# Audioward for Volumio2

> Simple player control for devices running Volumio audiophile operating system.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taha.audioward2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taha.audioward2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.taha.audioward2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Taha
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 12,313
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (99 ratings)
- **Version:** 79.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-08
- **First published:** 2017-01-13
- **Publisher country:** KZ
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taha.audioward2)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.taha.kz/ppaudioward.html](http://www.taha.kz/ppaudioward.html)

## Description

Audioward for Volumio2 is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to effortlessly control music player devices running the Volumio audiophile operating system (version 2 or above). It allows users to connect and manage their music players over the network, providing simple player control features including volume adjustment via Android phone volume keys.

To use Audioward, ensure your Volumio device is connected to the network. If connecting for the first time, use the "Change IP" option to enter your player's IP address. For troubleshooting, users are encouraged to verify connectivity by accessing their device through a browser using "volumio.local" and ensure connection to the NAS. The extension's design is inspired by the Stylish Music Player by Ryan Hoo, offering a clean and intuitive interface for audiophile enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #520,079 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.taha.audioward2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Audioward for Volumio2 works well with Raspberry Pi and Hifiberry, is free, and offers playlist saving and a mute toggle. However, multiple reviews mention crashes related to network settings, connection and reconnection problems, excessive intrusive ads without a removal option, and instability or difficulty with the volume controller.

### Pros

- Works fine with Raspberry Pi and Hifiberry setups.
- Allows saving playlists, a feature appreciated by users.
- Free to use and provides good functionality for Volumio control.
- Mute toggle works well and overall app quality is good when stable.

### Cons

- App crashes when selecting network settings.
- Connection issues and trouble reconnecting to the Volumio server.
- Too many full-page ads negatively impact usability, with no option to remove them.
- Volume controller can cause the app or device to hang or is difficult to use.

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