Let’s cut right to the chase… After 7 years of wireless lighting control over Wi-Fi connections, we’re excited to announce that Luminair 3 now supports transmitting network DMX protocols (Art-Net and sACN E1.31) through wired ethernet connections.

The newly released Luminair 3.1.1 update adds support for Redpark’s L2-NET Lightning to Ethernet cable. This Apple/MFi-certified cable converts the iOS lightning port into a standard ethernet cable, and will appeal to anyone who prefers a reliable and direct wired connection instead of Wi-Fi.

The new update also adds support for Apple’s iPad Pro Accessories, the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Keyboard shortcuts are now displayed contextually by holding the command (?) key on iPad Pro Smart keyboard and other bluetooth keyboards. Apple Pencil is now recognized when drawing custom movements in the XY position view on iPad Pro.

New in Luminair 3.1.1:

• Adds support for Art-Net and sACN over “wired” ethernet connections using Redpark’s L2-NET lightning-to-ethernet cable
• Adds support for Apple Pencil for drawing XY movement paths
• Keyboard shortcuts are now displayed contextually by holding the command key on iPad Pro Smart keyboard and other bluetooth keyboards
• Includes miscellaneous improvements/fixes with external keyboard shortcuts
• Includes latest Hue SDK. Please note that due to a change in the SDK, you may need to relink your bridge in Luminair’s Status view

Luminair 3.1.1 is available now from the iOS App Store.