HiFi Control is a system tray utility for Windows that manages networked audio components from multiple manufacturers. The application combines volume control, source switching, and playback transport into one interface. Global hotkeys and physical dial support allow adjustments while other software remains in the foreground.
The program maintains connections to BluOS-enabled hardware and provides preset management for grouping device actions. Dirac Live comparison tools address room correction workflows. The software operates from the notification area and does not require a visible window for basic functions.
Version releases since 2021 have added Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, multi-zone grouping, and automatic device reconnection. The codebase uses C# and the .NET framework. Development continues with planned support for Denon and Marantz HEOS equipment.
| Switches between room correction filters during playback | Compares Dirac profiles without reloading configurations |
| Assigns keyboard shortcuts for playback and volume | Controls audio even when window is minimized |
| Combines multiple device actions into single command | Triggers presets from hotkeys or tray menu |
| Shows compact player controls in notification area | Displays track info and volume from tray |
| Adjusts volume using physical Surface Dial rotation | Provides tactile control while working elsewhere |
| Finds HiFi components automatically on network | Restores connections after IP address changes |
| Controls Spotify and Tidal playback endpoints | Browses streaming playlists across different zones |
| Opens official documentation from device entry | Links directly to manufacturer user guides |
| Creates synchronized speaker groups across zones | Adjusts individual volume offsets within group |
| Switches amplifier inputs from single list | Renames input labels to match physical connections |
| Schedules automatic shutdown or playback start | Sets sleep timer for selected audio devices |
| Notifies when new device firmware becomes available | Launches update process from application interface |