# Arcam Control — WiFi control for Arcam devices

> WiFi remote control for compatible Arcam amplifiers, AVRs, systems, and disc players. (iPhone/iPad app by HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcam-control/id1051647648 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/406639540)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.47/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcam-control/id1051647648/reviews.md

## What is Arcam Control?

Remotely control your Arcam device using iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Connect using your home network, providing feedback from your device and eliminating any line-of-sight issues present with infrared remote control.

Compatible with the following Arcam devices supporting advanced network control.

Amplifiers:
- SA10
- SA20
- SA30

AVRs:
- AV40
- AVR30
- AVR20
- AVR10

- AV860
- AVR850
- AVR550
- AVR390
- SR250

- AVR950
- AVR750
- AVR450
- AVR380

Systems:
- Solo Movie
- Solo Music

Disc Players:
- CDS50
- UDP411
- CDS27

## Key features

- WiFi control for Arcam devices
- Remote operation via iPhone/iPad
- Network connection for feedback
- Eliminates line-of-sight issues
- Supports various Arcam models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcam-control/id1051647648/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Great App

*2023-08-02*

This app is really cool. 
When I select my device, it instantly crashes. 
And when you reinstall, it does it again! 
Very fun experience.

### 3/5 — Amazing AVR, App is dead.

*2023-07-08*

This app is so outdated, it doesn’t have the required iOS permissions to operate as a network app. I give it 3 starts because the AVR itself doesn’t need an app given how incredible it is but having the app would be nice. This is my first review ever lol. I have been having an iPhone since I was 14 I’m 23 now.

### 1/5 — Crashing app

*2023-07-06*

I purchased a used Arcam that did not have a remote. Planned to use this app instead. App downloaded fine on iOS. Opened fine and found receiver, but then crashed when the receiver was selected. Cannot get the app to stop crashing.

### 3/5 — MusicLife is the official app

*2023-03-27*

I m experiencing the same crashes that everyone has mentioned here. I reached out to support and got to know that this app is no longer supported.
Per, Arcam, MusicLife is official Harman app and will be able to recognize Arcam products. It worked in my case for Arcam AVR 21

### 1/5 — Won’t Work for Me (iOS 16)

*2023-03-14*

This simple app would be great, but despite a long exchange of e-mails with the support folks (which mostly had me retrace obvious steps I’d tried before contacting them), it ultimately came down to them advising me that they could make it work on iOS 16 with their setup, and suggesting I contact my dealer. 

The specific problem is the inability of the app to discover my SA20 integrated amp. Interestingly, the app worked on an old iPad with iOS 9, but won’t work on either an iPhone or iPad running iOS 16. The version info for the app notes an update to deal with an issue discovering the unit in iOS 14.5. I wonder if history has repeated itself. Regardless, since the app continues to wrack up 1 star ratings I think it’s fair to conclude that Harman International has no intention of upgrading it. Sad, given the fact that their products are otherwise quite good.

### 1/5 — Crashes immediately

*2023-02-21*

I have an AVR31.  App crashes immediately after opening.  Completely useless.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-01-16, version 2.10.2*

App crashes with AVR31

### 1/5 — Plain Broken

*2022-11-24, version 2.10.2*

Wow. Just bought an AVR21 and this app just crashes. Period. I moved from a Marantz and thought I was frustrated by their app. But theirs looks like a masterpiece to this. Seriously, just fix it so we can use it.

### 4/5 — SR 250 Stereo receiver

*2022-10-30, version 2.10.2*

First I pressed menu on the remote, then I pressed General Setup, then I went down to Control and pressed it, and finally I changed control to IP. That’s all. It now works great.    Hope this helps.

### 5/5 — ARCAM Control Moves from 1 Star to 5 Stars

*2022-10-07, version 2.10.2*

Finally got ARCAM Control App to work consistently. Up until 3 weeks ago, ARCAM Control was failing every two or 3 days, presenting a window which stated: “Unable to Connect, Unknown Error Occured”. That required a hard reset of my AVR 390 in order to reconnect to the ARCAM Control App (for another 2 or 3 days). My A/V Consultant (Best Buy/Magnolia) explained that the dropped ARCAM Control App connection was due to my AVR 390 Network setting being “USE” DHCP. He told me that this resulted in the eventual loss of connection between the AVR 390 and the ARCAM Control App. Our A/V Consultant changed the AVR 390 Network setting to “NO” DHCP, with a fixed IP Address. Problem solved. My AVR 390 has been connected to the ARCAM Connect App for 3 uninterrupted weeks. From anywhere in my home, I can now turn my ARCAM AVR 390 on/off, mute, change sources, adjust volume.

## Frequently asked questions about Arcam Control

### What does the Arcam Control app do?

The Arcam Control app allows you to remotely operate your compatible Arcam audio-visual devices using your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. It connects through your home network, providing device feedback and removing the limitations of traditional infrared remotes.

### Which Arcam devices are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with a wide range of Arcam devices, including amplifiers like the SA10, SA20, and SA30, as well as AVRs such as the AV40, AVR30, and AVR20. It also supports systems like Solo Movie/Music and disc players like the CDS50 and UDP411.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Arcam Control app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### How does this app improve upon traditional remotes?

This app uses your home network to connect to your Arcam device, which eliminates the need for direct line-of-sight that infrared remotes require. It also provides feedback from your device, giving you a clearer understanding of its current status.

### What are the benefits of using a WiFi remote control?

Using a WiFi remote control like this offers greater convenience and flexibility. You can control your Arcam equipment from anywhere within your home network, and the feedback feature allows for more informed adjustments to your audio or video settings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.10.2 — 2021-05-07

- Fix device discovery in iOS 14.5

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