# DS-A101-G

> Wireless amplifier control and firmware updates for ELAC devices. (iPhone/iPad app by ELAC Americas Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-a101-g/id1462932053 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ELAC Americas Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547394447)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-a101-g/id1462932053/reviews.md

## What is DS?

Control your amplifier from your phone. This app will allow you to adjust output volume. It will help you to put the speaker on your wireless network. No more need to look for Ethernet cables. You can also use this app to check for new firmware and stay updated with the newest features.

If you have an old firmware version, especially after you did a factory reset you have to update the firmware for the app to work properly.

In order to do a firmware update
1. make sure you connect the device to an ethernet internet connection
2. Use the app to connect to the device and go to the about page
3. Click firmware update, the message will say there was a problem checking for update then tap yes to update firmware anyway

## Key features

- Wireless amplifier control
- Adjust output volume
- Connect to wireless network
- Check for firmware updates
- Install new firmware

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-a101-g/id1462932053/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Katastrophe

*2025-02-13, version 1.0.4*

… funktioniert nicht!

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-07-16, version 1.0.4*

Works today doesn’t work tomorrow. See’s my amp then doesn’t. Unreliable and quite honestly useless. You may get streaming to work but cross your fingers. So don’t waste your time. It’s a feature they throw out there to add to the product allure but they don’t care about it. Never has it ever been update to work the bugs out.

### 1/5 — Katastrophe- sporadische Erkennung

*2023-04-20, version 1.0.4*

Seltenst so eine schlechte App erlebt / Verbindung zum via iphone ( 14er) zum Verstärker quasi kaum möglich ….( dürfte Alonso bei Elac auf der Homepage so nicht als Benefit beworben werden )

### 1/5 — Katastrophe

*2023-01-06, version 1.0.4*

Wenn sie sich verbindet ok.Leider tut sie das oft nicht, momentan überhaupt nicht. Auf diversen iPhones und iPads probiert. Lässt sich jeweils einmal starten, dann ist es nicht mehr möglich, in die Einstellungen zu gelangen.

### 2/5 — Klanglich top die Software lässt zu wünschen übrig

*2022-03-28, version 1.0.4*

Leider handelt es sich bei der AirPlay Implementierung nicht um eine offiziell lizenzierte Version sondern um das Open Source Projekt Shairplay. Leider nur in Version 1 da AirPlay 2 erst kürzlich geknackt wurde. Zudem scheint irgendwas mit dieser Implementierung nicht zu stimmen. In meinem Netz verschwindet der Elac sobald ein weiteres AirPlay gerät im selben Netz ist. Alle anderen AirPlay Geräte haben dieses Problem nicht. Hier sollte dringend nachgebessert werden. Der Elac Support war leider auch nicht besonders hilfreich. Deren Aussage war in etwa: können das Problem nicht nachstellen, haben aber auch keine anderen AirPlay 2 Geräte…

### 1/5 — Great Reputation but Unusable

*2022-01-29, version 1.0.4*

App doesn't synch with amp. How does this device sell if you can't use its streaming, ABC, or BASH features. Returning it and buying an Emotiva. What choice do I have?

### 1/5 — Horrible at pairing with IPhone

*2022-01-27, version 1.0.4*

Great system with horrible Bluetooth capabilities

### 1/5 — Kann man sich sparen

*2021-11-29, version 1.0.4*

Verbindet sich nicht, und wenn dann kann man nicht wirklich was damit anfangen.
Hier fehlt einiges…..

### 1/5 — It is a joke

*2020-12-31, version 1.0.3*

It is a joke.
Worst of the worst.

### 3/5 — Works OK

*2020-09-19, version 1.0.3*

It does its job. 
Still, there’s a lot of room for improvement, just to list some:
/ visual design is not up to date 
/ does not show the name of the connected WiFi
/ when starting the Auto Blend it cuts of the sub frequency.  If you exit without finishing, the bass cut off stays. 
/ no software reset to factory settings
/ display names are cut off if to long, there’s no guidance on how long is ok
/ Auto EQ is missing
/ Loudness is missing
/ You need to stop one stream to start another - other streaming devices have solved this issue
/ I could continue...
But: overall it does its job. I hope there will be new versions (firmware and app).

## Frequently asked questions about DS

### What can DS-A101-G do?

DS-A101-G allows you to control your ELAC amplifier wirelessly from your phone, adjust volume, connect to your wireless network, and update the device's firmware.

### Does DS-A101-G have ads?

No, DS-A101-G does not contain advertisements.

### How do I update the firmware on my amplifier using DS-A101-G?

To update firmware, connect your device to an Ethernet internet connection, use the app to connect to the device, go to the 'About' page, and tap 'Firmware Update'. You may need to confirm the update if a problem is initially reported.

### What devices is DS-A101-G compatible with?

DS-A101-G is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for DS-A101-G?

DS-A101-G has an age rating of 4+.

### When was DS-A101-G last updated?

The latest version of DS-A101-G was last updated on February 1, 2021.

### What is the rating of DS-A101-G?

DS-A101-G has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 9 ratings.

### Is DS-A101-G free to download?

Yes, DS-A101-G is available for free.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2021-02-01

Fixed unit ip sometimes not being displayed

### 1.0.3 — 2019-09-04

- added ability to trigger unit firmware update even if the unit fails to get newest firmware version

### 1.0.2 — 2019-05-23

Cleaned up the UI

### 1.0.0 — 2019-05-10

No release notes.

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