HIFI ROSE RS151 Is broken as Hell In spotify playback and even Tidal

Function TIDAL / QOBUZ / SPOTIFY
#1

So i am new to Rose family and no doubt it sounds awesome and even looks great
but it lacks feature which even my Old CCNv2 had and 5 times less price.

1st Spotify lossless is missing even i can live with that but then
there are no navigation buttons on display when playing with spotify

2nd Tidal? i dont know what they were thinking Tidal works fine showing all the navigation button but to play tidal you have to use Hifi Rose app then only it will work? why i cant use my mobile tidal app or windows or mac tidal device to play and i am not used to hifi rose app and its not straight forward either

3rd The Display font is broken the small text font are not even alligned properly i asked and got to know its Rose firmware issue… i mean great what more you expect from a device at this pricepoint

#2

You’ve posted this all over the internet. Every time I see it, my first thought is “don’t you research the features and feedback before spending $5K on a unit”?

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#3

This.
Buys house by an airport, complains airport is noisy…

#4

Spotify is Spotify connect, so there is no associated app on the device.
So Spotify is controlled by the other device where the spotify app is located.

#5

Dear HiFi Rose customers,

Thank you for your continued support and for using HiFi Rose products.

For years, HiFi Rose has participated directly in the Spotify Developer Program and utilized the official Android NDK–based SDK to independently develop and maintain Spotify Connect, ensuring the highest possible sound quality.
Unlike many other brands that rely on third-party solutions, this approach allowed us to deliver HiFi Rose’s unique audio processing technologies and an enhanced user experience.

However, with the recent launch of Spotify’s new HD service, Spotify has officially announced that the Android NDK–based Spotify Connect SDK is no longer available and that the new HD service cannot be supported through this method.
In other words, Spotify now requires manufacturers—including HiFi Rose—to support Spotify Connect (including HD) only through designated third-party system integrators.

Currently, no third-party provider exists that offers the updated Spotify Connect SDK for Android NDK devices.
This situation also applies to Tidal Connect, which follows a similar policy structure.

Due to these changes, it is unfortunately not possible to support Spotify Connect HD through a simple software update at this time. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Alternative Solution in Development

HiFi Rose places the highest priority on customer experience, and we are actively preparing the following solution:

  1. Development of an External Connect Module

• We are developing an external module designed to provide stable support for Spotify Connect HD and Tidal Connect.
• This module will connect to existing HiFi Rose devices and is planned to support both Spotify Connect HD and Tidal Connect.
• The product will be offered at a reasonable price while incorporating high-quality circuit design that meets HiFi Rose’s audio standards.

  1. Release Schedule

• Detailed specifications and features will be announced soon through our official channels.
• The external module is planned for release early next year.

HiFi Rose remains committed to delivering the highest quality streaming experience.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by recent changes in the service environment and will continue doing our best to provide better technology and products.

Thank you.

#6

When you mention a reasonable cost that statement could be misleading. Let’s take for example the Eversolo T8 is reasonably priced when compared to the RS130 and offers Spotify and Tidal connect out of the box. So reasonable cost for HIFI Rose to compete / survive is $0 cost / complimentary customer goodwill gesture for existing customers.

Just sayin.

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#7

@duffer5

Thank you for sharing your thoughts — we appreciate your perspective.

#8

Your next streaming devices to the market (RS131, RS152, etc) should not require an external device for these functions. If they do, it shows that the company is not serious.

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#9

Oh sorry? are you offended?
its not all over the internet just here in this forum and on facebook and if that counts to all internet to you then great

i posted to get the idea if i am doing anything wrong or if its there any settings i am missing

Imagine someone coming at my home
even my house member in every and they cant play songs with there tidal app why?
because they have to install rose app to play songs from tiday great idea isnt it?

#10

but atleast there has to be option for tidal connect dont you think?
i cant ask everyone to install rose app to play songs from tidal think on it? out of all the devices i bought none has this problem/or so called feature

#11

Dear HiFi Rose userrs

We have been working to support Spotify Lossless and Tidal Connect, and we are still reviewing possible methods to implement them.

However, it has been a long time since we first stated that support would be added, and progress has taken longer than expected.
While searching for alternative solutions, we concluded that developing a module capable of supporting multiple services — including Spotify Lossless and Tidal Connect — would be a faster and more efficient approach.
This is now under development.

The External Connect Module is currently expected to be released around April next year.