# Brennan

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498368450](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1498368450)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1498368450`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Martin Brennan
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-26
- **First published:** 2020-02-16
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brennan/id1498368450)
- **Website:** [https://www.brennan.co.uk/](https://www.brennan.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.brennan.co.uk/itemcontent.php/content/privacy](https://www.brennan.co.uk/itemcontent.php/content/privacy)

## Description

The Brennan can be controlled from any iPhone on the same wifi network. The app will allow you to control and search music on your Brennan

The Brennan B2 is a hard disk hi-fi that can be controlled with from the Brennan app. This app simply searches for a Brennan B2 or BB1 on your home network and shows an overview of whats playing - allow you to search music and control it right from the app. 

Features of app include:
- Brennan Discover, automatically searching your network to discover Brennan B2 and/or BB1
- Overview of whats playing on your Brennan
- Media control - Play/Pause, Next and Previous Track, Random and Mute, Volume Control
- Play your media to Sonos speakers on your network
- Search and browse your Brennan
- Internet Radio 
- CD functionality (List CD, Play/Stop, Rip CD, CD Artwork)
- Playlist (List, Create New, Delete, Rename, Assign to Preset, Play)
- Presets (Play, Delete)
- Album and Track Management from Action Menu (Rename, Add to Playlist, Delete)
- Get Album Artwork 
- YouTube for Breanna speakers
- Shortcut to Web UI

The app usually finds the Brennan within a second or two then disappears. This saves you having to type in the IP address of the Brennan B2 or BB1 and gives you one touch access to your Brennan from your phone or tablet. This can be even more useful if you have a wireless router that often changes the IP address assigned to the Brennan.

## Rankings

- #259,025 — Overall

## Review summary

End-user reviews show a split: a subset find the Brennan iOS app visually appealing and capable for playing Brennan content (CDs, streaming radio, YouTube) and using the iPhone as the primary control, with solid accessibility options. However, a large share report persistent connectivity problems, frequent crashes, and difficult UI/navigation, including device discovery failures and inconsistent performance across iPad/iPhone/other devices. The core issue is reliability: the app often fails to stay connected to Brennan hardware and respond to basic commands, overshadowing its potential as a feature-rich control interface and accessibility aid.

### Pros

- Great for playing Brennan content (CDs, streaming radio, YouTube) and for browsing CDs on the B2 with cover art.
- Serves as the primary control interface for Brennan B2 for many users.
- Visually attractive mobile app and regarded as the best Brennan mobile app.
- Accessibility support via voice control helps users with disabilities.
- Overall features and functionality are strong for many users.

### Cons

- Persistent connectivity problems: the app frequently fails to connect to Brennan devices (B2/B3) and drops connections.
- Frequent crashes, freezes, and lockups on multiple devices.
- Clumsy, unreliable UI and navigation; inconsistent front-end experience.
- Device discovery issues: can't reliably find Brennan devices even on the same network.
- Partial playback control issues: pausing/stopping and input switching often don’t work as expected.

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