Amp Genie provides a fully automatic, remote‑less controller for home stereo receivers, detecting audio signals and turning the system on or off without user intervention. It supports analog, optical and digital SPDIF inputs, working with sources such as turntables, streamers, CD players and TVs, so users can simply start playback and let the device handle the rest.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Operating a home stereo or theater receiver typically requires locating a remote, pressing multiple buttons, and manually selecting the correct input, which is inconvenient especially when using multiple audio sources. This manual process discourages use of high‑quality receivers and adds friction to the listening experience.
Solution
Amp Genie is a compact, signal‑sensing controller that automatically powers on a receiver, selects the appropriate input, applies the correct DSP settings, and raises the volume as soon as it detects audio from any wired source (analog, optical, or SPDIF). When playback stops, the device powers the receiver back down, returning the system to standby. The hardware operates without Wi‑Fi, cloud services, or a smartphone app, relying only on three connections: USB power, an audio trigger line, and an IR emitter. It is compatible with the major receiver brands and popular network streamers, and can be configured to manage multiple inputs by using additional units. Setup typically takes under ten minutes, and the device includes a three‑year warranty.
Target Audience
Primary customers are home‑audio enthusiasts and owners of stereo or home‑theater receivers who want hands‑free operation, as well as professional AV integrators and dealers installing premium audio systems.
Features
- Signal‑sensing trigger that listens to any analog, optical, or SPDIF audio source and automatically powers on the receiver, selects the correct input, and sets volume/DSP
- Built‑in IR emitter replicates remote commands, eliminating the need for a physical remote
- Automatic power‑off when the audio source stops, returning the receiver to standby
- Fully network‑agnostic hardware; no Wi‑Fi, app, or cloud connectivity required
- Compact solid‑state design with USB power, audio input, and IR output; installation in under 5‑10 minutes
- Configurable for multiple units to control separate audio inputs (e.g., computer and streamer) with custom input mapping
- Broad compatibility with leading AV receiver brands (Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Anthem, AudioControl, Pioneer, Sony, Onkyo, etc.) and popular streamers (Sonos Port/Connect, Denon Heos, Bluesound)
- 3‑year warranty and long‑life solid‑state circuitry designed for reliability