The Coin 2.0 is essentially the Can 2.0 without the built-in battery. This makes the fixture much smaller so it can fit basically anywhere. My favorite use case is in front of a DJ facade or booth. Because they are so small, you don't need to hide them. And being between the dance floor and facade, it makes them very bright and adds a lot of color to the dance floor.
If you'd like to use them totally wirelessly, you can connect a USB battery bank to one (or multiple). If you're using a standard USB battery bank that goes for about $20 on Amazon, you can power 3-4 Coins off one for an event. Or, use the included 6.5ft USB extension cable to power them off a power source. As with all Ape Labs products, the control is totally wireless and every product is integrated into their incredible ecosystem.
The Ape Labs Coin 2+ takes the "tiny but mighty" saying to a whole new level! With more than double the brightness of its previous generation, the Coin 2+ is extremely versatile and fits almost anywhere. It's compatible with a wide range of Ape Labs accessories—perfect for creating a variety of dynamic effects. Want to try a sample?
The Ape Labs 2.0 and 2+ series may look the same on the outside, but there’s a big difference inside. The new Ape Labs 2+ series features upgraded internal hardware designed to support an exciting lineup of future software updates. While both the 2.0 and 2+ models perform identically right now, the 2+ models are built for next-generation features rolling out in 2025 and 2026—including advanced AI enhancements that elevate real-time music analysis and automate lighting effects far beyond the already impressive capabilities of Ape Labs’ iconic MusikMode.
The first major software update for 2+ fixtures is expected in May 2025, unlocking a groundbreaking room-scanning feature. Using a smartphone camera, users will be able to scan the room, auto-map fixture placement, and enable dynamic, location-based lighting effects and chases—no manual programming needed. This is just the beginning. Ape Labs has committed to releasing a series of free software upgrades throughout 2025 and beyond. If you purchased an Ape Labs fixture in 2024 or 2025, you’re covered! The company future-proofed its hardware early so more users could take advantage of these upcoming innovations at no additional cost.
The Coin 2+ is essentially the Can 2+ without the built-in battery. This reduces both the size and the price. Need battery power? Simply plug it into a USB battery bank to go fully wireless. Whether you're uplighting, downlighting, pinspotting, truss warming, or lighting a dance floor, this tiny fixture is ideal for permanent installations or mobile events and can be hidden virtually anywhere.
The renowned Ape Labs MusikMode stands unrivaled in the industry. With zero programming required, a single button press effortlessly synchronizes all Ape Labs products in the room (regardless of SKU) to collaborate and create a constantly evolving light show perfectly timed to the music. This isn’t the typical "sound active" mode you’ve seen before—it’s a true light show that would challenge even a professional lighting designer to replicate using DMX.
Not a fan of DMX? No problem. All Ape Labs lights come equipped with wireless DMX receivers, but most users prefer the intuitive iOS/Android app or RF remote. These control methods allow easy grouping—where multiple lights (regardless of SKU and with no quantity limit) can be assigned to one of four groups. You can change colors, adjust brightness, set programs, tweak speed or strobe effects, and more—all without affecting other groups. With the app, you can also create scenes where each group operates independently at the push of a button. (To use the app, 'Connect' is required and sold separately.)
The Ape Labs Coin 2+ is a compact yet powerful lighting fixture built for ultimate flexibility and performance. With its AmberWhite LED technology, it produces warm, vibrant tones and vivid color mixing. Designed by American lighting professionals, the 29 built-in color presets make it easy to create show-stopping effects with just the press of a button.
Engineered and hand-assembled in Germany, the Coin 2+ delivers reimagined optics in a fanless, solid-state housing. It's ideal for uplighting, Fresnel uplighting, ambient design washes, pinspotting, dance floor lighting, and more. The USB-powered form factor allows it to be integrated seamlessly into any event setup—either permanent or mobile.
Compatible accessories include the Swivel Ball Adapter (for universal mounting), Par Wash Optics (10°, 15°, 25°, 45°), Pinspot Adapter (5°), Dome Lens, Table Tube Adapter, and Coin Tube (for 1–2 meter tube effects). Whether you're a rental company, venue, or mobile DJ, the Coin 2+ is designed to elevate your lighting game.
When comparing Ape Labs LUX values to competitors, always reference single-color readings. Many brands publish “all-on” ratings, which combine RGBW and can be misleading.
The Coin 2+ comes standard with a 65° Fresnel lens. For higher intensity, users can install optional beam optics. Below is a table of LUX values per beam angle and color at both 1m and 2m distances.
| Color | aW | aW | R | R | G | G | B | B |
| Distance | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m | 1m | 2m |
| 10° | 1,770 | 545 | 1,790 | 515 | 2,300 | 933 | 3,460 | 809 |
| 15° | 1,503 | 402 | 1,400 | 355 | 2,290 | 422 | 2,970 | 712 |
| 25° | 565 | 126 | 455 | 100 | 602 | 133 | 1,004 | 215 |
| 45° | 272 | 73 | 242 | 64 | 319 | 101 | 522 | 170 |
| 65° FX | 125 | 31 | 87 | 23 | 130 | 38 | 177 | 48 |
**With 15° wash optics, the Coin 2+ LUX output is approximately 2.27x brighter than the original Coin at 2 meters.
Ape Labs lights are sold in three main formats:
SOLO: Fixture only. No power supply or remote included. Requires USB power and optional ApeRemote or Connect for control.
SETS (e.g., "Set of 2" or "Set of 4"): Includes fixtures, universal remote, and power supplies.
PACKS (e.g., "RoadPack" or "TourBox"): Includes fixtures, remote, power solution, and a case or bag.
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