# Anthem Remote — user reviews > 155 indexed App Store user reviews of Anthem Remote by Anthem AV, rated 2.20/5 from 138 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-remote/id1132341848/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-remote/id1132341848.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 28 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 14 · 1★ 77 ## What do users think of Anthem Remote? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Simple and effective - 🚀 Works flawlessly - 💡 Convenient remote control - 👍 Fantastic interface and control **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on opening - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🐛 Barely worth the time to install - 🐛 Terrible app - 🐛 Crashes on iOS 13 - 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 13 - 🐛 Useless app **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on launch - Loses connection with receiver - Doesn't recognize devices - Freezes and becomes unresponsive **Most requested features** - Add support for newer devices - Improve networking capabilities - Restore missing features from previous app versions - Add lip-sync adjustment - Display more audio/video information ## Newest reviews (12 of 155) ### 4/5 — Iffy connect-update from two to four stars *2025-11-09, version 3.6.0* UPDATE-After considering the Anthem CS rep observing the issue may be a WiFi environmental issue in your home/office,etc. I disabled my VPN. After doing so the Anthem remote control app now functions. I must remember to disable the VPN to facilitate remote control app connection. Ps: suggestion to all encountering connectivity issues with the Anthem remote control app. Try disabling your VPN upon initial usage attempt of the subject app. I was encountering similar connectivity issues as others have shared. The Anthem engineers have designed an excellent multichannel surround integrated unit (I have the MRX 740). If the only issue is that I must temporarily modify my WiFi environment to facilitate the remote control app function I can live with that. As soon as I disable my VPN the remote app functions immediately as designed. I then reenable my VPN and the remote continues to function. When I do not use the app for a few days I simply repeat the process. Takes about 5 seconds. Enjoy the music. ### 4/5 — Iffy connect-update from two to four stars *2025-11-06* UPDATE-After considering the Anthem CS rep observing the issue may be an”environmental” I disabled my VPN. After doing so the Anthem remote control app now functions. I must remember to disable the VPN to facilitate remote control app connection. ### 1/5 — Crashes on iOS 17 when loading *2025-01-04, version 3.5.7* Crashes on iOS 17 when loading AND the STR is not on already. If it’s already powered on it’s fine. ### 1/5 — Junk *2024-11-24, version 3.5.7* buggy ### 1/5 — Was good *2024-11-24, version 3.5.7* App was good till a couple of weeks ago . Doesn’t recognize my phone. Still works great on android ### 1/5 — Waste of Time *2024-10-21, version 3.3.2* Can’t connect to my MRX1140. Updated to the latest firmware. Tried via LAN and WiFi. Still could not connect. ### 4/5 — Update works well *2024-10-05, version 3.3.2* The update works really well. ### 1/5 — Wifi bricht ständig ab *2024-08-29, version 3.3.2* Diese App ist nicht zu gebrauchen da die Wifi Verbindung zum AVM70 ständig abbricht. ### 2/5 — Best way to control an AVM or MRX...until it crashes *2024-07-30, version 3.3.2* I love having all my controls available in easy reach, even setup and configuration without the need for an on screen display or looking at the front panel. The problem is that sometime after iOS 17 it will lock up and crash, sometimes repeatedly. It seems to coincide with switching apps but I can't be sure. Very frustrating when you just want to adjust volume a little and you have to wait for it to restart. ### 1/5 — Keeps force closing *2024-07-12, version 3.3.2* The app is good. Unfortunately it has a bad habit of just closing randomly and Anthem are clearly not interested in putting the money forward to fix this. ### 1/5 — Garbage. Don't buy an anthem *2024-04-27, version 3.3.0* Useless support. ### 2/5 — Remote App *2024-03-25, version 3.3.0* Anthem remote app running on iPhone. The settings selection will not connect with AVM90. Stop functioning after OS update. