Comparison

Klipsch Connect vs Sound Bar Remote

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

Head to head
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

About

Sound Bar Remote

Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.

Highlights
  • Volume control
  • Input selection
  • Sound mode selection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
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The Sound Bar Remote app provides easy operation for select Yamaha Sound Bars using your iPhone or iPad. [Key Features] - Basic control functions such as volume up/down and input selection - Sound mode selection [Supported Models] B200A, SR-B40A, SR-B30A, SR-B20A, SR-C20A, SR-C30A,ATS-B400, ATS-B300, ATS-B200, ATS-C200, ATS-C300, YAS-108, ATS-1080 [iOS Version Requirement] This application supports iOS version 16 or above. -This application uses Bluetooth function on your smartphone / tablet for the purpose of controlling Bluetooth enabled devices."

Screenshots

Klipsch Connect4 screens
Sound Bar Remote2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Bar Remote at 4.7 against Klipsch Connect's 3.8. Klipsch Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

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

Sound Bar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Klipsch Connect's written reviews are positive against 45% of Sound Bar Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klipsch Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Klipsch Connect versus Sound Bar Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlipsch ConnectSound Bar Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1K ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews45.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K1.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlipsch Group, Inc.Yamaha Corporation

Customer experience

Klipsch Connect

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

Sound Bar Remote

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive45.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative43.0%

Bugs and requests

Klipsch Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sound Bar Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot find/connect to soundbar
  • 3D mode turns off automatically
  • App doesn't work after recent update

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add volume control buttons
  • Support for more soundbar models
  • Improve EQ/sound customization options
  • Allow controlling multiple speakers simultaneously

In-app purchases

None

Klipsch Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Bar Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Klipsch Connect free?
Klipsch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Bar Remote free?
Sound Bar Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Klipsch Connect or Sound Bar Remote?
Sound Bar Remote is rated higher. Klipsch Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sound Bar Remote averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Klipsch Connect or Sound Bar Remote have ads?
Neither Klipsch Connect nor Sound Bar Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klipsch Connect or Sound Bar Remote?
Klipsch Connect ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. Most recently, Klipsch Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sound Bar Remote on October 29, 2026.

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