Unified Control & Monitoring for NovaStar

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?

• NovaLCT is Windows-only and overly complex.
• Features like input switching or firmware updates require a second app (V-Can).
• Slow, clunky, and dangerously easy to misconfigure.
• SmartLCT for Mac is no longer supported and unreliable on modern systems.
• VMP is a big leap forward—but only supports newer COEX (MX20/MX30/MX40 Pro).

That’s why Control-Hive exists.

One App. All Generations. Any Platform.

• Supports every generation of NovaStar hardware—from old VX to latest MX/COEX
• Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
• Custom UI per user—limit access to brightness, input switching, firmware, etc.
• Remote access ready—works even on locked-down networks (schools, venues)
• Real-time monitoring & diagnostics—see card status, network health, device info, and more

Built by NovaStar Experts

I’ve been working with NovaStar systems since 2013. We’ve supported thousands of installs, and Control-Hive is our answer to the fragmented, outdated software NovaStar users have been stuck with.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.

Download

After installing, Control-Hive runs as a background service (for brightness scheduling/monitoring). To open the UI, right-click the tray icon and select Devices.

Features

Our software is actively being developed, and full support for all models will take time. To help us prioritize, we welcome your suggestions—and your support. Financial contributions accelerate development for the features you need.

Want to influence development? Request features or custom integrations →

Customization

We welcome customization requests, feature suggestions, and user feedback. The client is completely free, so custom development is how we fund the project. We use Control-Hive ourselves in real-world projects—so even if it doesn’t make us money, it serves our needs. The best way to improve is feedback from others like you.

Request a feature or custom integration today!

Pricing

Our client application is free for local device control. You only pay if you want remote/server-based features or custom development. As the leading NovaStar distributor in the USA, we support both your hardware and software needs.

Not sure which plan fits? Contact us and we’ll help build the perfect plan for your needs.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 28, 2025

Olympian LED, Inc. (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights when using our software platform, Control-Hive.

1. About Control-Hive

Control-Hive is a cross-platform remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform for professional AV integrators and managed service providers (MSPs). It provides centralized oversight, configuration, and control of AV deployments across multiple locations. Control-Hive runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

2. Information We Collect

When you use Control-Hive, the following information may be collected automatically:

• IP Address
• Approximate Location (inferred from IP)
• Device/System Information (e.g., OS version, architecture)
• System Language (to provide localized versions of the application)
• Usage and Connection Logs (including uptime and system status)

We do not collect names, email addresses, or other directly identifying information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Enable core platform functionality
• Offer language-appropriate versions of the app
• Provide real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and system health reporting
• Improve product performance, reliability, and user experience
• Support update checks and application version management

4. Data Transmission and Security

Control-Hive communicates with a centralized control server located in the United States. All data transmitted between the application and server is encrypted using HTTPS (SSL over port 443).

5. Update Checks

Control-Hive may periodically check for software updates. During this process, system and version information may be transmitted to determine update eligibility.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data only as necessary with:

• Trusted infrastructure providers (e.g., server hosts)
• Law enforcement when legally required

7. Data Storage and Retention

Data is stored on secure servers in the United States. We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill operational needs, comply with legal obligations, or improve our service.

8. Your Rights

If you wish to delete your data or inquire about what data has been collected, you may contact us at:

📧 brady@olympianled.com

We will honor your request in accordance with applicable laws and may require verification of identity.

9. Children’s Privacy

Control-Hive is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of Control-Hive after changes implies acceptance.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

📧 brady@olympianled.com

Contact

Have questions, need a demo, or want to request a feature? Reach out below.