# RIVA Turbo X Ground Control

> Mobile app to control RIVA Turbo X speaker and music playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Audio Design Experts, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riva-turbo-x-ground-control/id929557145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Audio Design Experts, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/929557144)
- Category: Music, Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.58/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 9 MB
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riva-turbo-x-ground-control/id929557145/reviews.md

## What is RIVA Turbo X Ground Control?

RIVA Ground Control is a free application for the RIVA Turbo X, a premium Bluetooth® mobile speaker delivering an unmatched personal entertainment system that perfectly compliments any modern lifestyle.  Ground Control allows you to control your RIVA Turbo X and music directly from your iPhone or iPad.

CONTROL YOUR TURBO & MUSIC 
* Power off, control volume, and mute
* Play, forward/reverse, and pause music
* Activate Trillium™ Surround for multi-dimensional sound perfect for movies and video games
* Boost volume up to 100dB with the TURBO mode 
* View battery life %

PERSONALIZE YOUR GROUND CONTROL APP
* Select app background color
* Control audio prompts

## Key features

- Power on/off speaker
- Volume control
- Music playback management
- Activate Trillium™ Surround
- Engage TURBO mode for boosted volume
- View battery life
- Customize app background and audio prompts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riva-turbo-x-ground-control/id929557145/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2025-02-03*

Hi from Ukraine) today new from stock turbo x with dead battery has been bought) sound is truly awesome, but app crashes while starting right after RIVA turbo x had been seeing.

### 1/5 — Does not work with IOS18

*2024-10-13*

Crashes when opening

### 1/5 — Immediately crashes on iPhone 13

*2023-10-12*

Please remove this app from the App Store. The app summary says this 8-year-old app is compatible with my iPhone 13 mini running iOS 16.6.1, but the app crashes every time I try to open it. Restarted my phone, still crashed. Deleted and reinstalled the app, still crashed. Tried various combinations of those steps and phone settings, still crashed.

### 1/5 — HORRIBLE APP!! DOESNT WORK!

*2023-08-05*

I’d rate it a zero if there was an option the app doesn’t let me use it it just crashes and spits me back to the Home Screen FIX THIS MAKE THIS APP USEABLE AGAIN!!!

### 1/5 — Useless App

*2023-03-24, version 2.0*

Haven’t used my speaker for ages. Just set it up again and can’t open the app. Just keeps closing down.

### 1/5 — Crickets

*2022-10-01*

It’s like the company walked away and left this app behind from seven years ago. Doesn’t even load anymore, since iOS updates. Hello, anybody out there?

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2022-09-22, version 2.0*

App won’t even open anymore so piss poor support clearly

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2022-09-20, version 2.0*

Keeps crashing. Has been like this for ages. The speaker hardware is awesome but this app isn’t. I should be able to rate zero stars.

### 1/5 — Out of business?

*2022-09-10, version 2.0*

Horrible app and support is non existent.

### 1/5 — App has ceased to work

*2022-01-28*

Since latest iOS upgrade, the app opens but does not have a screen to function. When I look at my open apps it shows, but disappears when selected.

## Frequently asked questions about RIVA Turbo X Ground Control

### What does the RIVA Turbo X Ground Control app do?

This app allows you to remotely control your RIVA Turbo X Bluetooth speaker and manage your music playback directly from your iPhone or iPad. You can power the speaker on/off, adjust volume, mute, and control music playback functions like play, pause, and skip tracks.

### What are the key features of the RIVA Turbo X Ground Control app?

Key features include power and volume control, music playback management, activating Trillium™ Surround for immersive sound, engaging TURBO mode for boosted volume up to 100dB, viewing battery life percentage, and personalizing the app's background color and audio prompts.

### Is the RIVA Turbo X Ground Control app free to use?

Yes, the RIVA Turbo X Ground Control app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a free utility for RIVA Turbo X owners.

### What devices is the RIVA Turbo X Ground Control app compatible with?

The app is designed to work with your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to control your RIVA Turbo X Bluetooth speaker. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is intended for Apple mobile devices.

### How can I enhance my audio experience with this app?

You can enhance your audio experience by using the app to activate Trillium™ Surround for multi-dimensional sound, which is ideal for movies and video games. Additionally, the TURBO mode can boost your speaker's volume up to 100dB for a more powerful listening session.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2015-02-06

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

- Provided support for iPad
- Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.1 — 2014-12-31

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 1.0 — 2014-11-11

No release notes.

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