# H8 Control

> Wireless remote control for ZOOM H8 audio recorder via iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by ZOOM Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h8-control/id1513866365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ZOOM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/566291782)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h8-control/id1513866365/reviews.md

## What is H8 Control?

H8 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM H8.
An iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can be used as a remote control for an H8.
Key functions, including recording, playback, stopping and searching forward, are possible.
Input levels can also be monitored.
Note: A BTA-1 wireless adapter is necessary to operate an H8 with H8 Control.

## Key features

- Wireless control of ZOOM H8
- Remote recording, playback, and stopping
- Search forward functionality
- Input level monitoring
- iOS device compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/h8-control/id1513866365/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does less than the minimum

*2026-05-05*

I was expecting improved access to the channel’s pan, fader, lo cut and dynamics plugins such as compressor, limiter and gate that already exist in the h8 recorder but are so difficult to operate through my ipad. But no. Only rec/stop/play buttons. Very disappointing. It would be less ridiculous if there was no app at-all nor bt connection

### 2/5 — Not a real remote control

*2025-01-07*

Good only for monitoring but you can’t adjust gain.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2024-09-18*

There’s no control about volume for Zoom H8. Just press the bottom. The app needs to improve more. Very expensive…….. I feel I lost my money. Just monitoring, you can’t adjust volume

### 2/5 — absolut Nutzlos

*2024-01-22*

Die App ist nur benutzbar durch die Anschaffung eines zusätzlichen Bluetothmoduls für ca. 40 Euro. Der einzige Vorteil der App ist dann lediglich das größere Display. Es gibt keine zusätzlichen Funktionen, die nicht auch auf dem H8 selbst eingestellt werden kann. Nicht einmal die Pegel können eingestellt werden, also am Ende teuer und völlig nutzlos!
Von einer Firma wie Zoom hätte ich eine Professionellere App erwartet!

### 2/5 — BTA-1

*2023-12-06*

Нет смысла в покупке, кроме включения каналов и нажатия REC больше ничего нет! Удаленно слушать нельзя, регулировок удалённо не сделать. Приходится все равно подходить и делать в ручную. Приложение полностью бесполезно. Разве что как пульт нажатия записи.

### 2/5 — Funktioniert, Funktionsumfang dürftig

*2023-11-28*

Man kann die Pegel der einzelnen Spuren sehen, sowie Aufnahme oder Wiedergabe starten, stoppen. Nun nutzt es nicht viel, die Pegel zu sehen, aber nicht verstellen zu können… Die wenigen Funktionen, die da sind funktionieren

### 3/5 — Funktioniert

*2023-06-02*

Es ist möglich Aufnahmen zu starten, pausieren und beenden und man kann den Aufnahmepegel sehen.
Von einer APP für Musiker erwarte ich ein wenig mehr. 
So zB den Aufnahmepegel einstellen zu können und so weiter.
Ich finde den Funktionsumfang vorsichtig ausgedrückt, dies von einem Unternehmen programmiert welches für Musiker Geräte herstellt und dies sich auf die Fahne schreibt, sehr schwach!
 3 Punkte dafür, dass sie wenigsten funktioniert!

### 1/5 — Lacking almost every feature I’d expect. Wasted money buying the adapter for this.

*2022-12-13*

I generally don’t leave reviews here for the App Store because usually everything thing is straight forward but I wanted to leave some review because the App Store doesn’t describe much of what it’s capabilities are. 

Being that I purchased the $40 adapter after hearing how great other devices like the f6, h6, etc have had being able to control the device wirelessly for level monitoring and adjusting purposes, I figured I’d give this a try and use to record an gig so I wouldn’t have to keep walking back and forth to test peaking levels to set proper gain and leave it.

The one picture that is shown for the app is literally everything. You can only press record, pause/stop and go forward or back to playback from the device. You can enable and disable tracks by tapping the letter/track number. No gain controls at all. So if something is peaking, you have to walk to physical device and turn it off. Most audio consoles and devices now have that as a basic feature which is why so many FOH can walk around with their iPads monitors and adjusting levels away from the board. If they have no plans to implement any additional features (gain control specifically), this is useless to me other than stop and go on takes. 

Im just mainly unsatisfied because the adapter, which I feel should have been interpreted into the device itself, cost me $40 and I can’t even control the levels on my H8. 

Will most likely return the adapter.

### 2/5 — Useful—just barely

*2022-11-14*

The Zoom H8 is an excellent little device. It deserves a better control app. All you can do is turn track enables on or off and start/stop recording. You can’t adjust recording levels or adjust the internal mix. No one seems to have even thought about soloing a track.

Whether these are limitations of the H8 itself or are simply a poorly executed app, the positive experience of using the device are badly marred. Enough time has passed that it appears no solution is on the way. Too bad.

### 3/5 — Такое себе

*2022-11-10*

Есть - индикация сигнала по каналам, возможность включения/отключения каналов, индикация режима работы (field, podcast и все такое), кнопки rec-stop-play-rewind. 

Нет - всего остального. Хотите маленько поднять\опустить гейн? Наушники сделать тише/громче? Накинуть на канал лимитер/компрессор? Извините, только на самом рекордере.
А такого понятия как PFL здесь нет как факта.

Да, у f6 и f8 тоже не все идеально в этом плане, но разница как небо и земля.
 С такими ограничениями у меня возник вопрос, а зачем я вообще купил BTA-1, когда 2/3 работы я все равно делаю руками на рекордере.

## Frequently asked questions about H8 Control

### What is H8 Control?

H8 Control is a free application that allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM H8 audio recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of key functions like recording, playback, and input level monitoring.

### Is H8 Control free to download?

Yes, H8 Control is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or ads associated with the application.

### What hardware is required to use H8 Control?

To use H8 Control, you will need a ZOOM H8 audio recorder and a BTA-1 wireless adapter. The app itself runs on compatible iOS devices.

### What functions can I control with H8 Control?

With H8 Control, you can remotely manage essential functions of your ZOOM H8, including starting and stopping recordings, playback, searching forward through audio, and monitoring input levels.

### What devices is H8 Control compatible with?

H8 Control is designed to work with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is suitable for users who want to remotely operate their H8 recorder.

### How often is H8 Control updated?

The latest version of H8 Control, 2.0.0, was released on October 13, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it has received updates since its initial release on July 12, 2020.

### What is the user sentiment for H8 Control?

Based on the available data, H8 Control has a rating of 1.6 stars from 15 ratings, suggesting a generally negative user sentiment. Users may be experiencing issues or finding the functionality limited.

### Is H8 Control suitable for children?

H8 Control has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users. The app's functionality is focused on audio recording control.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2021-10-13

Support added for Zoom Capsule System 2.0 (XAH-8, EXH-8 and VRH-8).

### 1.1.0 — 2020-08-31

Added status icon and time display.

### 1.0.0 — 2020-07-13

No release notes.

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