Fusion Audio Reviews

by IslandDogPNW

*update* what happened to the ability to tune Sirius Radio from FusionAudio . And now missing Sirius Favorites. Now only way change Sirius channel is to walk 30’ use the head-unit to adjust, and walk back because the new app simply does not offer selection of favorites or category tuning.

Thanks from trying, but the UX is now a 1/10 because the UI simply fails. App is unresponsive (iPhone X). Update delivers ERROR. Controls simply are not intuitive. Easier to walk to other end of vessel to manually adjust volume. This update / release is a failure.

by Duvilla

I loved the original version of FusionAudio where the volume control was right on the main screen with the rest of the quick access controls. Now you have to leave the main screen and go into an adjustment section just to control the volume and it’s not a button it’s a slider. The slider has terrible response and it’s a pain to use when cruising down the lake. Please put the simple volume control back on the main screen. This alone makes me not want to use FusionAudio . I’ve had friends enjoy my system using the old app and decide to buy a fusion head unit. Now it’s an entirely different experience for the worse.

by Stash007

Would sure like FusionAudio to work but I have to uninstall reinstall it every week just so it will connect to my UD-755. Very frustrating. Tech support was helpful and walked me through things to try but ultimately it required the disconnecting of my phone from the stereo and doing uninstall/reinstall to get it to connect. Shame since FusionAudio sees the unit but just can’t connect. Hopefully Fusion puts some effort on this and makes it functional.

by RunsWithBoner

Shame on you Fusion for not updating FusionAudio. No integration with Apple Watch? Are you kidding? Get up with the times. We want to be able to control our systems from our watch. The Bluetooth should automatically reconnect to the same device it was last connected to when it returns to the Fusion system. Why should I have to manually reconnect my iPhone to Fusion every time I return to it? WTH?!

by S88865

Great idea but needs to be cleaned up and make it a little snappier (iphone8 so not a phone problem). Also, PLEASE add apple watch support. This would be huge. I have 2 nrx remotes and also linked to my garmin plotter but watch support would be awesome when at the sandbar or anchored and relaxing on the inflatables. Workaround is to connect iPhone via Bluetooth to md-650 and use Apple Watch native music controls to skip songs and adjust volume but that means no independent zone control :(

by Nachohawaii

Every time I adjust the tone settings (bass, middle, treble) the change only stays for the current song and by the next song the tone setting are back to the original location. Please help this is so frustrating.

by Momoz1

Would love to see user interface improvements and certainly an Apple Watch app. Need a simple way to adjust audio while hanging out in the water without a phone.

by Jsch19

Latest update crashes when I try to use the slider button with my RA-70n. No way to control the volume from FusionAudio . And says update failed when I try to update the head unit.
Update: after the volume bug was fixed FusionAudio went back to being great for what I use it for, which is being able to control the volume and inputs from the dock or other rafted boats. Still can’t get the remote update to work, but not a huge issue for me.

by Capt. Alex 1

FusionAudio is great on the face…control over the important functions remotely which is a must this day in age…..that said two issues I have is not being able to install updates from FusionAudio direct from the phone or tablet, Fusion-Link need to solve this asap. And I would like to be able to change and personalize the profile picture on the unit!!! Give me those and I’ll give you the fifth star!!!!

by Peterkvs

Playing with the 2.0.1 update and it is much more intuitive. Easy to navigate. I like much better than previous versions. I would have given 5 stars if FusionAudio supported the Apple Watch. It would be amazing to be able pause, play, advance or replay and control volume from Apple Watch. Now that the watch is watchproof it would be awesome to be able to control the basics from the lake! Rock on!

by Brass Stones

FusionAudio is simple yet effective. I like that I can adjust the different volume zones without having to go through the head unit, leaving more time off the boat and on the sandbar.

Couple suggestions for the developers:
1. Allow users to pair systems (boats) and sync music through FusionAudio .
2. Create the Apple Watch application! Would be great for when we’re fishing, cleaning or off the boat.

by Jeter786

I was apprehensive after reading some of FusionAudio reviews for this radio. I was transitioning from a 14 yr old stereo in my boat with two hardwired remotes that would no longer function, this seemed like an ideal solution. I’ve used FusionAudio a handful of times, both with a lightening cable and Bluetooth to control the radio. The sound is crisp, if you go into the volume control you can adjust each zone separately. However, off the main control screen, I can adjust the total volume with a simple tap, not a slide. Song changing, and changing sources is effortless. I can even tune the stereo settings from FusionAudio . Couldn’t be happier.

