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This thread will focus on control of equipment and software by means of apps from Apple and other companies.
I use a Yamaha RX-A730 home theatre receiver, which may be controlled by Yamaha's AV Controller This particular version is a couple of years old and did not come with wi-fi, although a wi-fi dongle was available for it. Later versions had built-in wi-fi. Control apps are also available from other manufacturers for their equipment, but I'll be sticking to what I use.
Of necessity, the remote controls on AV receivers have a vast array of controls and, as a result, have become unwieldy and the subject of many complaints. Tiny buttons, often lacking illumination, in a darkened environment do not add very well to the experience.
Enter the control app, which replicates every function of the remote control and allows full control of the on-screen menu. Switching between sources, DSPs, adjusting volume etc. All can be done from the app, which comes in iPad and iPhone versions (there are also Android versions available).
All that needs to be done to use the app is to ensure that the receiver, the iPad/iPhone and the input source, if using AirPlay, are on the same network.
The picture shows the app in use playing iTunes content from my rMBP. Normally, one could expect to see the cover art on the right side of the screen, but my tagging leaves something to be desired.
Changing DSP, or input source, is as simple as touching the appropriate icon on the screen.
I use a Yamaha RX-A730 home theatre receiver, which may be controlled by Yamaha's AV Controller This particular version is a couple of years old and did not come with wi-fi, although a wi-fi dongle was available for it. Later versions had built-in wi-fi. Control apps are also available from other manufacturers for their equipment, but I'll be sticking to what I use.
Of necessity, the remote controls on AV receivers have a vast array of controls and, as a result, have become unwieldy and the subject of many complaints. Tiny buttons, often lacking illumination, in a darkened environment do not add very well to the experience.
Enter the control app, which replicates every function of the remote control and allows full control of the on-screen menu. Switching between sources, DSPs, adjusting volume etc. All can be done from the app, which comes in iPad and iPhone versions (there are also Android versions available).
All that needs to be done to use the app is to ensure that the receiver, the iPad/iPhone and the input source, if using AirPlay, are on the same network.
The picture shows the app in use playing iTunes content from my rMBP. Normally, one could expect to see the cover art on the right side of the screen, but my tagging leaves something to be desired.
Changing DSP, or input source, is as simple as touching the appropriate icon on the screen.