I have been running Monoprice multi‑zone amps for whole‑home audio for a while, and wanted a simple way to manage zones and sources from my phone instead of walking around to keypads.[web:16] The Monoprice Whole Home Audio app ties into those controllers and gives a straightforward interface for turning zones on and off, changing sources, and tweaking basic audio settings.[web:6]
Zones view
The Zones screen lists each room with its current state, source, and volume. From here it is easy to:
- Turn individual zones on or off
- See which source each room is using
- Make quick volume changes
This is mostly what I use day‑to‑day: check which rooms are active and shut things down when nobody is listening.[web:16]
Per‑zone controls
Tapping into a zone brings up more detailed controls. You can:
- Change the source for that room
- Adjust volume
- Enable a sleep timer so the zone turns off after a set interval
For spaces like bedrooms, the sleep timer is handy so music does not stay on all night.[web:6]
The app also exposes bass, treble, and balance for each zone, which maps to the controls on the amplifier. That makes it easy to dial in rooms that need a little extra low end or to shift balance when speakers are not centered.[web:16]
Sources view
On the Sources tab you can rename inputs to match your setup: TV, Radio, Aux, etc. Clear labels make it easier for other family members to pick the right input without remembering which numbered source is which.[web:6]
Server settings
The Server tab is where you configure the system name and zones and point the app at the IP‑to‑serial adapter that talks to the amplifier.[web:6] Once that is in place, the app handles the day‑to‑day control and you do not need to think about the serial details again.[web:10]
Install guide and repo
If you want to see how this fits together, I documented the setup and requirements in the GitHub repo:
Monoprice Whole Home Audio App – GitHub[web:12]
The install guide walks through supported amps, the IP‑to‑RS‑232 hardware, and the basic configuration needed to get the app talking to your controller.[web:6] It should be enough to get a similar system up and running if you already have the hardware in place.[web:10]