How To Use The Heos App in 2026

You may have seen our old video that details how to use the Heos music streaming app. This is the platform used by Denon, Classe and Marantz to enjoy music through compatible soundbars, audio/video receivers, streaming amps and other audio products. However, the Heos app has changed slightly SO we've created a new Heos tutorial for 2026 to get you listening and rocking for the new year. See below.

A few things:

Pay attention to the intro of this video and specifically, make sure your control device (ex: phone, iPad)  is on the same WiFi network as the Heos device you want to listen to.

When using a Heos-compatible audio/video receiver from Marantz or Denon that will be sending Heos to 2 zones AND you want to perform two separate activities such as watch Netflix inside and listen to Heos outside, the order of operations should be:

1) Pick the desired Heos source and get it playing in Zone 1. Ex: Activate Motley Crue on Spotify.

2) "Zap" it to Zone 2 using the app. Ex: Get Motley Crue playing on your outdoor speaker pair.

3) Pick the desired program you want to watch in Zone 1. Ex: Watch Amazon Prime through your Apple TV in the Family Room.

If you don't follow the above order, your Zone 1 source may get muted. For listening in multiple rooms or areas, we recommend adding separate streaming amps as opposed to using the audio/video receiver for this purpose. It is more intuitive, especially for systems with 3 more more rooms. Their Marantz M1 or M4 music streamer is a great option. See below.

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Looking for Heos San Diego? We are authorized Marantz and Denon dealers and would love to enhance your life with music. Happy New Year! 

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