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Fanatec App
What Fanatec App is
Fanatec App is free Windows software for operating and configuring Fanatec sim-racing equipment. It covers wheel bases, steering wheels, pedals, shifters and handbrakes, with hardware settings, input testing and performance tuning. Telemetry display configuration lets users arrange live information, while custom RGB LED profiles handle supported lighting. Game-launch integration is included, and profiles can be created and shared for individual titles or cars. Fanatec says the app is required to operate its hardware on PC and to install the latest firmware updates for all platforms. Version V1.6.1.3 installs on Windows. An official Stream Deck plugin can control the Tuning Menu and show live telemetry displays. Fanatec’s older Driver / Control Panel and FanaLab software are no longer in active development and will receive no further updates. The company was founded in 1997 in Landshut, Germany, and became part of the CORSAIR family of brands in 2024. Software use may involve processing device, usage and diagnostic data under Corsair’s privacy policy.
Who it suits
It suits people using Fanatec sim-racing hardware on Windows PCs or updating Fanatec equipment across platforms. It also fits users who want shared driving profiles, telemetry displays or Stream Deck control.
What it does well
- Free Windows application
- Supports multiple Fanatec device types
- Creates and shares title or car profiles
- Includes telemetry and RGB controls
- Offers Stream Deck integration
What to know first
- Windows desktop platform only
- Required for PC hardware operation
- Legacy Driver and FanaLab receive no updates
- Software use may process device and diagnostic data
Verdict
Fanatec App brings Fanatec hardware setup, tuning, profiles, telemetry and lighting into one Windows application. Its firmware role and Stream Deck plugin add practical reasons to keep it installed, while legacy tools are no longer being updated.
Facts from Fanatec App's own pages
- Audience
- Fanatec describes its brand as focused on dedicated sim racing hardware for PC and console racing simulators. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Fanatec says it was founded in 1997 in Landshut, Germany, and became part of the CORSAIR family of brands in 2024. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Firmware
- The app is required to install the latest firmware updates for all platforms. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997 · fanatec.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Game launch
- The app includes game launch integration. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Hardware settings
- The app includes hardware settings. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany · fanatec.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Legacy software
- Fanatec says its Driver / Control Panel and FanaLab are no longer in active development and will receive no further updates. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- Fanatec App V1.6.1.3 installs on Windows. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- PC requirement
- The app is required to operate Fanatec hardware on PC. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Corsair's privacy policy covers Fanatec.com and software, and says software use may involve processing device, usage, and diagnostic data. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- Users can create and share profiles for individual titles or cars. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The Fanatec App provides control of Fanatec equipment, from input testing to performance tuning. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- RGB LEDs
- The app supports custom RGB LED profiles. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- RGB profiles
- The app includes custom RGB LED profiles. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Stream Deck
- Fanatec's official Stream Deck plugin can control the Tuning Menu and show live telemetry displays. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Stream Deck integration
- Fanatec's official Stream Deck plugin lets users control the Tuning Menu and see live telemetry displays. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page links to a Fanatec forum for app feedback and lists expert support as available. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Telemetry
- The app supports telemetry display configuration. · fanatec.com, 9 Oct 2026
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