# Sound Bar Controller

> Remote control app for select Yamaha sound bars. (iPhone/iPad app by Yamaha Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 6,783 App Store ratings · 320 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 7 more
- Released: 2019-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680/reviews.md

## What is Sound Bar Controller?

The Sound Bar Controller app provides easy operation for select Yamaha Sound Bars using your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

Key Features:
- Initial setup of built-in Alexa voice control settings
- Basic control functions such as volume up/down and input selection
- Play audio files stored on your phone or NAS drive through Wi-Fi 
- Volume control for wireless surround speakers and wireless subwoofer (Only SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500)

[Supported Models]
YAS-109, YAS-209
ATS-1090, ATS-2090
SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500

[iOS Version Requirement]
* This application supports iOS version 10 or above.
- A wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and a compatible Yamaha Network product(s)* residing within the same LAN.

## Key features

- Alexa voice control setup
- Volume and input control
- Wi-Fi audio streaming
- Wireless surround speaker control

## What do users think of Sound Bar Controller?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great sound quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app
- 👍 Lots of sound settings

**Cons**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable Alexa integration
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to sound bar
- Sound bar randomly disconnects
- Firmware updates cause issues
- Bluetooth connectivity problems

**Most requested features**

- Equalizer for more sound customization
- Better volume control options
- Improved Alexa integration
- Simplified app navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 320)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-controller/id1464871680/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yamaha sound bar

*2026-08-16, version 2.0.5*

App and soundbar are intuitive and easy to use. Very good spatial audio and sound!

### 4/5 — Great but…

*2026-08-16, version 2.0.5*

A great option, specially as it doubles as an alexa. The only thing is that I haven’t been able to turn it on by voice command. Searching for the remote control becomes a hassle.

### 5/5 — Fab

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.5*

Fab 10/10

### 5/5 — Yamaha

*2026-08-04, version 2.0.5*

I love my soundbar! Great soundbar

### 1/5 — Interrupts me with using the app

*2026-08-04, version 2.0.5*

Performance and sound rate three star. Because the stupid app asks for a review while I am quickly trying to use it the app gets one star. Stop interrupting me!  Request review when I exit the app instead of when I am frantically making changes while watching a TV program. Also, worst remote ever. Responds poorly and slowly.

### 5/5 — ATS2090

*2026-07-25, version 2.0.5*

Love this remote works great, can change soundbar settings, play music, bunch of other stuff also works great.

### 1/5 — Not work for AST-1070 soundbar

*2026-07-22, version 2.0.5*

Should indicate app works only for selected models and device must be WiFi enabled. App description use the word “Select” is confusing and correct one should be Selected.

### 1/5 — Pas ouf

*2026-07-18*

Peut mieux faire

### 2/5 — 这么久都不更新吗？

*2026-06-15*

希望出可以出人声可以调节音量的

### 1/5 — Pas top

*2026-06-14*

Pas assez intuitive cette app

## Frequently asked questions about Sound Bar Controller

### What does the Sound Bar Controller app do?

This app allows you to operate select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. It provides features like initial setup for Alexa voice control, basic volume and input adjustments, and the ability to play audio files stored on your phone or NAS drive over Wi-Fi.

### What are the key features of the Sound Bar Controller app?

Key features include setting up Alexa voice control, controlling volume and input selection, streaming audio files from your device or NAS drive via Wi-Fi, and managing volume for wireless surround speakers and subwoofers on specific models.

### Is the Sound Bar Controller app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is a complimentary utility for compatible Yamaha sound bar owners.

### What Yamaha sound bar models are supported by this app?

The app supports several Yamaha models including YAS-109, YAS-209, ATS-1090, ATS-2090, SR-X40A, SR-X50A, and ATS-X500. It's important to check if your specific model is listed for full compatibility.

### What are the system requirements for the Sound Bar Controller app?

The application requires iOS version 10 or above. Additionally, you need a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and a compatible Yamaha Network product residing within the same LAN for the app to function correctly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2024-07-22

- Bug fixes

### 2.0.4 — 2024-01-24

- Bug fixes
- Supports playback of songs stored in NAS drive and smart devices (SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500)

### 2.0.2 — 2023-09-05

- Bug fixes

### 2.0.1 — 2023-07-11

- UI design refresh
- Support new model (SR-X40A, SR-X50A, ATS-X500)

### 1.0.10 — 2022-02-07

- User Interface Improvement

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