[Sidus Link Mobile] Connecting Your Fixtures

How fixtures connect to the Sidus Link Mobile app

Aputure fixtures with built-in Sidus Bluetooth Mesh connect to the mobile app over Bluetooth. Up to 100 fixtures can be controlled from a single smart device.

Before you start

• Make sure the fixture's Sidus BT is enabled (check the BT menu on the light).
• Make sure your phone or tablet's Bluetooth is on.
• Make sure the fixture is powered and within Bluetooth range.

Adding a fixture

1. Open a Scene in the Sidus Link Mobile app.
2. Tap the + button in the top-right corner to add a fixture.
3. The app scans for nearby Sidus BT fixtures. Tap the one you want to add.
4. Confirm and name the fixture so you can identify it later.

Troubleshooting connection issues

• Fixture doesn't appear in scan: Reset Sidus BT on the fixture (BT Menu, Reset BT, Yes), then re-scan from the app.
• Fixture disconnects intermittently: Move within roughly 30 feet of the fixture. Sidus BT range degrades through walls and metal racks.
• App can't find any fixtures: Confirm Bluetooth permission is enabled for the Sidus Link app in your phone's settings.
• Firmware update needed: Some legacy fixtures need a firmware update before they appear in Sidus BT. See Updating Fixture Firmware.

Looking for the Sidus Link Pro equivalent?

Sidus Link Pro uses the same Sidus BT layer plus DMX over Sidus One and Sidus Four hardware. See Getting Started with Sidus Link Pro.