# HEOS — Get great sound in any room

> Controller app for HEOS-enabled connected audio devices. (iPhone/iPad app by D&M Holdings.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heos/id843129434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [D&M Holdings](https://appshunter.io/developer/388608883)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 26,864 App Store ratings · 873 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 322 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, Danish, German (Germany), Russian, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Italian and 9 more
- Released: 2014-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heos/id843129434/reviews.md

## What is HEOS?

HEOS is the controller app for the world’s biggest and best range of connected audio gear. 

It is a smart music streaming technology found in all devices Powered by HEOS from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. HEOS is for music lovers who want a beautiful and intuitive way to enjoy the latest advances in connected audio. You can find HEOS built into great sounding AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, mini systems and specialty multi-room models.

Features:

True multi-room audio: play different songs in different rooms or the same song in multiple rooms.

Quick and easy setup: add all your speakers with step-by-step instructions.

Instant access to your favorite music: play from your favorite online music services, like Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and more.

Search your music in one place: use one search function to browse across multiple music sources.

See what’s playing any time: play, pause, and skip music from anywhere in the app.

Access locally stored music: play music saved to your phone, USB, analog inputs, computers, and NAS drives.

Share with your friends and family: support for multiple users and multiple music service accounts.

## Key features

- True multi-room audio
- Quick and easy setup
- Access online music services
- Search across multiple music sources
- Control playback remotely
- Access locally stored music

## Chart rankings

- #201 in Top Free · Music (US App Store)

## What do users think of HEOS?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 🔒 Robust wireless connectivity
- 👍 Convenient app control
- 💡 Integrates with various music services

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 👎 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnects
- 💤 Slow app performance and loading times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Speakers randomly disappear from the network
- Volume controls are inconsistent and unreliable
- Sync issues between grouped speakers

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Apple Music
- Improve playlist management and queue functionality
- Provide better customization options for rooms and speakers
- Implement a more intuitive and user-friendly app design

## Recent user reviews (10 of 873)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heos/id843129434/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Blue tooth issue

*2026-08-23, version 3.139.250*

Can’t connect to pc and iPhone via Bluetooth

### 1/5 — Hard to navigate

*2026-08-23, version 3.139.250*

This app is a pain to navigate, works when you finally can find what you need to do. Should be easier to use.

### 1/5 — VERY unstable

*2026-08-22, version 3.139.250*

The planets have to all be in alignment for this dodgy app to work properly. Cant use it today it seems, I miss Yamaha MusicCast. Worked perfectly.

### 3/5 — Major drawback for me - missing sorting options

*2026-08-21, version 3.139.250*

The app is ok for what it does, but for my use case it’s missing an important functionality. In file browser it sorts tracks by track name by default with no option to change the sorting. My compilation track files are already arranged in a specific order in folders so it’s really annoying to see that the app believes that it knows better than me in what order they should be played back and doesn’t give me an option to select the order by original file name. 

Another improvement would be to use alphabet navigation in all lists - artist, track, album and genre. Now it’s only available in file browser.

Also, please add playback controls to the lock screen - it’s really annoying to have to unlock the phone, open the app and only then pause/resume playback or skip the track

### 4/5 — Buggy on my iPad

*2026-08-17, version 3.139.250*

Hoping this update fixes many of them, has only been working fairly well on my iPhone, crossing my fingers.

### 4/5 — 请加入播放时的快进快退功能

*2026-08-16, version 3.139.250*

操作像YouTube那样双击就行

### 1/5 — Always gets disconnected

*2026-08-14, version 3.139.250*

Have all of denons wireless products, do not ever get it thise either. App can never hold a stable connection and have to go through the hells of setup again. Changing from auto to manual does nothing, just jank SW from app and the devices itself.

### 4/5 — Denon amp

*2026-08-13, version 3.139.250*

Works well

### 3/5 — Update hasn’t worked

*2026-08-11, version 3.139.250*

Since the update, six days ago, my Denon radio won’t let me control the music. 
When I select a station it shows the radio and Power Off below it. 
We can’t control the volume or anything else.

### 1/5 — Omg

*2026-08-11, version 3.139.250*

Can hardly type in the app, but luckily in the rating it’s easy to type because it is just using the iOS.  In your app it would be easier to use a pencil.

## Frequently asked questions about HEOS

### What does the HEOS app do?

The HEOS app acts as a controller for a wide range of connected audio devices from brands like Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. It allows you to manage music playback, stream from various sources, and set up multi-room audio configurations.

### What are the key features of HEOS?

Key features include true multi-room audio, enabling different songs in different rooms or the same song everywhere. It offers quick and easy setup, instant access to online music services, a unified search function across sources, remote playback control, and access to locally stored music.

### Is the HEOS app free to use?

Yes, the HEOS app itself is free to download and use. However, the description indicates that the app is ad-supported, meaning you may encounter advertisements within the application.

### What devices are compatible with HEOS?

The app is designed to control devices 'Powered by HEOS', which includes a range of AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, and mini systems from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology.

### How can I use HEOS for multi-room audio?

HEOS allows you to play different songs in different rooms or synchronize the same music across multiple HEOS-enabled speakers. The app provides a straightforward setup process and intuitive controls to manage your multi-room audio experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.139.250 — 2026-08-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.115.361 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.115.352 — 2026-03-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.115.301 — 2026-03-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.115.290 — 2026-03-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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## More apps by D&M Holdings

- [Denon Remote App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-remote-app/id388608880)
- [Denon Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-audio/id520604518)
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- [Denon 500 Series Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-500-series-remote/id945294317)
- [Denon AVR Remote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/denon-avr-remote/id982072900)

All apps by D&M Holdings: https://appshunter.io/developer/388608883

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