The Light DJ archive
Product news, technical deep dives, and a decade of colorful experiments.
Hey there,Kevin from Light DJ here. It’s been a while since my last post but that’s because I’ve been plugging away at something brand new and I’m finally ready to share it with all of you, but some back story first.Light DJ blew up a bit during COVID when lots of people where…
Read articleHey there, Kevin from Light DJ HQ here with another round of app updates! Nanoleaf Lines & Other ImprovementsIn case you missed the last post, Light DJ now supports more types of Nanoleaf lights than ever before, including Nanoleaf Lines and Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons.…
Read articleGreetings and Happy Holidays from Light DJ HQ. 2021 included a number of updates to help make the app accessible to more users. 2021 was also my first full year of fatherhood and I am so grateful to the community of users that continue to support this project so that I can work…
Read articleGreetings! Kevin from Light DJ HQ here to share an update on what’s been happening with the app this year so far, and what’s on the horizon.Light DJ: The Next GenerationFirst and foremost, let’s talk about what’s new in Light DJ v8.0 and how we got here.When I first started…
Read articleHey all, Kevin from Light DJ here. I hope everyone has a fun & safe New Years Eve and wish you all the best for 2020!This year was another blockbuster year for the app with many significant updates that will help set the course for the future of the app. Major updates…
Read articleHey everyone! Kevin from Light DJ here to announce the app’s latest major feature update - the Super SceneMaker! The original SceneMaker controller has been part of the app since 2016, and only had 6 effects when it was released. As lighting technology matured I was able to do…
Read articleHey everyone!It may be summer, but that doesn’t stop me from creating new & cool things for you guys to play with, after all… fall is around the corner and I’ve got some big updates planned for later this year. One of the most popular user requests I’ve been receiving is to be…
Read articleHey everyone! It's been a while since my last update but I've been hard at work creating exciting new features for the apps and I figured it's time to share some of the recent happenings with you all.Nanoleaf Canvas SupportThe biggest and most recent update you'll find is…
Read articleAs many of you know, I updated the Light DJ apps earlier this year to support the new Hue Entertainment API. It took just over a month to recreate all of Light DJs 30+ effects in the new format for both iOS and Android. Today I'd like to delve a bit deeper into what it takes to…
Read articleHey guys,Last month I posted about Light DJ switching to a subscription service and I'm finally ready to share some details with you. Each all-access subscription includes the following: 7-day all-access free trial for first time subscribersFull use of all of the app's…
Read articleWhen I started developing my Light DJ app over 3 years ago, I never would have guessed that it would end up where it is today as one of the top Philips Hue apps on the market. One thing that hasn't changed since the start though is my continued desire to keep making new…
Read articleHey everyone, Kevin from Light DJ here. Philips announced their new Hue Entertainment API in January and that threw my priorities list off a bit, but boy was it worth it. I had been expecting a simple drop-and-replace solution with faster bulb response, but what they delivered…
Read articleCan you believe 2017's almost over?For Light DJ, that means the app is turning 3 years old next month! It's been a long journey to get to this point and I couldn't have gotten there without the support of my faithful users. Let's take a look at what happened in 2017. In April I…
Read articleHey guys, it’s been just over 3 years since I released my first light app, HouseParty. A few months later I expanded on the concept and created Light DJ Pro, which has been growing steadily and adding new features and hardware support.Today I’m happy to announce that I’m…
Read articleWith Light DJ, you can now connect your Nanoleaf Aurora to Philips Hue and LIFX smart lights. Hey guys! It's been a while since my last post, but I wanted to fill you in on the latest happenings here at Light DJ HQ. Last month I released a blockbuster addition to the iOS app,…
Read articleHey everyone! I've been working hard over the past few months updating the Android app with the popular SceneMaker Effects and Matrix Strobe Maker controllers from the iOS version.The SceneMaker controller has 23 different types of beat-matched effects. You get control of the…
Read articleHey everyone, Kevin from Light DJ here to announce an exciting new update to the app. I've taken all of the suggestions that users sent me over the past 6 months and built a massive, feature-filled update that will benefit all iOS users. Light DJ Visualizer listens to your music…
Read articleSince I began building the iOS version of Light DJ over 2 years ago the #1 question from people has always been “When’s the Android version coming out?”Well after months of hard work developing and testing the app, I’m happy to report that Light DJ for Android is now available…
Read articleYou've never seen anything like this beforeOne of my users emailed me recently asking for his lights to react to music, like some other light show apps. After downloading these other apps, I was SHOCKED to find out that they don't really do anything interesting. No matter…
Read articleLight DJ will detect the beat of your music automatically. I love receiving email from fans of the app and most of the new features that I add come from user suggestions. This latest app update includes the most demanded features that you, the users, have requested.First up is…
Read articleThe problem with most smart bulb apps is that they're just not that fun. You open the app, change your lights, and then ... that's usually it. Even apps that are designed for "Entertainment" often just do the same repetitive effects over and over. I built Light DJ because I…
Read articleCreate light shows with ease with the all-new SceneMaker automated effects controller. The SceneMaker comes with over 10 effects that you can customize with your favorite colors. Brand new multi-color effects bring a new level of customization to your lights. The controller is…
Read articleLet's face it - DJ lighting is an expensive and time-consuming hobby. You can easily spend thousands of dollars on lights that can only do one or two things and will sit in the closet 90% of the time. Setting up a lighting rig for your next party can take over an hour, and…
Read articleIntroducing the all-new Matrix Controller for Light DJ!The centerpiece of this new controller is the Matrix MEGA Button - an interactive, multi-touch light pattern generator that makes creating light shows easier than ever before. Just touch the multi-color matrix with up to 4…
Read articleHey everyone, Kevin from Light DJ here!Life as a developer is always full of challenges and learning experiences. While I've been developing software for just over two decades now, I've only been doing mobile development and sales for just over a year. With a better…
Read articleHey everyone! It's Kevin from Light DJ, here to give you a sneak peak of what I've been working on.It's a new multi-touch light controller that will make creating making light shows easier and more interactive than ever before.Take a look at my latest debugging session (while…
Read articleGood news, Hue users! Light DJ now supports Philips Hue smart bulbs with the new Classic Controller expansion pack! The Classic Controller provides an easy-to-use set of controls that take seconds to learn, but allows for endless nights of entertainment. New light tapper keys…
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