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Profoto Control on Windows Pc

Developed By: Profoto AB

License: Free

Rating: 2,5/5 - 98 votes

Last Updated: March 03, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.2
Size 10.8 MB
Release Date February 12, 25
Category Photography Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Improved Bluetooth connection.Improved Network connection. [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Profoto Control app has been created for the modern, connected photographers that want to get the most out of their creative workflow – whether using a DSLR or mirrorless camer... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Profoto Control and install on Windows PC. Profoto Control is free Photography app, developed by Profoto AB. Latest version of Profoto Control is 1.3.2, was released on 2025-02-12 (updated on 2025-03-03). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Profoto Control is 2,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 98 users, 51 users had rated it 5*, 25 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Profoto Control on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Profoto Control on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Profoto Control on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Profoto Control using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Profoto Control" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Profoto Control on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Profoto Control" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The Profoto Control app has been created for the modern, connected photographers that want to get the most out of their creative workflow – whether using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. This is the Profoto experience at its best.

Key features*:

SMART REMOTE CONTROL
View and control all Profoto Connect, B10, B10 Plus or A10 settings from your smartphone screen. Touch, swipe and tweak until you get the light just right.

EASY UPDATES
The latest Profoto Connect, B10, B10 Plus or A10 updates are now available at your fingertips. Update quickly from the app, so you are ready to shoot with the latest, improved firmware.

Ultimately, this app lets you be as creative as you can be.


*Note: The Profoto app is compatible with Profoto Connect, B10, B10 Plus or A10. At this moment, this app can only control the light settings with the remote control function, and cannot be used as a camera to capture images directly with the phone.
Improved Bluetooth connection.
Improved Network connection.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.