BluOS Controller

4.18.0

Bluesound

4.01

21,081 reviews

500,000+
Downloads

Free

BluOS lets you access and stream music, wirelessly to every room in your home.

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AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedWell rated

Rating on Google Play: 4.01; 21,081 ratings
Installs: 660 thousand
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Ads: No ads
Size: 16.4 MB

BluOS Controller has 660 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.0 stars from 21,081 ratings.

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Summary

BluOS Controller is the universal remote for BluOS-enabled wireless hi-res systems, enabling effortless multi-room control and synchronized playback across Bluesound and partner brands. This long-standing app empowers wireless streaming from services, your library, and Internet radio to a whole-home setup, controlled from mobile or desktop devices.

Pros & Cons

Universal remote control for BluOS-enabled systems
Seamless wireless multi-room playback with synchronized audio
Access to streaming services, personal library, and Internet radio
Control from smartphone, tablet, or laptop

Marketing could place more emphasis on Bluetooth/DLNA, TV integration, or broader device compatibility as seen in some competitors
Some competing apps highlight setup flows and cross-device ecosystems more prominently
Copy could further stress extended device compatibility beyond BluOS-enabled systems

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on BluOS Controller for Android

★★★★★ Edward Karikomi · Oct 15, 2025

I love being able to stream music from Amazon and also play my library o jk. Mmm n the f CDs. The sound is fantasticly clear and uncolored by the Blue sound.

★★★★★ Wayne ford · May 26, 2026

Back down to 1 start, music library is showing the wrong artwork on the albums on usb. I have checked the metadata and it's correct. Was all working fine before the update. Also getting artwork to large, again was working perfectly before the update. I've had support of them, and he got a network share from my pc, the music is there but, again the artwork is wrong. This update is just wrong. We need a rollback option please That reply doesn't respond to the fact the artwork is wrong

★★★★☆ Randy Balaberda · Jun 5, 2026

Latest version at the time of this review: It's impossible to either discard or save a preset-edit on my pixel phone because the controls do not activate because of poor screen placement. On a tablet, the discard and save controls can be utilized properly. Maybe I have to use landscape mode on my phone. I can see no better way to control my BluOS stereos, functional but sometimes confusing. Usually gets better with each update.

★☆☆☆☆ Serdar Corman · Mar 21, 2026

Fonts are very small on the Blue sound Node Icon player that makes almost impossible to read them at a typical stereo setup distance which is 1-3 m. I know this issue on the player side not BluOS, but I don't have anywhere to complain other than Blue sound support where I already requested this but no improvement for months. It must be very easy implementation for them to include in any update, but they didn't yet. I've been also dealing with some errors while I play Soyuz and Deezer.

★★☆☆☆ Kenny Peace · Jul 26, 2025

I bought a Power Node in 2022. Worked great for about 6 months . Loved it. Sound is great with wired quality speakers. Then the problems started. First, my Tidal stopped connecting due to "authorization" problem. Had to figure out a work around since is pay $20+ per month for Tidal. Now, about 3 months ago, my Android can't even connect to the player. Thank God that my wife's iPhone 14 still connects, or I'd have an expensive paperweight. BluOs / Blue sound, update your products!!

★☆☆☆☆ John Longman · May 21, 2026

Regular updates but important bugs never seem to get fixed. Regularly fails to connect to streamer forcing the restart. Frequently fails to find music library on hard drive. Incompatible with YouTube Music except via Bluetooth. Even then, after connecting it immediately disconnects, and has to be reconnected manually. That bug raised and replicated by NAD support team a year ago, still not fixed! 21st century app with 1970s quality control!

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Bluesound, from Google Play

Description by Bluesound Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

The BluOS Controller app serves as the universal remote for all BluOS-enabled wireless hi-res music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound Professional, DALI Speakers, Monitor Audio and Cyrus Audio . Link multiple BluOS-enabled systems to enjoy synchronized music throughout your home. Access, stream, and enjoy music from various sources, such as streaming services, your music library, or global Internet radio stations and podcasts. The best part? It's all wireless, effortlessly controlled from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, delivering stunning audio with no lag and zero loss in sound quality.

Available for Android devices, the BluOS Controller app is everything you need to set up, control and listen to your music on a BluOS-enabled wireless music system.

• Wirelessly stream your music to any BluOS-enabled stereo system, wired loudspeakers, or wireless speakers.
• Effortlessly browse, access, and enjoy music from numerous streaming services, Internet radio stations, or your personal library.
• Take control of your music from anywhere within your home using your smartphone or tablet.
• Play different music in each room simultaneously, or achieve flawless synchronization across all BluOS-enabled speakers and players.
• Easily position BluOS-enabled speakers and players throughout your home, connecting them to your WiFi network with user-friendly setup tutorials and support.

Learn more about BluOS at www.bluos.io

Have questions or need support? Go to support.bluesound.com for BluOS FAQs, set up tips, and troubleshooting articles.

Recent changes:
Expansion of music services and features. This update also includes MCP support, alongside enhanced alerts and alarms.

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: No ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 50
App size: 16.4 MB
Needs Android: 6.0+
Content rating: Medium

Technologies used by BluOS Controller

20 permissions · 50 libraries

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Trust & Safety: The app requests a standard set of permissions for network access, location (for device discovery), foreground services (for continuous playback), storage, notifications, and device control. This aligns with its role as a networked music controller across BluOS-enabled systems and is consistent with typical media-control apps.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 4.18.0
Launched: March 2013

Oct 15, 2026UpdateVersion 4.18.0
Sep 18, 2026UpdateVersion 4.16.4
Sep 2, 2026UpdateVersion 4.16.3
Aug 19, 2026UpdateVersion 4.16.2
Jun 15, 2026UpdateVersion 4.16.1

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 5.3 thousand
Per day: 180; 30-day average
Play install range: 500+ thousand
Launched: March 2013

Installs over time

BluOS Controller has been installed 660 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 180 installs per day.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About BluOS Controller

BluOS Controller is a music & audio app developed by Bluesound.

Install Statistics

BluOS Controller has been downloaded 660 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 5.3 thousand times.

User Ratings

BluOS Controller is rated 4.01 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 21 thousand ratings.

App Information

BluOS Controller is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 16.43 MB. The latest APK version available is 4.18.0. The last update was on October 15, 2026.

Technical Requirements

BluOS Controller requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2013.

BluOS Controller is made and published by Bluesound. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Bluesound. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Bluesound and are shown as published on Google Play.

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