by R!mty

We’ve been using our Fusion radio on our Tug for 5 years now. The Fusion-Link app is a perfect companion to the radio and it is one of the few apps I would not be without!

by Boat Stuff

Easy to use. Makes the Fusion radio more enjoyable by being able to control from anywhere on the boat.

by IGN 7.8/10

Great to be able to sit back and have all the controls at your finger tips. After playing some cool tunes up on the flybridge with heavy bass go sit back on the salon couch and change the speakers to the salon and up the treble, change the input from Bluetooth iPhone to Aux TV to watch some football. Then, break out the wine after the game and switch over to be a easy listening radio station and turn down the volume.

Easy listening with an easy app . Thanks Fusion for a great app that never lets me down!!!
Have fun without having to get up every time you want to make a change.

by MikeyK14

All of the reviews are old. Works well with boat and I imagine how it could work well with anything else. Trust recent reviews. Easy to control sound in zones, settings, info, everything. Great app!

by RoyCMartin

Wouldn't change a thing. Works perfectly. Only thing to ask for is a Apple watch companian app.

by DelicutKaffee

It’s a great app, and I use it frequently. It includes all the functionality I need, with an intuitive interface. It’s an excellent remote control. I’m using it right now... :-)

Earlier versions of FusionAudio had stability issues, but that appears to be fixed with this release.

by S/V FBG

I really love FusionAudio and it’s interfaces! Before FusionAudio , I always had to get up to adjust the volume. A fellow boater hooked me up with FusionAudio and my whole attitude changed to one big positive experience! I can do more with FusionAudio than I knew how to do with the head unit.

by R̶i̶l̶e̶y̶ D̶r̶y̶e̶r̶

FusionAudio is amazing when on the boat, I can select which deivice I want paired to the boat, I can also tune the sound and adjust the tower separate from the interior and change the name of all the setting. There is also an option for preset volume levels. This is useful to have one for when your surfing and then when they fall you click the other setting and it turns the volume down quickly. Highly recommend FusionAudio!

by B Marine

Title says it all, can’t control volume and when I try to update radio, it says error, closes app when you hit volume button, needs to be fixed, I have a Marine business which I sell and install these, will stop if this keeps going in this direction

by Jg12339073

I have a UD 650 and an iPhone 7 Plus, FusionAudio is stuck looking for a Bluetooth device while simultaneously connected and playing from my library. There is no option to move to the main menu.

I’m disappointed in this product, from the radio to FusionAudio , it is a constant struggle to keep these connected after FusionAudio update. I’m considering calling for a refund or at least replacing with another system.

Strongly do not recommend.

By the way, if you want to call, wait time is always 35+ minutes.... not as great a company as you would think given the value prop

by Willy313

Been using the old app to control all zones of my boat. Worked great besides occasional connectivity issues that may be the WiFi. Now the new app crashes every time I hit certain buttons and the volume control buttons don’t work at all. Mute works, but that’s it for volume control. Please fix ASAP.

by TKDC1

When you drop $700 for a head unit you expect the Ap to at least provide basic functionality. Complete fail.

I have come to expect cutting edge audio devices from Fusion. It is time to get back to the basics

I hope the next release will at least begin providing the basic functionality... then build upon that.

by Fangotti

I like the looks but there are too many steps to get to the volume control. I miss being able to adjust the volume with the volume controls of my phone. When you open FusionAudio if the music is playing you should be able to adjust volume immediately.

by AugRush

Latest update to support Apollo now crashes when used in msRa 70 when you try to use the slider controls on the bottom right. You can no longer control the volume. I wish I could go back 2 days and stop the update.

by Karp2

I like the new look of FusionAudio . But every time I try and hit the eq icon to adjust the sound FusionAudio exits and goes to the home screen. Absolutely useless when underway and trying to control the volume and such.

by VinnyMat

FusionAudio crashed and required an uninstall & re-install after 3 days of using. At the moment it just flashes back and forth between the WiFi screen as a blank screen, which is not very useful. It’s also exceedingly slow to respond and astonishingly difficult to control the volume. Let’s say your music is too loud in zone 3 and you want to turn it down, expect about 15-18 seconds to: open app, select the head unit, select the volume, select zone 3, then frustratingly try to slide the volume down (usually takes about 3 swipes), and finally about 3 seconds before the volume actually goes down. And this is on an iPhone X. Overall not very satisfied.