Has your Denon receiver or music system remote broken? Don’t worry about getting a replacement remote. Simply use the Denon Remote App, Denon 500 Series Remote, Denon AVR Remote, or Denon Hi-Fi Remote on your phone as a virtual remote. This article explains how to use these apps to control the Denor receiver without a remote.
Control Denon AV Receiver or Music System using Denon Remote App
To get started, connect your Denon receiver to the same WiFi as your mobile phone. If you own an old receiver, use an ethernet cable to set up an internet connection. Before proceeding, check whether you have the following Denon devices.
| Device | Remote App Supported Models |
|---|---|
| 2015 [Network AV Receiver] | AVR-X6200W, X4200W, X3200W, X2200W, X1200W, S910W, S710W |
| 2014 [Network AV Receiver] | AVR-X7200W(A), X5200W, X4100W, X3100W, X2100W, X1100W, S900W, S700W |
| 2013 [Network AV Receiver] | AVR-X4000/X3000/X2000/X1000, AVR-E400/E300 |
| 2012 [Network AV Receiver] | AVR-4520CI, 3313CI, 2313CI, 2113CI, 1913, 1713, 1613 |
| Network Music System | DRA-N5 (CEOL piccolo) |
1. Download the Denon Remote app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Run the Denon Remote app and accept the app terms and permission.
3. Under the Change AVR tab, click the Detected Denon AVRs option.
4. Choose your Denon device name from the list shown. If you can’t see your device name, return to the Change AVR tab and select Add Devices.
5. Select your Denon device, and the remote interface will open. You can manage its functions using control icons.
Control Denon 500BT Devices using Denon 500 Series Remote App
The Denon 500 Series Remote application works with the following devices.
| Device | Remote App Supported Models |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth AV Receiver [North America] | AVR-S500BT, AVR-S510BT, AVR-S530BT, AVR-S540BT, AVR-S570BT |
| Bluetooth AV Receiver [Asian Countries] | AVR-X510BT, AVR-X520BT, AVR-X540BT, AVR-X550BT, AVR-X580BT |
1. Pair your iPhone or Android to the Denon 500BT device via Bluetooth.
2. Launch the Denon 500 Series remote app. If you haven’t installed the app, get the app on your smartphone.
3. If you have paired your smartphone to a Denon 500BT device, the app will show the device name.
4. Select your device, and the remote interface will open. You can use the app icons to control the Denon 500BT device.
Control Denon AV Receivers using the Denon AVR Remote App
The Denon AVR Remote app is compatible with the following devices. If you own one, connect your Denon AVR device and mobile phone to the same wireless network.
| AV Receiver Manufactured Year | App Supported Devices |
|---|---|
| 2024 | AVR-X6800H |
| 2023 | AVR-X1800H, S770H, S670H, DRA-900H |
| 2022 | AVR-A1H, X4800H, X3800H, X2800H, S970H |
| 2021 | AVR-X8500HA, X1700H, S760H, S660H |
| 2020 | AVR-A110, X6700H, X4700H, X3700H, X2700H, S960H |
| 2019 | AVR-X3600H, X2600H, X1600H, S950H, S750H, S650H, DRA-800H |
| 2018 | AVR-X6500H, X4500H, X3500H, X2500H, X1500H, S940H, S740H, S640H |
| 2017 | AVR-X8500H, X6400H, X4400H, X3400H, X2400H, X1400H, S930H, S730H |
| 2016 | AVR-X6300H, X4300H, X2300W, X1300W, S920W, S720W |
| 2015 | Â AVR-X6200W, 4200W, X3200W, X2200W, X1200W, S910W, S710W |
| 2014 | AVR-X7200WA, X7200W |
1. Download the Denon AVR Remote app on your smartphone.
2. Launch the Denon AVR Remote application on your mobile phone.
3. The app will automatically start searching for the Denon device.
4. Choose your Denon AVR device from the list and connect.
5. As a result, the remote interface will open. Use the icons to control the Denon AVR device functions.
Control Denon Audio Player and Network Stereo Receiver using Denon Hi-Fi Remote App
Begin by connecting your Denon Audio Player or Network Stereo Receiver and smartphone to the same WiFi network.
| Device Manufactured Year | App Supported Devices |
|---|---|
| 2015 Network Stereo Receiver | DRA-100 |
| 2014 Network Music System | CEOL (N9), CEOL piccolo (N4) |
| 2014 Network Audio Player | DNP-730AE |
1. Install the Denon Hi-Fi Remote app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Accept the Denon Hi-Fi Remote app permissions.
3. The app will take you to the Change Models tab.
4. Click the Compatible Models option and choose your Denon device name. If your device does not appear there, click on the Add Devices option and enter the IP address.
5. The app will connect with the Denon device. As a result, the remote interface will open.
6. Use the icons on the app to control the Denon Audio Player/Network Stereo Receiver functions.
Use IR Remote Apps to Control Denon Device
In addition to official remote apps, you can use IR remote apps to control your Denon receiver. However, this is possible only with an IR-built-in Android smartphone. If you own one, install the IR remote app and launch it. Point the smartphone towards the Denon receiver and hit the Power button. Your Denon device will turn off, indicating the pairing is successful. Turn it on again and use the remote icons to control the device’s functions.
If you are confused about picking the IR remote app, here are our suggestions.
FAQ
The app may not pair if your Denon device and smartphone are on a different WiFi network. If you have a Bluetooth Denon device, your device and smartphone should be connected via Bluetooth.
Restart your Denon device or update its firmware to the latest version. Also, turn off and on the Network Control option on the Denon device.
