Control-Hive is a powerful, cross-platform control and monitoring solution built specifically for NovaStar systems. Whether you’re managing a legacy installation or the latest COEX hardware, Control-Hive delivers the simplicity, flexibility, and reliability that NovaLCT, V-Can, and SmartLCT have failed to provide.
Developed by Brady, founder of Olympian LED—the largest NovaStar distributor in the USA—Control-Hive was created to solve a real-world problem: how to support every generation of NovaStar hardware from one clean, unified interface.
Why Control-Hive?
If you’ve ever used NovaLCT, you know the struggle:
- It’s Windows-only and overly complex.
- Some features require a second app—V-Can—for things like input switching or firmware updates.
- It’s slow, clunky, and dangerously easy for users to misconfigure.
- SmartLCT for macOS is no longer supported and doesn’t work reliably on newer systems.
- VMP is a major improvement—but it only works on newer COEX hardware (MX20/MX30/MX40 Pro).
That’s why Control-Hive exists.
One App. All Generations. Any Platform.
- ✅ Supports every generation of NovaStar hardware
From older VX controllers to the latest MX and COEX models - 💻 Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
- 🛠️ Custom UI per user
Restrict access to brightness, input switching, firmware updates, and more - 🌐 Remote access ready
Even works on locked-down networks like schools, thanks to optional server hosting - 📊 Real-time monitoring & diagnostics
Monitor card status, network health, device info, and more—all from one place
Built by NovaStar Experts
I’ve been working with NovaStar systems since 2013 and created this tool because my customers needed something better. We’ve supported thousands of installations over the years, and Control-Hive is our answer to the fragmented, outdated software NovaStar users have been stuck with.
Whether you’re a technician, integrator, or just trying to manage your LED wall without breaking it—Control-Hive makes it easy.