--- product_id: 286870452 title: "Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support" brand: "osd audio" price: "KSh490156" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Osd Audio" url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/286870452-nero-max12-6-zone-6-source-amplifier-80w-power-multi store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Expand up to 18 zones App control for iOS & Android 80W per channel power Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support **Brand:** osd audio **Price:** KSh490156 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate every space with sound that moves youβ€”control it all in the palm of your hand! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support by osd audio - **How much does it cost?** KSh490156 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/286870452-nero-max12-6-zone-6-source-amplifier-80w-power-multi) ## Best For - osd audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted osd audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Smart Home Ready:** Integrate smoothly with Control4 and other automation systems via RS232 for centralized, hands-free control. - β€’ **Limitless Expansion:** Scale your audio system up to 18 zones to create a fully immersive, whole-building sound experience. - β€’ **Seamless App Integration:** Control volume, sources, and zone grouping effortlessly from your smartphone or tablet anytime, anywhere. - β€’ **Powerhouse Multi-Zone Audio:** Deliver crisp, room-filling sound with 80W per channel across 6 independent zonesβ€”perfect for home or office. - β€’ **Local & Remote Control Options:** Use optional in-wall keypads for tactile control or manage everything remotely through the intuitive OSD Control App. ## Overview The OSD Audio Nero Max12 is a robust 6-zone, 12-channel amplifier delivering 80W per channel at 4 ohms, designed for custom multi-room audio setups. It supports independent multi-source playback with multiple input options, app-based control for iOS and Android, and smart home integration via RS232. Expandable up to 18 zones, it offers flexible control through both mobile app and optional in-wall keypads, making it ideal for whole-home or light commercial audio distribution. ## Description Buy OSD Audio Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support: Amplifiers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Works great for my outdoor speaker setup - I've been pretty happy with this amp. I'm using it to control several outdoor speakers around my yard and pool area. Some tips for those of you that say the app doesn't work: - You're probably using a VPN, and the device can't be discovered when connected to a VPN even if you allow your VPN client to access local network resources. The app's logic seems to take your current IP address, which if connected to a VPN would be a non-routable IP address on your local network, and then attempt to scan for the device. So turn off your VPN, then scan for your Nero Max 12. Once you've discovered the IP Address, you can manually set it in the app settings and you can then re-connect to your VPN. This caught me up when I first got the Nero Max 12, but has never been a problem since I discovered the solution. In addition I was able to find a way to hook this into my Home Assistant setup and truly tie it in with the rest of my smart home. To do this, you can use the Home Assistant "Monoprice 6-zone amplifier" integration, and enter "socket://:8080" during the integration setup. This is a completely undocumented feature that took me some tinkering to come across. The only thing you cannot control with Home Assistant is the mixer, which is fine because it's not something that you always want to tinker with. So just use the phone app for the mixer configuration when you setup your speakers and use home assistant to control the zone power and volume for each zone channel. Another pro tip for people looking for a way to stream music across your multi-zone audio system. It's as simple as buying a device that can stream and connecting it to one of the Nero's source inputs. For me, I purchased the Audio Pro Link 2 (available on desertcart) and connected it to my Nero using the optical input source. This works flawlessly for me and have been very happy. You can also hook the Link 2 up to Google Assistant and then add it to one of your speaker groups if desired. Spotify sees it and streams to it perfectly and then it's just a matter of turning on the zone(s) I want to hear my music over outside. One other thing to note that is not documented anywhere in the manual that I came across when tinkering. There is a network configuration page where you can setup a static IP address for the device if desired. This seems to be for the rs232 controller that's baked into the amp. Simply goto http://, and the user & pass is 'admin'. I have no need for any of the advanced configuration there since I setup a DHCP reservation for the device on my home network so I have a consistent IP address for the device, but wanted to share the findings. One more thing to mention is that for me at least, there is no wifi antenna as depicted in the product images, just an ethernet port. That was not a big deal for me, because