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Linn Kazoo

Linn Kazoo

by Linn Products Ltd

33 ratings
158 reviews
🎵 Music

Archived App (Last seen on 22 Oct 2026)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
June 11, 2014
Updated
March 14, 2023

Developer

Linn Products Ltd
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About

Control your Linn DS or DSM player with this intuitive app. Browse and search your music library, create playlists, and manage multiple rooms. Enjoy free TIDAL streaming for a limited time.

✓Control Linn DS/DSM players
✓Browse and search music
✓Save playlists
✓Multi-room control
✓Free TIDAL streaming trial
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What users say about Linn Kazoo

Reviews of Linn Kazoo are mostly negative: the Music app is rated 2.6/5 from 33 App Store ratings. What users like most: reliable for some users, works with non-Linn streamers. Top complaints: constant crashing and freezing, unstable and unreliable. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Reliable for some users
  • 👍Works with non-Linn streamers
  • 👍Free to use
  • 👍Good sound quality (hardware)
  • 👍Basic but functional UI (for some)

Negative things

  • 🐛Constant crashing and freezing
  • 🐛Unstable and unreliable
  • 🐛Difficult to set up and use
  • 🐛Confusing and fragmented app experience
  • 🐛Poorly designed UI
  • 🐛Lacks essential features
  • 🐛High cost of hardware vs. software quality
  • 🐛Neglect of software updates
  • 🐛Connection issues
  • 🐛Search function issues
  • 🐛Playlist management problems
  • 🐛Incompatibility with iOS updates
  • 🐛Developers not responding to issues
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What's New in Linn Kazoo

4.15.15

March 14, 2023

- Changes to group and volume layouts when interacting with Kustom DSM - Adds notification regarding the ceasing of development

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Locks up a lot

Needs to be constantly reloaded
BBaaaadger

Verbindung zu Tidal nicht mehr möglich

Seit ein paar Tagen ist die Anmeldung bei Tidal nicht mehr möglich.
LLydracia

Failed to load content - App stürtzt in kurzen Abständen ab

App muss häufig neu installiert werden - Hotline kann keine Lösung aufzeigen, die das Problem in den Griff bekommen lässt. Aufgrund der gemachten Erfahrungen würde ich mich nicht mehr für das Linn-Streaming entscheiden.
CCrampas

Kazoo never misses a beat

I have been running Kazoo with two DS players, a server and 200k music tracks for years now with complete reliability. It has fulfilled the promise of network streaming…
Ppuppydawg9

Veer poor for such an expensive system

The app doesn’t work for me - I can’t play music through it. The is very poor. The different apps and website (you need to use multiple different apps to control the system) is confusing. My smart speaker (2% of the cost of the linn) works so much better - pretty seamlessly. Linn please up your game with the digital interfaces
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

46 issues

App locks up and needs reloads

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Unable to recognize Linn Select

Bug

Loses playlists

Bug

App does not work, cannot play music

Bug

App breaks with iOS updates

Bug

App does not detect Linn zones

Bug

App freezes constantly

Bug

App shuts down after startup screen

Bug

App reverts to previous playlist after one song

Bug

Cannot control play, pause, stop, track skip

Bug

App will not open after update

Bug

App crashes to home screen on launch

Bug

App rarely connects without issues

Bug

Search function buffers endlessly

Bug

Cuts out at random

Bug

Phone cuts out and won't recognize music player

Bug

App stops working on iPhone since iOS 13

Bug

App doesn't see music collection

Bug

App hangs 'waiting for Room'

Bug

App unresponsive when changing inputs and starting up

Bug

App cannot find Linn DS after updates

Bug

App crashes repeatedly after a few songs

Bug

Will only play one track at a time

Bug

App does not work with UPnP

Bug

App stalls on Tidal searches

Bug

App doesn't recognize HD after update

Bug

App is slow and buggy

Bug

Cannot change source

Bug

App crashes (iPad Air with latest update)

Bug

Cataloguing of computer-based music is frustrating

Bug

Search facility is slow to non-functional

Bug

UI does not support iPhone X, menus overlap notch

Bug

Volume doesn't work in last update

Bug

App uses 'floppy disk' icon for save

Bug

App is slow, crashes, can't search alphabetically, fails to bring up album covers

Bug

Cannot search all sources at once

Bug

Poor organization of library titles

Bug

Deleting items from playlist is cumbersome

Bug

App freezes when trying to search to open

Bug

App does not connect well with media server

Bug

Not easy to add radio stations

Bug

UI is rough, circa 1990s

Bug

App is unusable on iPhone X

Bug

UI looks like it was written 20 years ago

Bug

App is worse than Kinsky

Bug
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Requested Features

22 requests

Full screen album art

Feature

Improved search facility

Feature

Native radio wake function

Feature

Apple Music support

Feature

Deezer support

Feature

iPhone volume buttons control Linn volume

Feature

Integration with now playing (lock screen/Apple Watch)

Feature

Add to playlist from currently playing track

Feature

Remove duplicate entries in Album view

Feature

Local caching for faster display

Feature

Lighter theme option

Feature

Better designed play/next controls

Feature

Ability to set default music server

Feature

Show album/playlist view immediately

Feature

Support Roon

Feature

Sync playback across devices (iPad, PC, iPhone)

Feature

Store Tidal albums by artist a-z

Feature

Queue tracks without interrupting playback by default

Feature

Support for older iOS versions

Feature

Native iPhone app design

Feature

Fix UI for iPhone X and notch

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What does Linn Kazoo do?

Linn Kazoo is a mobile application designed to control Linn DS and DSM players. It allows users to browse and search their music libraries, create and save playlists, and manage audio playback across different rooms.

What are the key features of Linn Kazoo?

Key features include seamless control of Linn DS/DSM players, comprehensive music browsing and searching capabilities, playlist management, and a dedicated multi-room control function. It also offers a free trial of TIDAL streaming.

Is Linn Kazoo free to use?

Yes, Linn Kazoo is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description. The TIDAL streaming feature is offered as a free trial for registered Linn owners.

What devices is Linn Kazoo compatible with?

Linn Kazoo is compatible with all Linn DS and DSM players running Davaar firmware, as well as OpenHome Media Players. It can be used on phones and tablets.

How can I use Linn Kazoo for multi-room audio?

If you own multiple Linn DS players, Linn Kazoo's multi-room feature allows you to link rooms together for synchronized playback or control them separately. This can all be managed from a single, simple app interface.