# AV Setup Guide

> This app helps you with AV receiver setup and connections with other devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yamaha.avsetupguide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yamaha.avsetupguide)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.yamaha.avsetupguide`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Yamaha Corporation
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 350,165
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (2,139 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-10
- **First published:** 2014-06-26
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yamaha.avsetupguide)
- **Website:** [https://www.yamaha.com/apps/?exturl=av\_setup\_guide](https://www.yamaha.com/apps/?exturl=av_setup_guide)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.yamaha.com/en/apps\_docs/apps\_common/common\_PP\_android2-20220701.html](https://www.yamaha.com/en/apps_docs/apps_common/common_PP_android2-20220701.html)

## Description

**AV Setup Guide** is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to help you effortlessly set up your AV receiver and connect it with source devices. Whether you're connecting speakers, TVs, or other audio/video components, this app features detailed illustrations and actual AV receiver images to guide you through every step.

Key features include:

- Step-by-step connection support for speakers, TVs, and source devices
- Automated setup via network for compatible Yamaha AV receivers
- Guidance on power amp assignments and YPAO settings
- Access to the owner's manual directly within the app

With AV Setup Guide, even complex AV setups become straightforward and hassle-free. Compatible with devices running Android 9.0 or above and requiring a Wi-Fi connection, this tool ensures your AV equipment performs at its best with minimal effort.

## Rankings

- #120,643 — Overall
- #7 — setup

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.yamaha.avsetupguide.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise AV Setup Guide for being easy to use and install, with a comprehensive guide that helps solve many questions and confirms wiring. However, recurring issues include model compatibility (unlisted or hard-to-select models), network discovery/connection problems, and limited troubleshooting/testing features. Some setups experience critical failures like black screens or no audio. The app is generally helpful and improves complex AVR setup, but reliability varies across models and networks, and it sometimes requires digging for information. Overall, a valuable tool with notable drawbacks.

### Pros

- Easy to use and install
- Comprehensive guide that solves many questions after exploring
- Helps verify wiring and port connections
- Helpful for Yamaha receivers and simplifies complex setups
- Clear, step-by-step guidance that makes setup easier

### Cons

- Model compatibility issues: missing or unlisted models and difficulty selecting the correct model
- Network discovery/connection problems: cannot find devices on the network or connect over wired/wireless
- Gaps in troubleshooting/testing: no built-in testing functionality and repetitive steps frustrations
- Critical setup failures: black screen, no audio or signal issues during setup
- Documentation length/verbosity: owners manual is very long and the app could be more concise

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.yamaha.avsetupguide)