Sony STR-DN1080 app control — Couch Amp for iPhone & Android
Couch Amp turns your phone into a brushed-metal remote for the Sony STR-DN1080.
| Model | Sony STR-DN1080 |
|---|---|
| Series | DN |
| Years | 2017–2021 |
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Control protocol | Sony Audio Control API (JSON over TCP, port 10000) |
| Couch Amp status | ✅ Supported (same protocol family) |
First-generation Audio Control API receiver. Core control (power, volume, inputs, sound fields) uses the same JSON API; some Couch Amp extras may not be exposed by its older firmware.
What works on the STR-DN1080
- Power, volume, mute, and input switching — with the receiver's own input names and icons
- Live faceplate display: current input, volume, sound field, dimmer, and HDMI output indicator
- Sound fields, Pure Direct, DSD Native, and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
- DCAC calibration type, front speaker A/B, per-speaker level trims, and custom EQ
- Zone 2 / Zone 3 power, network standby, and sleep timer
- FM tuner presets — recall, seek, and save new presets from the app
- The input editor: rename inputs, choose icons, show/hide tiles, and set per-input sound-field presets on the receiver itself
- Firmware update check and install