# Ultramarine

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id934648828](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id934648828)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id934648828`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ASA Electronics, LLC
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 1.60 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-11-08
- **First published:** 2015-06-26
- **Size:** 9.63 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ultramarine/id934648828)
- **Website:** [http://asaelectronics.com/](http://asaelectronics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://polkmarine.com/privacy-information](http://polkmarine.com/privacy-information)

## Description

Polk Ultramarine is the ultimate wireless remote control for your Polk Ultramarine stereo system. Enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your Polk Ultramarine stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control!
 
The Polk Ultramarine app works with the following Polk Ultramarine models:
 
UM1A
PA4A
P1
 
This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including:
 
Power on/off
Volume and mute
AM/FM radio tuner: access station, recall, store presets, switch songs
NOAA weather band and alert
Bluetooth® streaming audio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
File structure visibility, track selection, track audible scan up and down via USB 1 & 2
iPod/iPhone/iPad® control capabilities via USB 1
Auxiliary audio input control: auxiliary analog 1 & 2
Speaker selection A, B and/or C
Audio menu controls: subwoofer, bass, midrange, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume, and speaker selection settings
Zone control presets
Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen
 
Polk Ultramarine transforms your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control making it a perfect pocket-size, portable controller to fit your marine lifestyle.  
 
*App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.

## Rankings

- #289,119 — Overall

## Review summary

The Ultramarine iOS app is repeatedly criticized for unstable connectivity and Bluetooth reliability, frequent dropouts, and slow controls across various boat systems. Users report pairing failures, difficult reconnections, and limited functionality (no playlist control, ineffective presets). Despite occasional improvements after updates, the app's overall usability and cross-device compatibility remain major concerns, with many calling for a major overhaul and better support.

### Pros

- Remote control for zone and sub level adjustments (when it works).
- Updates occasionally improve reliability.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity/pairing failures across multiple boat systems (Airstream, Harris, Yamaha, Nautique).
- Bluetooth frequently drops and takes multiple resets to reconnect.
- Sluggish UI and slow control responses (volume, tuning, zone adjustments).
- Limited usability and functionality (no playlists/artist control, presets not configurable).
- Compatibility issues requiring major updates and inconsistent support across devices/models.

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