# BluRemote - BluOS Controller — Easy-to-use Player Control

> BluOS controller app for Bluesound, NAD, DALI, and more. (iPhone/iPad app by Christoph Goldner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christoph Goldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657379305)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.4 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2023-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews.md

## What is BluRemote?

BluRemote is a quick and easy-to-use controller for BluOS-based music players – compatible with Bluesound, NAD, DALI and other brands!

It is an alternative to the official BluOS controller app, providing better usability, native app performance and several nice integrations into the Apple ecosystem.

Features:

- Quickly access all presets
- Browse radio stations
- Switch audio sources
- Playback and volume control
- Player search and grouping
- Fast player switching
- Now playing and play queue
- Interactive widgets
- Shortcuts and automation

Next features on the roadmap:

- Browse your local music library
- Browse music streaming services

The app plays nicely with your iPhone and iPad:

- Portrait and landscape orientation
- Dark and light appearance
- Dynamic text size
- Home Screen, Lock Screen and StandBy widgets
- App Shortcuts and Siri commands

Your purchase includes the app for iPhone, iPad und Mac.

No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions, no nonsense. Buy once – get all upcoming features for free and use it on all your devices.

Made in Berlin, Germany – by an independent developer. By buying this app, you support the independent app development. Thank you!

Terms: https://goeldner.ch/terms
Privacy: https://goeldner.ch/privacy
Support: https://goeldner.ch/support

Please note that the initial setup of your player, OS-updates and other settings still have to be done using the official BluOS Controller app.

BluOS is a trademark of Lenbrook Industries Limited, a member of the Lenbrook Group of Companies. The BluRemote app uses the "BluOS Custom Integration API" according to the "API Use Policy" of Lenbrook Industries Limited, but is not endorsed or certified by Lenbrook Industries Limited.

## Key features

- BluOS player control
- Preset and playlist access
- Playback and volume control
- Interactive widgets
- Siri commands and automation
- Landscape support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Streaming-Dienste nicht aufrufbar

*2026-05-29*

Leider kann ich Streamingdienste wie Qobuz nicht aufrufen. Diese werden unter der Quelle BluOS auf dem Gerät verwaltet. An diese Quellen komme ich nicht dran (NAD M33). Spotify geht wegen Spotifiy Connect (?), andererseits hat Qobuz auch Qobuz Connect mittlerweile… schade. Ich hoffe auf Weiterentwicklung. :-)

**Developer response:** Bessere Unterstützung von Streaming-Diensten steht auf der Roadmap und wird kommen. Stay tuned :)

### 5/5 — Much better than the stock app

*2026-05-29, version 1.13.0*

I really don’t understand how people can give this less than 5 stars. It does exactly what it says and does it much better than the official BluOs app. 

The offical app keeps looking for players whereas this one always has my players available. The widgets are awesome. 

I love it

### 5/5 — Auch auf dem Mac super

*2026-05-21*

Ich nutze die IOS App seit 2 Jahren und die ist für mich unverzichtbar. Vor allem die flexiblen Kurzbefehle und Widgets sind super. Eine tolle Ergänzung zu der Original Bluesound App, die viele der Möglichkeiten nicht bietet. Auch die Mac App überzeugt mich und ich nutze diese in letzter Zeit häufiger.
Und Christoph kümmert sich sehr schnell um E-Mails und ist offen für Vorschläge.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank!

### 2/5 — Nothing much

*2026-04-30*

Doesn’t fix any connection issues with BluOS app. It’s just a GUI built on top of BluOS. You’ll still need BluOS to scan library etc. This is only for people who hate the OEM app interface for whatever reason. Seems unnecessary to me.

**Developer response:** No app can fix connectivity issues. Please improve the network setup of your iPhone and player. Regards, Christoph

### 3/5 — Good when it’s working

*2026-04-27, version 1.12.1*

Good app but so often falls out of connection which is frustrating and makes me just drive the equipment from my phone

### 5/5 — Great Lightweight App!

*2026-03-22, version 1.12.0*

Works well with latest Node, easy to use and functioning perfect on a 2018 Macbook Pro.

### 2/5 — Kaum zu gebrauchen !

*2026-03-19*

Ich kann nur die eingestellten Sender anwählen - Das wars dann - zu wenig Funktionen. Ich würde die App gerne wie BluOS nutzen, welche leider für Mac nicht vorhanden ist.

**Developer response:** Du kannst dir vorerst alles als Preset speichern, wo du drauf zugreifen willst. Browsen von Radiosendern und der Musik-Bibliothek ist in Arbeit, aber es dauert noch ein bisschen, bis es ein vollwertiger Ersatz ist. Der Fokus war bisher auf Zusatzfunktionen. Viele Grüße, Christoph

UPDATE: Browsen von Radiosendern und Auswahl von Quellen ist jetzt verfügbar.

