KEF Control vs StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KEF Control
This app offers comprehensive remote control for specific wireless speakers, allowing users to manage volume, switch sources, and customize sound profiles. It enhances the user experience by providing detailed control over speaker settings and can be used independently or with another streaming app.
- Speaker onboarding
- Volume adjustment
- Source switching
- Customizable sound profiles
- Auto-standby settings
- Volume step customization
- Max volume limitation
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Comprehensive remote control functionalities for LS50 Wireless and LSX This app provides comprehensive remote control functionalities for LS50 Wireless and LSX, further enhancing the user experience. It can be used as a stand-alone app or in combination with the existing KEF Stream app. Key Features: • Onboarding of speaker • Adjust volume • Switch between sources • Create, save, edit Speaker sound profiles • Set different Auto-Standby time • Customize volume steps • Maximum volume limitation • Inverse Left/Right speaker channels Note: To use this app, make sure you are running the latest firmware. If you experience any issues with the app, please "Send logs & feedback" in Settings > with a short description of the issue you are encountering.
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Control your Cambridge Audio streaming devices with this app. Access your music libraries, manage playlists, and tune into internet radio. Effortlessly control multiple devices, adjust volume, and configure your player settings for a personalized audio experience.
- Control Cambridge Audio streaming products
- Access digital music libraries (USB, network, TIDAL, Qobuz)
- Build music queues from multiple sources
- Manage multiple devices and control volume/sources
- Browse, search, and save internet radio stations
- Configure device settings (rename, volume limits, standby)
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The StreamMagic app is the ultimate in control for your Cambridge Audio Streaming products. Compatible with EXN100, CXN100, MXN10, AXN10, Evo 75/150/One, CXN (v2), Edge NQ, CXN, CXR120/200*, 851N and StreamMagic 6v2 the StreamMagic app gives you fast access to devices, playlists and internet radio. YOUR MUSIC AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Access the music in your digital library on USB, network drives or even your TIDAL or Qobuz accounts. Build queues from multiple sources. FULL CONTROL OF MULTIPLE DEVICES Whether you own one or more than one Cambridge Audio network player, StreamMagic handles multiple devices with ease. Change volume and select sources all over the home. THE BEST OF INTERNET RADIO From stations on your doorstep to those on the other side of the world, browse, search and save functionality makes finding and playing your favourite programmes and genres fast and simple. CONFIGURE YOUR DEVICE Set-up your network player the way you like it. Rename, set volume limits, change standby modes and much more. Some features may vary by product. Contact us for details. *zone 2 not supported
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio at 3.7 against KEF Control's 1.2. StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 7%). KEF Control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 208 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of KEF Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio's.
KEF Control ships an update every 6 weeks, StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KEF Control | StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (242 ratings) | 3.7 (208 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | 35.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 — better | 208 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GP Acoustics International Limited | Audio Partnership |
Customer experience
KEF Control
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
User reviews
KEF Control
From 242 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Speakers sound great
- ✨ Seamless setup experience for some users
- 📚 Useful app for basic controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔁 Unstable, buggy, and unreliable app
- 🤯 Extremely frustrating user experience
- 🚫 App doesn't work as expected
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes often
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
From 208 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good integration with streaming services
- 👍 Substantial UI improvements
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app and hardware
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Clunky user interface
- 🐛 Inability to find or connect to devices
Bugs and requests
KEF Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- App can't find or connect to speakers
- Speakers randomly disconnect from network
- Volume controls and source switching don't work
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add more control options and customization
- Provide better support and firmware updates
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after updates
- Unable to log in or connect to streaming services
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Inability to find or browse music library
- Volume control issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add playlists and playlist management
- Improve Qobuz integration and functionality
- Add support for more music services (e.g. Amazon Music)
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Provide better status and error reporting
In-app purchases
KEF Control
No in-app purchases
StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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