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Introduction

What Is Casambi Pro and what is it used for?​

Casambi Pro is a planning and commissioning tool designed to simplify the process of configuring lighting controls. Built specifically for professionals managing large-scale projects, it eliminates the need for lengthy on-site technical setups by moving the majority of the programming offline. Casambi Pro speeds up project configuration by allowing most of the programming to be done offsite. Settings are then uploaded via Bluetooth to the Casambi enabled physical devices onsite.

This workflow offers an efficient way of creating Casambi-enabled lighting systems and is mostly targeted at large, automated lighting systems for which it is now possible to create configurations offline with a PC application. Networks and control structures are configured offline with the PC tool (Windows 10 or newer). Commissioning on-site is completed via an iOS device.

What Is needed to use the application?​

To use Casambi Pro, you will need both a Windows PC (Windows 10 or newer) and an Apple iPad. Please note that the full workflow requires both devices. The Casambi Pro system is not compatible with Android or macOS.

How does Casambi Pro differ from the Casambi App?​

Casambi Pro is based on principle where lighting systems configurations can be prepared in advance, offsite. It uses floor plans to visualize the site and to use them as maps where the lighting groupings and controller devices can be drawn.

Overview to the differences between the Casambi App and Casambi Pro:

Casambi App​

  • Platforms: iOS, Android
  • Supports both Casambi Classic and Evolution firmwares.
  • Very extensive set of features for configuring and controlling lighting systems.
  • Configuration of networks and devices must be done on-site, when the Casambi enabled devices are available.
  • Casambi App is used both by professionals for configuring networks and by end users for controlling the lighting installations.
  • Supports every control feature and fixture profile of the Casambi system.
  • Localized into 19 languages.
  • Themed for many different brands.
  • No PC tool available.
  • Does not use floorplans.
  • Cannot be used to modify networks created with Casambi Pro.

Casambi Pro​

  • Platforms: Windows PC, iOS
  • Includes a limited feature set of the Casambi App. Additional features will be added as needed during regular update cycles.
  • Targeted primarily at medium to large projects with mainly automated controls.
  • Planning and configuration of Casambi networks and devices can be done offsite using the PC tool when no physical devices are available.
  • Offsite pre-configuration makes on-site commissioning significantly faster and more straightforward than traditional fully manual on-site setup.
  • Supports core control features of the Casambi system as well as fixture profiles with basic functionality.
  • Uses floor plans as layouts for creating and managing networks.
  • Luminaires are controlled in groups, not individually.
  • Commissioning of Pro networks requires an active internet connection.
  • Supports only the Casambi Evolution firmware.
  • No separate end-user app is available
  • Available in English only
  • No branded versions available
  • Networks created with the Casambi App cannot be opened with the Casambi Pro.