Ensemble is an unofficial Android client for Music Assistant, and version 3.0.5 needs Android 7.0 or later. It is free, has no ads, and its source is published under the MIT license. The APK is 25.6 MB, and we host the unmodified file with its SHA-256 checksum.
The gap between a Music Assistant server and your phone
Music Assistant runs on a server and manages a music library and the players around a home. Ensemble gives that setup a mobile front end made by the community. The developer, CollotsSpot, lists two jobs for it: playing music on the phone itself and controlling the other players on the network.
The app does not work alone. It needs a running Music Assistant server, and it is not affiliated with the official Music Assistant team.
Streaming, speaker control and drag-to-reorder queues
On the phone, Ensemble streams music from the server and keeps playing in the background, with media notifications for control. The same app can direct any speaker or device connected to Music Assistant, so the phone works as a remote as well as a player.
Multi-room grouping lets several players be combined. The queue supports drag-to-reorder. The developer also states a response time of about 300 ms for play and pause.
What to check before installing 3.0.5
First confirm that you already run a Music Assistant server, since the app has no function without one. Then check that the phone runs Android 7.0 or newer.
The build was released and last updated on June 9, 2026. You can compare the file against the published SHA-256 value, 2a9b77aca16cfc522db8f1a49f205abe18514c17a043de4d19c0b610851e2336, after download.
Ensemble pros and cons
Pros
- Free with no ads and no price
- Open source under the MIT license, with code on GitHub
- Plays on the phone and also controls other Music Assistant players
- Multi-room grouping and drag-to-reorder queue
- Small 25.6 MB download
Cons
- Needs a separate running Music Assistant server
- Unofficial and not affiliated with the Music Assistant team
- No Google Play rating or detailed changelog
Is Ensemble safe?
The APK is stored unmodified, and its SHA-256 checksum (2a9b77aca16cfc522db8f1a49f205abe18514c17a043de4d19c0b610851e2336) lets you confirm your download matches. Ensemble is open source under the MIT license, with code on GitHub at CollotsSpot/Ensemble. It shows no ads and costs nothing. CollotsSpot is a community developer, not the official Music Assistant team, and the app needs your own running Music Assistant server.
How to install Ensemble
- Download the APK with the button on this page and wait for it to finish.
- Compare the file with the SHA-256 checksum shown here if you want to confirm it arrived intact.
- Open the file on your phone and allow installs from this source when Android asks.
- Finish the install, then open Ensemble from your app drawer.
