What is FPP?

FPP (Falcon Player) is the software that runs your holiday light show—playing your sequences and sending data to your lights in perfect sync with music.

Simple Explanation:
FPP is the “player” that takes your finished show and makes it come alive.

What FPP Does

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Plays Sequences

Runs your xLights sequences exactly as programmed.

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Syncs Music

Keeps your lights perfectly timed with audio.

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Sends Data

Outputs lighting data (E1.31/DDP) to controllers.

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Schedules Shows

Automatically runs your show at set times.

How It Fits Together

xLights
FPP
Controller
Lights

Common FPP Hardware

Raspberry Pi

Affordable and perfect for most shows.

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Controllers

Some models run FPP directly.

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In short: xLights creates your show… FPP runs it.

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