About Lazy Lighting
Built for one projector and one phone.
Lazy Lighting started as a tool for people who wanted to do projection mapping without buying expensive software or carrying a laptop. It still is.
Free to download · optional Pro
2.5M+
mappings created
4.5+
App Store rating
3
platforms: iPhone, iPad and Android
100+
built-in live visuals
Where it started
Projection mapping used to mean a laptop, a licence fee and a long setup before anything appeared on a wall. That made it impractical for small events, home setups and anyone working alone.
Lazy Lighting was built to remove those barriers. The idea was simple: if the phone in your pocket can handle the geometry and send a clean signal to the projector, you don't need anything else. People have since created more than 2.5 million mappings with it, from Halloween displays to live performances and art installations.
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On iPhone, iPad and Android
Free to download on the App Store and Google Play. Map with a phone or a tablet, and project with a cable or wirelessly.
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Start without paying
The free plan includes the mapping tools and a starter set of visuals, with a small watermark on the projector output. Pro removes the watermark and adds project saving, every visual and effect, audio-reactive visuals, MIDI, live camera input and video export.
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Honest about its limits
Lazy Lighting is built for single-projector setups. For multi-projector edge blending or festival main stages, MadMapper or Resolume are better tools.
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Maintained and updated
New features, visuals and device support are added regularly, and questions go straight to support@lazylighting.com.
Why we built it this way
Most projection mapping tools were designed for professionals with a dedicated setup, a tech crew and a budget to match. Lazy Lighting was designed for everyone else.
The phone handles the mapping. The projector displays the output. That is the whole chain: no laptop in the middle and no configuration screen that needs a manual to understand.
We also point people to other tools when they're a better fit. Resolume and MadMapper are excellent for large productions; Lazy Lighting is for the setups where those tools are more than the job requires.
The people who use it
- Homeowners setting up Halloween and Christmas projections on a house or in a window
- VJs running live visuals from a phone instead of a laptop
- Event producers who need a fast setup in a small venue
- Artists using projection in an installation or performance
- Teachers demonstrating light and geometry in a classroom
- Shop owners running window displays that change without printing anything
Questions about Lazy Lighting
Who is behind Lazy Lighting?
Lazy Lighting is an independent app made by a small team. It is actively maintained and updated, and support runs through support@lazylighting.com.
How is Lazy Lighting different from MadMapper or Resolume?
MadMapper and Resolume are desktop tools designed for large productions with multiple projectors and a dedicated operator. Lazy Lighting runs entirely on a phone or tablet and is built for single-projector setups where speed matters more than raw power. If you need edge blending across six projectors, use those tools. If you want one projector mapped in minutes, use Lazy Lighting.
Is Lazy Lighting a subscription or a one-time purchase?
Either. Lazy Lighting is free to download and the free plan lets you map surfaces with a starter set of visuals, with a small watermark on the projector output. Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription or as a one-time lifetime purchase; prices are shown on the App Store and Google Play. You can cancel a subscription at any time in your store's subscription settings.
Where can I get help?
The FAQ covers the most common questions about the app, pricing and supported devices, and the User Guide walks through every feature. For anything else, email support@lazylighting.com or join the community on Discord.
Does Lazy Lighting work for Halloween and Christmas projections?
Yes. The whole setup runs from a phone: map the shape of your windows or house front, pick a scene and leave it running. The app includes 45 Halloween scenes and a Holiday collection of Christmas scenes, and you can play your own videos too.