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Multi-zone

Run the whole house

Independent power, input and volume for Zone 2 and Zone 3 on multi-zone Denon and Marantz receivers - and Scenes can capture and restore zone state too. Music in the kitchen, the movie in the theater, all from one app.

Multi-zone control in AVR Maestro
How zones work

Each zone, fully independent

Each zone gets its own power, volume, mute, input and quick-volume presets, completely separate from the main zone.

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Independent power

Turn Zone 2 or Zone 3 on and off without touching the main zone.

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Own source & volume

A different input and volume per zone, with quick-volume preset chips - presets ramp smoothly by default (Settings, Audio: Gradual / Direct).

Zone Quick Select

The zone's own Quick/Smart Select slots, right on the card - tap a slot to recall it, press and hold to save the zone's current state into it.

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Rename any zone

Long-press the zone name on the Home screen - main zone included. The name saves to the receiver itself, so every app agrees on it.

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Live sync

Change a zone from the receiver's panel or remote and the app updates within a second.

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Per-zone now playing

When a zone is on, its card shows the live HEOS stream for that zone with transport.

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Captured by Scenes

A Scene can capture and restore Zone 2/3 state along with everything else.

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On the Home screen

A compact Zones widget gives at-a-glance status and quick controls on the Home screen.

Common questions

Multi-zone FAQ

Can I control Zone 2 and Zone 3 from my phone?
Yes - on multi-zone receivers each zone has its own power, volume, mute, input and quick-volume presets, fully separate from the main zone, and syncs live.
Can I use Quick / Smart Select in a zone?
Yes - each zone card carries the zone's own Quick/Smart Select slots. Tap a slot to recall it; press and hold to save the zone's current state into it, straight from the card.
Can I rename my zones?
Yes - long-press the zone name on the Home screen to rename any zone, the main zone included. The name is written to the receiver itself, so it shows in the manufacturer's app and every other client, older chassis included.
Does each zone show what's playing?
Yes - when a zone is on, its card shows the live HEOS now-playing stream for that zone with transport controls.
Can a Scene set up my zones?
Yes - a Scene can capture and restore Zone 2/3 power, input and volume along with the rest of your setup.

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