# iControlAV5

> Remote control app for Pioneer AV receivers and Blu-ray players. (iPhone/iPad app by 11 Trading Company LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 258 App Store ratings · 210 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2014-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534/reviews.md

## What is iControlAV5?

Completely redesigned for 2014, iControlAV5 gives you complete control of your compatible Pioneer AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc player using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

(*A note regarding AV Receiver compatibility:  iControlAV5 works with compatible AV receivers.  A complete list of compatible models is available below. )

Not only can you control the basic features of your AV receiver like volume, switching inputs, select the listening mode and power on and off.  iControlAV5 turns your iOS device into an advanced remote control, giving full control (i.e. SOUND EXPLORER) of your new AV receiver, and in a fun and intuitive way.

Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the iPad version has a unique user interface specifically designed to take advantage of the iPad device's larger screen.

*Set the network standby --> "ON" beforehand, you can turn ON your AV receiver with iControlAV5. 


Compatible AV receiver models
USA/Canada:
SC-LX901,SC-LX801,SC-LX701,SC-LX501,VSX-LX301,VSX-1131,VSX-LX101,VSX-831,
SC-99,SC-97,SC-95,SC-91,VSX-90,VSX-1130,VSX-45,VSX-830,
SC-89,SC-87,SC-85,SC-82,SC-81,VSX-80,VSX-1124,VSX-44,VSX-1024,VSX-1029,VSX-824, 
SC-79,SC-77,SC-75,SC-1523,SC-1528,SC-72,SC-1323,SC-1328,SC-71,SC-1223,SC-1228,VSX-70,VSX-1123,VSX-1128,VSX-1028,VSX-43,VSX-1023,VSX-823,
SC-68,SC-67,SC-65,SC-1522,SC-1527,SC-63,SC-61,SC-1222,SC-1227,VSX-60,VSX-1122,VSX-1127,VSX-1027,VSX-42,VSX-1022,VSX-822,
SC-57,SC-55,VSX-53,VSX-52,VSX-51,VSX-50,VSX-1121,VSX-1021,SC-1526,VSX-1326,VSX-1126,VSX-1026,VSX-926

Central and South America : 
SC-99,SC-97,SC-95,SC-91,VSX-90,VSX-1130,VSX-45,SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830, 
SC-87,SC-82,SC-81,VSX-80,VSX-1124,VSX-924,VSX-824, 
SC-79,SC-77,SC-72,VSX-70,SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-43,VSX-823, 
SC-68,SC-67,SC-65,SC-63,SC-61,VSX-60,VSX-1122,SC-LX56,VSX-922,VSX-42,VSX-1022,VSX-822,
SC-57,SC-55,VSX-53,VSX-52,VSX-51,VSX-50,VSX-1021,VSX-LX55,VSX-921 

Europe : 
SC-LX901,SC-LX801,SC-LX701,SC-LX501,VSX-1131,VSX-831,VSX-S520,
SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-1130,VSX-930,VSX-830,
SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824,VSX-529, 
SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-S510,VSX-828,VSX-528, 
SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-827,VSX-527,
SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-2021,VSX-1021,VSX-921

Asean : 
SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830,
SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, 
SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-823, 
SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822,
SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921

Oceania : 
VSX-1131, VSX-831,
SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-1130,VSX-930,VSX-830,
SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824,VSX-529, 
SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-828,VSX-528, 
SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-827,VSX-527,
SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-2021,VSX-1021,VSX-921

Middle-East : 
SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830,
SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, 
SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-823
SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822,
SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921

East-Asia : 
VSX-831,
SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830,
SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, 
SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-S510,VSX-823, 
SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822,
SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921

Compatible Blu-ray Disc player models
USA/Canada : 
BDP-33FD,BDP-31FD,BDP-330,BDP-43FD,BDP-41FD,BDP-430,BDP-53FD,BDP-52FD,BDP-140,BDP-62FD,BDP-150,BDP-80FD,BDP-85FD,BDP-88FD

Europe : 
BDP-LX53,BDP-330,BDP-333,BDP-LX54,BDP-430,BDP-LX55,BDP-440,BDP-140,BDP-450,BDP-150,BDP-160,BDP-170,BDP-LX58,BDP-LX88,BDP-180,BDP-100,BDP-X300

Other Countries : 
BDP-LX53,BDP-330,BDP-LX54,BDP-430,BDP-LX55,BDP-440,BDP-140,BDP-450,BDP-150,BDP-160,BDP-170,BDP-LX58,BDP-LX88,BDP-180

## Key features

- Complete receiver control
- Input switching
- Listening mode selection
- Volume adjustment
- Power on/off
- Advanced SOUND EXPLORER control
- Optimized iPad interface

## What do users think of iControlAV5?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📱 Convenient app control
- 🎛️ Extensive receiver settings
- 🔊 Excellent sound quality control
- ⚙️ Customizable input names

