- Home
- Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software
- ASUS Armoury Crate
ASUS Armoury Crate
ASUS Armoury Crate · Taipei, Taiwan · founded 1989
What it is
ASUS Armoury Crate is free Windows software for managing an ASUS or ROG gaming PC and supported hardware. It provides controls for lighting, firmware, macros, key or button assignments, fan behavior, audio, and performance, with availability varying by device model. Aura Sync coordinates lighting across compatible devices, while Aura Creator offers a video-editing-style workspace for multi-layer LED effects. Scenario Profiles can change operating modes and system settings automatically for individual games and applications. A Game Library organizes downloaded PC games, and Game Deals lists rotating discounts and weekly offers for ROG VIPs. Users can create a profile, register products, and download drivers, firmware, and apps. Supported categories include laptops, desktops, graphics cards, motherboards, keyboards, mice, headsets, monitors, power supplies, mousepads, and CPU coolers. ASUS supports Windows 10 version 1903 or later and Windows 11. Installation is available through a device-detecting framework installer or a full offline package.
For and against
For
- Free Windows software
- Synchronizes supported-device lighting
- Creates multi-layer LED effects
- Automatic profiles for games and apps
- Drivers and firmware downloads
Against
- Features vary by device model
- Windows only
- Xiaomi Light Strips no longer supported
- No free trial
The verdict
Armoury Crate brings ASUS and ROG device management, lighting, profiles, updates, and game features together. Compatibility depends on hardware model, and its desktop focus is Windows.
Who it suits
Armoury Crate is for ASUS and ROG PC owners who want centralized hardware controls, lighting customization, updates, and game-related tools on Windows.
On the record
- Aura Creator
- Aura Creator lets users create multi-layer LED lighting effects through a video-editing-style interface.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Aura Sync
- Aura Sync synchronizes supported devices and lets users customize lighting effects.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limit
- Aura Sync has discontinued support for Xiaomi Light Strips because their manufacturer no longer maintains the lighting effect components.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Device compatibility
- ASUS notes that feature availability may vary by model, and its FAQ says more than 180 devices support Aura Sync.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Device controls
- Listed controls include device lighting, firmware updates, macros, button or key assignment, fan control, audio, and performance settings, depending on device type.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Game library and deals
- Game Library organizes downloaded PC games, while Game Deals lists rotating discounts and weekly offers for ROG VIPs.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Installation options
- ASUS offers a framework installer that detects connected devices and downloads components, plus a full installation package for manual device selection and offline installation.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Installer options
- The ASUS support FAQ says users can install Armoury Crate alone or install it together with Aura Creator.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The Armoury Crate FAQ includes a mobile app section and connection troubleshooting, but the product page describes the desktop app for managing a PC.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- ASUS lists Windows 10 version 1903 or later and Windows 11 as supported operating systems.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The official product page provides downloads and does not state a price.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Armoury Crate manages a gaming PC from setup to RGB lighting and provides updates, drivers, manuals, offers, and gaming peer connections.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Scenario profiles
- Scenario Profiles can switch operating modes and system settings automatically for individual apps and games.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- ASUS directs users with installation problems to its troubleshooting instructions and Armoury Crate Lite Log Tool, whose logs can be sent to ASUS customer service.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The app supports configuration for ASUS and ROG components and peripherals including headsets, graphics cards, mice, motherboards, laptops, keyboards, and monitors; feature availability may vary by model.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported hardware
- The listed device categories include headsets, graphics cards, power supplies, mice, motherboards, mousepads, CPU coolers, laptops and desktops, keyboards, and monitors.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Updates and registration
- Users can create a profile, register products, and download drivers, firmware, and apps through Armoury Crate.rog.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- ASUS says Armoury Crate supports Windows 10 (Creators Update/1903 or later) and Windows 11.asus.com · read 4 Oct 2026
