JVC Remote

Name: JVC Remote
Rating: 1.8 (169 reviews)
Author: JVCKENWOOD Corporation

By: JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Music

Features & Capabilities

JVC Remote is a Chrome extension that connects to compatible JVC car receivers over Bluetooth, enabling wireless remote control and displaying the receiver’s current source on your device. It can also function as a standalone music player when the head unit isn’t connected.

Key features include gesture-based remote control, the ability to search and play music from your phone, and a graphical user interface for receiver settings (such as Time Alignment and EQ) when supported by the model. It also displays receiver information and emphasizes safe driving by avoiding distracting operations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Entertainment

By:

JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Rating:

1.80

(169)

Version:

1.9.5 Last updated: 2023-03-09

Version code:

841660862

Creation date:

2016-10-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

30.12MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 175,023 ▼ 178

Other platforms

JVC Remote S (v1.1.2)

73,393 2.75

(190)

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Developed by:

JVCKENWOOD Corporation

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jvc-remote/id1154864875

Website:

http://www.jvc.net/car/app/jvc_remote/index.html

User Reviews

Reviews repeatedly describe stability and compatibility problems: the app often crashes or won’t launch, pairing is unreliable and disconnects frequently, and it rarely delivers the radio-control features it promises (often limited to Bluetooth playback). Additionally, users view the app as outdated with little ongoing support. A minority report occasional successful setups, but the consensus is that the app is plagued by poor reliability and limited functionality.

Pros

When it connects, the app can adjust head-unit settings such as EQ, display color, and speaker settings.
It provides a dedicated remote control interface for compatible JVC head units.
There are occasional reports of successful setups where the app connects and functions as intended after proper configuration.

Cons

The app frequently crashes or won’t open, closing immediately or after splash screens.
Connectivity and pairing are unreliable, with frequent disconnections and failures to stay connected during use.
The app offers limited functionality and does not reliably control the radio as advertised; often it just streams music from the phone via Bluetooth and lacks USB control.
The app appears outdated and poorly supported, with many reviews noting lack of updates for years and compatibility issues on newer iOS versions.

Recent reviews

Tried to download this app, but genuinely I couldn’t even open it. Every time I tried the app would crash. I tried resetting my phone, tried deleting other apps, tried uninstalling and reinstalling, nothing worked.

by Ma*****, 2026-05-17

I inherited this radio when buying my car. I’ve spent years to finally get it connect and now it only pops up and plays some random play list I have no clue how it got. I can’t delete it can’t find info on how to change it. I have to wait for it to load that list before I can go turn on Apple Music and choose the music I really want. It’s frustrating I’m not an idiot but I also don’t waste a ton of time on this issue as well it’s not ultimately important. Just irritating.

by Bu*****, 2026-05-03

Let me start off by saying this app is pure garbage and does nothing that it says it does! Had to reset all my settings on my iPhone just to be able to download it and that should have been a dead giveaway that it was junk and a total waste of phone storage. My advice is don’t waste your time downloading it!