Comparison

HK Connect vs Klipsch Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HK Connect

Configure your Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 speaker and perform software upgrades. This app allows for seamless speaker management and ensures your device is always up-to-date with the latest features.

Highlights
  • Speaker configuration
  • Software upgrades
  • Onyx Studio 4 compatibility
  • Device management
Features
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The HK Connect app works with Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4. Use the HK Connect app for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

About

Klipsch Connect

Control and customize your Klipsch audio devices with this app. Adjust EQ settings, manage ANC, access virtual remotes, and get product support. Keep your speakers and soundbars updated with the latest features.

Highlights
  • Virtual Remote Control
  • Customizable EQ settings
  • ANC and Transparency Mode control
  • Firmware and feature updates
  • Product support and troubleshooting
  • Quick-start guides and manuals
Features
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Need support or have a feature suggestion? Please reach out to our Product Support team: • Live Chat in the App or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH Klipsch Connect™ works with: • The One Plus and The Three Plus tabletop speakers • The Fives, The Sevens, The Nines, and The Nines McLaren powered monitors • Cinema 700, 800 and 1200 Series soundbars • Cinema 600 Series soundbar • T5 Series True Wireless earphones • T5 II series True Wireless earphones • T5 II ANC series True Wireless earphones You can easily personalize your experience by adjusting EQ, transparency, and ANC settings. Soundbar and Powered Monitor products all support Virtual Remote Control. You can install feature updates, troubleshoot common issues, contact product support - including in-app Live Chat, and much more. Features (availability varies by product): • Virtual Remote Control • EQ Presets • Custom EQ Adjustments • ANC Level Control • Transparency Mode & Level • Dirac HD Sound • Dynamic Bass Control - a.k.a. "Loudness" • Room Placement Control - a.k.a. "Bass Cut Mode" • Dolby Atmos (tm) Sound Mode Control • Night Mode and Dialog Mode Control • Channel-Specific Volume Control • Subwoofer Volume Control • Bragi AI, Moves & Sidekicks • Battery Level & Status • Live Chat with Support (during business hours) • Quick-Start Guides & Product Manuals • How-To Videos and FAQs • Product Firmware and Feature Updates • Product Registration • Easy Access to Product Support IMPORTANT FIVES UPDATE: If you cannot connect after you run the Fives Updater app, that means Step 1 did not complete successfully. Make sure to run the USB update. If you need help, we're here for you - please reach out to Product Support (link below) and we'll help you complete the update. How to Access Cinema Soundbar and Fives, Sevens, and Nines Virtual Remote Capabilities: Cinema 1200, 800, and 700 Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the soundbar be running the latest update. This normally happens automatically when the soundbar has been connected to the Internet, either via Klipsch Connect or Google Home. If your device has not been connected to the Internet, please contact our Product Support Team for assistance. See details below. The Fives, The Sevens, and The Nines, including McLaren Editions Virtual Remote Control and EQ features require the powered monitors be running the latest update. If you have not updated your Fives already, please download the free "Klipsch The Fives Updater" app. This will walk you through the update process. After the update is complete, all future updates will come through Klipsch Connect. Our Product Support team can walk you through the entire process. Simply reach out to us at: • Live Chat in the App! or • https://support.klipsch.com or • +1-800-KLIPSCH

Screenshots

HK Connect4 screens
Klipsch Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Klipsch Connect at 3.8 against HK Connect's 1.5. Klipsch Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Klipsch Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of HK Connect's written reviews are positive against 41% of Klipsch Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HK Connect ships an update every 11 months, Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HK Connect versus Klipsch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHK ConnectKlipsch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (337 ratings)3.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.1% of reviews40.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3371K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman International IndustriesKlipsch Group, Inc.

Customer experience

HK Connect

All ratings338 ratings
Positive10.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative86.1%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative87.9%

Klipsch Connect

All ratings992 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral11.6%
Negative47.6%

Bugs and requests

HK Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App can't find speakers
  • App can't connect to speakers
  • App loses connection with speakers
  • App reverts to party mode
  • App freezes on Bluetooth screen

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add EQ controls
  • Add battery life indicator
  • Add firmware update functionality
  • Improve stereo mode stability
  • Support more speaker models

Klipsch Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HK Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HK Connect free?
HK Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HK Connect or Klipsch Connect?
Klipsch Connect is rated higher. HK Connect averages 1.5 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 from 1K ratings.
Do HK Connect or Klipsch Connect have ads?
Neither HK Connect nor Klipsch Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HK Connect or Klipsch Connect?
HK Connect ships an update every 11 months, and Klipsch Connect every 6 weeks. Most recently, HK Connect was updated on October 20, 2026 and Klipsch Connect on October 26, 2026.

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