SAN FRANCISCO – November 12, 2015 – Elgato, leaders in app-powered lifestyle accessories, today announced the availability of Avea Flare – a battery-powered, wirelessly-charged LED lamp that illuminates any environment for more than 8 hours on a single charge. Avea Flare is a portable addition to Elgato’s Avea mood light that transforms any location with dynamic light.

As homes get smarter, lighting has become a key element to create a soothing ambience for relaxation and entertainment. Avea Flare takes it to the next level with nine pre-set lighting scenes that help create the perfect atmosphere for a romantic setting, relaxing after a hard day’s work, lighting up an outdoor space or even setting the scene during a party or gaming session. Avea Flare’s IP65 water resistance means you can extend your home’s lighting atmosphere outside without worrying about water damage.  Avea’s lighting effects were inspired by nature and carefully crafted with scenes like “Northern Glow” which radiates subtly changing shades of blue and green and “Magic Hour” made to simulate a sunset-like glow with soft pink, orange and red hues.

“Avea Flare is the perfect solution for anyone looking to add colorful lighting to any setting without needing a power source,” says Dr. Markus Fest, CEO of Elgato. “Unlike other portable lighting solutions that require a connection to your home network, Avea Flare connects without any setup hassles directly to your smartphone using Bluetooth Smart technology.”

Avea Flare automatically connects to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Android phones using Bluetooth Smart technology, without the need for a gateway or a bridge. Once users have set the mood with a selected light scene, the smart LED light will take care of the rest without requiring a constant connection to your device. Connect more than one Avea device and they will automatically coordinate to create an immersive atmosphere.

Avea Flare is now available for $99.95 from www.elgato.com. Avea Bulb is available for $39.95. The Avea app is available as a free download from the App Store and from Google Play.

Supported Devices

  • iPhone 4S or later, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad mini or iPad (3rd generation or later); with iOS 9 or later
  • Apple Watch; with watchOS 2 or later
  • Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 mini, Note II or later; Bluetooth Smart Ready with Android 5 or later

Technical Specifications

  • Height: 22 cm | 8.7 in
  • Built-in battery: 8+ hours
  • Wireless charging input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Built-in LED: 60 lm
  • IP65 water resistant

Avea 1.5 Update, Available Today

Also available today is version 1.5 of the Avea app for iOS, adding numerous features that make Avea Bulb and Avea Flare easier and more convenient to use. For users of iOS 9, Avea 1.5 adds a highly requested feature: A gorgeous new widget for the Today view in Notification Center. The app also supports Slide Over and Split View on iOS 9 for iPad so you can control your ambience  even while working in another app. Quick Actions on iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus let you toggle your lamps and Wake-Up Light right from your home screen. What’s more, there’s a new light mood: “Candy Land” lets you indulge in bright, varying colors.

About Elgato

Elgato creates app-powered lifestyle accessories that entertain and enlighten. We combine elegant software with innovative hardware, designed and developed by Elgato engineering and product teams in Germany and California. Our market-leading EyeTV line has won numerous awards since its launch in 2002. Elgato Gaming revolutionizes content creation for the connected generation on YouTube and Twitch. Elgato products are available at major retailers in more than eighty countries. Elgato is privately held with headquarters in Munich, Germany.

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