# HDD Audio Remote

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id654918007](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id654918007)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id654918007`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sony Corporation
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-04
- **First published:** 2013-10-21
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hdd-audio-remote/id654918007)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sony-hes.co.jp/privacy/#en](https://www.sony-hes.co.jp/privacy/#en)

## Description

HDD Audio Remote is a mobile application that allows you to operate compatible HDD AUDIO　PLAYER models using your smartphone or tablet.
The application allows you to operate HDD AUDIO PLAYER easily using specialized functions that are only possible in a mobile application, such as the “Full Browser” function (tablets only).

This application has the following features:
-	Easy operation of HDD AUDIO PLAYER using your mobile device
By installing HDD Audio Remote on your smartphone or tablet, you can remotely select and play tracks, change playback volume, stop playback and more, instead of operating the HDD AUDIO PLAYER directly. You can also select music services.
-	Creating and editing playlists
You can create and edit playlists with your favorite tracks.
-	Editing the music information of a track
You can edit the details of tracks.

Compatible models:
HDD Audio Remote supports the following HDD AUDIO PLAYER models. (as of Sept., 2013)
-	HAP-Z1ES
-	HAP-S1

Note:
The functions of HDD Audio Remote may vary depending on the HDD AUDIO PLAYER model.

## Rankings

- #225,945 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, HDD Audio Remote is praised for its intuitive, fast, feature-rich UI and for providing quick, convenient access to the music library when it connects. Reviewers view it as a strong companion to Sony’s HAP players and praise its organized, information-rich interface. However, the top issues are reliability: the app frequently loses or struggles to connect with the player, updates can break compatibility, and WiFi/network stability is often cited as a bottleneck. When the connection holds, the app works well and feels responsive.

### Pros

- Intuitive, fast, and graphically rich UI that presents lots of music information.
- When it connects, it provides convenient remote control with immediate access to the library.
- Feature-rich and well-organized, making it easy to reach and manage music quickly.
- Generally a strong companion app for Sony’s HAP music players; users report it works well when stable.

### Cons

- Unreliable connectivity: the app frequently loses or struggles to connect to the HAP players and requires repeated reconnections.
- Updates often break compatibility or disrupt the connection, sometimes rendering the app unusable after a new release.
- WiFi/network stability issues require a solid router and proper network setup; users report flaky connections even on good networks.
- Temperamental behavior and occasional
- going to sleep
- hindering navigation without reloading.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id654918007)