Video Switchers & Live Production
Panasonic KAIROS Control Software BETA
Control for Panasonic Kairos Live Production Platform.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect Panasonic KAIROS to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the Panasonic Kairos handler from the device type list (internal id
panasonic_kairos). - Enter the IP address of your Panasonic KAIROS, then set protocol TCP and port
3005. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | TCP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 3005 |
| Handler version | 1.21.0 |
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | panasonic_kairos |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Protocol TCP, Port 3005.
Params: Set REST Port (default 1234), User, and Password in Handler Params.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to send specific commands to the Panasonic Kairos handler.
Generic Command Format:
Kairos uses both TCP commands and a REST API (HTTP) for control and configuration.
- **TCP Commands:** Text-based commands followed by \\r\\n (CRLF). E.g.,
SCENES.Main.Layers.Background.sourceA=Input1 - **REST API Commands:** JSON payloads sent via HTTP POST/PATCH to various endpoints. E.g.,
PATCH /scenes/{uuid}with body{ "cut": true }
Integration Examples (assuming device name "KAIROS_MAIN"):
Via HTTP GET:
For TCP commands, use the direct command string:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/KAIROS_MAIN?cmd=SCENES.Main.Layers.Background.sourceA=Input1
For REST commands, you need to embed a JSON structure in the cmd parameter (URL-encoded) to trigger the REST call through the handler:
Example (CUT): http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/KAIROS_MAIN?cmd={"path":"/scenes/Main","method":"PATCH","body":{"cut":true}}
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
KAIROS_MAIN:SCENES.Main.Layers.Background.sourceA=Input1
KAIROS_MAIN:{"path":"/macros/some-uuid/play","method":"POST","body":{}} (JSON via TCP/UDP)
Remember to URL-encode the command string for HTTP GET requests if it contains special characters.
Panasonic KAIROS control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support Panasonic KAIROS?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made Panasonic Kairos handler (version 1.21.0) that talks to the device over TCP, default port 3005. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the Panasonic KAIROS handler use?
TCP, default port 3005. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control Panasonic KAIROS from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every Panasonic KAIROS action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the Panasonic KAIROS handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (panasonic_kairos.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control Panasonic KAIROS from a single interface
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