Amp in another room

[BigBen]

Hello,

My current home cinema system is based on an amplifier in the living room where it sits next to a sky box, dvd player etc. The ideal would be to have all the kit (except a PS5) in the basement / server area.

This leads to my question, how can I control all the stuff in the basement? I have a neeo remote which would be perfect but they sold out and stopped supporting it. The ideal would be a remote with some kind of feedback to confirm stuff like the amp being in the right mode etc. Any suggestions?

[TEKNOPUG]

What make and model is the amp?

[BigBen]

Onkyo TX-RZ840 it can be controlled by IR or RS232 (I think)

Ben

[TEKNOPUG]

Can you not control it over wifi via the Onkyo App on a phone?

[BigBen]

TEKNOPUG said:

Can you not control it over wifi via the Onkyo App on a phone?

I think it is too old to have that. I was considering replacing it then looked at how much the modern day equivalent is and decided not to.

[ARH]

Can you use something like this from broadlink https://www.amazon.co.uk/Broadlink-RM-MAX-Universa...

I used one of their products for year until recently.

[simon_harris]

How are you managing the hdmi signal? If you can do that with ARC then that will mange the amp from the TV

[TEKNOPUG]

BigBen said:

TEKNOPUG said:

Can you not control it over wifi via the Onkyo App on a phone?

I think it is too old to have that. I was considering replacing it then looked at how much the modern day equivalent is and decided not to.

You could use IR repeaters to send the signals but I don't see any way to actual monitor what any of the settings are. You'd need to replace the receiver for that.

[Arrivalist]

HDMI-CEC If your equipment supports in.

I have a remote Denon AV receiver that I control directly from the TV remote.

[BigBen]

Arrivalist said:

HDMI-CEC If your equipment supports in.

I have a remote Denon AV receiver that I control directly from the TV remote.

That would work. But I am missing the detail that I want to use the amp to select different sources AND switch between a TV and a projector as required. I suspect this is beyond CEC

[Arrivalist]

BigBen said:

Arrivalist said:

HDMI-CEC If your equipment supports in.

I have a remote Denon AV receiver that I control directly from the TV remote.

That would work. But I am missing the detail that I want to use the amp to select different sources AND switch between a TV and a projector as required. I suspect this is beyond CEC

Yeah, that won’t work for all that functionality.

An RS-232 to Ethernet adapter, plugged into your router would work IF you can then get an app to control the amp. I’m guessing from you post earlier that the amp doesn’t support that.

To be honest, a new amp with app support would solve all your problems.

My Denon is plugged into my router so when I want to change sources, it’s just use the Denon remote or HEOS app.

Best of luck!

[Techno9000]

BigBen said:

Onkyo TX-RZ840 it can be controlled by IR or RS232 (I think)

Ben

As previously mentioned use the Onkyo mobile app.

A quick search found Onkyo documents that say your model is compatible with it...

"Three-zone powered D/A audio distribution is easily managed from your smartphone. With state-of-the art connectivity and custom-installation interfaces included, it’s the TX-RZ840’s visceral presence you’ll find most difficult to resist."

"NETWORK FEATURES
SMART AV Receiver supports multi-room streaming and Onkyo Controller*7"

"*7 Available free at the App Store and Google Play for iPhone, iPad, and Android
devices. Please check device and OS requirements before installation."


Looks like a serious piece of kit!

Edited by Techno9000 on Monday 19th January 20:49

[BigBen]

Techno9000 said:

As previously mentioned use the Onkyo mobile app.

A quick search found Onkyo documents that say your model is compatible with it...

"Three-zone powered D/A audio distribution is easily managed from your smartphone. With state-of-the art connectivity and custom-installation interfaces included, it s the TX-RZ840 s visceral presence you ll find most difficult to resist."

"NETWORK FEATURES
SMART AV Receiver supports multi-room streaming and Onkyo Controller*7"

"*7 Available free at the App Store and Google Play for iPhone, iPad, and Android
devices. Please check device and OS requirements before installation."


Looks like a serious piece of kit!

Edited by Techno9000 on Monday 19th January 20:49

That is excellent news thank you. The amp is away being fixed after I blew up one of the channels, but will report back.

I also found a home assistant integration for it today which may provide more scope