You can operate your Sony HDD Audio Player using this app.
Not recently updated — last update was on 2022-12-12.
This app may no longer be actively maintained.
Operate compatible HDD AUDIO PLAYER models from your Android device with HDD Audio Remote, a Sony app designed for wireless control. It supports playlist creation, track editing, and Spotify Connect, plus widgets and lock-screen playback for convenient management. Total downloads: 100,000+ and 300 in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Direct remote control of Sony HDD Audio Player models from mobile devices
Robust playlist creation and editing to manage music on the go
Spotify Connect support and widget/lock-screen playback for quick access
In-app editing of track information for accurate metadata
Limited to listed HDD AUDIO PLAYER models (e.g., HAP-Z1ES, HAP-S1) and may not cover other devices
Lacks infrared/TV/Bravia integration and broader TV ecosystem compatibility
Older app with newer smart-home integrations that some competitors advertise
About HDD Audio Remote
HDD Audio Remote is a music & audio app developed by Sony Corporation.
How many times has HDD Audio Remote been downloaded?
HDD Audio Remote has been downloaded 240 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 300 times.
What is the rating of HDD Audio Remote?
HDD Audio Remote is rated 3.30 out of 5 stars, based on 810 ratings.
Is HDD Audio Remote free?
HDD Audio Remote is free to download. The APK download size is 12.88 MB. The latest version available is 4.3.1. The last update was on December 12, 2022.
What are the requirements for HDD Audio Remote?
HDD Audio Remote requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play October 2013.
Description
Starting from the version 4.3.1, HDD Audio Remote can only be used on devices with Android 7.0 or a later version installed.
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★★★★★
Works good for my sony hap s1. Having a remote for my outside speakers is great. Changes volume too. / and keeps away lizards.😎
★★★★★
Works perfectly across multiple devices. Those of you who can't make it work: the problem is with your network discovery rules. Not with the app or the player. Debug your network user rights. But hey Sony: no app updates in a year?
★★★★★
Hey.... It works. If you like simple, with no email sign up and all that stuff. If you comparing it to something made in 2020 or something it won't stand up, but it does what it's supposed to which is stream music remotely.
★★★★★
Good. Have run this app for 8 years now. Wi-Fi connection was terrible in first releases, after a few updates is a lot better. Sometimes device drops off the network for unknown reasons, but comes back on again. Spofity was a nice update feature, however Spotify support needs a firmware update, as song/album artwork from Spotify suddenly stopped coming through a couple of months ago. Now it just displays the Spotify symbol on the screen.
★★☆☆☆
Sony needs to give the Android version of this app some love! Seriously, on my Android phone all the icons are in some sort of super zoom mode-one can select tunes, or change just about any state with this app. The ios version of this app is great, so I don't understand why Don't have snubbed Android. I spent $1000 for my Sony HD Audio amplifier, which requires the use of an app for all the features-the little remote that comes with the HFA amplifier can only turn on/off the amplifier- and next/b
★★☆☆☆
Runs but will not connect to player on Nexus 6 & Pixel C both running Android N This app had improved a LOT over the past two years, but now it doesn't even connect to my HAP-Z1ES on Android 7.0 Nougat. So this app will open but is essentially useless on my Nexus 6 & Pixel C without connecting to the player. I verified that it still works just fine on my Nexus 4 running Ice Cream Sandwich though. Please Sony, Android N has been out for almost a year for testing your app.
★★☆☆☆
The apps can only open in landscape mode on my S21ultra. Weird. Please fix it.
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Technologies used by HDD Audio Remote
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Trust & Safety: The app uses standard network and media permissions (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, ACCESS_WIFI_STATE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, READ_MEDIA_AUDIO/IMAGES/VIDEO) and POST_NOTIFICATIONS. These align with remote playback and media management needs. No location or sensor permissions are requested. Users should review permission rationale and ensure access is limited to necessary features.
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