### 4/5 — Almost there

*2026-03-05*

I very much appreciate what you’ve done…the BluOs Controller app for Mac is really clunky. The two features I’m hoping you’ll implement are (1) playing music from usb, and (2) playing radio stations that aren’t part of a music service. There’s no way to add these to favorites that I’ve been able to find, as they don’t have a login. If there’s a way to do these things, please enlighten me! That would make it 5 stars. Thanks.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. Please contact me via the support link to find a solution for your radio station feature. Regards, Christoph

### 1/5 — Eine App ohne zusätzlichen nutzen für den Anwender

*2026-02-24*

Habe bis jetzt keinen Vorteil zur BluOS App feststellen können.

**Developer response:** Das tut mir Leid. Vielleicht wirst du ja noch die eine oder andere Funktion finden, die dir in der offiziellen App fehlt. Viele Grüße, Chris­toph

### 5/5 — Exactly as Advertised

*2026-02-14*

Just downloaded. This is excellent addition for app music control. Slim, clear and fast. The lock screen widgets alone are worth $4 imo. Low friction, love it.

**Developer response:** Many thanks for your review! Christoph

## Frequently asked questions about BluRemote

### What devices does BluRemote support?

BluRemote is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It supports all BluOS-based music players, including Bluesound, NAD, and DALI.

### How much does BluRemote cost?

BluRemote is a one-time purchase of $3.99. This purchase includes the app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with all future features included for free.

### Is BluRemote free to use?

No, BluRemote is a paid application with a one-time purchase price of $3.99. There are no subscriptions, ads, or in-app purchases.

### Does BluRemote work offline?

While BluRemote requires a network connection to control your BluOS players, it offers features like widgets and Siri commands that can be accessed without opening the app, providing quick control.

### How often is BluRemote updated?

The app was last updated on March 24, 2026, indicating active development. Users receive all upcoming features for free with their initial purchase.

### What is the age rating for BluRemote?

BluRemote has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use BluRemote to set up my BluOS player?

No, BluRemote is designed as a controller. Initial setup of your player, OS updates, and other settings must still be done using the official BluOS Controller app.

### What makes BluRemote different from the official BluOS Controller app?

Users praise BluRemote for its fast startup time, clean UI, interactive widgets, and automation features like App Shortcuts and Siri commands, which are often cited as improvements over the official app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.0 — 2026-04-30

Radio Browsing
- There is now an option on top of the app to switch between the "Presets" and the new "Radio" section
- The radio section allows to browse through all available radio services like "TuneIn" and "Radio Paradise"
- Any radio station can be played directly or alternatively be saved as preset or favorite

Source Selection
- Find and select available sources like Bluetooth and optical inputs on the new "Sources" tab
- Please note that Spotify is also displayed on the sources tab, and needs to be controlled with the Spotify app

### 1.12.1 — 2026-03-24

Bugfix for broken translations.

### 1.12.0 — 2026-03-17

Support for player groups:
- Groups are now displayed everywhere, in parallel to individual (ungrouped) players
- Create groups of players, add players to existing groups, remove players from groups or ungroup whole groups
- Use shortcuts to automate player grouping and ungrouping
- Always see the latest group status, directly fetched from the players (Note: players are not grouped when offline)

Additional improvements:
- A link to the system app settings is available on the settings screen
- The name of the currently used service is displayed on the "Now Playing" screen 
- The readability of the volume slider inside the widgets has been improved
- An issue loading BluOS playlists on new BluOS player versions has been fixed
- Several other small issues have been fixed

### 1.11.0 — 2025-12-03

The Now Playing widget now has volume controls! There are plus/minus buttons and a tappable volume level bar at the bottom of the widget. You can hide it in the widget settings, if you don't want volume controls there.

Furthermore, all widget layouts have been updated to visually align better with each other, sharing the same top bar, paddings and icons. Also the app UI is now more consistent.

Additional improvements:
- The Now Playing shortcut now additionally returns a text variable, e.g. in order to let Siri speak the result
- The main app now displays more title lines of the currently played track
- The preset numbers can now be hidden via the app settings

### 1.10.0 — 2025-11-10

This release features an improved top bar, which lets you quickly change the selected player and directly adjust the volume of all your players from one panel.

Furthermore, the battery state is now displayed for all players that have a battery pack. It is visible inside the top bar, the volume panel, the player selection screen and also inside the "Now Playing" widgets. You can configure how it is displayed inside settings.

Please remember: you can hide any unwanted information from the widgets by tapping and holding the widget and then choosing to edit its settings.

Additional improvements:
- Better background colors that are more eye-friendly and appealing
- Better accessibility of the buttons in the top toolbar
- The "Now Playing" widget now uses more available space in large view, matching the "Presets" widget layout
- Displaying "No title available" or "No player selected" placeholders if no data is available
- Several UI bugs related to Liquid Glass have been fixed
- More reliable and continuous network monitoring of all known players

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