How To Control A Sony Receiver With Your Smartphone ES Remote vs AV Receiver Remote

2 Apps:

ES Remote

AV Receiver Remote

There are only a few Sony apps that will allow you to control your Sony receiver. Actually, there is one for the Android, and one for iOS.

This Android app will allow you to control your home theater Sony receiver. Basic functions include, power, volume, input switching and zone functions. Supported models are: STR-DA5800ES, STR-DA2800ES, STR-DA5700ES and STR-DA3700ES.

Here is the iOS version of Sony's receiver app and not only can you control your Sony receiver, you can also control the devices connected to that receiver. Here are the receivers that are compatible with this app: STR-DA5600ES, STR-DA4600ES, STR-DA3600ES and STR-DN2010,

1. 1
   Connect the Sony receiver to your network

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2. 2
   Select settings

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3. 3
   Select network

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4. 4
   Select external control

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5. 5
   Set that external control to ON

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6. 6
   Connect your iPhone/iPod to the same network

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7. 7
   Start the app

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8. 8
   Select applications settings

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9. 9
   Select connection

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10. 10
    Find the receiver that you want to operate

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11. 11
    If your receiver is not there, select rescan

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12. 12
    Choose the receiver that you want to operate

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Sony ES Remote app - (iOS) now says that the app is outdated and will no longer work unless the developer updates it. Will Sony be updating it?

This app is no longer compatible with the current version of Apple iOS. Is Sony ever going to update it or are the people that depend on the app to control their systems out of luck now?.. I use the app in a room that is connected as a 2nd Zone. The app opens now, but no longer will connect to the receiver. (ES 2800). I tried both apps mentioned in the article, and both will not connect anymore. I'm hoping that someone on the message board would have an update from Sony on how they will make this right. I have tried: Downloading and attempting to run both apps. Both download and open, but neither will connect. I think it was caused by: Sony did not keep up with the iOS updates. I would think that all ES users are having this problem - I'm surprised that Sony isn't addressing it.

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Is their a free app that will allow my smart phone to control my Sony multi channel av receiver str dg600?

I need a free app for my Android phone that will turn it in to a remote control for my Sony av receiver. I did not see the Sony str dg600. In the article. I've been trying to get the app for my Android phone for about 6 hours now. I have found apps for all the STR receivers but the 600. Of which I have no remote control for.

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How can connect str-de598 receiver to Samsung tablet?

How can I connect str-de598 Sony receiver to Samsung tablet so I can use Bluetooth on stereo. Samsung Bluetooth tablet to str-de598 Sony receiver. I have tried: Need help want Bluetooth connection to Sony receiver. I think it was caused by: Samsung tablet won't connect Bluetooth to Sony receiver

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Receiver doesn't show up on iPhone under connection?

Hi. I am using a Sony 1080 receiver with a (latest) new iPhone XS Max. when I go to "connection" in the ES app, it does not find the AV receiver. it spins and then defaults to "Demo Receiver." any help appreciated, Robbie. Your article does not explain why my iPhone is not finding the receiver even though we are on the same network. I have tried: Followed your directions until step 11. the app does not find the receiver. I think it was caused by: I have no idea why it will not find the receiver. I followed your detailed instructions explicitly

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