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Is this a joke? *2026-05-15, version 3.6.0* Now I see why so many bad reviews, they really need to make this app work. ### 1/5 — Worst App Ever *2026-03-04, version 3.6.0* Stuck “reconnecting” ### 1/5 — Long-term disappointment *2026-03-02, version 3.6.0* I own an Anthem AVM60 preamp which I bought seven years ago. The remote app worked fine until a few months ago and nothing I can do since then we’ll get it working. The two Wi-Fi antennas are correctly installed and in position as they have always been. The unit has had other problems over the years after the warranty expired, including random self-muting, randomly turning itself on, and randomly changing the volume. I’m going to get rid of it, all in all it’s been a major disappointment. ### 1/5 — Update bricked it for me *2026-02-09, version 3.6.0* It was working well for a long time now no device found on network. Hours of my life I’ll never get back. Going to try to sell my processor and get one from a company that knows what they are doing. ### 1/5 — Terrible app *2025-12-26, version 3.6.0* I can’t believe how much money I spent on this receiver only to have an app that works 1% of the time. Completely unusable as it never connects. ### 1/5 — Barely worth the time to install *2025-11-28, version 3.6.0* For such a high end brand their app is such trash. Does it work? Yes, but it lacks so many features. I only use the app because CEC is so unreliable. ### 1/5 — Crashes on opening *2025-11-25, version 3.6.0* Not sure how this doesn’t have a single star rating. Crashes every time it opens ### 1/5 — App terrible *2025-09-27, version 3.6.0* I love the anthem receivers performance, but the quality of the app is inexcusable at this price point. It literally never works. It’s literally the worst app I have on my phone. ### 1/5 — Great amp, awful software *2025-07-08, version 3.6.0* The remote app has. Or connected to either of my two anthem amps for over a year. Pathetic ### 1/5 — App terrible *2025-03-13, version 3.5.7* I love the anthem receivers performance, but the quality of the app is inexcusable at this price point. It literally never works. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2026-01-22, version 3.6.0* Initially had connection issues until I realized my phone needed to be connected to the same 2.4 GHz WiFi band that my MRX 1120 is on. It will not link to the receiver when my phone is connected to the 5 GHz band. ### 5/5 — MRX 520 - tout fonctionne *2025-11-14, version 3.6.0* Fonctionne très bien avec MRX 520, reconnaissance facile et toutes les fonctionnalités qui fonctionnent. Il manque juste l’accès à tous les réglages dans l’app (menu de configuration des enceintes, sources etc..) et ça serai parfait. ### 5/5 — Simple and not creepy *2025-07-17, version 3.6.0* A lot of apps for appliances have creepy aspects. This one does not. It connects quickly and makes for really fast adjustments ### 5/5 — Does the job *2025-06-04, version 3.6.0* MRX 740 app works flawlessly on latest iOS. It’s not the most modern interface but it allows all adjustments needed. ### 5/5 — Gen 3 *2025-02-23, version 3.5.7* Does not work correctly with Gen 3 receivers (MRX-520). Loses connection with the receiver. The application is very convenient, and I want the developers to fix this error. I want to add to my review. The incorrect operation of the application and receiver was related to the network. I fixed the problem, after that everything works great! ### 5/5 — December 2024 works A+ *2024-12-14, version 3.5.7* Just picked up an older AVM 60 and this App worked 100% on my Iphone and Ipads all w/ updated IOS software. The remote was pretty beat up so I especially appreciate the app working well. All the features work and it connected within moments to the equipment. A+ ### 5/5 — Works well with modern MRX receivers *2024-07-07, version 3.3.2* I really like this app. I used the beta but this is more stable. ### 5/5 — The long road to success *2024-06-02, version 3.3.2* Well boys! And girls! It took “Anthem” forever to get this app to a point where it is usable in real world! Thank you! I cannot live without it! ❤️ ### 5/5 — Customer *2023-11-18, version 3.2.2* The app has been re-released It works perfectly Finds the equipment and locks on immediately No lag It is awesome ### 5/5 — Works great *2023-10-08, version 3.2.2* Very happy. Installed easily. Found my AVM70 instantly. I love the volume control. I'd be happy if that's all it did. Thank you for this app! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-02.*