Onkyo Remote 3
Onkyo Remote 3 is a free control interface for network-capable Onkyo A/V products released during or after 2009 on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for a TV display when selecting audio stations or streaming files from DLNA-compatible servers, serving as a dedicated remote for legacy hardware.
For Owners of Onkyo network-capable A/V receivers and audio systems seeking a mobile interface for hardware control.
What does it look like?
Key features
Remote operation of network-capable Onkyo A/V products released during or after 2009.
Direct selection and playback of audio files from DLNA-compatible servers via mobile interface.
Support for FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless formats via Home Media function on selected models.
How much does it cost?
The app functions as a free utility to support hardware sales, with no direct monetization via subscriptions or ads.
Velocity
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Onkyo Remote 3 has seen no development activity for over six years, with the latest release dating back to September 2020. The app has effectively reached a zombie state, as there have been no feature updates, bug fixes, or operational changes in the last 2,181 days. Development has completely ceased, leaving the app in a state of total stagnation.
Who built it?
11 Trading Company
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What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews frustrated. Users appreciate core remote functionality works reliably for users with older receiver models and specific network setups, but report frequent connection failures prevent users from discovering or controlling their receivers on the local network.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Core remote functionality works reliably for users with older receiver models and specific network setups
- Frequent connection failures prevent users from discovering or controlling their receivers on the local network
61 of 99 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for Onkyo Remote 3
How's the Entertainment market?
Onkyo Remote 3 maintains a 1.82-star rating across 99 analyzed reviews, reflecting a stagnant position in the Entertainment category. The 72-month update gap signals that the app is no longer a strategic priority for the developer.
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Key takeaways for Onkyo Remote 3
Where is it heading?
The market for legacy A/V control is consolidating, and Onkyo Remote 3's lack of maintenance leaves it exposed to total functional failure as mobile OS versions evolve. Without a minimal update to address discovery protocols, the app will continue to lose its remaining user base to hardware-native controls or third-party alternatives.
- The 72-month update gap leads to persistent connectivity regressions, which erodes the daily active habit for legacy hardware owners.
The SWOT
- Proprietary hardware control creates brand-specific dependency
- Manual IP entry would resolve discovery failures
Next best moves
Ship manual IP entry because it is the top-requested feature to resolve discovery failures → reduce churn for legacy users
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The lack of updates is a feature for legacy hardware owners…
Read the full takeBottom line
Implementing manual IP entry would provide a necessary workaround for the broken discovery mechanism, addressing the primary frustration driving negative sentiment. This targeted fix would extend the utility of the app for legacy hardware owners without requiring a full platform rebuild.
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Is Onkyo Remote 3 compatible with my newer Onkyo receiver?
Why does the app fail to find my receiver on the network?
Are there alternatives to Onkyo Remote 3 for controlling my receiver?
Sources
- [1] Play Store listing
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