FAQ: What models of iPhone and iPad can I use Roon with?

The Roon app is available for download in the Apple App Store. It requires a minimum operating system of iOS 11 on both iPhones and iPads.

The Roon application requires an active Roon subscription and a Roon Server running on the same network. 

Why all your devices need a supported OS

Roon keeps every device in your setup on the same version so they can communicate. When you update one device, the others need to update too. A device that can't install the current minimum iOS version won't be able to update, so it will stop connecting once you update the rest of your setup. 

If a remote device (iPhone or iPad) can no longer run a supported Roon version, you can either:

1. continue using this remote device by not updating your Roon Server to the new Roon version
   
2. replace the remote device with a newer iPhone or iPad to stay current

Note on older hardware

Older iOS devices, usually before iOS 11, are not supported when they lack the hardware required by the minimum OS, such as a 64-bit CPU or an OpenGL ES 3.0 capable GPU.

Roon Arc on iOS

Background App Refresh & Battery Optimization - iOS devices may suspend ARC in the background to save battery or system resources, especially if Low Power Mode is enabled or if ARC hasn’t been used recently. This could lead to performance issues and playback errors. 

Features like iCloud Private Relay or third-party VPNs may interfere with ARC’s ability to connect remotely. Disabling Private Relay (in iCloud > Private Relay) may help resolve connection issues.

CarPlay 

ARC fully supports Apple CarPlay, but some album art or navigation features may be limited compared to the mobile app. You must use the App Store version of ARC. CarPlay won’t work with sideloaded or TestFlight builds.

If you're having issues with an iOS device running a supported OS, please contact our Technical Support team here. 

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