# Polk Omni

> Wireless whole-home audio streaming app for Polk Omni speakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Polk Audio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polk-omni/id914497069 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Polk Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/661300600)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 1,266 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 194 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2014-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polk-omni/id914497069/reviews.md

## What is Polk Omni?

Polk Audio makes great-sounding, whole-home wireless audio systems for smartphones and tablets, including the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch. Using DTS's breakthrough Play-Fi(TM) technology, you can stream your favorite tunes over Wi-Fi right from the app to the Polk Omni S2 speakers, Omni SB1 soundbar system, Omni P1 adapter, and/or the Omni A1 amplifier. It's a huge step up from Bluetooth - the audio quality and reliability are outstanding, and you can enjoy music from your phone in one room, or all your rooms. 

The "Hi-Fi over Wi-Fi" listening experience is just a touch away, thanks to this handy app. Choose a speaker, choose a song, and your favorite tunes are streaming all through the house. 

The app offers built-in streaming options: use Pandora, Songza, Deezer, Internet radio, DLNA servers, or play anything from your iTunes music library, including your playlists. The app automatically organizes and indexes the music for you. 

The app also handles set-up for your speakers, and gives you full control of volume and speaker selection. Choose one, or stream to all of them at once. 

Please note that the Omni app is companion software to the Polk Omni wireless collection enabled with Play-Fi technology. It is not intended as a stand-alone audio player.

## Key features

- Whole-home wireless audio streaming
- Wi-Fi streaming via Play-Fi technology
- Control volume and speaker selection
- Built-in streaming options (Pandora, Deezer, etc.)
- Stream from iTunes library and playlists
- Automatic music organization and indexing
- Speaker setup and management

## What do users think of Polk Omni?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Wireless connectivity
- 💡 Surround sound capabilities
- 🚀 Expandable system

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Buggy firmware/software updates
- 🐛 Difficult setup and configuration
- 🔋 Inconsistent battery life

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to SiriusXM
- Speakers randomly disconnecting or turning off
- Incompatibility with certain devices and networks
- Issues with surround sound setup and configuration

**Most requested features**

- Support for more music streaming services
- Better app UI and user experience
- Improved reliability and stability
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
- More advanced sound customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polk-omni/id914497069/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Are you SIRIUS??

*2022-08-17, version 5.11.190918*

My sound bar won’t connect with Sirius XM

### 1/5 — Absolute garbage

*2022-07-30, version 5.11.190918*

This has to be the worst app and worst technology I have ever encountered. Polk should be ashamed. It almost never works. Constantly have to reconnect devices, it almost never connects with music services and drops connection even if it eventually does connect (no, it’s not my internet connection). Finally I had to settle with the Bluetooth direct connect to even get sound out. Wi-Fi portion just doesn’t work. Ever. A room full of trained monkeys, if given enough bananas, could come up with better tech and a better app. If I could give it negative stars I would.

### 1/5 — Complete trash

*2022-02-01, version 5.11.190918*

Impossible to connect. Turns off at random. What a complete waste of money. I’d like to send Polk a bill for all of my time they have wasted.

### 5/5 — New router Great sound

*2021-12-12, version 5.11.190918*

Always had problems with the system.  Bought a new router and the speakers sing when we want them to. After years of frustration now enjoying the system.

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t allow me to connect to set up the master speaker

*2021-04-05, version 5.11.190918*

You guys need to take a look at this and see what is wrong with it. I own the Omni SB1+ and I recently bought two Omni S2 speakers. I followed the instructions on the app and connected them according to the instructions. I have updated the software and firmware. When I go to select “Surround Sound” the message prompted on the screen reads “No Speaker Detected a master surround speaker is needed to set up rear surrounds.” I’m pretty sure this is an issue with the app. When I click the “Troubleshooting” option on the app, the page is down and loads some kind of programming codes. Can you fix the issues with the app please.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t work with apple music

*2021-03-17, version 5.11.190918*

Connects and works with pandora but when I switch to apple music it says file unsupported

### 5/5 — WiFi speakers

*2020-10-16, version 5.11.190918*

Stays connectedlove being able to find bluegrass

### 4/5 — Great sound

*2020-09-02, version 5.11.190918*

I love the speakers, great sound and they aren’t hard wired in so we can move them. The only drawback is that if I unplug them I have to reconfigure again.

### 5/5 — 👍🏼 SiriusXM

*2020-07-26, version 5.11.190918*

Glad to see you’ve joined up with SiriusXM. Enjoining my connection so much more and ready to expand

### 4/5 — I really like this

*2020-06-08, version 5.11.190918*

More than Apple Remote. But it can be tricky to get it to reconnect.

## Frequently asked questions about Polk Omni

### What does the Polk Omni app do?

The Polk Omni app allows you to stream music wirelessly over Wi-Fi to your Polk Omni speakers, soundbars, adapters, and amplifiers. It provides control over playback, volume, and speaker selection, enabling a whole-home audio experience.

### What are the key features of the Polk Omni app?

Key features include whole-home wireless audio streaming using DTS Play-Fi technology, built-in streaming options like Pandora and Deezer, the ability to play music from your iTunes library and playlists, automatic music organization, and full control over volume and speaker selection.

### Is the Polk Omni app free to use?

Yes, the Polk Omni app is free to download and use. It acts as companion software for Polk Omni wireless collection hardware and does not have any associated costs for the app itself.

### What devices is the Polk Omni app compatible with?

The app is designed for smartphones and tablets, including the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. It requires Polk Omni wireless collection hardware enabled with Play-Fi technology to function.

### How can I use the Polk Omni app for my home audio?

You can use the app to set up your Polk Omni speakers, select music from various sources like streaming services or your iTunes library, and then stream that music to one or all of your connected speakers simultaneously. You can also adjust the volume and choose which speakers play your music.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 5.11.190918 — 2019-11-30

• Preset Widget: You can now add presets to the new Play-Fi widget on the iOS Home Screen
• US Residents can enjoy Radio.com, a free new music service and listen to exclusive local and national radio stations, such as KROQ, Jack FM, and more!
• Residents of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand can now enjoy their favorite iHeartRadio stations and podcasts through DTS Play-Fi.
• Transfer Button: For certain Play-Fi products, you will now find a new button on the Now Playing screen to transfer playback from the app directly to the product.
• Transfer Preset: A new option for presets allows you to automatically start playback from the Play-Fi product when recalling the preset. Great for parties!

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## More apps by Polk Audio

- [Omni Utility](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omni-utility/id942680604)
- [Polk Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polk-connect/id1339102689)

All apps by Polk Audio: https://appshunter.io/developer/661300600

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