About the Denon HEOS Link
The HEOS Link adds wireless streaming to an existing stereo system without replacing the amplifier — it's a wireless preamp/source component that joins Denon's HEOS multi-room platform, a family of network amplifiers, preamps, and speakers controlled from one free app on iOS or Android. Setup just needs a Wi-Fi network with internet access and the HEOS app on a connected phone or tablet; from there, the system scales up to 32 HEOS components working together around the house.
Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz) connects to a home wireless network, and built-in Bluetooth streams directly from a compatible phone or tablet. Over a network (DLNA) or USB, the Link plays uncompressed WAV, ALAC, and FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz, plus everyday compressed formats like MP3, WMA, and AAC. It streams Amazon Music HD, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, and Qobuz, Spotify, and TIDAL Connect, though it does not support Apple AirPlay or Roon.
Beyond the HEOS app, an Amazon Alexa device can run the Link directly — volume up/down or to a specific level, mute, play/pause/stop/skip, and power on/off, plus (with current firmware) switching inputs on HEOS-enabled receivers and sound bars. There's no handheld remote included; control is entirely through the app or a connected voice assistant.
Product Highlights
- Adds wireless multi-room music to an existing home stereo system
- Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless streaming
- Plays high-res WAV, ALAC, and FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz, plus MP3, WMA, and AAC
- Streams Amazon Music HD, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect
- Scales up to 32 HEOS components for whole-home audio
- Amazon Alexa voice control for playback and volume, beyond the HEOS app
- Optical digital input plus analog RCA and 3.5mm inputs
- USB-A port for playback from a thumb drive
- No handheld remote — controlled entirely via the HEOS app or voice assistant
What's in the Box
- Denon HEOS Link wireless preamplifier
- 6' AC power cord
- 58" Ethernet cable
- 59" proprietary minijack cable
- 42" stereo RCA cable
- 4' IR cable
- 59" IR emitter
- Quick Start Guide
- Safety Instructions
- Warranty Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the HEOS Link work with my existing amplifier or receiver?
A: Yes — it's a wireless preamp/source component, not a power amp, so it connects into an existing amp or receiver's analog or digital input to add HEOS multi-room streaming to a system that doesn't already have it.
Q: Does the HEOS Link support Apple AirPlay?
A: No — it streams via the HEOS app, built-in Bluetooth, and services like Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Amazon Music HD, but it doesn't support Apple AirPlay or Roon.
Q: Is there a remote control included?
A: No — the HEOS Link is controlled entirely through the free HEOS app on a phone or tablet, or through a connected Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device.
Q: Can I control the HEOS Link with Amazon Alexa?
A: Yes, an Alexa device can control volume, mute, play/pause/stop/skip, and power on/off directly, beyond just the HEOS app.
Q: How many HEOS components can work together?
A: Up to 32 HEOS components can be grouped for synchronized, whole-home multi-room audio, all controlled from the single HEOS app.
