# Pioneer Rayz > Companion app for Pioneer Rayz earphones and Rally, offering extensive customization and smart features. (iPhone/iPad app by Appcessori Corporation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pioneer-rayz/id1171935794 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Appcessori Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171935793) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 4.72/5 from 2,043 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 64 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2017-02-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pioneer-rayz/id1171935794/reviews.md ## What is Pioneer Rayz? The Pioneer™ Rayz™ App works with all Pioneer Rayz app-cessories and allows you to customize your Rayz to fit your needs. RAYZ, RAYZ PLUS and RAYZ PRO •When used with your Rayz earphones, the Pioneer Rayz app gives you a new level of customization. KEY FEATURES • AUTOPAUSE: With this feature turned on and you remove BOTH earbuds from your ears, your music, movie, podcast, etc will automatically pause and then restart when you put them back in. • SMART NOISE CANCELLATION: Designed to cancel out the noise around you, adapting to you and your environment so you can focus on what you are listening to. • HEARTHRU™: Hear right through the earphones without having to remove them. Includes multiple options to allow you to customize even further. • SMART MUTE: On a call but not talking? Your Rayz will automatically mute your call for you. Start talking and your Rayz will un-mute so your callers can hear you. Stop talking again and your microphone goes back on mute. • SMART BUTTON: Using the Rayz App you can customize your Rayz Smart Button to do a variety of different tasks, all with one button. Bring up your favorite app with a single touch. Calibrate your Rayz to customize the Smart Noise Cancellation to your current environment with a simple press and hold. Double click to switch over to the HearThru™ feature when ordering your coffee and so much more. RAYZ RALLY • The Pioneer™ Rayz™ App is also designed to be used with your Pioneer Rayz Rally. The Pioneer Rayz Rally automatically optimizes its performance depending on your selected environment setting via the Rayz App. FIRMWARE UPDATES • The Rayz App also delivers new software updates keeping your Rayz earphones and Rally ## Key features - Auto-pause music/media when earbuds are removed - Adaptive smart noise cancellation - HearThru™ feature to hear surroundings - Smart mute for calls when not speaking - Customizable Smart Button functionality - Environment-specific performance optimization - Firmware updates for Rayz devices ## What do users think of Pioneer Rayz? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Noise cancelling works well - 👍 Sophisticated product with great customizations - 🔒 Reliable and durable - 💡 Unique features like smart mute and voice isolation - 👍 Excellent customer service - 🚀 Seamless app experience - 👍 Comfortable and good sound quality **Cons** - 🐛 Headphones not detected on newer iOS versions - 🐛 Headphones stopped working after a short time - 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices like iPad Pro - 🐛 Microphone quality issues for calls - 🐛 Auto pause/play feature not working as expected **Commonly reported bugs** - App stuck in startup loop, unable to update firmware - App not recognizing headphones when connected - Accessory not supported error on newer devices **Most requested features** - Add hear-through mode to smart button - Allow custom EQ settings to be saved - Provide option to disable audio compression - Improve Voiceover support in the app ## Recent user reviews (10 of 80) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pioneer-rayz/id1171935794/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Headphones not detected on iOS 17 *2024-06-07* Seems the app is no longer supported which is disappointing ### 5/5 — Noise cancelling works well *2024-05-25* After having these earphones for two years, can say I love them. The charge port option has been super useful, the noise cancelling option works great for filtering out consistent noise/atmosphere; not distinct sounds mind you. Great bass, the usb-C adapter is useful for all devices. My major suggestion/wish is to have the base cable be usb-C instead of the proprietary weird plug so you can just have the headset without the added adapter (s). Reliability is great too. Thanks Pioneer ### 2/5 — Headphones stopped working *2023-04-23* Headphones now not compatible with my iPhone ### 5/5 — Thank You! *2023-01-27, version 1.8.1* This app paired with the Rayz pros is just what I needed for both a noisy environment and for great sounding music on iOS. ### 5/5 — Great concept, great execution *2022-09-06, version 1.8.1* Wired earbuds may seem like a step backwards but in this case, it is not. Powered off the device, these buds provide great sound and super noise reduction without having to worry about battery life. For air travel, these are ideal. ### 1/5 — Stopped working *2022-07-30, version 1.8.1* Brand new. After two weeks of light use stopped working mid-song. iPhone claimed it suddenly wasn’t compatible. The app is stuck in the start up loop so I can’t get to firmware update. Tried all the troubleshooting