# Linn > Intuitive control and streaming for Linn music systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Linn Products Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linn/id1292218680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Linn Products Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449144983) - Category: Music - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 297 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 159 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Vietnamese - Released: 2020-01-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linn/id1292218680/reviews.md ## What is Linn? The most intuitive and enjoyable way to control your Linn music system; whether you have one or more streamers at your home. ARTIST VIEW Searching by artist yields comprehensive results; with artist bios, top tracks, albums, ‘appears on...’, and related artists all contained in a neat, scroll-down list. STREAM AWAY All of your favourite high-resolution streaming services – TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer – and internet radio services airable, CalmRadio, and TuneIn are fully integrated inside the app. All Linn streamers are also compatible with Spotify Connect. TIDAL Radio and personalised ‘My Mixes’ pull through to Linn app too . GLOBAL SEARCH Quickly find what you’re looking for across all your streaming services and stored music content, all from one place. The revamped global search function allows browsing by artist, album, genre station, or track; and pulls through gorgeous artwork and artist photography in a much-improved and better integrated experience. DARK MODE For a more cosy experience, when the lights are down low, dark mode is available via app settings. NOW PLAYING An enhanced Now Playing view displays beautiful, large-format album artwork, and includes all transport and volume controls on a single, uncluttered screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS – ANYWHERE Your playlists are stored in the Cloud, linked to your Linn account, meaning you always have access to your favourites – from anywhere and at any time – and can cue them up on any Linn streamer on your local network. UPDATE AND CONFIGURE Regular, free, over-the-air software upgrades bring performance and feature enhancements to your Linn streamer. It’s easy to ensure your system is always up-to-date with the latest version directly within the app. The ability to manage and rename sources and rooms is embedded in the app settings screens too. THROW LEGENDARY PARTIES Own multiple Linn streamers? Take control of every room, all from the same app, on the same iOS device. Link rooms together and enjoy the same music, perfectly synchronised throughout your home. Linn App is compatible with all Linn Music Systems running Davaar firmware. ## Key features - Artist view with bios and discographies - Integrated streaming services (TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer) - Global search across all music content - Cloud-synced playlists - Multi-room synchronized playback - Dark mode option - Over-the-air software upgrades ## What do users think of Linn? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and responsive - 👍 Simple and intuitive UI - 🔍 Unified search across sources - 💾 Centralized playlists - 🔧 Good software support and updates **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues - 🔌 Connectivity problems with music systems - 🕰️ Slow response times - 📚 Lacking album/artist information - 🔀 Unreliable playlist management **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to connect to music systems - Playlist disappearing after updates - Incorrect metadata and album art display - Frequent log-out issues **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Improved playlist management - Better integration with streaming services - Customizable album/artist view - Alarm clock/automation features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 172) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linn/id1292218680/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Just what I needed *2026-05-28, version 4.8.13* I have an Audiolab 9000n streamer with my music stored on a NAS. I wanted a nice clean simple app to control the 9000n, which the Audiolab app is not. I tried PlexAmp but that seemed to degrade the sound quality. Using the Linn app with MinimServer does the job well. The only thing I do not like is that the music in the queue is numbered sequentially across the entire queue, i.e. different discs do not show their own track numbering. I thought the latest update may fix that, but apparently not. ### 1/5 — So bad *2026-03-04, version 4.8.10* Linn need to do better ### 5/5 — It’s the best control app I have used *2025-12-30, version 4.8.8* I use music stored on a NAS and this app really is the best I have used, I also have Cambridge audio and Yamaha equipment and while their control apps are ok they are not as good as Linns. I just wish vendors like Linn would incorporate generic UnPN functionality so that you could use one app to control multivendor environments. Can’t afford Linn in every room! About time proprietary environments Were replaced with good generic standards. ### 1/5 — 不具合多数。 *2025-11-17, version 4.8.7* とぎれる。デバイスを認識できない。メーカーが対応しない。 ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2025-10-19, version 4.8.6* Like all Linn software, this is glitchy and not user friendly. You pay tens of thousands of pounds for a Linn system, but feel like banging your head against the wall when using it. ### 2/5 — Funktioniert leider immer schlechter! *2025-10-10, version 4.8.6* Ich besitze nun seit über 5 Jahren DSM Streamer von Linn. Anfangs mit Kazoo, seit Erscheinen der „Linn“ App mit dieser gesteuert. Leider muss ich sagen, dass die Zuverlässigkeit in den letzten drei Jahren stark gelitten hat. Immer wieder brechen Playlisten ab, Qobuz oder mein Minim Server werden mal nicht gefunden, etc. Der neueste Fehler: In Qubuz fehlen jetzt alle Listen mit „Alben“. Für mich ist das bei einem 8000,- € Gerät ein absolutes No-Go! Es ist auch nicht durchschaubar, ob die Firmware der Geräte oder die App die Probleme verursacht. Bitte, liebe Linn Softwerker, schafft hier schnell Abhilfe, sonst muss ich mich nach einem anderen Streamer umsehen. ### 1/5 — A bit prehistorical - When automatized tasks ? *2025-09-30, version 4.8.6* 2022 - This app is a bit better than Kazoo, but still issues with sound control and playlist so i use both Kazoo and this. Stiil Linn apps are in prehistory. No Siri command, if only there was a mode to automatically play at launch of the app, or shut down the music, that could help creating some tasks on IOS/ipads. I would love to set my alarm and wake up with my music, or turn all my lights and music at tne same time,when going to bed.… almost an alarm clock integration could help. 2025 - Worse and worse, now the randow works …randomly, such as volume control… still prehistoric, no progress, ### 2/5 — Que de bugs ! *2025-08-28, version 4.8.4* L’App demande les identifiants tous les jours , efface la playlist en cours, ne fait plus d’update dans différents styles (musique électronique par ex.)…c’est frustrant. Pour info, système full Linn + Tidal. ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2025-07-14, version 4.8.3* I’ve used this app for a few years after previously using Kazoo with a Melco music library. I would like to use it as default as I like its appearance. However i will need to use other more reliable and functional controllers instead. Apart from random crashes it regularly logs me out and when I log back in my playlists won’t play. The thumbnail art disappears and is a blank white tile. It’s a pita to have to keep rebuilding my playlists The latest issue now is I can’t create any new playlists or add tracks to existing ones ### 1/5 — Terrible app - constantly malfunctioning *2025-05-23, version 4.8.1* You can spend £35k on a Linn DSM and find it is supported by the worst music app in existence. Linn make great kit but, if they are using a third-party for this, they need to fire them. Why should I pay extra for Roon (which works)? ## Frequently asked questions about Linn ### What does the Linn app do? The Linn app provides an intuitive interface to control your Linn music system. It allows you to stream music from integrated services, search your entire music library, manage playlists, and control playback across multiple Linn streamers in your home. ### What are the key features of the Linn app? Key features include an artist view with comprehensive details, integration with streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz, a global search function for all your music, cloud-synced playlists accessible from anywhere, and synchronized multi-room playback. ### Is the Linn app free to use? Yes, the Linn app is free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a completely free experience for controlling your Linn music system. ### What devices is the Linn app compatible with? The Linn app is compatible with all Linn Music Systems running Davaar firmware. It is designed for iOS devices, allowing you to control your system from your iPhone or iPad. ### How can I use the Linn app for multi-room audio? If you own multiple Linn streamers, the app allows you to control each room individually or link them together. You can play the same music, perfectly synchronized, throughout your entire home from a single iOS device. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.8.17 — 2026-08-20 Fix for German localisations Stability improvements ### 4.8.16 — 2026-08-13 Adds support for Amazon Music & Presto Music (Requires Davaar 118). Recently Played content can now be accessed via the Explore tab. Can be filtered to music & radio. My Linn tab now supports multiple collections. Collections in the My Linn tab can now be saved/loaded from your Linn account, allowing you to share them between devices. Tracklists are now grouped by disc number or work title by default. Fixed hang when modifying Qobuz or TIDAL playlist details. Fixed issue where TIDAL favourites would display incorrect when pressing 'More'. Fixed issue where TIDAL favourites missed a sorting button when pressing 'More'. Default artwork and artist images now adapt to dark mode. ### 4.8.15 — 2026-08-03 Fixed issue preventing some content from loading when a sort was applied. Fixed incorrect sorting logic with Qobuz playlists. Fixed incorrect sorting logic with TIDAL favourite tracks. Fixed issue causing some UPnP servers to fail to browse, load artwork or play music. Fixed crash when browsing a UPnP server and resuming from background. ### 4.8.14 — 2026-07-15 Track Info and Now Playing now surface richer classical and Qobuz metadata where available, including Work, Composer, Conductor, Performer, and record label. Work headers and additional metadata now appear for MinimServer users (where Work tags are configured). Disc and Work headers now also appear in the Queue, and longer Work and Track titles wrap across multiple lines. Improved stability when browsing TIDAL. ### 4.8.13 — 2026-05-14 Adds the ability to group a tracklist by disc number or work title. Enabled via "More" -> "Application Settings". Adds 'Personal Radio Stations' and 'Listening History' sections to TIDAL browse tree. If a streaming service is disabled on the DS, a solution is now offered to enable it directly in-app. Fixed issue where some TIDAL mixes would fail to display. 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