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Airfoil Satellite

Airfoil Satellite

Stream audio to your device

32 ratings
167 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 7, 2015
  • February 2, 2023

Developer

Rogue Amoeba Software, Inc.
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About

This application transforms your device into an audio receiver, allowing you to stream audio from any Mac application or web source. Enjoy your music and podcasts wirelessly throughout your home by connecting your device to your local Wi-Fi network.

✓Audio receiver for iOS devices
✓Stream from any Mac app
✓Supports web-based audio sources
✓Wireless audio streaming
✓Connects via Wi-Fi
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Airfoil Satellite. Based on 32 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎵Seamless multi-speaker audio synchronization
  • 🏠Whole-house audio distribution without expensive systems like Sonos
  • 📱Easy remote control from iPhone/iPad
  • 🚀Quick setup and connection process
  • 🔌Works with diverse speaker types (AirPlay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, etc.)
  • 💪Reliable long-term stability for years of use
  • 🎚️Intuitive volume control interface
  • 👨‍💼Excellent responsive customer support
  • 🎬Great for parties and whole-home entertainment
  • ♻️Enables reuse of older iOS devices as speakers

Negative things

  • ⏱️Significant audio latency (2-3 seconds delay)
  • 🔌Connection drops and disconnections
  • 🎵Audio sync issues between speakers
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋High battery drain on iOS devices
  • 📉Inconsistent audio quality and distortion
  • 🎚️Limited control options from mobile app
  • ❌No Windows support (despite misleading descriptions)
  • 📱Background mode connectivity issues
  • 🎬Poor performance for video synchronization
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What's New in Airfoil Satellite

2.2.0

February 2, 2023

+ Several changes have been made to keep Airfoil Satellite modern on the latest devices. + Airfoil Satellite now better handles Siri being invoked while its receiving and playing audio. + Changes have been made to reduce battery usage. + Minor updates have been made to Airfoil Satellite’s documentation.

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User reviews

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Fantastisch!

Deze app werkt fantastisch!!! Gemakkelijk te gebruiken en te verbinden. De betaalde versie is het 100% waard.
Patrick de VIIPatrick de VII

Great app!

I love how I can connect my music to this app!
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Finally my B&W speakers works

It’s only taken 11 years for me to get my Airplay 1 B&W A5 and A7 to work without dropouts and now with Apple Homepods, iPhone, iPad, Macbook and Apple TV in mixed whole house Airplay 2 and 2 with no dropouts. And …. it all now works! The sense of satisfaction after years and years of frustration makes this my favourite app!
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andy.techheadandy.techhead

Works Immediately

As an airfoil user, I thought to myself “I wish I could control my session with my phone.” In 10 seconds I was doing it. Fastest any app has ever met my need.

In a world where everything requires several logins and ends up not working anyway, I was amazed at the seamlessness. I would give 50 stars if I could.
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potatohavenpotatohaven

Hello…

Hi,

I stay very frustrating with this. Because I can’t put one song in different speakers with this app in mac and in my iPhone.

Help me please and update.😔
Joes WerJoes Wer
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

2-3 second audio delay between source and output

Bug

Audio dropouts and connection failures

Bug

Speakers frequently go out of sync

Bug

App crashes randomly on various iOS devices

Bug

Audio distortion and pitch wavering

Bug

White noise overlay during trial period

Bug

Satellite app disconnects from server

Bug

Volume control unresponsiveness with multiple speakers

Bug

App fails to detect Airfoil server intermittently

Bug

High CPU usage causing device overheating

Bug

Clicking noises and audio artifacts

Bug

Incompatibility with older macOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

11 requests

Apple Watch app for remote control

Feature

iOS Shortcuts integration for automation

Feature

EQ/preset adjustment from satellite app

Feature

Audiobus support

Feature

Full-screen album art display

Feature

Home Screen widgets

Feature

Lower latency for video playback

Feature

Individual speaker on/off controls

Feature

Better speaker selection memory

Feature

Improved background mode connectivity

Feature

Audio sync calibration across different protocols

Feature

FAQ

What does Airfoil Satellite do?

Airfoil Satellite turns your iOS device into an audio receiver. It allows you to stream audio from any application or web-based source on your Mac to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch over your local Wi-Fi network.

How do I use Airfoil Satellite?

First, connect your iOS device to your local Wi-Fi network and launch Airfoil Satellite. Then, open Airfoil on your Mac and select your iOS device as the output to begin transmitting audio.

Is Airfoil Satellite free to use?

Yes, Airfoil Satellite is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use.

What devices is Airfoil Satellite compatible with?

Airfoil Satellite is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It requires a Mac computer running Airfoil to transmit audio.

Can I stream audio from any app on my Mac?

Yes, you can stream audio from any app on your Mac, including music players like Music, streaming services like Spotify, and web-based sources such as Pandora.