# BOYA Central

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6475745879](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6475745879)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6475745879`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 深圳长丰影像器材有限公司
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 1.80 / 5 (39 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-05
- **First published:** 2024-01-22
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/boya-central/id6475745879)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.jiayz.com/app/saramonic/privacy\_zh.html](http://www.jiayz.com/app/saramonic/privacy_zh.html)

## Description

BOYA Central is the official companion app developed by BOYA for its microphone devices.
With precise control, an easy-to-use interface, and real-time monitoring, it helps you record with confidence and efficiency — anytime, anywhere.

Key Features
1. Quickly and accurately configure microphone audio settings for different recording scenarios
2. Upgrade your microphone firmware to access the latest features and performance improvements
3. Monitor microphone connection status, battery level, and other key information in real time

Supported Microphones
- BOYA Magic
- BOYALINK 3
- BOYALINK 2.0
- BOYAMIC 2
- BOYAMIC

## Rankings

- #277,073 — Overall

## Review summary

BOYA Central for iOS shows persistent issues with connectivity and setup. Repeated themes include the app needing internet to activate mics (raising privacy concerns), frequent pairing failures and device recognition problems, and vague or missing setup instructions plus hardware compatibility challenges. Some isolated positives exist (functioning once connected and compatibility with certain mics), but overall user sentiment is dominated by reliability and support concerns.

### Pros

- When the device connects, the mic app can function as intended and operate offline afterward (no ongoing internet needed for use).
- Some mic models work with the app, indicating at least partial compatibility with certain devices (e.g., Boya Mini 2).
- In some cases, users report that initial connection issues can resolve over time, leading to stable pairing later on.

### Cons

- App requires internet/WiFi to activate the microphones, and there are concerns about data streaming to servers and privacy.
- Frequent connectivity and pairing failures: the app often does not recognize receivers or fails to connect on iOS devices, with inconsistent pairing and blue LED indicators causing confusion.
- Poor setup and lack of instructions: unclear pairing steps, absence of status indicators, and mismatched or poorly documented cable/adapter requirements.
- Hardware compatibility and cable issues: wrong ports for certain phones, Lightning vs USB-C adapters that don’t reliably work, and general hardware compatibility problems.
- Limited or no support: lack of guidance, no clear assistance from the developer, and insufficient documentation to resolve issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6475745879)