Overview

Rating:
4.40 +21
(6,772)
Version:
2.0.5
Last updated: 2024-07-22
Ranking
#22,664 1
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Sound Bar Controller is an iOS app that lets you operate select Yamaha sound bars from iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It provides initial Alexa voice control setup, basic controls (volume up/down, input selection), and the ability to play audio files stored on your device or NAS over Wi‑Fi.

Supported models include YAS-109, YAS-209, ATS-1090, ATS-2090, SR-X40A, SR-X50A, and ATS-X500. The app requires iOS 10 or later and a LAN with compatible Yamaha network products. It also supports wireless volume control for compatible subwoofers and surround speakers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Yamaha Corporation
Rating:
4.40
(6,772)
21 new ratings
Version:
2.0.5 Last updated: 2024-07-22
Version code:
867511317
Creation date:
2019-08-26
Compatible devices:
Size:
152.88MB
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-07
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Sound Bar Controller (v2.0.7.260617)
593,183 4.20 (12,143)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Yamaha Corporation
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680

User Reviews

Users largely praise mobile control for convenience but cite pervasive connectivity/power-off issues, a clunky UI, and insufficient maintenance as the key drawbacks, with notable feature gaps.
Pros
  • Remote control of the soundbar from iPhone/iPad improves convenience.
  • The app provides basic functionality that lets you use the soundbar via the mobile device.
  • It comes in handy for quick adjustments away from the remote.
Cons
  • Frequent connectivity and pairing problems: unable to find the device, repeated pairing failures, and unreliable Wi‑Fi connections.
  • Auto power-off: the soundbar and/or app turn off randomly during use.
  • Poor and outdated UI/UX with difficult navigation and limited granular settings.
  • Weak update/maintenance cadence: infrequent updates and perceived lack of ongoing support.
  • Feature/compatibility gaps: lack of landscape mode on iPad, no Alexa integration, and limited model compatibility.
Recent reviews
Love this remote works great, can change soundbar settings, play music, bunch of other stuff also works great.
by 54*****, 2026-07-25

Should indicate app works only for selected models and device must be WiFi enabled. App description use the word “Select” is confusing and correct one should be Selected.
by No*****, 2026-07-22
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