# PianoRemote — Easily control your piano

> Kawai digital piano control and music playback app via Bluetooth MIDI. (iPhone/iPad app by Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoremote/id1499783999 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448581784)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoremote/id1499783999/reviews.md

## What is PianoRemote?

PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1]

■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly.

・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet
PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected.

・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel
PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet.
The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations.

・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app
PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2]
This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere.

・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes
In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3]

・ Control various built-in functions
PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4]

・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI
PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5]

*1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet.
*2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs.
*3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data.
*4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported.
*5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.

## Key features

- Control piano functions via smartphone/tablet
- Intuitive UI consistent with piano touch panel
- Music player with built-in songs
- Lesson and Concert Magic modes
- Adjust Metronome, Virtual Technician, Dual/Split
- Bluetooth MIDI connection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoremote/id1499783999/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 接続ができない

*2026-08-13*

翌日から接続ができなくなりました

### 2/5 — Lacking

*2026-06-22, version 1.1.12*

Lots of functionalities lacking like no drum rhythms in the app, just regular metronome and the lessons don’t have notes on them. Very basic app. Also disconnects every few minutes.

### 1/5 — My piano not supported

*2026-04-30, version 1.1.12*

On the older aap, my piano was a compatible model however with this new app, my model is no longer supported. Very frustrating. It does not appear to be a way to download the older version of the app. 
Are there any plans to extend the range of instrument supported? My model is the E110.

### 3/5 — Bluetooth

*2026-04-19*

Verliert ständig die Bluetooth Verbindung zum ATX 4 System! Wie soll man da gut üben können damit? Es nervt gewaltig! Nur leider ohne die App geht’s ja auch nicht im vollem Umfang!

### 2/5 — Blocks MIDI via USB cable!

*2026-03-19*

The idea of controlling digital piano settings via an app seems great…but this auto-connects to my iPad, and then disables the MIDI communication to my Mac via USB cable! And there is not documentation of this in the app, or the manual. 

Pro tip: if your usb cable isn’t working, then just turn off Bluetooth on the digital piano!

Glad I bought a digital piano with a small screen, as this app only seems to interfere with one of the main purposes I bought the instrument for.

### 2/5 — Generous with 2 stars

*2026-03-14*

What makes things worse about this app is that it’s 2026, it’s been around, and nothing has been done to fix the weaknesses. Also, this app is necessary for using the ES120 because of all the key settings combinations needed to change things without it. My problem today is that I can’t get either a Blu-ray or usb connection to work with my ES102. Sometimes it works. Plus, the functionality in the app could be better.

But, the main reason I have this piano is for learning and the key action, decent piano and sound directly out of its speakers, and relatively light weight for this type of keyboard. So those things outweigh the app and connection issues.

Please fix this app and its connection problems.

### 1/5 — Gestion des rythmes de batterie

*2026-01-27, version 1.1.12*

Pas de gestion des rythmes de batterie, alors il faut activer directement sur le piano mais ça déconnecte de l’application, et impossible de se reconnecter facilement… c’est frustrant.
Même pas de version française !
Dommage, c’était bien parti.

### 1/5 — Trop bien rmmh rmmh

*2026-01-14, version 1.1.12*

Le truc crache une chance sur deux et tu peux meme pas l’enregistrer en bluetooth

### 2/5 — Why no rhythms for ES 120 users!!!

*2025-12-28*

With all the app can do with my new ES 120, it’s so frustrating that the simple rhythms selection option isn’t available, unlike the competitors I checked which greatly excel in the rhythm section accompaniment aspects relatively speaking for a lower price range. Instead, we have to use an archaic chart and buttons + key combination. This has got to be a minimal software adjustment that I hope gets fixed with an update. I unfortunately had to settle for the much more expensive es120 because it had the lightest touch for my older gigging hands.

### 1/5 — 一直都是ui更新，根本进不去。

*2025-12-27*

我翻了翻最近的评论，3月份就有人提过这个问题，将近一年的时间了，还不给解决？这实在是很差劲的客户服务。

## Frequently asked questions about PianoRemote

### What does PianoRemote do?

PianoRemote is a control app designed for Kawai digital pianos. It allows users to easily operate various piano functions, change sounds, adjust settings, and access built-in music libraries directly from a smartphone or tablet.

### What are the key features of PianoRemote?

Key features include easy operation of piano functions, a music player for built-in songs, interactive 'Lesson' and 'Concert Magic' modes for practice and enjoyment, and control over settings like the Metronome and Virtual Technician. It also supports Bluetooth MIDI connection.

### Is PianoRemote free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no mentions of subscription fees, paid downloads, or in-app purchases for core functionality.

### What devices is PianoRemote compatible with?

PianoRemote is compatible with smartphones and tablets. It requires a compatible Kawai Digital Piano and Bluetooth permission to function correctly. It can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or through a USB cable or Bluetooth MIDI adapter.

### How can I use PianoRemote for practicing piano?

PianoRemote enhances practice by offering features like a Metronome for timing, and 'Lesson' and 'Concert Magic' modes. These modes allow musicians to practice specific pieces and non-musicians to learn rhythm and play along easily, even with a single finger.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.12 — 2026-01-09

Minor fixes

### 1.1.11 — 2025-05-26

・Corrected the English naming of the app.

### 1.1.10 — 2025-05-21

・Changed the specification of Menu > Recorder > Input Volume to display the value in dB.
・Fixed an issue where SMF recording would not work properly if the smart device entered sleep mode during recording.
・Various other bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.9 — 2024-07-31

・Fixed an issue whereby the Line In Level setting would not be displayed on certain models released before the CA901/CA701.
・Various other bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.8 — 2024-07-03

・Chinese can now be selected as a display language in the System menu.
・Fixed an issue whereby event times could be stored incorrectly when using the SMF recorder.
・Various other bug fixes and improvements.

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