# Firehawk Remote

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962503739](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id962503739)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id962503739`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Line 6
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (45 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.7
- **Last updated:** 2020-03-31
- **First published:** 2015-04-03
- **Size:** 94 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/firehawk-remote/id962503739)
- **Website:** [http://www.line6.com/](http://www.line6.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://line6.com/privacypolicy.html](http://line6.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Firehawk Remote is the control app for the Line 6 Firehawk devices. Firehawk FX is a multi-effect pedal and Firehawk 1500 is an all-in-one stage amp, making it easier than ever to create the perfect guitar tone.

From your phone or tablet, you can craft elaborate signal chains, fine-tune hundreds of tone parameters, and connect with a massive online community of guitarists. The Line 6 cloud contains a vast library of tones covering countless genres and thousands of popular songs. You can create, save and recall an unlimited number of presets, so you’ll always have access to the tones you need.

Please note: This app *requires* a firmware update for your Firehawk device to function with the app. To update your Firehawk device please use the Line 6 Updater software for Mac/PC via USB  available at www.line6.com/software. Or, perform the update via Bluetooth using the Firehawk Remote app via the Settings->Device Flash menu.
 
Download it today to view the introductory tutorial and explore the possibilities. 

KEY FEATURES
• Take command of the 29 HD Amp Models, 25 HD Effects Models,  78 POD Farm Amp Models, and 95 POD Farm Effects Models in your Firehawk FX.
• Control and configure 8 simultaneous effects
• Remotely control output and playback levels of your Firehawk FX
• Assign effects to colored LED foot switches of your Firehawk FX
• Assign the FX knob and expression pedal to individual effect parameters
• Set and save Line 6 Variax® Parameters to recall the guitar, pickup, and tunings when used with a Line 6 Variax® Standard, or James Tyler Variax®
• Share your tonal creations via Twitter and Facebook
• Made for iPhone 6®, iPhone® 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad® (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2 and iPod touch® (5th generation)

## Rankings

- #211,616 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the Firehawk Remote for its intuitive UI, tone library, and cloud-based tones, with many saying it’s a must-have companion when it works. However, the majority of reviews focus on reliability problems: frequent Bluetooth disconnections, the app crashing or freezing, cloud update errors and limited search results, and buggy Variax editing. Several note slow or no updates from Line 6 and lack of documentation. The software balance tips toward unstable performance despite strong features.

### Pros

- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface for dialing in tones and effects.
- Rich tone library with easy tone creation/editing and cloud-based tones.
- Cloud integration lets you store and access tones/presets across devices.
- When the connection is stable, it's a strong remote control and enhances the pedal experience.

### Cons

- Frequent Bluetooth connectivity drops and 'no device connected' errors disrupt usage.
- App crashes or freezes, sometimes seconds after launch.
- Cloud issues: update pending errors and limited/poorly ranked cloud tone search results.
- Variax editor crashes or bugs and related editing problems.
- Poor documentation and slow/unclear updates from Line 6.

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