# Philips Entertainment

> Control Philips Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, and audio systems; update firmware. (iPhone/iPad app by TP Vision Europe B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-entertainment/id6467189167 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TP Vision Europe B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/528218637)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 132 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 110 MB
- Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR China), Korean, Latin American Spanish, French (France), Dutch, Indonesian, American English and 6 more
- Released: 2023-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-entertainment/id6467189167/reviews.md

## What is Philips Entertainment?

Control selected models of Philips Bluetooth Speakers, Soundbars, Party Speakers, Micro Systems, CD Soundmachine, Portable Radio, Moving Sound Wireless Speaker, Micro Systems/Fidelio Micro Systems with online streaming services capability.
Companion app for sound control Philips Wireless Home Speakers and Soundbars powered by Play-Fi™.
Update the firmware of supported devices.

Supported products:
TAM3600, Fidelio FA7
TAM8905M2, TAM6805M2, TAZ7500, TAZ7200, TAZ7000, TAV5000, TAM6500F,TAV9000(US market), TAX3000E 
MS60, MS80
TAB8301
TAB5201, TAB5601, TAB6100YW, X3000, TAM6500, TAV2500F, TAV2500C
S1000, S5000E, FT1, FA3, TAV9000D/TAV9000F, TAM4555
X5000/5000E, X2000, S7000/7000E, TAB6200
X4000, TAM4205M2/TAM4505M2, S2000, TAV3000, TAB8200
TAB6100,TAX5309
TAZ6000, TAZ5000
TAM3505M2, TAM3205M2
TAX5509
TAB6309, TAB5309, TAB5109
TAB8507, TAB8907
TAFB1, TAFS1, TAFW1
TAW8506
TAW6505, TAW6205
TAB8205, TAB8405, TAB8505, TAB8805, TAB8905
B95, B97

## Key features

- Control selected Philips audio devices
- Manage Bluetooth speakers and soundbars
- Update device firmware
- Companion app for Play-Fi™ enabled devices
- Control Micro Systems and Portable Radios

## What do users think of Philips Entertainment?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Lots of options in the app
- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 👍 Smooth control
- 👍 Good app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🐛 Lacking advanced controls
- 🐛 Forced to use multiple apps
- 🐛 Unstable performance
- 🐛 Complicated setup

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Soundbar stops working after firmware update
- Speakers not connecting properly
- App fails to detect devices
- Frequent disconnections
- Custom EQ settings not saved

**Most requested features**

- Power on/off button
- More granular volume control
- Ability to disable auto-off feature
- Support for more product models
- Better syncing between devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 132)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-entertainment/id6467189167/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Es funktioniert nicht.

*2026-08-23*

Ständig bricht die App mit der Lautsprecher ab. Unterstützung vom Philips Service nicht vorhanden.

### 1/5 — update not working “-11100%”

*2026-08-06*

update stuck at message “connection failed, firmware update interrupted -11100%”

### 5/5 — K

*2026-07-03, version 2.15.1*

Good app

### 5/5 — Super klang

*2026-06-30*

Beste was ich gekauft habe

### 1/5 — Totally useless

*2026-06-29, version 2.15.1*

Over complicated and impossible to BT connection to my Sonos system.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-06-15, version 2.15.1*

The previous app worked perfectly with my TAB 8905 soundbar, this one loses the Wi-Fi connection within seconds of being set up. I have tried dozens of times on iPhone, iPad and android phones with the same problem.

### 3/5 — partly useless

*2026-06-11*

works great when the device is ON, but unable to wake up BT device, so… Just stand up and go pushing the real buttons. And forget this app

### 1/5 — Connection WiFi

*2026-04-21*

Les connexions des enceintes sont très difficiles à réaliser et très compliqué avec le réseau wi-fi surtout lorsqu’on essaye d’installer la barre de son et les deux enceintes Fidelio FS1

### 1/5 — Nul

*2026-04-08*

Très nul

### 4/5 — 지원 모델 추가 요청

*2026-03-17*

제가 쓰는 모델은 TAB8967입니다. 앱에서 지원이 안되는데 가능하게 해 주시기 바랍니다.

## Frequently asked questions about Philips Entertainment

### What does the Philips Entertainment app do?

The Philips Entertainment app allows you to control a wide range of selected Philips audio devices, including Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, micro systems, CD sound machines, and portable radios. It also provides firmware update capabilities for supported devices.

### What Philips audio devices are supported by this app?

The app supports numerous Philips models, including various TAB, X, TAM, S, FT, FA, TAV, X, S, TAB, TAX, TAZ, TAM, TAFB, TAFS, TAFW, TAW, and B series devices. A comprehensive list of supported product codes is available in the app's description.

### Is the Philips Entertainment app free to use?

Yes, the Philips Entertainment app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a complimentary utility for users of compatible Philips audio equipment.

### Can I use this app to control any Philips speaker?

No, the app only supports specific, selected models of Philips Bluetooth Speakers, Soundbars, Party Speakers, Micro Systems, CD Soundmachines, and Portable Radios. It's essential to check if your device model is listed as supported.

### What is the Play-Fi™ functionality?

For Philips Wireless Home Speakers and Soundbars powered by Play-Fi™, this app acts as a companion app. This means it can provide enhanced control and functionality for those specific devices that utilize the Play-Fi™ wireless audio technology.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.17.1 — 2026-08-28

1. MS60(The Roller)/MS80(The Tube): Added support for Lo-Fi feature.
2. Added support for Fidelio Micro System FA7 with online streaming services (Spotify, Internet Radio, Podcast, Tidal Connect, Qobuz, Google Cast & Airplay)
3. Added support for Micro system (TAM3600).
4. Bug fixed

### 2.16.1 — 2026-07-22

1. Added support for Micro system (TAM8905M2 and TAM6805M2) with online streaming services(Spotify, Internet radio and Podcast). Device's  Wifi Setup are made easy using BLE technology via App UI.
2. Added support for CD Sound Machines(TAZ7500, TAZ7200, TAZ7000).  
3. Added support for Turntable TAV9000(The Tina)(US market).
4. Added support for Party speaker TAX3000E, Micro system TAM6500F and Turntable TAV5000.
5. Update Privacy Statement. 
6. General bug fixed and stability improvements.

### 2.15.1 — 2026-05-10

1. Add support for 2026 Philips Moving Sound Wireless speaker : The Roller(MS60) and The Tube(MS80).
2. Add support for Podcast playback screen for TAV2500C.
3. Bug fixed.

### 2.14.1 — 2026-04-21

1. Add support for 2026 Soundbar TAB8301.
2. We have defined a new name for Turntable TAV9000D & TAV9000F! With latest TAV9000D and TAV9000F software, app will discover and show the new name "The Tina" instead of TAV9000 / TAV9000F.
3. Introduced Philips new DSP algo for Room Calibration in our soundbar TAB8301 product.

### 2.13.1 — 2026-03-04

1. Add support for 2026 Micro system - TAM6500 and Portable Radio - The Janet XL.
2. We have defined a new name for Turntable TAV3000! With latest TAV3000 software, app will discover and show the new name "The Stevie" instead of TAV3000.
3. Bug fixed

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