# Harman Kardon Remote

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id549776020](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id549776020)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id549776020`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Harman International Industries
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (218 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5
- **Last updated:** 2018-08-10
- **First published:** 2012-08-09
- **Size:** 72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/harman-kardon-remote/id549776020)

## Description

Harman Kardon Remote unifies control and music playback for HK devices. It serves as the centerpiece of your Harman Kardon ecosystem, providing device remote control, wireless music streaming, and an integrated music player to manage playlists.

Supports a broad range of models (Aura, Onyx, SB series, Go+Play, and AVR receivers, among others). For best results, check for firmware updates at harmankardon.com to ensure compatibility. Note that wired-network-only products (such as certain AVR x70 and BDS x75/x77 models) require a wired Ethernet connection to be discovered, while Wi-Fi enabled products can be controlled over your home network.

## Rankings

- #138,514 — Overall

## Review summary

The Harman Kardon Remote app is widely criticized for unstable connectivity, a dated and opaque UI, and a lack of maintenance. Reviewers report it fails to discover or connect to many speakers, hangs or behaves unpredictably, and has setup issues (tiny password fields, endless Wi‑Fi searches). A few users note it can serve as a basic remote when it works, especially for Aura or SB26, but overall the app feels abandoned with limited features and device compatibility.

### Pros

- When Bluetooth connects, the app can function as a remote for some HK speakers (e.g., SB26).
- Regularly used to control HK Aura devices, indicating it provides basic remote functionality for at least some setups.
- In cases where a speaker shows up via Bluetooth, the app enables basic control similar to a physical remote.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity failures: cannot connect or recognize multiple HK speakers (SB35, Onyx, Aura Studio 2/3, Studio models).
- App often hangs or does nothing and the UI is confusing or cryptic (unselectable prompts, unclear steps).
- Wi‑Fi setup is broken or impractical (narrow password fields, manual setup spins endlessly, Share Wi‑Fi settings not functioning).
- No meaningful updates for years; ongoing compatibility and feature gaps indicate abandoned maintenance.
- Missing or limited features for many devices (e.g., cannot adjust volume on some speakers) and incomplete model support (e.g., questions about Studio 5).

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