# AV Receiver Remote

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id371425035](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id371425035)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id371425035`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sony Corporation
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (149 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-12-06
- **First published:** 2010-07-01
- **Size:** 7.87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/av-receiver-remote/id371425035)
- **Website:** [http://www.sony.com](http://www.sony.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://policies.sony.net/songpal/eula\_app\_index.htm](http://policies.sony.net/songpal/eula_app_index.htm)

## Description

AV Receiver Remote lets you control compatible Sony AV receivers from your iPhone. This app supports models STR-DA5600ES, STR-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES, and STR-DN2010, delivering convenient, network-based control for inputs, volume, macros, and more.

Getting started is straightforward: connect your receiver to your network and enable External Control in the receiver's network settings, connect your iPhone to the same network, then use the App Settings → Connection screen to select your receiver. If no receiver appears, tap Rescan. Note that demo mode remains active until configuration is complete, and restart the app after changing settings (Input Name, Input Icon, My Library, Tuner Preset, Macro, etc.) to synchronize with the Sony AV Receiver. For more help, refer to Help in Application Settings.

## Rankings

- #144,814 — Overall

## Review summary

The app works and is fast when it connects to certain Sony AV receivers, especially DN/STR models, offering full remote control. However, it suffers from chronic reliability issues, outdated compatibility, and limited device support. Users report inconsistent connections, no updates for years, no background multitasking, and frequent reconnection needs, which undermine the overall experience.

### Pros

- Works well and is fast when it finally connects to a Sony AV receiver.
- Supports multiple Sony AV network receiver models (e.g., STR-DN2010/DN series) when compatible.
- Provides full remote control functionality for a compatible device.

### Cons

- Unreliable connectivity and detection failures across devices and iOS versions.
- Lack of updates and long-standing compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices.
- Limited model support; many Sony receivers are not supported (including some DN/ES/Euro versions).
- No background/multitasking support; app cannot run in background and tends to drop connections when switching apps.
- Frequent need to reconnect or reboot devices; customer support is perceived as unresponsive.

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