Reviews of Sound Bar Remote

By: Yamaha Corporation App

List of user reviews and ratings for Sound Bar Remote

Total ratings

4.51 (Rating count: 5,944)

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Review summary

Users praise Sound Bar Remote as a low-cost, generally reliable app that works as a convenient remote and offers volume control and EQ. However, several reviews report reliability problems: the app often fails to detect or locate compatible soundbars (including models like YAS 207 and SR-B30A), and some users experience intermittent disruption or the app stopping to work. There are calls for more features and better compatibility, such as displaying TV input signals. Overall, it delivers solid value and usable control when it connects, but reliability and model support are inconsistent.

Pros

Works as a basic app remote and often better than the physical remote.
Good value for money and is generally reliable on many devices.
Convenient substitute remote with phone-based controls, including volume.
Allows adjustable sound controls such as an equalizer.
Typically behaves as a solid Yamaha remote with few issues.

Cons

Cannot reliably detect or locate the soundbar; fails to identify certain models (e.g., YAS 207, SR-B30A).
App is unstable or stops working intermittently and may require refreshing or reinstallation.
Limited features and options; users want more controls and visibility (e.g., TV input signal).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.00

All time rating average: 4.51

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23% (20)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-02	Ma*****	probably ok but doesn't work for onn sound bar.
probably ok but doesn't work for onn sound bar.
2026-07-27	Je*****	good
good
2026-06-25	Ph*****	Annoying trying to connect to the soundbar, sometimes it works.
Annoying trying to connect to the soundbar, sometimes it works.
2026-06-21	Ja*****	Sometimes it works and then it will just stop working.
Sometimes it works and then it will just stop working.
2026-06-09	Da*****	doesn't work 😔
doesn't work 😔
2026-06-08	Ma*****	sounds great. enough said
sounds great. enough said
2026-06-02	Ca*****	this a great app. and the sound bar is even better
this a great app. and the sound bar is even better
2026-06-01	De*****	very reliable
very reliable
2026-05-31	Ch*****	delays in action
delays in action
2026-05-15	Ch*****	Excellent working app. Works great with my Yamaha soundbar on a Hisense 65" TV.
Excellent working app. Works great with my Yamaha soundbar on a Hisense 65" TV.