BluOS, the high‑resolution multi‑room audio platform from Lenbrook Media Group, is rolling out Qobuz Connect support. This update allows users to stream directly from the Qobuz app to any compatible BluOS‑enabled device — including Bluesound, NAD, PSB, Cyrus, DALI, and Monitor Audio — all in studio‑quality up to 24‑bit/192 kHz.
What’s New?
- A firmware update (coming in September 2025) enables Qobuz Connect, providing seamless, high‑resolution streaming directly from the Qobuz app to BluOS devices.
- This addition comes on top of the original tranche of Qobuz Connect integrations that already worked with many high‑end HiFi brands. The full list of supported brands can be found on Qobuz’s help page which can be found here.
- Playback remains bit‑perfect — BluOS devices fetch the audio themselves, maintaining pristine quality and bypassing any smartphone limitations.
- The Qobuz app controls music selection, while BluOS manages speaker grouping and volume for seamless operation.
Why It Matters
- HiRes made effortless — stream directly at studio quality from the Qobuz app without quality loss.
- Strengthening BluOS’s offering — enhances BluOS’s integration with premium streaming services.
- Attractive for Qobuz subscribers — broader device support makes Qobuz more compelling for multi‑room HiFi users.
How It Works
- Update your BluOS device’s firmware using the BluOS controller app.
- Open the Qobuz app and use the Connect dropdown on the Now Playing screen.
- Choose your BluOS‑enabled device to begin high‑resolution streaming.
- Control playback within the Qobuz app; manage device grouping and volume in BluOS.
Bottom Line
Adding Qobuz Connect support to BluOS bridges convenience and quality. It combines the sonic advantages of high‑resolution streaming with BluOS’s reliable multi‑room performance. For Qobuz subscribers and BluOS users alike, this is a significant and welcome upgrade.
