KEF Connect

Name: KEF Connect
Rating: 2.3 (108 reviews)
Author: GP Acoustics International Limited

Listen and believe

Free · Designed for iPad

108 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

GP Acoustics International Limited
Language

EN
+ 9 More
Size

90
MB

The KEF Connect app offers you unparalleled control over your musical journey, seamlessly integrating with and enhancing your listening habits. Its intuitive interface empowers you to: - Effortlessly Onboard: Easily connect your compatible KEF wireless speaker to your network. - Access a World of Music: Dive into a vast ocean of music through popular services like Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, HighResAudio, Internet Radio, and Podcasts. Seamless Playback Control: Manage playback, adjust volume, and select input sources with ease. - Optimise Your Sound: Fine-tune your listening experience with Speaker Sound Settings, allowing you to adjust the speaker's output to perfectly match your room and personal preferences. - Personalise Your Settings: Customise features such as the sleep timer, auto-wake up source, and child lock for a tailored experience. Please Note: The KEF Connect app is exclusively compatible with KEF wireless speaker products utilizing the W2 platform, including the new Muo (2025 release) and Coda W. For earlier platform products (LS50 Wireless/LSX), please use the dedicated KEF Control and KEF Stream apps. For Muo not all features are available

Ratings & Reviews

2.3

out of 5

108 Ratings

Needs lock screen player
04/24/2024

what8ever
This is the only audio app that I use that does NOT show the player on the Lock Screen, so one canNOT learn the song title, one canNOT learn the who the artist is… If one wants to know that info: a) unlock device, b) find KEF connect app, and c) tap it and view. Also, in mid-March 2024, I reported, within the app, sudden constant loss of WiFi with all the detailed troubleshooting steps I performed over several days. A rep responded with some questions that I answered. Then the rep instructed me to do all that I had already done (original report). All had been fine for over a year, before the mid-2024 problems…As other users report, the problem is KEF auto-updates firmware INSTEAD of allowing the user/owner to choose when to implement firmware updating. The speakers are great, but the app and KEF ought to be better.
Needs lock screen player
04/24/2024

what8ever

This is the only audio app that I use that does NOT show the player on the Lock Screen, so one canNOT learn the song title, one canNOT learn the who the artist is… If one wants to know that info: a) unlock device, b) find KEF connect app, and c) tap it and view. Also, in mid-March 2024, I reported, within the app, sudden constant loss of WiFi with all the detailed troubleshooting steps I performed over several days. A rep responded with some questions that I answered. Then the rep instructed me to do all that I had already done (original report). All had been fine for over a year, before the mid-2024 problems…As other users report, the problem is KEF auto-updates firmware INSTEAD of allowing the user/owner to choose when to implement firmware updating. The speakers are great, but the app and KEF ought to be better.
Great app just bugs
01/14/2021

PCA DMD
Biggest bug it I can not update the firmware on the speakers. It just gets stuck in update mode for hours. A regular hdmi port instead of eARC would have been great. Earc is a nightmare because of hdcp. I can get sound through about a second and then the hdmi light starts to flash. Tried to connect CD player over hdmi and couldn’t get it to work even when outputting in 2Ch pcm. EArc is only for useful for people that use their smart tv app to watch tv and not many people that buy these speakers watch tv like this.
Great app just bugs
01/14/2021

PCA DMD

Biggest bug it I can not update the firmware on the speakers. It just gets stuck in update mode for hours. A regular hdmi port instead of eARC would have been great. Earc is a nightmare because of hdcp. I can get sound through about a second and then the hdmi light starts to flash. Tried to connect CD player over hdmi and couldn’t get it to work even when outputting in 2Ch pcm. EArc is only for useful for people that use their smart tv app to watch tv and not many people that buy these speakers watch tv like this.
Works great.
10/14/2023

tyroperdido
I have pretty solid wireless at my house, and this app has been pretty flawless in managing my LS50 II wireless speakers for quite some time now. I have been pleasantly surprised with how solid it has been compared to how buggy the original LS50 wireless app (I have a pair of those too ;)). I just tried upgrading my speakers to the latest firmware because I hadn’t used them in a while and it was painless.I have easily been able to configure my speakers whenever I have needed to and regularly play from multiple sources without issues.The only drawback is more of a Tidal issue in that Tidal does not let you use the physical volume controls when using Tidal Connect. As such, you have to open the app each time you want to make a change. Tidal still hasn’t fixed this after a few years.I think I used wired connectivity for the first few firmware revisions but since then wireless has been problem free. 😌
Works great.
10/14/2023

tyroperdido

I have pretty solid wireless at my house, and this app has been pretty flawless in managing my LS50 II wireless speakers for quite some time now. I have been pleasantly surprised with how solid it has been compared to how buggy the original LS50 wireless app (I have a pair of those too ;)). I just tried upgrading my speakers to the latest firmware because I hadn’t used them in a while and it was painless.I have easily been able to configure my speakers whenever I have needed to and regularly play from multiple sources without issues.The only drawback is more of a Tidal issue in that Tidal does not let you use the physical volume controls when using Tidal Connect. As such, you have to open the app each time you want to make a change. Tidal still hasn’t fixed this after a few years.I think I used wired connectivity for the first few firmware revisions but since then wireless has been problem free. 😌
A frustrated customer , failed by KEF
Jan 25

Narensss
Update: After 2 years I am still struggling with the speakers. The app always says the speaker is offline. Once I forget the speakers and disconnect the speakers from power, app still shows the speaker is available to connect. How can a premium speaker brand be so irresponsible in fixing these basic issues ?I bought KEF with high hopes from #crutchfield. Started getting issues from day 1. Sent for service two times with no luck. The Usb does not work and the app never detects it always have problem air playing. I can’t believe how can KEF afford to have such a product in the market.
A frustrated customer , failed by KEF
Jan 25

Narensss

Update: After 2 years I am still struggling with the speakers. The app always says the speaker is offline. Once I forget the speakers and disconnect the speakers from power, app still shows the speaker is available to connect. How can a premium speaker brand be so irresponsible in fixing these basic issues ?I bought KEF with high hopes from #crutchfield. Started getting issues from day 1. Sent for service two times with no luck. The Usb does not work and the app never detects it always have problem air playing. I can’t believe how can KEF afford to have such a product in the market.

- Hotfix incorrect naming when AirPlay is playing

Version 1.26.1

Dec 5

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