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How to Use LumaBooth: Basic iPad Guide

Q: What Is LumaBooth Assist and What Is It For?

LumaBooth Assist is the companion app that turns a second iPhone or iPad into a remote control for your photo booth. From there you check the session status, trigger captures and watch the print queue without standing in front of your guests. It earns its place when the main iPad sits high up, inside an enclosure or in a closed totem.

LumaBooth is one of the best-known photo booth apps for iPad, ideal for the classic photo booth. Here's the step-by-step guide to using it. If your business is about 360 video, at the end we explain why Snap360 is usually the better option.

Step 1 · Install LumaBooth on the iPad

Download LumaBooth from the App Store on your iPad. You can use the iPad's own camera or connect a compatible DSLR for higher quality.

Step 2 · Create the session and choose the mode

Create a new session for your event and choose the mode: photo, GIF or boomerang. Each session saves its own settings and captures.

Step 3 · Design the template and overlays

Customize the template, the overlays and the start screen with the client's logo and colors. That's what turns every shared photo into an ad.

Step 4 · Printing and sharing

Set up printing (AirPrint or a DNP printer) and sending by email/SMS or QR so guests receive their photos instantly.

Step 5 · Kiosk mode and go

Turn on kiosk mode (Guided Access on iOS) to lock the iPad into the app and stop guests from exiting. It's ready for the event.

What About the 360 Photo Booth?

LumaBooth shines at the classic iPad photo booth. For the 360 photo booth with spinning video, a specialized app like Snap360 offers a better 360 experience and works on iPhone and Android. Compare them all in the 360 app ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LumaBooth Only Work on iPad?

Yes, it's an iPad (iOS) app. For 360 on iPhone or Android, look at alternatives like Snap360.

Is LumaBooth Good for a 360 Photo Booth?

It's designed for the photo/GIF booth, not for spinning 360 video. For that, a dedicated app like Snap360 is the way to go.

Can I Print with LumaBooth?

Yes, via AirPrint or with DNP photo printers. See which DNP printer to buy.

How much is LumaBooth per month?

Around $18-20 a month depending on the plan, with unlimited events. Add the iPad, which is mandatory: if you do not own one yet, count the hardware when comparing with apps that run on Android.

Can I print with LumaBooth?

Yes, it prints via AirPrint with compatible printers, and with the sector's usual DNP models through the corresponding print module. Set up and test printing before the first event: it is where most scares happen.

What Is LumaBooth Assist and What Is It For?

LumaBooth Assist is the companion app that turns a second iPhone or iPad into a remote control for your photo booth. From there you check the session status, trigger captures and watch the print queue without standing in front of your guests. It earns its place when the main iPad sits high up, inside an enclosure or in a closed totem.