KEF Control

Name: KEF Control
Rating: 1.2 (240 reviews)
Author: GP Acoustics International Limited

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Overview

Version:

2.5.34

Last updated: 2022-12-13

Ranking

#181,464 ▼ 1,464

Overall

Features & Capabilities

KEF Control is a Chrome extension that delivers comprehensive remote control for KEF LS50 Wireless and LSX speakers. It can run as a standalone app or alongside the KEF Stream app, offering onboarding, volume adjustments, input switching, and customizable speaker sound profiles.

Additional features include auto-standby timing, configurable volume steps, a maximum volume limit, and the ability to invert left/right channels. To use it, ensure you are on the latest firmware. If you experience issues, open Settings and use Send logs & feedback with a brief description.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

GP Acoustics International Limited

Rating:

1.20

(240)

Version:

2.5.34 Last updated: 2022-12-13

Version code:

853660769

Creation date:

2018-07-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

37.89MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

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Ranking

# 181,464 ▼ 1,464

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Developed by:

GP Acoustics International Limited

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kef-control/id1399614696

User Reviews

KEF Control is plagued by reliability problems in the reviews: the app often can’t discover or connect to speakers, requiring frequent resets and reconfiguration. Updates and support are repeatedly criticized as lacking, and users cite two ineffective KEF apps plus a need for external workarounds (Ethernet setups, Apple Home, or external streamers). Positive mentions of the app are rare and tend to reference setup steps rather than ongoing control. Overall, the app experience is overwhelmingly negative with many considering returning the speakers until fixes arrive.

Pros

Wi‑Fi credential entry UI exists in the app and, after configuring it (often via the local network), the speakers can connect.
The app provides a control interface for the speakers when the connection is working.
Some users report partial interoperability with other tools (e.g., using Apple Home as a workaround for setup).

Cons

The app frequently fails to discover or connect to KEF speakers, making setup unreliable.
Stable operation often requires repeated resets/reconfigurations of the speakers.
There is a lack of updates or maintenance for the app/firmware for years, leading to ongoing issues.
Customer support from KEF is perceived as unresponsive or unhelpful by many users.
Two KEF apps (Control and Stream) are unreliable, and users commonly resort to external streamers or other workarounds.

Recent reviews

Trash app

by fu*****, 2026-03-18

My KEF LS50 wireless 1st gen sound great but wifi connectivity is a big problem. They just refuse to connect to Wi-Fi. The only way I have then reliably find and connect to the wifi is connecting them to my router with an ethernet cable. Then find them on the local network and go to their local IP address in a web browser. There is a section here where you can fill the Wi-Fi name and password and save it. Once done, they connect flawlessly and work justice as intended. No more issues. Hope you find joy in these wonderful speakers.