# Cambridge Connect

> iOS remote control for Cambridge Audio StreamMagic network audio players. (iPhone/iPad app by Audio Partnership.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-connect/id922431442 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Audio Partnership](https://appshunter.io/developer/323403466)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2014-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-connect/id922431442/reviews.md

## What is Cambridge Connect?

Cambridge Connect allows control of your StreamMagic powered Cambridge Audio network audio player from your iOS device.

Main Features:-
• Browse and play media stored on compatible UPnP servers
• Browse and play media on USB drives connected to your Cambridge Audio player
• Queue management
• Internet Radio search, preset selection and management
• Input selection
• Volume control on compatible devices
• Multi-Language support

Compatible with all Cambridge Audio network audio streamers.

## Key features

- Browse and play UPnP media
- Play media from USB drives
- Queue management
- Internet Radio control
- Input selection
- Volume control

## What do users think of Cambridge Connect?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and functional
- 🚀 Fast connection to device
- 💡 Tidal integration
- 🔒 Stable and reliable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation functionality
- 📚 Inability to manage playlists
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🎨 Outdated and unappealing design

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to detect connected devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Volume controls not working as expected
- Issues with browsing and playing music from USB drives

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to create and save playlists
- Implement comprehensive search functionality
- Improve integration with music libraries and streaming services
- Provide more customization options (themes, layouts, etc.)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 256)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cambridge-connect/id922431442/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Wifi

*2025-12-24, version 3.2.1*

Wifi not working

### 1/5 — Bad

*2025-10-11, version 3.2.1*

Doesn’t work

### 1/5 — No BBC!

*2025-04-26, version 3.2.1*

What’s the point of this ?

### 3/5 — Impossible de faire des playlist

*2025-02-10, version 3.2.1*

Playlist impossibles à faire

### 1/5 — ..pessima ..non rende onore al marchio.

*2024-09-01, version 3.2.1*

..no comment ..fa passare la voglia di acquistare Cambridge Audio ..!!

### 1/5 — Poor poor poor

*2023-12-24, version 3.2.1*

Title says it all really!

### 1/5 — A disgrace

*2023-08-01, version 3.2.1*

Selling a top of the line product and letting it become obsolete within a decade is a disgrace. I’ll just assume all other Cambridge products have a similarly short shelf life.

### 1/5 — I still have problems

*2023-07-26, version 3.2.1*

The app was fine a couple of months ago and now it is worst.

### 5/5 — hj

*2023-05-24, version 3.2.1*

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### 4/5 — Commande avec téléphone

*2023-05-20, version 3.2.1*

Pouvez-vous m’aider je n’arrive plus à mettre en et hors service mon crx 200 depuis l’application ça Connect de mon téléphone Merci

## Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Connect

### What does Cambridge Connect do?

Cambridge Connect allows you to control your Cambridge Audio StreamMagic powered network audio player directly from your iOS device. It enables browsing and playing media from various sources, managing playback queues, and controlling essential player functions.

### What are the main features of Cambridge Connect?

Key features include browsing and playing media from UPnP servers and USB drives, managing playback queues, searching and managing internet radio stations, selecting inputs, and controlling volume on compatible devices. It also supports multiple languages.

### Is Cambridge Connect free to use?

Yes, Cambridge Connect is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is provided at no cost to users.

### What devices are compatible with Cambridge Connect?

This app is compatible with all Cambridge Audio network audio streamers that are powered by StreamMagic. It is designed for use on iOS devices.

### How can I use Cambridge Connect to play music?

You can use Cambridge Connect to stream music from compatible UPnP servers on your network or play audio files stored on USB drives connected to your Cambridge Audio player. You can also manage internet radio stations and control playback directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2019-02-25

General Bug fixes

For full details please see:
https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000258138-iOS-Release-Notes-

### 3.2.0 — 2018-09-24

Stability has been our focus recently, we've been working on a lot of crash fixes so hopefully you'll see an improvement in any issues you may have encountered.

Please make sure your network player is running Service Pack 012-a-477 or above.


Added:
- 'Register Your Product' option in settings
- Added button and actions to queue all TIDAL artist tracks

For full details of all bugs fixed please see:
https://techsupport.cambridgeaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000258138-iOS-Release-Notes-

### 3.1.5 — 2018-05-01

Bug Fixes:
- CBus standby issues
- USB Media Track length reported wrongly
- Crash Fixes

### 3.1.4 — 2018-04-10

Bug Fixes:
Standby button now works (please make sure you have enabled 'Network standby' mode on your Player in order to be able to switch 'On' from standby)
Several other crash fixes

### 3.1.3 — 2018-04-03

It’s here...
 
TIDAL is now available on selected Cambridge Audio network players. 
 
Enjoy a library of 48.5 million tracks in uncompressed CD quality.
To access your TIDAL library, ensure your streamer’s firmware is up-to-date and tap the TIDAL logo in library section to get started.
 
New to TIDAL? Enjoy a free trial by visiting http://tidal.com/cambridgeaudio

Also, we've fixed quite a few bugs.

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