aRFR Remote Control

ETC, Inc.

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About this app

The aRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand. Please note the aRFR is NOT support by Cobalt.

The aRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.

Ratings and reviews

Helpful to have a remote for your console always in your pocket, but functionality is rough. Definitely could use improvements /updates. Update: having to open the app with internet to verify that I paid is a royal pain, no longer easier to test lights when up on a ladder/lift. Also I sorely miss being able to patch fixtures. It looks prettier, but at least the classic version is less buggy. It's solid and dependable. I prefer classic free app now.

Overall, the additions are excellent. The auto connect is easy. All functions are accessible. Having direct selects, faders, all with labels has brought the convenience of the Console to the remote. Occasionally it takes a bit longer to do basic functions just because there's so many more screens to flip through. I do wish it was possible to turn off the animations of changing screens. I'm partially inclined to request magic sheet integration but fear the issues. Best to do the basics well.

Overall fantastic app with the exception of not being able to use it on my Galaxy Tab S2. even with the latest version it keeps crashing on opening it. It gives a message akin to "the app has stopped working" and gives the option of restarting the app but just crashes again.