Do I need a projector to use the app?
No. Everything works on the phone's preview. Connect a projector when you're ready.
Read answer →Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Lazy Lighting.
Getting started
Which projectors work?
Any projector with HDMI: connect with a USB-C or Lightning to HDMI adapter (iPhone, iPad, or Android phones with video output), AirPlay from iPhone or iPad, screen mirroring on Android, or wirelessly with Lazy Lighting Link to Android TV and Google TV projectors or a Chromecast with Google TV plugged into any projector.
Read answer →Is there an Android version?
Yes — Lazy Lighting is on Google Play for Android phones and tablets (Android 8.0 or later). (Lazy Lighting Link is the separate TV receiver app.)
Read answer →Does it run on Mac?
No. Lazy Lighting runs on iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, and it isn't available on Mac. To run a projector from a computer, you need desktop projection mapping software.
Read answer →Is there a Windows or PC version?
No. Lazy Lighting is a phone and tablet app (iPhone, iPad and Android), and there is no Windows or Mac version. For desktop mapping on a computer, the established tools are MadMapper, Resolume, HeavyM and TouchDesigner.
Read answer →Is Lazy Lighting a projector? Where do I buy one?
No. Lazy Lighting is an app for iPhone, iPad and Android, not a projector, so there's nothing to buy from us beyond the optional Pro upgrade. It works with almost any projector you already own or buy separately: one with HDMI plus a phone adapter, an AirPlay projector, or a Google TV projector with the Lazy Lighting Link app. Budget mini projectors work for boxes, windows and small walls; a whole house front needs 4,000–5,000+ ANSI lumens.
Read answer →Is it Lazy Lighting or Lazy Lightning?
Lazy Lighting. Lots of people type "Lazy Lightning", and it's the same projection mapping app for iPhone, iPad and Android, from the same team. Search either name in the App Store or on Google Play and look for the Lazy Lighting icon.
Features
Can I use my own videos and images?
Yes — import from Photos or Files as a visual. Images can be cut out to their subject.
Does it react to music?
Yes. Open any parameter and choose Audio (bass/mid/treble/volume). Uses the microphone — no cables.
Effects & modulation →Can I control it with a MIDI controller?
Yes. USB MIDI works on iPhone, iPad and Android; Bluetooth MIDI on iPhone and iPad. Tap MIDI Learn on any parameter and move a control.
How do I export a video of my show?
Play → timeline → export. Choose 720p / 1080p / 4K; the file saves to Photos on iPhone and iPad, or to your gallery on Android.
My mapped shapes drift / don't line up.
Set the projector's own keystone to 0, keep the projector still, and re-drag the corners. Snap-welded corners move together on purpose.
Mapping help →Pro & purchases
Why does the projector show a small logo/watermark?
The free plan watermarks the projector output. Pro removes it.
How much does Lazy Lighting cost?
Lazy Lighting is free to download. The free version includes mapping, your own videos and photos, masks and about 20 visuals, with a small watermark on the projector. Pro unlocks everything else and comes as a monthly or annual subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices vary by country and are shown in the App Store or Google Play before you buy, and new subscribers can start with a free trial.
Read answer →What does Pro include?
No watermark, project saving, every visual and effect, audio-reactive visuals, MIDI, live camera input and video export. Monthly, annual (best value) or lifetime. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store or Google Play subscriptions.
How do I restore a purchase on a new device?
Settings → Restore Purchases, signed in with the same Apple ID (iPhone, iPad) or Google account (Android).
Can I get a refund?
Purchases are billed by Apple or Google, so refunds go through them — Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com, Google via your Play Store order history. If a request is denied or something looks wrong, email support@lazylighting.com.
How refunds work →How do I cancel my subscription?
On iPhone or iPad, open Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Lazy Lighting → Cancel Subscription. On Android, open Google Play → your profile → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions → Lazy Lighting → Cancel subscription. Use the store account you purchased with. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription.
- iPhone / iPad (App Store): cancellation instructions ↗
- Android (Google Play): cancellation instructions ↗