KEF Stream

Name: KEF Stream
Rating: 1.3 (96 reviews)
Author: GP Acoustics International Limited

By: GP Acoustics International Limited

Music

Features & Capabilities

KEF Stream enables high-resolution music streaming over Wi-Fi to KEF LS50 Wireless and LSX. Paired with the KEF Control app, it provides full control over your speaker system and supports streaming from your local library, media servers, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect, with the ability to create and save playlists.

Note: Apple Music purchases from iTunes (not Apple Music Streaming) must be downloaded offline before streaming to the LS50 Wireless. For issues, use Settings > About > Send Feedback to describe the problem.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio

By:

GP Acoustics International Limited

Rating:

1.30

(96)

Version:

1.7.31 Last updated: 2023-01-12

Version code:

854307734

Creation date:

2016-12-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

34.64MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

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# 248,405 ▼ 1,001

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Developed by:

GP Acoustics International Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kef-stream/id1185799244

User Reviews

KEF speakers are praised for sound quality, but the KEF Stream app is repeatedly criticized for reliability and usability. Reviews converge on: the app frequently fails to locate or connect to speakers, drops connections, and requires reinstall or a separate app (two apps in one ecosystem). Background playback often loses the queue and current track info. Streaming features are limited (UPnP not working, Tidal Master option missing; some users rely on Roon). Overall, the app undermines the perceived value of the speakers.

Pros

Cons

Unreliable connectivity: the app frequently fails to locate or connect to KEF speakers and drops connections.
Significant instability and UX issues: reinstall required and two apps (KEF Control and KEF Stream) create a poor workflow.
Background playback and queue problems: the app does not keep the queue in the background and current track info is lost when the screen sleeps.
Limited streaming features: UPnP streaming doesn’t work; no Tidal Master option; HiFi is the only quality, with some users needing Roon.
Weak support/QA perception: updates can worsen performance; support links are broken and customer service is criticized.

Recent reviews

Company does not take responsibility for their products last update 2 years ago what a shame

by Us*****, 2025-09-08

Absolute trash. What a waste of money for the speakers.

by Gr*****, 2025-08-24

There’s no excuse for such a pedestrian app to be attached to such an impressive speaker. It ruins my experience and I listen less. I know that I can use Bluetooth but I don’t want to and I shouldn’t have to. Make this better please. I know you can. I believe in you. You can do much better than this.