Hyperion
Hyperion Remote is a Mac utility for controlling Hyperion ambient lighting servers, colors, effects, and saved presets from one desktop app.
What is Hyperion?
Hyperion Remote is a native Mac utility for controlling ambient lighting systems that run through Hyperion or Hyperion.NG servers. It helps users change colors, launch effects, and manage multiple lighting servers from a single desktop interface. The app is aimed at people who use Hyperion-based bias lighting or room lighting setups with devices such as Raspberry Pi and other supported hardware. Common tasks include selecting colors with a color wheel, browsing and starting built-in effects, saving favorite presets, and adjusting color transformations. The Mac version also supports discovering compatible servers on the local network, which makes setup easier when your lights and server are already running. Hyperion Remote is published by Chaosspace and fits best as a utilities app for users who want simple desktop control over their Hyperion lighting environment.
Key features
- Set solid colors with an interactive color wheel
- Start and customize Hyperion light effects
- Save favorite colors for quick reuse
- Discover compatible Hyperion servers on the local network
- Manage multiple Hyperion or Hyperion.NG servers
- Use images to color lights with gradients and rich tones
Review app leftovers with diCleaner
Inspect caches, support files, containers, and login items before cleaning.
Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This app is used to control lighting devices on your local network, so local network access is a normal part of how it works. If you use image-based lighting features, the app may also need access to photos or image files you choose. Removing the app only affects your ability to control Hyperion from this Mac and does not remove the Hyperion server running on other devices.
Recommendation: Keep Hyperion Remote if you actively control a Hyperion or Hyperion.NG lighting setup from your Mac. If you no longer use Hyperion-based lights, you can remove the app without affecting macOS, though you may lose saved preferences and quick access to your lighting presets on this Mac.
Common paths
/Applications/Hyperion Remote.app
Share your experience
Be the first to share your experience.