How to Fix Issues with the Pioneer Remote App

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The Pioneer VSX-LX102 is a 7.2-channel receiver with elite upscaling and pass-through capabilities as well as all the important audio decoders used by DVDs, Blu-rays and streaming services.

This guide will take you through some troubleshooting steps to repair basic problems you may encounter with the Pioneer Remote App on your smartphone or tablet.

We'll begin with finding out what type of device you are running, followed by a reboot.

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The Pioneer VSX-LX102 is a 7.2-channel receiver with elite upscaling and pass-through capabilities as well as all the important audio decoders used by DVDs, Blu-rays and streaming services.

This guide will take you through some troubleshooting steps to repair basic problems you may encounter with the Pioneer Remote App on your smartphone or tablet.

We'll begin with finding out what type of device you are running, followed by a reboot.

Hold down the power button on your Android device.

Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary.
A prompt will appear on screen. Select Restart.

If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off.

If you had to shut down your Android device, wait 30 seconds before turning your device back on.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

To Check If Your Android Mobile Device Is Connected to Wi-Fi

Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
Select Wi-Fi.
Make sure Wi-Fi is turned On. The Wi-Fi network that you are connected to will say Connected under its name.

Open the Play Store.
At the top, choose the three bars on the left of the search line.
Choose My apps & games at the top.
Choose Update All.

Sometimes, the apps running on your Android mobile device can become unstable or behave in unwanted ways. Uninstalling and reinstalling those apps can resolve the encountered issues.

On your Android device, tap on the Apps icon on the main screen.
Look for the Pioneer Remote App icon.
Tap and hold the apps icon until you see the Uninstall option show up at the top side of the screen.
Drag the icon over the Uninstall option until the icon turns red and release it.
You will be asked whether you want to uninstall the app. Tap on OK to confirm.

Launch the Play Store app on your Android device.
Search for "pioneer remote" in the search box. Select the Pioneer Remote App from the list of results.
Tap on Install.
Once installed, tap Open to launch the app immediately if you wish.

Turn on your Pioneer device.
The device will be automatically detected and added to the Pioneer Remote App.

Open Settings.
Select Wi-Fi.
Make sure Wi-Fi is set to On at the top.
Your Android device will automatically connect to the network if there is no security enabled, or you have connected to it in the past. The Wi-Fi network name will show Connected underneath.

To Connect to a New Network

If you're connecting to a particular Wi-Fi network for the first time:

Select the connection from the list.
Enter the password for the network, then select Connect.

To Connect to a Hidden Network

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to is a hidden network, it won't appear in the list of available networks. However, if you know the network's exact name and password, it can be added manually.

Select Add network.
Enter the Network Name (also called the SSID) you wish to connect to, the type of Security it uses (usually WPA2), and the Password for the network, then select Save.

Powering off an iPhone.

Hold down the lock / power button.
Slide to power off when prompted.
Wait until the phone is off.
Hold down the lock / power button until you see the Apple logo.

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

To Check If Your iOS Mobile Device Is Connected to Wi-Fi

From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
With Settings open, look for the Wi-Fi field. This field will display the current Wi-Fi status on the right hand side:
You can also tap on the Wi-Fi field and make sure the Wi-Fi switch is in the On position. The switch should be green in color and will display the network that you are currently connected to directly beneath it with a check mark to the left.

When an update is available the App Store will show a red circle next to it. Open the App Store.
Choose Updates at the bottom, then choose Update All on the top-right.

Sometimes, the apps running on your iOS mobile device can become unstable or behave in unwanted ways. Uninstalling and reinstalling those apps can resolve the encountered issues.

On the main screen of your iOS device, look for the Pioneer Remote App icon.
Tap on hold the icon until an X shows up on its top left corner. Tap on the X.
You will be asked whether you want to delete the app. Tap on Delete to confirm.

Launch the App Store on your iOS device.
Tap on Search at the bottom of the screen.
Search for "Pioneer Remote App" in the search box at the top. Select the app from the list of results.
Tap on Get, then on Install. Once installed, tap Open to launch the app immediately if you wish.

Turn on your Pioneer device.
The device will be automatically detected and added to the Pioneer Remote App.

From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
After that, go to Wi-Fi. You will see that this option also shows one of three statuses to the right:

Off - the Wi-Fi feature is disabled
Not Connected - there is no Wi-Fi connection established.
the Wi-Fi connections name - there is a Wi-Fi connection already established.

Make sure that the Wi-Fi feature is enabled by flipping the On/Off switch to the green position. Locate and tap the Wi-Fi networks name that you wish to connect to from the list.
Your iOS device will automatically connect to the network if there is no security enabled, or you have connected to it in the past. The checkmark and Wi-Fi symbol indicate you are connected.
If the Wi-Fi network requires a password, then you will see a small padlock to the right of its name, which also means the connection is secure.
Tapping on a secured Wi-Fi networks name will prompt you to enter the password. Passwords are always case sensitive. Type it in using the on screen keyboard then tap Join on the bottom right corner. If tapping it does nothing, then it means the password you typed in is too short.
If the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect to is hidden, then tap the Other... option.
Enter the Wi-Fi networks name using the on screen keyboard and tap Join at the bottom right if no password is required to connect. If a password is needed to connect to the Wi-Fi network then tap on Security.
Choose the type of security the Wi-Fi network has by tapping on it.
Finally, type in the required Wi-Fi password and tap Join at the bottom right corner to connect.
At this point your iOS device should be connected to Wi-Fi.