Reviews of Firehawk Remote

By: Line 6 App

List of user reviews and ratings for Firehawk Remote

Total ratings

3.10 (Rating count: 45)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 3.10

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32% (9)

Date	Author	Comment
2021-07-03	Jx*****	Works fine for me
Works fine for me
2021-06-27	Pe*****	This app used to work great. For over a year it just randomly looses connection to the pedal. Super frustrating that line 6 can’t support a pedal that still cost what a firehawk costs! If I could give 0stars I would!
This app used to work great. For over a year it just randomly looses connection to the pedal. Super frustrating that line 6 can’t support a pedal that still cost what a firehawk costs! If I could give 0stars I would!
2021-05-06	Ri*****	I love the pedal board and the idea that you can use a app to control your effects, but for some reason the app just stays frozen and I can’t do anything with it. Payed so much money for a pedal board that is now limited to the effects that are on it.
I love the pedal board and the idea that you can use a app to control your effects, but for some reason the app just stays frozen and I can’t do anything with it. Payed so much money for a pedal board that is now limited to the effects that are on it.
2021-02-03	CH*****	You guys really need to fix the bugs on this app. It keeps shutting down. Awesome pedal board, horrible app which completely damos the whole experience
You guys really need to fix the bugs on this app. It keeps shutting down. Awesome pedal board, horrible app which completely damos the whole experience
2020-04-14	Li*****	Finally the Variax block works! Can we please not wait a year to fix bugs next time?
Finally the Variax block works! Can we please not wait a year to fix bugs next time?
2020-04-02	Re*****	The Variax block would crash the app for about the last year. Now it is at least serviceable. Thanks guys!
The Variax block would crash the app for about the last year. Now it is at least serviceable. Thanks guys!
2020-03-18	Ca*****	Sometimes the app will connect to the Firehawk, but only allow me to play backing tracks and not also allow me to adjust the amp model settings or access the tuner. It seems like there is a Bluetooth connectivity problem either in their software or in the hardware that they implemented within the amp. I found that I can fix this issue by deleting the app off of the phone and then reloading it through the iTunes Store. It’s unfortunate that line 6 doesn’t have a fix for this issue. On a more positive note, I love the Firehawk amp when it’s working correctly. Backing tracks sound really nice through the amp and I can create any guitar tone that I want.
Sometimes the app will connect to the Firehawk, but only allow me to play backing tracks and not also allow me to adjust the amp model settings or access the tuner. It seems like there is a Bluetooth connectivity problem either in their software or in the hardware that they implemented within the amp. I found that I can fix this issue by deleting the app off of the phone and then reloading it through the iTunes Store. It’s unfortunate that line 6 doesn’t have a fix for this issue. On a more positive note, I love the Firehawk amp when it’s working correctly. Backing tracks sound really nice through the amp and I can create any guitar tone that I want.
2020-03-06	Ev*****	I play guitar for my church and bought this to use on Sunday. Most of the time, it’s a great tool; however, a lot of the time it’s connected via Bluetooth but when I open the app, it says “no device connected.” I can still play music through it but I can’t change the presets on the banks to what I need. It’s incredibly frustrating.
I play guitar for my church and bought this to use on Sunday. Most of the time, it’s a great tool; however, a lot of the time it’s connected via Bluetooth but when I open the app, it says “no device connected.” I can still play music through it but I can’t change the presets on the banks to what I need. It’s incredibly frustrating.
2020-03-01	Aa*****	I’ve had my Firehawk for about 2 years, I’ve seen no updates or anything that fixes the crashing issue or disconnection issue with the app and pedal. I really wish Line 6 would be more on top of things when I came to this. We bought firehawk because of the app that was arrested as a remote to use with iPad. That was awesome until the crashing stated to happen. I waited and waited for an update...and nothing. I can’t even use the app. It crashes after 3 seconds every time it’s opened. I deleted and redo loaded and the same issue continues. Yes, everything is up to date on my iPad, and I’m beginning to think that the firehawk app isn’t. Come on Line 6, I would love to rate this app 5/5 but instead I can only give 2 stars. Please fix and your customers would be happy to know that you listened.
I’ve had my Firehawk for about 2 years, I’ve seen no updates or anything that fixes the crashing issue or disconnection issue with the app and pedal. I really wish Line 6 would be more on top of things when I came to this. We bought firehawk because of the app that was arrested as a remote to use with iPad. That was awesome until the crashing stated to happen. I waited and waited for an update...and nothing. I can’t even use the app. It crashes after 3 seconds every time it’s opened. I deleted and redo loaded and the same issue continues. Yes, everything is up to date on my iPad, and I’m beginning to think that the firehawk app isn’t. Come on Line 6, I would love to rate this app 5/5 but instead I can only give 2 stars. Please fix and your customers would be happy to know that you listened.
2020-02-24	ze*****	Serious update needed. Non functioning at this point. What a waste.
Serious update needed. Non functioning at this point. What a waste.