# ION Sound Control™

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443914976](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443914976)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6443914976`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ION Audio
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (96 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.23.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2023-02-25
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ion-sound-control/id6443914976)
- **Website:** [https://www.ionaudio.com](https://www.ionaudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ionaudio.com/privacy-policy](https://www.ionaudio.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

### Overview
The ION Sound Control Chrome Extension lets you manage compatible ION speakers from up to 100 feet away, including volume, lighting, EQ, inputs, battery status, and radio presets. It controls music that streams from apps on your device, and requires Bluetooth pairing to the speaker before remote control.

### Compatibility
Supports a wide range of ION products (examples include Pro Glow Ultra, Pro Glow Express, Total PA Ultimate, Game Day Primetime, Sport Boom, Party Boom Plus, Block Rocker, and many others). Feature availability can vary by model. For a complete list, please consult your product compatibility guide.

## Rankings

- #172,710 — Overall

## Review summary

Users mainly report unreliable Bluetooth pairing and interference from the app, plus privacy prompts for location/data. The app is often described as buggy and outdated, with missing features such as renaming devices, stereo-linking, and reliable LED lighting control. Some users note basic on/off and volume control work, but overall experience is poor and requests for updates and better guidance are common.

### Pros

- Basic on/off control and volume control from the app work as expected.
- App provides essential connectivity and control features for the speaker.
- Some reviews indicate the app connects reliably and enables basic operation.

### Cons

- Frequent Bluetooth pairing and connectivity problems; users report the app prevents or disrupts Bluetooth connections and cannot reliably pair devices.
- Privacy concerns: app requires location services and mobile data access; complaints about privacy and inability to disable; 'full access' prompt.
- Stability/quality: app described as buggy and outdated, with reports of distortion, crashes, and unnecessary updates.
- Feature gaps: cannot rename devices or differentiate in device list; can't stereo-link multiple speakers; lights not changing or not synchronized; volume and other controls limited.
- UI/UX/setup issues: confusing prompts, stuck on Bluetooth settings, lack of clear setup prompts.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443914976)