# iControlAV5

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id821308534](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id821308534)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id821308534`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 11 Trading Company LLC
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 2.20 / 5 (265 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-02-24
- **First published:** 2014-03-12
- **Size:** 99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icontrolav5/id821308534)
- **Website:** [https://11tradingcompany.com/](https://11tradingcompany.com/)

## Description

iControlAV5 is completely redesigned to give you full control of compatible Pioneer AV Receivers and Blu-ray Disc players from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

It turns your iOS device into an advanced remote with features like Sound Explorer, offering full control of volume, inputs, listening modes and power. The iPad version provides a UI optimized for larger screens, delivering a more comfortable experience. Ensure network standby is ON to wake devices when needed.

## Rankings

- #124,414 — Overall

## Review summary

The app enables basic WiFi remote control (volume and inputs) and can serve as a remote for older Pioneer AVRs, with tablet support. However, it suffers from persistent reliability issues: frequent connection failures and discovery problems, crashes or startup issues after updates, and a long history of minimal maintenance that leaves it out of date with current iOS versions. Some setups work when the network is configured correctly, but overall the app is viewed as unreliable and overdue for active development.

### Pros

- WiFi-based control of volume and input switching, serving as a remote alternative to infrared.
- Remains usable on older Pioneer AVR models as a remote when the network is properly configured.
- Tablet/iPad support with a larger interface for easier control.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues and unreliable pairing with receivers; users report being unable to connect or find the device on the network.
- App often crashes on startup or won't open after updates.
- Lack of ongoing updates leaves the app incompatible with newer iOS versions, causing ongoing stability and compatibility problems.
- Often requires rebooting the AVR or manual network tweaks to reconnect.

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