# MOTU AVB Discovery

> Find and control MOTU AVB audio devices on your WiFi network. (iPhone/iPad app by MOTU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motu-avb-discovery/id892558414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MOTU](https://appshunter.io/developer/380483773)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motu-avb-discovery/id892558414/reviews.md

## What is MOTU AVB Discovery?

The MOTU AVB Discovery from MOTU, Inc. finds all MOTU AVB Devices on your WiFi network, whether they are connected via ethernet or a computer with Thunderbolt or USB.

Tap a MOTU AVB device in the list to open the MOTU AVB Control Panel, giving you access to all the device's settings.

MOTU AVB Discovery works in both portrait and landscape orientations. Designed with comfortably large controls, MOTU AVB Discovery can easily be used with only one hand by pressing the desired menu choice and buttons with your thumb.

Feature highlights:

- Quickly view all MOTU AVB devices on your WiFi network
- One-touch access to your MOTU AVB Device's settings

## Key features

- Locates MOTU AVB devices on WiFi
- One-touch access to device settings
- Works in portrait and landscape
- Large, one-handed controls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motu-avb-discovery/id892558414/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Awful

*2025-07-23, version 1.2*

A truly awful app that makes the process of using their otherwise excellent hardware a complete pain. Why they ever thought controlling a complicated system via a web interface was a great idea I’ll never know. It desperately needs a native app rather than a web wrapper, and I hope they open up the API so someone can build something better.

### 1/5 — Unstable, Needs an Update

*2023-06-05*

I was able to connect the app to my interface but lots of functions that work on the web browser interface didn’t seem to work properly in this app. They really need to update this.

### 1/5 — MOTU, do you care?

*2023-01-08*

I’ve invested in multiple MOTU devices and watched demos showing how awesome it is to control them with an iPad. I contacted tech-support and never got any answers. This is just sad and frustrating, using a web browser to control isn’t much better. The whole reason I went with MOTU was to control the devices, mix levels, routing paths, etc.. As time goes on, I feel like I went with the wrong company, but now I’m in too deep. MOTU, please, you sell solutions, but you don’t come thru on supporting your customers.

Do I need to sell everything and start over with another manufacturer? 

5 years? Forget about using a magic keyboard with this app.

### 1/5 — Won’t find device

*2022-02-03*

The iPad app works occasionally but the iPhone app doesn’t work at all. Doesn’t find my 8Pre-es.

### 1/5 — Frequent disconnects. MacOS and IOS

*2021-12-17*

With no updates to fix the connectivity problem with the UI’s, it makes me think the company might be in trouble. I thought that maybe the updates weren’t needed because the platform was rock solid. Like Apple software back in the day.

Now I am a skeptic. What a shame.

### 1/5 — Disconnects, Never Updated

*2021-06-01*

The app would be at least 4 stars if it would consistently find my MOTU 8PreES, but it typically does not find it and repeatedly disconnects. This app hasn’t been updated in 3 years!!! If you think it will be fixed, think about what 3 years of no updates means.

For the app to see my 8PreES, I have to disconnect my iPad from wifi and reconnect. Then it will typically find my interface and connect. Unfortunately it will eventually disconnect. Sometimes it will reconnect automatically after a while. Sometimes I have to disconnect my iPad from wifi and reconnect again. Sometime it will appear to be connected when it is not. Very frustrating when in need of a quick adjustment.

I use my 8PreES all day long between my real job, streaming, music work, video editing, etc. Since I use it for a lot of real time mixing, I count on the MOTU App. I hope they will update it, but I frequently wish I had bought something else because of the app issues.

### 2/5 — Update the program, please

*2021-02-12*

It does not work on my Moto M2

### 1/5 — Horrible app, Can’t believe MOTU doesn’t improve this app.

*2020-09-03*

I am a LONG time MOTU user and I’m afraid to say that this app doesn’t work well at all, I’m using an iPad PRO with OS X, it doesn’t stay connected and half the time the screen updates don’t work, checking input levels etc.  

With sooooo many other companies competing for business, I can’t believe MOTU accepts the app. in the state it is in,  ESPECIALLY when they offer no hardware option for mixing.

I hope they take care of this app or start from scratch.

### 3/5 — LL

*2020-06-11, version 1.2*

Llll

### 2/5 — Almost good

*2020-03-05*

Doesn’t work very well on iOS, and I’ve contacted Motu several times over the years about improving it, but there is almost never any updates. There was an attempt to make improvements a year or 2 ago, and it is a bit better, but landscape mode is still basically unusable, the faders scale to a weird uncomfortable size and you can only fit a few faders on the screen. They also eliminated the personal monitor option from the iOS app so any one using the app has full access to the interface, but when I give musicians control of their own mix I don’t want them to have full access, I want them to be limited to their mix and that’s it.

## Frequently asked questions about MOTU AVB Discovery

### How does MOTU AVB Discovery find my devices?

MOTU AVB Discovery scans your WiFi network to locate any connected MOTU AVB devices. It can find devices connected via Ethernet or through a computer using Thunderbolt or USB.

### What can I do with MOTU AVB Discovery once a device is found?

Once a device is listed, you can tap on it to open its dedicated Control Panel. This panel provides full access to all the settings for that specific MOTU AVB device.

### Is MOTU AVB Discovery easy to use on a mobile device?

Yes, the app is designed with comfortably large controls, making it easy to use with just one hand. You can press menu choices and buttons with your thumb for convenient operation.

### Does MOTU AVB Discovery work on both phones and tablets?

Yes, MOTU AVB Discovery is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also works in both portrait and landscape orientations for flexible use.

### What is the user rating for MOTU AVB Discovery?

MOTU AVB Discovery has a user rating of 2.3 stars based on 25 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### When was MOTU AVB Discovery last updated?

The app was last updated on December 12, 2017, with version 1.2. This suggests it has not received recent updates.

### What is the age rating for MOTU AVB Discovery?

MOTU AVB Discovery has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### Is MOTU AVB Discovery available for Android devices?

Based on the provided information, MOTU AVB Discovery is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no mention of Android support.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-12-12

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

- Web View control updated for better performance and support for the new Touch Console tab

 - IP address display added

### 1.1 — 2014-12-30

- Performance improvements for devices running iOS 8 or higher.
- Added support for Monitor 8.

### 1.0 — 2014-08-09

No release notes.

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