohesive design language and is a snap to use as soon as the devices connect but that’s the thing, Elgato Lights need this app to work with all their features unless there’s a remote or in the case of the mini on-device controls. But out of the box this app is required. For that reason I wish Elgato lights worked with HomeKit & the Home app for easier use and automation. This app doesn’t utilize automation which would make it perfect for me if the temperature of the lights could change with the time of day or if I could simply tell Siri to turn them on. I’m not sure if all that is a hardware level issue but the app works well to change the lights and turn them off and on.
Perfect as it can get!
02/05/2025

cecfilmaker
I record OWC RADiO and other interviews on a daily basis and these lights are invaluable. I have three of them in the podcast studio and can control then from my phone. Adjusting the settings is quick and easy as I sometimes like to mix natural light, which changes what I need at source. They are also small enough to travel with me to provide a professional look to the mobile studio.
Perfect as it can get!
02/05/2025

cecfilmaker

I record OWC RADiO and other interviews on a daily basis and these lights are invaluable. I have three of them in the podcast studio and can control then from my phone. Adjusting the settings is quick and easy as I sometimes like to mix natural light, which changes what I need at source. They are also small enough to travel with me to provide a professional look to the mobile studio.
Needs Improvement
03/12/2021

LifeCraftedWell
While l like the Key Light, I’ll probably end up returning it. I have a very difficult time getting the app to connect to the light consistently. I believe it’s because I have wifi range extenders and sometimes the light or my phone might connect to a range extender while the other connects to the router. For whatever reason the app can’t see the light when this happens.I’d also love to see either some automation or at least some defaults. For example I use a completely different setting in the morning than I do in the afternoon given the natural lighting in the room.

Developer Response
Dear Control Center user,we have released an update to version 1.3.0 which contains connectivity improvements.Please test the new version - we hope that everything now works to your satisfaction.If you need further assistance or if you would like to give additional feedback, please contact our support team at: help.elgato.comYour Elgato Team
Needs Improvement
03/12/2021

LifeCraftedWell

While l like the Key Light, I’ll probably end up returning it. I have a very difficult time getting the app to connect to the light consistently. I believe it’s because I have wifi range extenders and sometimes the light or my phone might connect to a range extender while the other connects to the router. For whatever reason the app can’t see the light when this happens.I’d also love to see either some automation or at least some defaults. For example I use a completely different setting in the morning than I do in the afternoon given the natural lighting in the room.
Developer Response 06/13/2022
Dear Control Center user,we have released an update to version 1.3.0 which contains connectivity improvements.Please test the new version - we hope that everything now works to your satisfaction.If you need further assistance or if you would like to give additional feedback, please contact our support team at: help.elgato.comYour Elgato Team

What's new in Control Center iOS 1.8.3? New desktop icon We've updated the Control Center icon to give it a fresh and modern look. Key Light MK.2 firmware 1.0.4 (199) Update You can now pair Key Light Remote to Key Light MK.2 without first connecting the light to Wi-Fi. iOS Widget The lock screen widget now shows a warning icon when a light is unavailable.