**Cons**

- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/connect receiver
- 🤯 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🚫 Lack of updates and support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Unable to connect to receiver
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Add speaker A/B selection
- Improve network stability
- Streamline user interface
- Expand compatibility with older models

## Recent user reviews (10 of 210)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 2026, Still works for me

*2026-02-06, version 4.4.0*

Not sure how I'm lucking out but it works for me thankfully. I did do a factory reset on the receiver and a full setup. I can also connect through the IP address on my browser when on the same network

### 1/5 — buggy and constant fail

*2025-11-05, version 4.4.0*

Oct 2025, very last day, they made sure to wreck/end any ability to control the Pioneer of mine.
The app worked the day before ON ALL THE MACHINES I installed this app on.
Then on the last day, NONE of them worked... didnt see the amp.
All the Airplay and BT wireless features work still, but refuses to show the amp on the same network now.

Sick fail

### 1/5 — so, DEAD ENDED IN 2025?

*2025-11-03, version 4.4.0*

Yup. On a couple machines that worked this app fine just days ago. Deleted app, rebooted, tried diff freq. on my wireless, NONE REACH IT NOW.

yes yes yes did all the typical “do this” garbage and none “sees” the pioneer now, DO NOT WASTE MY TIME BLAMING ME like is usual of trolls and “companies”, Pioneer doesn’t support this app for ages and officially wants it dead, same way they torched Internet Radio sections my model has, several years ago

Won’t waste time typing my model, I bet this touchy app FAILED EVERYONE ELSE TOO on Oct 30, 2025.

Too bad zero stars not eligible, its always been a PITA but is now Totally a PITA.

### 1/5 — What about VSX 8080

*2025-11-02, version 4.4.0*

I’ve used the AV app for years and it was awesome, but now the original app is no longer supported by Apple and the new app does not support older pioneer kit which still is awesome and still working. Sort it out pioneer. This worked perfectly before

### 1/5 — Basic but big issues

*2025-09-29, version 4.4.0*

Works for regular stuff, but going in settings (actually on inputs what’s separate) to set password is a mess!
So absolutely no protection, anybody can play on your online receiver if they know few things!
Can set password and after a while disappeared, just junk!
Also will show up also like ip address…
Sometimes is impossible to find the sc97 in your network, when showing it’s connected to your wifi…frustrating!
9.29.25 after last update the app crashes right away…just junk!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2025-07-16, version 4.4.0*

If you need to use this app, you’re not going to be happy about it.

### 4/5 — I don’t like it

*2025-01-17, version 4.4.0*

Got B47110 error and fixed it by turning on “Incoming ping” in my routers firewall settings Jan 2025

### 2/5 — Basic but big issues

*2024-12-03, version 4.4.0*

Works for regular stuff, but going in settings (actually on inputs what’s separate) to set password is a mess!
So absolutely no protection, anybody can play on your online receiver if they know few things!
Can set password and after a while disappeared, just junk!
Also will show up also like ip address…
Sometimes is impossible to find the sc97 in your network, when showing it’s connected to your wifi…frustrating!

### 1/5 — No more Pandora

*2024-11-28, version 4.4.0*

Apparently the app no longer supports Pandora.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2024-10-12, version 4.4.0*

This thing is absolutely what I needed.  My AV receiver is a SC-1522 and it is tucked away behind my TV.  The AV/remote uses IR, and with the TV in the way it is impossible to control the volume without standing in direct line of sight of the receiver.  With this app, I can control the volume (and other features I haven’t yet explored) via WiFi instead of infrared.

## Frequently asked questions about iControlAV5

### What does iControlAV5 do?

iControlAV5 allows you to completely control compatible Pioneer AV receivers and Blu-ray Disc players using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can manage basic functions like volume and input switching, as well as advanced features.

### What are the key features of iControlAV5?

Key features include controlling volume, switching inputs, selecting listening modes, powering devices on and off, and accessing advanced functions like SOUND EXPLORER. The app also features a user interface optimized for the iPad's larger screen.

### Is iControlAV5 free to use?

Yes, iControlAV5 is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app itself.

### What devices are compatible with iControlAV5?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It works with a specific list of compatible Pioneer AV receiver models and Blu-ray Disc players, which can be found in the app's description.

### How can I turn on my AV receiver with iControlAV5?

To turn on your AV receiver using iControlAV5, you need to ensure that the 'Network Standby' setting on your receiver is set to 'ON' beforehand. Once this is configured, you can power on your receiver remotely through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2017-02-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fix.

### 4.3.1 — 2016-10-05

Bug fix.

### 4.3.0 — 2016-09-05

Bug fix.

### 4.2.0 — 2016-08-18

Bug fix.

### 4.1.0 — 2016-04-02

Bug fix.

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