To start an app successfully, there must be enough available licenses (on the HOME system). The licenses are only required when an app is operational, and are independent of the app server(s).

In most cases, but not all, the licensing can be achieved using perpetual licenses (of a certain type) OR an equivalent amount of credits. More information about which licenses are, and are not, supported by the Lawo Flex licensing model can be found in HOME Apps - Available License Options.

This topic provides information that is specific to this app.

How many licenses do I need?

The total licensing requirement for a HOME DSK is dependent on the app's configuration. i.e. the number of Keyers, the number and type of I/O (signal streams), and any optional features.

As a minimum, the following licenses are required:

  • 1x HOME Pass (included) - permits the configuration and control of the app from HOME.
  • 2x Input* - defines the app's input receivers to stream signals to the app: for Background A (RX 1) and Background B (RX 2).
  • 1x DSK - runs the basic functionality of the app.
  • 2x Output* - defines the app's output senders to stream signals from the app: for the Program (TX 1) and Preview (TX 2) outputs.

If one or more Keyers are configured, then this requires an additional 2x Input* licenses (per Keyer) to support the Key and Fill receivers. Thus, if all three Keyers are configured, a total of 8x Input* licenses are required: for Background A, Background B, Key 1, Fill 1, Key 2, Fill 2, Key 3 and Fill 3.

*The Input and Output licenses come in different types to support a variety of signal streaming formats: SMPTE 2110-20 (uncompressed), SMPTE 2110-22 (JPEG-XS), etc.

Important: Some of the Input and Output licenses are supported by perpetual licenses only, and cannot be enabled using credits. To check which options are supported by Lawo Flex, please refer to HOME Apps - Available License Options.

All HOME Apps systems are delivered with enough HOME Pass perpetual licenses to run the individual app instances and app server(s). This means that the HOME Pass for an app is usually fulfilled by one of the included perpetual licenses. A HOME Pass can also be achieved using credits if, for example, the HOME Pass perpetual licenses are assigned elsewhere or the app's License Type is set to credits.

Add-on Licenses

For a HOME DSK, the Advanced Audio feature is optional and requires an add-on license. This option can be enabled (or disabled) from the 'Add Ons' section of the app configuration.

Once enabled, the following license is required (per app):

  • 1x Advanced Audio - supports advanced audio processing.

Note that the option can be enabled (or disabled) in the app configuration at any time. For example, to temporarily borrow the Advanced Audio perpetual license for use on a different app.

How to check the licensing requirements

The exact number of licenses required to run any particular app instance can be checked from the app's 'Device → General' settings page or from the 'Start App' dialog. Both methods are described here.

How to change the license type

By default, when an app is created, its License Type is set to Auto. This means that HOME allocates all available perpetual licenses first, and then tops up using credits. If you wish to use only perpetual licenses, or only credits, then this can be done by changing the License Type of the app.

Ordering Information

Perpetual licenses can be ordered using the part numbers listed in the Available License Options table.

If credits are to be used, then a sufficient amount of credits must be assigned (to HOME) from an active Lawo Flex subscription (using the Lawo Licensing portal at my.lawo.com).

In each case, the licenses are only required when the user starts an app. Licenses are not required for apps that are configured but inactive.

Further Information

For more information about the licensing of all app types, please see HOME Apps - Licensing.