So what’s out there? Here’s an overview of some of the coolest A/V receiver apps and what they can do. ![]() Indeed, receiver apps are continuously updated (maybe 2-4 times per year) with added functionality to support new features in the latest receivers. Many are compatible with older model receivers – in some cases those dating as far back as five years, though functionality may be limited compared to what you can do with the latest models. Most A/V receiver apps work with both iOS and Android platforms, and some add support for other devices, like the Kindle Fire (from which you can access Google Play apps), and even Web-connected computers. But the latest models go way beyond that. At the most basic level, that includes adjusting balance, EQ, and sound mode. In some cases, they let you perform some pretty kick-ass tweaks to your audio and video systems as well. ![]() The most exciting features of the latest network A/V receiver apps pertain to their ability to control music in multiple zones of your home, and to manage tunes streaming from an Internet music service. ![]() Sure, they’ll do things like power the system on and off, switch inputs, and adjust volume, but that doesn’t even remotely (pun totally intended) begin to describe the full extent of their capabilities. Today’s A/V receivers are more network-connected than ever before, and one of the advantages of that connectivity is the ability to use a smartphone or tablet as a replacement for a standard remote control.
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