and nothing. ### 5/5 — Joy to use *2022-07-24, version 1.8.1* Sophisticated product. Great customer service. ### 5/5 — The Future of Wired Headphones *2021-12-09, version 1.8.1* This app is a joy to use. Since I’ve downshifted bluetooth use due to increasing sound quality and decreasing RF radiation, I exhaustively searched for wired in-ears without a battery that had ANC/Transparency modes, etc. Basically AirPods Pro or Beats Fit Pro without the radiation and better sound. I found them in the Rayz Pro run by this delightful app that configures them for you. With wired headphones becoming more popular again, I hope Pioneer continues to make these and tout them. ### 5/5 — Great! *2021-07-06* I got the Rayz Pro which has the Lightning and USB-C connector and combined with this app it has been great! Very good noise cancelling, HearThru is awesome, and Smart Mute is a life changer! The fact that you can customise the equalizer takes it over the top. Once you configure things to your liking in the app, the settings are saved to the earphones which is super helpful when switching between my iPhone on Lightning and my Windows laptop on USB-C since it gives a consistent performance and functionality no matter which device or VOIP app I am using it with (eg. Teams, WhatsApp, FaceTime, or even just a plain old telephone call). ### 2/5 — Bring back the voice isolation *2021-02-25, version 1.8.1* It was my uniquely favorite headphones and what makes it unique and awesome is the voice isolation but this feature have been removed and i have been disappointed since then bring back the voice isolation feature please. ## Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Rayz ### What does the Pioneer Rayz App do? The Pioneer Rayz App works with Pioneer Rayz app-cessories, including Rayz earphones and the Rayz Rally. It allows users to customize various features of their devices, optimize performance based on their environment, and receive firmware updates. ### What are the key features of the Pioneer Rayz App? Key features include AutoPause for media, Smart Noise Cancellation that adapts to your surroundings, HearThru™ to let you hear without removing earbuds, Smart Mute for calls, and a customizable Smart Button for various functions. The app also optimizes Rayz Rally performance by environment. ### Is the Pioneer Rayz App free to use? Yes, the Pioneer Rayz App is free to download and use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, as indicated by its monetization model. ### What devices is the Pioneer Rayz App compatible with? The app is designed to work with all Pioneer Rayz app-cessories, specifically mentioning the Rayz, Rayz Plus, Rayz Pro earphones, and the Rayz Rally device. ### How can I use the Smart Noise Cancellation feature? The Smart Noise Cancellation feature is designed to cancel out ambient noise, adapting to you and your environment. You can further calibrate this feature to your current environment by pressing and holding the Smart Button on your Rayz earphones. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.1 — 2020-10-22 Bug fixes and improvements for iOS14. Please be sure to check the app for firmware updates on the headset to get the new improvements! Thank you for your help in testing our beta feature, Voice Isolation. We will be removing this feature and replacing it with an overall more robust mic performance. ### 1.8 — 2020-10-12 Bug fixes and improvements for iOS14. Please be sure to check the app for firmware updates on the headset to get the new improvements! Thank you for your help in testing our beta feature, Voice Isolation. We will be removing this feature and replacing it with an overall more robust mic performance. ### 1.6.10 — 2019-11-06 Bug fixes and improvements for new iOS. ### 1.6.9 — 2019-10-28 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.6.7 — 2018-12-21 Bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Pioneer Rayz | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Third Reality](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/third-reality/id1282331931) | 2.2 (26) | Free | Lifestyle | | [FVTLED](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fvtled/id6449204150) | 1.8 (6) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Ride Lumos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ride-lumos/id1129158829) | 4.8 (1,568) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Belkin Soundform](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belkin-soundform/id1532169650) | 1.9 (46) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Tissot Connected](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tissot-connected/id1511747396) | 4.4 (1,499) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Jabra Enhance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jabra-enhance/id1529245211) | 4.1 (641) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Appcessori Corporation - [Rayz Audio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayz-audio/id1478185277) - [Rayz Rally Pro App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rayz-rally-pro-app/id1563860159) All apps by Appcessori Corporation: https://appshunter.io/developer/1171935793 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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