# AKG Headphones

> Mobile app for controlling AKG headphone settings and features. (iPhone/iPad app by Harman International Industries.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akg-headphones/id1190188297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harman International Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/419840205)
- Category: Lifestyle, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 113 App Store ratings · 157 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 150 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese and 1 more
- Released: 2017-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akg-headphones/id1190188297/reviews.md

## What is AKG Headphones?

AKG Headphones app redefines your headphones experience. Through your mobile device, you can now conveniently control the headphone settings, smart ambient, noise cancelling and many more in your AKG Headphones app. Supported models are: 

-	AKG N9 Hybrid, N5 Hybrid,  

-      AKG N400NC, N200NC, N20, N400, N700NC, N700NC wireless, Y600NC wireless

## Key features

- Control headphone settings
- Adjust smart ambient
- Manage noise cancelling
- Customize listening experience
- Supports specific AKG models

## What do users think of AKG Headphones?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎚️ Comprehensive 10-band equalizer with real-time adjustments
- 🔋 Battery level monitoring on supported devices
- ⚙️ Multiple customization options for supported models
- 📱 Successfully connects to compatible headphones instantly
- 🎵 Sound quality enhancement through EQ settings
- 🔧 Firmware update capability for compatible devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Persistent connection failures despite Bluetooth pairing
- 📦 Extremely limited device model support
- 🔌 Stuck on connection screen even when headphones are paired
- 📉 Recent updates decreased maximum volume output significantly
- ⏱️ Slow connection establishment (takes hours sometimes)
- 🎛️ Difficult to use EQ interface with precision controls
- 🚫 Inconsistent app recognition of connected devices
- ⚠️ Firmware updates causing device malfunction
- 🔄 Frequent reconnection required to maintain functionality
- 🌐 Poor cross-platform compatibility (iOS/Android/macOS issues)
- 📱 iOS 16 compatibility issues causing widespread failures
- 💬 Inability to customize or disable built-in gestures

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize connected headphones
- Connection screen freezes indefinitely
- App crashes on launch after updates
- iOS 16 compatibility broken
- Bluetooth connection not detected despite active pairing
- App stuck on Bluetooth connection page
- Manual connection troubleshooting ineffective
- Connection takes excessive time (1+ hours)
- App doesn't work on older iOS versions
- Firmware update bricked headphones
- Static noise during silence
- EQ control dots not displaying
- App crashes on iPhone 8 and older models
- App fails to open on iOS
- Connection issues on both iOS and Android
- Bluetooth connectivity regression in recent updates
- Volume decreased significantly after app update

**Most requested features**

- Support for K361-BT headphones
- Support for N60/N60NC headphones
- Support for Y500 wireless headphones
- Support for Y100 headphones
- Support for K371-BT headphones
- Support for N400 headphones on all platforms
- Customizable gesture controls
- Pre-programmed EQ presets
- Hearing balance adjustment for individual ears
- Apple Watch app with full functionality
- MacBook Pro compatibility
- Numeric input boxes for precise EQ adjustments
- Maximum volume output options
- Optional settings for true maximum volume delivery

## Recent user reviews (10 of 157)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akg-headphones/id1190188297/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Muito bom

*2026-07-21*

Top demais

### 1/5 — Melhor Som do Mundo Ótimo Aplicativo mas pessima qualidade case e borrachinhas!

*2026-05-24*

O som é de extrema qualidade possuindo um refinamento musical de primeiríssima linha. Em relação a sonoridade é um dos melhores in-ears tws do mundo - se não for o melhor. Todavia, as borrachinhas de vedação são medíocres. Chega a ser irritante ter um fone musical e perfeito mas com acabamento da case e das borrachinhas de pessima qualidade. Por sua vez, o aplicativo é eficaz e possui todos os recursos de que precisamos. Tomara que o grupo Harmann se preocupe não só com a qualidade do som mas da parte física com fones de material plástico e borrachinhas de material também premium. Só não devolvi o AKG N5 e o AKG N9 por causa da excepcional qualidade do áudio. As musicas soam simplesmente perfeitas. Por isto, 1 estrela pelo pessimo material da case e da borrachinhas. Já o Aplicativo e a qualidade sonora merecem mais do 5 estrelas

### 1/5 — ios 앱 버그 업뎃안하냐

*2026-04-04*

버그 리포팅 안보냐.. N9 기기전원끄면 설정값(personi fi, 낮은볼륨 다이내믹 EQ) 날아가자나
빨리좀 고쳐줘

### 5/5 — Crazy effect

*2026-01-17*

The people who said that useless don’t have good ear because me I noticed big changes with the equaliser and the customisation is crazy good

### 1/5 — Sometimes it works…

*2026-01-09*

When it works it’s great but often the most useful options are just not available, app seems to try and fail to communicate with buds.

I use AKG tech in my job and the brand used to be a sign of quality. This is not the case here.

Buds sound great but so do many others.

### 1/5 — App sucks for n60

*2025-12-27, version 3.4.3*

N60 headphones are still working great!!  Too bad the app still doesn’t recognize them so that sucks. So what other app can we use with the n60?

### 2/5 — N5 issue

*2025-12-24*

Great sound. Own twenty earphones - yep. At arguably the top - great soundstage - almost beats DenonPerl Pro. Not top of the class NC but above average, disappointing big is it forgets my default setting half the time for NC requiring me to reinsert and take out the buds 😡very very out of all of them irritating -the most irritating bug…

### 5/5 — Personi-Fi e Low Volume EQ

*2025-12-14*

O app faz o que precisa, mas quando desligo meu N9 Hybrid, o aplicativo perde a configuração do Personi-Fi e desativa sempre o Low Volume Dinamic EQ, então sempre tenho que ativar manualmente.

### 2/5 — Great hardware bad software

*2025-10-12*

It’s incredible how in 2025 we are inhibited from mapping the controls on either earbud how we would want. You would think you can control ANC and playback on one ear bud if both are not in use  but it’s simply impossible

### 5/5 — Plenty of features

*2025-08-07*

Not many new reviews on this and it looks like a lot has changed, this seems like a decent app with good features. Probably use it a few times then leave the settings alone

## Frequently asked questions about AKG Headphones

### What does the AKG Headphones app do?

The AKG Headphones app allows you to control various settings for your compatible AKG headphones directly from your mobile device. You can adjust features like noise cancelling, smart ambient modes, and other personalized settings to enhance your listening experience.

### Which AKG headphone models are supported?

The app supports specific AKG headphone models including the AKG N9 Hybrid, N5 Hybrid, AKG N400NC, N200NC, N20, N400, N700NC, N700NC wireless, and Y600NC wireless.

### Is the AKG Headphones app free to use?

Yes, the AKG Headphones app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### How does the smart ambient feature work?

The smart ambient feature, controllable through the app, allows you to manage how much external sound you hear while using your headphones. This is useful for staying aware of your surroundings when needed, without compromising your audio.

### Can I use this app with any AKG headphones?

No, the app is designed to work with a specific list of AKG headphone models. You should check the supported models list to ensure compatibility with your headphones before downloading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.9 — 2026-04-13

what's new : Stability and performance improvements.

### 3.4.3 — 2024-09-30

•	Stability and performance improvements.

### 3.3.16 — 2024-02-21

- Add New Products AKG N5 Hybrid, N9 Hybrid

### 3.2.11 — 2022-09-16

- Bug fixing and performance improvement

### 3.2.10 — 2020-09-11

Fixed bugs and improved performance.

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