# Parrot Zik

> Headset configuration and audio customization app with noise control and artist presets. (iPhone/iPad app by Parrot SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-zik/id922156370 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Parrot SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373065274)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 275 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2014-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-zik/id922156370/reviews.md

## What is Parrot Zik?

Use the Parrot Zik application to easily modify the configuration and settings of your Parrot Zik headset (2.0 and 3).

(Not compatible with the first-generation Parrot Zik)

Use your Parrot Zik application to customise all the features of your headset:
- Adjustment of noise reduction
- Presence sensor around the neck
- Automatic Bluetooth connection 
- Maximum down-time before automatic shut-out
- Choice of language for vocal announcement of caller
- Colour of the application theme
- Travel mode (to disable Bluetooth waves and save on the battery)

Artist audio presets

With Parrot Zik, you can customise audio playback. Parrot offers artists a chance to create and share their own audio Presets. Users can thus download these Presets and experience music the way the artists intended.

Producer Mode

You can use Producer Mode to create your own Audio Presets and share them with the Parrot Zik community. Recreate unique acoustics using the 5-band parametric Parrot Pro equalizer combined with sound spatialisation.

Smart Audio Tuning

The Parrot Zik application uses tags in your music files and selects the best presets automatically.

Graphic equalizer

Use the graphic equalizer to intuitively and quickly adjust your headset's audio playback. Simply point at the musical style best adapted to your taste.

Parrot "Concert Hall Effect"

Parrot Zik 2.0 and 3 have powerful processors capable of recreating the acoustics of various concert halls. Use the Parrot Zik application to choose a venue and achieve a lounge or concert hall effect.

World map of noise (New!)

Get an instant view of the noisiest places on the planet.
The world map of noise is produced thanks to the participation of consenting Parrot Zik 2.0 & 3 owners.*
*Parrot does not save any vocal data, only the ambient noise level (dB) is shared, provided the user consents.

Automatic adaptive noise reduction 

Multiple integrated microphones sense exterior noise and cancel it out using the anti-noise waves the headphones send back. This helps to achieve 
optimum sound quality all the time. Several options are available in the application, to ensure unique listening comfort.
- Noise reduction: for insulation from exterior noise during telephone conversations and while listening to music
- Street mode: to enjoy the sensation of not wearing a headset, to remain alert in the street. Exterior sound is reinjected into the earbuds.

## Key features

- Adjust noise reduction levels
- Customize audio playback with presets
- Create and share custom audio profiles
- Utilize graphic and parametric equalizers
- Experience concert hall sound effects
- View world map of noise levels
- Configure automatic Bluetooth connection

## What do users think of Parrot Zik?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎧 Good sound quality (headphones)
- ✨ Nice design (headphones)
- 👍 App is intuitive (sometimes)
- 🎶 Customization options (when working)

**Cons**

- ❌ App frequently doesn't detect headphones
- ❌ Login/Registration issues
- ❌ App crashes or freezes
- ❌ Outdated app, no updates
- ❌ Incompatible with newer iOS versions/devices
- ❌ Poor customer support
- ❌ Battery indicator not working
- ❌ Loss of features over time
- ❌ Forced account creation
- ❌ Unusable without app for settings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App doesn't detect headphones
- Login/registration errors (e.g., 404, server down)
- Bluetooth connection unstable or lost
- Battery percentage not showing correctly
- Concert Hall effect not switching properly
- App freezes or hangs
- App not opening after updates
- Noise cancellation feature not working
- Caller ID activation crashes app
- Loss of saved presets after update
- Audio issues with specific apps (e.g., Infuse)
- Widget not reliable or showing incorrect status
- Apple Watch app not working or requiring phone app
- Headphones auto-restart without button press
- Touchpad issues
- Incompatible with specific iOS versions (e.g., iOS 11, iOS 9.1, iOS 10.1.1)
- Incompatible with specific iPhone models (e.g., iPhone X, iPhone 7, iPhone 6/6 Plus)
- Error 404 when trying to access features

