Sony | Music Center

Name: Sony | Music Center
Rating: 4.4477787 (297784 reviews)
Author: Sony Corporation

By: Sony Corporation App

Control Sony's Audio System in your hand

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

16,529,936 ▲ 20.28K

Data as of 2026-08-24

Rating:

4.45 +654

(297,784)

Version:

7.6.1

Last updated: 2026-06-01

Ranking

#9,000 ▼ 8

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Sony | Music Center is the ultimate app for music lovers who want to control their Sony audio systems directly from their smartphones. It supports Hi-Res audio playback and allows you to stream music from CDs, USBs, and networked devices such as computers or NAS drives via DLNA. Optimized for compatible Sony devices, this app enhances your listening experience by enabling wireless multi-room, surround, and stereo sound settings. Adjust audio features like Equalizer and Sleep Timer seamlessly, making it the perfect hub to enjoy high-quality sound wherever you are.

Note that Sony | Music Center supports only Android 9.0 or later and compatibility varies by device. The app also includes accessibility features like TalkBack support and requires certain device permissions to function optimally. Stay updated with the latest version to ensure the best audio experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio

By:

Sony Corporation

Downloads:

16,529,936 20.28K

Rating:

4.45

(297,784) 654 new ratings

Version:

7.6.1 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

7060151

Creation date:

2014-02-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk

Size:

82.89MB

Email:

in*****@sony.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 9,000 ▼ 8

Other platforms

Sony | Music Center (v7.6.0)

4.60

(83,107)

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Developed by:

Sony Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.songpal

Email:

in*****@sony.com

Website:

http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/

User Reviews

Users generally praise the app for easy use and strong sound/lighting control, especially with Sony gear and stereo setups. However, multiple reviews point to recurring connectivity problems (Bluetooth/Chromebook), Alexa integration issues in newer builds, reliability glitches, and missing features (sleep timer, dark mode, device locking) along with an aging UI. When connections work, the experience is positive, but stability and compatibility across devices remain significant limitations.

Pros

Easy to use and intuitive interface.
Excellent control of graphics, sounds and lighting for high-quality playback.
Useful for Sony audio gear; strong responsiveness for some devices.
Supports stereo/multi-speaker setups (e.g., stereo pairing).

Cons

Frequent connectivity and pairing issues across devices (Bluetooth/Chromebook); devices like WI-C100 often fail to connect.
Alexa setup not working in the latest version; rollback to an older version is sometimes required.
Reliability and stability concerns with occasional unresponsiveness or devices stopping to respond.
UI/UIX gaps and missing features (outdated UI, no sleep timer, no dark mode, limited options, and lack of device locking).

Recent reviews

says I need to register my device, despite being connected with bluetooth it (which is how it even populated in the list?) it says to connect via bluetooth. cannot get past this step. entirely useless.