Sound Bar Remote

Name: Sound Bar Remote
Rating: 4.7 (1375 reviews)
Author: Yamaha Corporation

By: Yamaha Corporation

Music

Features & Capabilities

The Sound Bar Remote extension provides quick, browser-based control of compatible Yamaha sound bars, offering essential functions like volume adjustment, input switching, and sound mode selection.

Supported models include SR-B40A, SR-B30A, SR-B20A, SR-C20A, SR-C30A, ATS-B400, ATS-B300, ATS-B200, ATS-C200, ATS-C300, YAS-108, and ATS-1080. It uses Bluetooth on your device to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled speakers, enabling convenient remote control without a dedicated remote.

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By:

Yamaha Corporation

Rating:

4.70

(1,375) 7 new ratings

Version:

2.40 Last updated: 2025-12-09

Version code:

876752606

Creation date:

2020-08-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

18.75MB

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 50,047 ▲ 102

Other platforms

Sound Bar Remote (v2.40)

317,212 4.57

(5,628)

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Developed by:

Yamaha Corporation

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sound-bar-remote/id1501643134

User Reviews

User reviews show a split experience: the Sound Bar Remote app can be a lifesaver, enabling easy, remote-style control and quick setup. When it connects, it offers instant control and helpful visualization. However, the top issues are reliability and compatibility: the app often fails to find or connect to certain soundbars, struggles with model support (ATS-1080, ATS-2090), and lacks parity with the physical remote (no woofer control, fewer features, no clear status indicators). Overall, the app helps in theory but its connectivity and model compatibility issues are a recurring pain point.

Pros

Acts as a replacement remote when the physical remote is lost or stops working; many reviews say it connects quickly and you can control the bar from your phone.
Easy to install and straightforward to use; several reviewers describe the setup as simple and intuitive.
When it connects, it provides instant, convenient control over the soundbar—no need to stand by the unit.
Visualization and on-screen controls help you see options and operate the bar more easily.
Gives remote-like controls (same buttons) and layout, making common tasks quick and familiar.

Cons

Unreliable connectivity: the app frequently cannot find or connect to the soundbar and requires repeated refreshes.
Model compatibility gaps: not all Yamaha models are supported (e.g., ATS-1080, ATS-2090), limiting usefulness.
Limited feature parity: missing functions like woofer control and status indicators; not all remote features are available.
Cannot link multiple bars or speakers at once; you must switch or disconnect to use another unit.