**Most requested features**

- Update app for newer iOS versions and devices
- Fix connectivity issues
- Improve battery indicator accuracy
- Add widget for quick controls
- Make app compatible with older Zik models
- Optimize app for iPhone X/Plus screen resolutions
- Allow offline preset saving/creation
- Add tutorial for app usage
- Improve noise cancellation analysis
- Make app compatible with macOS/Windows
- Add volume control display
- Allow customization of touchpad gestures
- Add sound notification for low battery
- Improve equalizer functionality
- Add support for iPad (universal app)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 275)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrot-zik/id922156370/reviews.md

### 1/5 — ちゃんとして下さい！

*2025-04-04, version 1.6.1*

登録できませんし、エラー404って何？そもそもparrot zikアプリ詳細ネット検索しても出てこない
売りっぱなしか？ヘッドフォン自体もすぐに皮が剥けてきてボロボロに
補修が大変
使い捨ての価格じゃないでしょカスタマーサービスちゃんとして！

### 1/5 — It doesn’t work

*2024-10-21, version 1.6.1*

It doesn’t work the app what’s going on???

### 1/5 — 登録できない

*2024-10-07, version 1.6.1*

そもそも論

### 4/5 — Works fine with my Zik 2.0s still

*2024-09-14, version 1.6.1*

Still connects fine to my Zik 2.0s in 2024. Pretty basic but all the features work. Doesn’t let you create an account to save presets and stuff as the servers are down, it’s been 10 years so fair enough. Can’t complain

### 1/5 — Güncel değil

*2024-07-09, version 1.6.1*

Uygulama çalışmıyor yenisi yok nasıl yapacağız ayarları

### 1/5 — Not sure

*2024-04-23, version 1.6.1*

Very disappointed as the app is not getting any updates plus I can't log in or do any preset as there is an error 404.
Please fix it.

### 1/5 — can't register account anymore

*2023-06-07, version 1.6.1*

seem like server has gone, what a waste

### 2/5 — Parrot zik 3

*2023-04-07, version 1.6.1*

Не получается создать аккаунт и из-за этого не могу пользоваться эквалайзером. На сайте нет контактов поддержки

### 1/5 — It doesnt work with any other headphone

*2023-02-22, version 1.6.1*

:(

### 1/5 — デバイスが見つからないとアプリがログイン出来なくなるバグで使い物にならない件

*2023-01-21, version 1.6.1*

しばらく使わないでいて、久しぶりに使うとこの表示が出て使い物にならない最悪のアプリ

## Frequently asked questions about Parrot Zik

### What does the Parrot Zik app do?

The Parrot Zik app allows you to customize the settings and configuration of your Parrot Zik 2.0 and 3 headsets. You can adjust audio playback, noise reduction, connectivity options, and personalize your listening experience with various sound effects and presets.

### What are the key features of the Parrot Zik app?

Key features include adjusting noise reduction, customizing audio playback with artist presets, creating your own audio profiles using a 5-band parametric equalizer and spatialization, experiencing concert hall effects, and viewing a world map of noise levels. It also offers automatic adaptive noise reduction and street mode.

### Is the Parrot Zik app free to use?

Yes, the Parrot Zik app is free to download and use. The provided description does not mention any in-app purchases, subscriptions, or advertisements, indicating it is a free utility for headset owners.

### What devices is the Parrot Zik app compatible with?

The Parrot Zik app is designed for Parrot Zik 2.0 and 3 headsets. It is explicitly stated as not compatible with the first-generation Parrot Zik.

### How can I personalize my audio with the Parrot Zik app?

You can personalize your audio by adjusting the graphic equalizer to match your preferred music style. Additionally, you can download artist-created audio presets or use the Producer Mode to create and share your own unique acoustics with the Parrot Zik community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2016-12-23

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

- fix crash on iOS7
- added battery widget 
- major bugfixes
- improvement of Voice Over management

### 1.6.0 — 2016-11-07

- added battery widget 
- major bugfixes
- improvement of Voice Over management

### 1.5.0 — 2016-07-11

Design and ergonomics improvement
Introduction of ratings for presets
Bugfixes

### 1.4.2 — 2015-12-04

Design and ergonomics improvement
Introduction of ratings for presets
Bugfixes

### 1.4.1 — 2015-11-16

- minor fix

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