# Klipsch The Fives Updater

> Enables Virtual Remote + EQ.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1565951192](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1565951192)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1565951192`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Klipsch Group, Inc.
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (358 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-22
- **First published:** 2021-12-15
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/klipsch-the-fives-updater/id1565951192)
- **Website:** [https://www.klipsch.com/products/the-fives-powered-speakers](https://www.klipsch.com/products/the-fives-powered-speakers)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bit.ly/klipschprivacypolicy](https://bit.ly/klipschprivacypolicy)

## Description

Klipsch The Fives Updater is a Chrome extension that unlocks Virtual Remote and EQ for Klipsch The Fives powered monitors. It guides you through the two-step update required to enable the app controls, ensuring your speakers are ready for advanced features. 

The update uses a USB drive for Step 1 and Bluetooth for Step 2, with all steps clearly guided. After upgrading, you can uninstall the extension; future updates will come through the Klipsch Connect app, with support available if you need help.

## Rankings

- #85,112 — Overall
- #59 — features

## Review summary

User sentiment is split: the updater works well and quickly when everything goes smoothly, offering a one-time USB-based firmware update and painless setup, with future updates via wireless apps. However, repeated pain points include USB drive compatibility and formatting hassles, outdated download links and confusing online docs, and post-update connectivity problems (Bluetooth/app connection). These issues make the experience unreliable for some users, especially those using newer USB drives or facing connectivity hiccups. Overall, the updater can be effective, but it relies on hardware compatibility and solid documentation to avoid frustration.

### Pros

- Easy to use and straightforward update process with clear, step-by-step guidance.
- Quick, reliable update when all steps are followed (often described as flawless, around 10 minutes).
- One-time-use app; after updating, future updates are wireless via the Klipsch Connect app.

### Cons

- USB drive compatibility and formatting issues, with outdated or conflicting USB requirements (3.0 vs 2.0, FAT32).
- Connectivity problems after update (Bluetooth or app connection errors).
- Outdated download links and broken or unclear online instructions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1565951192)