# KENWOOD Remote

> Wireless remote control and audio settings for compatible KENWOOD car receivers. (iPhone/iPad app by JVCKENWOOD Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-remote/id1154883752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JVCKENWOOD Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/420614976)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 263 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-remote/id1154883752/reviews.md

## What is KENWOOD Remote?

KENWOOD Remote is an application that connects and controls compatible KENWOOD car receivers via Bluetooth® like a wireless remote control.
This application can also display KENWOOD car receiver’s source information on the smartphone’s screen, 
and enables the user to make an audio setting using application's easy to use graphic user interface.
Application can also work as a free standalone music player application, when the unit is not connected to the headunit.

INNOVATIVE GESTURE CONTROL
You can command basic controls such as pause, skip or repeat simply by finger gesture operations on the screen of the smartphone. 
Also, you can make a search for a specific song, album or an artist from your playlist. 

RECEIVER SETTING USING SMARTPHONE GUI
Audio settings, such as Time Alignment and EQ setting can be easily be set using the KENWOOD Remote application's easy to use graphic user interface.
Note: Depends on the model.

KEY FEATURES
・Remote Control Function (by Gesture Control or by Remote Control Screen)
・Standalone Music Player
・Receiver Setting（Depends on the model）
・Display Receiver Information

CAUTION
Do not operate any functions that takes your attention away from safe driving. 

System requirements: iOS8.0 and above

## Key features

- Wireless remote control
- Gesture control for playback
- Standalone music player
- Audio settings adjustment (EQ, Time Alignment)
- Display receiver source information

## What do users think of KENWOOD Remote?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works great when connected
- 👍 Useful for controlling receiver settings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequently disconnects
- 🔍 Poor user interface and navigation
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕰️ Resets clock on receiver
- 🔀 Struggles to control USB playback

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to connect consistently
- Randomly starts playing audio
- Displays incorrect album art
- Crashes and freezes frequently

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Gesture controls for volume and scanning
- Faster, real-time EQ adjustments
- Ability to browse music library on connected devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenwood-remote/id1154883752/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Absolutely non functional

*2026-07-06, version 1.9.4*

Won’t connect, constant issues. Waste of an app and honestly I might get a whole new radio because of it

### 1/5 — Is this real?

*2026-06-29, version 1.9.4*

This app is so bad it’s basically useless, constant disconnects and even when it’s connected it’s so complicated to navigate, needs major work

### 1/5 — Brutally frustrating

*2026-06-21, version 1.9.4*

So glitchy. Very difficult to get it to connect with the receiver. Once I finally got it to connect I wanted all my time back. Doesn’t refresh live, freezes and requires restarts, doesn’t seem to control the volume, can’t skip songs on Spotify or pandora. Basically useless.

### 1/5 — Difficult to use

*2026-06-20, version 1.9.4*

Having trouble with sound. It’s connected but sound is not coming through

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2026-04-08, version 1.9.4*

Just doesn’t work at all. No part of it works.

### 1/5 — Worst app ever

*2026-04-04, version 1.9.4*

What’s the point of this app? It’s worse than useless. It has trouble connecting to the unit and when it does connect it is such a basic remote and the functions rarely work if at all.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-01-23, version 1.9.4*

Even though Kenwood is a great brand, this app is useless… highly disappointed… giving one star just cause it doesn’t let me choose zero

### 1/5 — Needs a LOT of work, largely unusable.

*2026-01-20, version 1.9.4*

First off, this app is very unstable with the Kenwood BT connection requiring you to frequently restart the deck to use the app to adjust controls, cycling the app is ineffective, has to be a receiver restart.  Then the EQ isnt real time, you have to go into each frequency set it, hit save, it kicks you back to start screen THEN it applies your change, requiring you to renavigate back to the EQ and then to the proper frequency to readjust.  Same with balance and fade, you have to select, then hit save, kicks you back to menu THEN it makes your change, requiring you to renavigate to further adjust.  Would be MUCH better if your adjustments just adjusted on the spot without saving and renavigating after each save.  No matter, the BT is so bad that it will disconnect from the receiver before you can get much done, requiring a powerdown to get it to work again.  No, its not my BT, cause my streaming music continues to work fine while this terrible app continually disconnects.  JVC/Kenwood should be embarrassed with such a poor app attached to their product!

### 1/5 — Seriously useless

*2026-01-18, version 1.9.4*

Needs to manually paired to receiver and most of the time that doesn’t work or takes minutes! Won’t run minimised and if you do reopen it have to go through connection again. Would be a good app if it connected properly and permanently

### 1/5 — iPhone 15 Broken App

*2025-11-26, version 1.9.4*

Broke on an iPhone 15 iOS 18.x.x

## Frequently asked questions about KENWOOD Remote

### What does the KENWOOD Remote app do?

This app allows you to wirelessly control compatible KENWOOD car receivers via Bluetooth. You can use it as a remote control, adjust audio settings like EQ and Time Alignment, view receiver source information on your smartphone, and even use gesture controls for music playback. It can also function as a standalone music player.

### What are the key features of the KENWOOD Remote app?

Key features include remote control functionality (via gesture or a dedicated screen), a standalone music player, the ability to adjust receiver settings (model dependent), and the display of receiver information on your smartphone. Gesture control allows for basic playback commands like pause, skip, and repeat.

### Is the KENWOOD Remote app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What are the system requirements for the KENWOOD Remote app?

The app requires iOS 8.0 or above to function. Ensure your smartphone meets this operating system requirement for compatibility.

### Can I use the KENWOOD Remote app with any car receiver?

No, the app is designed to connect and control compatible KENWOOD car receivers via Bluetooth. Not all car receivers will be compatible, and some features like receiver settings may depend on the specific model of your KENWOOD unit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2023-03-09

- Added support for new models.

### 1.8.7 — 2017-11-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Added support for new models.

### 1.8.0 — 2017-10-02

- Bug Fixes and updates.
- Increased stability for Application.

### 1.7.0 — 2017-03-09

- Bug Fixes and updates.
- Improved stability when connected to Receiver.

### 1.4.12 — 2016-11-17

Bug Fixes and updates. Improved support for Multimedia Models.

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