"Qobuz Connect" Wins VGP 2025 Planning Award
Remote Control Function for Hi-Res Music Highly Acclaimed
Paris, 27 June 2025 – French high-quality music streaming & download platform "Qobuz" announces that "Qobuz Connect" has won the Planning Award at "VGP 2025," Japan's largest comprehensive audiovisual equipment award. This function enables users to remotely control hi-res music playback on network-connected audio equipment from smartphones and tablets, significantly contributing to improved convenience in hi-res music experiences.
Official Website: https://www.qobuz.com/
Since its founding in 2007, Qobuz has pursued the highest quality music experience. We provide over 100 million tracks in all music genres and in high quality, including 24-bit/up to 192kHz hi-res and CD lossless formats. Through the award-winning "Qobuz Connect," we enable the best and simplest listening experience on any audio device.
Award Overview
Award: VGP 2025 Planning Award
Brand: QOBUZ
Target Service: QOBUZ CONNECT
Reason for Award: For the development of an application that enables remote control of hi-res music data playback
About VGP Award
The VGP Award is Japan's largest comprehensive audiovisual equipment award that started in 1987, with participation from 10 critics active in specialized publications and approximately 30 leading retailers nationwide, conducting rigorous judging of approximately 2,500 items from about 250 brands.
"Qobuz Connect" Function and Features
"Qobuz Connect" is a function that dramatically improves convenience in hi-res music streaming. While conventional hi-res playback environments required direct equipment operation, this function enables the following experiences:
Remote operation from smartphones and tablets: No need to switch between remote controls and apps.
Music streaming to multiple network-compatible audio devices: Achieving uninterrupted music playback.
Playback in a wide range of sound quality from CD quality to hi-res (up to 24bit/192kHz): Enjoy hi-res sound quality on all audio devices.
Simple operation through intuitive user interface: Mutual control between mobile devices and desktop applications is possible.
Access to Qobuz's rich features anywhere: Access to magazine functions and rich editorial content.
Compatible Environment and Partners
Currently, Qobuz Connect is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS platforms. This function was developed in cooperation with StreamUnlimited Engineering, a technology partner of many premium audio brands. Nearly 60 audio brands are already supported, with much more to be added in the future.
For details about Qobuz Connect, please visit: https://www.qobuz.com/connect
