KEF Stream

Play music up to 192kHz/24bit resolution over Wi-Fi to your LS50 Wireless & LSX

KEF Stream - High-Resolution Music Streaming App

"KEF Stream" is an Android app that allows users to stream music in high resolution (up to 192kHz/24bit) over Wi-Fi to KEF's LS50 Wireless and LSX speaker systems. With features including music streaming from local libraries, media servers, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect, it enhances your listening experience. Users can create and save custom playlists for easier access to their favorite music. Note that Apple Music purchased from iTunes must be downloaded offline to stream. Feedback features are available for any issues encountered.
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App stats

Users: 43,182
31
Rating: 1.94
(512)
Version: 1.8.28 (Last updated: 2022-12-13)
Creation date: 2016-12-06
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

# 282,120 ▼ 419

Other platforms

KEXP Stream (v0.52)
4.50 (6) 57
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App summary

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This app allows you to play music content up to 192kHz/24bit resolution over Wi-Fi to your LS50 Wireless and LSX. Together with the KEF Control app, you can have full control over your speaker system.

Key features:
• Stream music from your local Library, Media Servers, TIDAL, and Spotify Connect.
• Create and save custom playlists

Note: to play Apple Music purchased from iTunes store (this excludes Apple Music Streaming Service) and your own music collection imported to your iTunes Library, you must first download it offline to your device before you can stream it to the LS50 Wireless.

If you experience any issues with the app, please use the Send Feedback option in Settings > About with a short description of the issue you are encountering.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Speakers sound great (LS50W, LSX)
  • App has a promising feature set
  • Good layout and design
Cons
  • Constant connection issues and instability
  • Frequent bugs and crashes
  • Poor Tidal and Spotify integration
  • UI is slow and not intuitive
  • Limited functionality with local music playback
Most mentioned
  • Loses connection frequently
  • Problems with Tidal integration
  • App is difficult to use and non-intuitive
  • Keeps logging out of music services
  • Long delays and latency in response times
User reviews
After all these years KEF Stream is still a mess. There are simply too many bugs to mention. The *only* reason I still have my LS50W's is because I can stream 3rd party music apps using my Chromecast Audio (via optical input) otherwise I'd have sold these speakers years ago. KEF Stream is absolutely infuriating to use. I would never have bought the speakers in the first place if I had the foresight to first check the app reviews. And iOS is just as bad. Read other reviews to confirm my findings.
by arthur pappas, 2023-04-15
Update: App is performing much better with no connection issues. Bugs here and there, such as being logged out of Tidal within the KEF Stream app quite often. Connection with spotify through the Spotify app has issues, but that may be Spotify issues. Original: When my KEF LSX were updated to 4.1 they were running pretty well with this app, now with them updated to 5.1 the app doesn't hold the connection with them all the time and I am experiencing more bugs. How can I downgrade back to 4.1?
by David Weber, 2023-01-11
Poor, especially considering the cost of the LSX speakers it services! Primarily use Tidal but the app looses login credentials, and current playlist or status, every time you turn off the speakers. If this is the primary KEF streaming app then it needs to be a whole heap better, otherwise I'm selling and going to something which can integrate with Tidal connect (and it won't be LSX 2!).
by James Rodgers, 2022-12-15
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