my Nero is racked in my home network rack and I directly connect the device to my network switch over ethernet. I didn't attempt to see if it has any wifi capabilities, but as mentioned in the previous paragraph, it appears you could potential setup a wifi connection using the advanced configuration page (I found this documented in the MAX12 connection and quick guide PDF). Finally, if you really want to geek out, you can connect to the device over telnet and send commands over command line. I did find all the commands documented in a manual (MAX12 connection and Quick Guide). Just run 'telnet 8080', and then you can start running direct RS-232 commands, which you can read about in the aforementioned manual. This could maybe be useful when building a custom automation via a script or some sort of a custom integration, and is basically how the Home Assistant integration works. Review: Outstanding 8-Zone, 16-channel Home Music Distribution Amplifier - I purchased the OSD MX1680 as a multi-zone music distribution amplifier for my home to replace an ELAN 1650 digital amplifier that died last week. I currently have speakers installed in 7 rooms and one set of speakers on our backyard patio for a total of 8 zones. I use Google Chromecast audio devices as audio inputs to allow apps such as Spotify to cast music selectively across the 8 zones. While I have only had the MX1680 installed and working for the past week, so far I am very impressed with the quality, the features and the ease of configuration/use. Shipping was prompt and the OSD MX1680 arrived in great shape two days after placing my order. Packaging was excellent with the manufacuturer box securely fit inside the shipping container (i.e. double boxed) . The MX1680 is much smaller and lighter, delivers more power and has many features that make it superior to the ELAN 1650. Each zone of the MX1680 has as slide switch that allows easy selection of line input, BUS1 or BUS2 inputs. I connect the Chromecast audio units to the two BUS inputs and set the slide switches to direct a common audio signal to specific groups of speakers so that the same music track plays in multiple rooms. This is very easy to configure and change if I wish to group the speakers differently. The sound quality is excellent with plenty of power (50W or 80W/channel into 8 ohm and 4 ohm speakers, respectively). I also really like the audio sense feature that activates channels when the input signal is present and turns off the channel after a few minutes when the no input signal is present. This should prolong the life of the unit and minimize heat generation when not in use. While I only had the unit for about a week, so far I am very impressed with the quality, features and performance of the MX1680 and would recommend the unit to others looking for an multi-zone music distribution amplifier. One item to remember, the channel volume controls on the back of the unit are all set to zero by default, so remember to turn up the volume settings as you install the speaker wires. Hope this is helpful....enjoy! ## Features - Powerful 12-Channel, 6-Zone Multi-Room Amplifier – Deliver high-quality audio to six independent stereo zones with 80W per channel at 4 ohms; perfect for custom whole-house audio systems, distributed audio in offices, or light commercial installations. - App-Controlled Whole-Home Audio – Easily manage zone volume, audio source selection, and grouping features from your smartphone or tablet using the intuitive OSD Control App. - Independent Multi-Source Playback – With 4 stereo RCA, 2 Aux or 1 Optical input, each zone can enjoy different content or sync to the same audio for unified playback. - Smart Home Integration via RS232 – Compatible with popular home automation systems, allowing seamless integration and centralized system control. - Optional In-Wall Keypads for Hands-On Control – Add in-wall keypads (sold separately) for each zone, giving users local access to volume, power, and source selection without needing a mobile device. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08V4F9HYF | | Best Sellers Rank | #58,021 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #732 in Audio Component Amplifiers | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (140) | | Date First Available | September 25, 2019 | | Item Weight | 31.3 pounds | | Item model number | MAX12 | | Manufacturer | OSD Audio | | Package Dimensions | 22 x 21.5 x 9 inches | ## Images ![Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dx5aoWueL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What class is this amplifier? A previous answer says class a/b but the description says class D...** A: It is a Class A B amplifier, definitely not Class D. It likely has a digital switching circuit in there somehow but the outputs sections are old-fashioned boat anchor type. If it was a Class D digital amplifier you'd have all that power and about a quarter of the weight. **Q: im Trying to power 6 speakers in 3 zones in a restaurant. Can this unit play to all zones at the same time or is it only 1 zone at a time powered?** A: Yes, this unit can play to all zones at the same time. **Q: What class is this amplifier? class a/b, class d?** A: Hello! This amplifier is class a/b. **Q: I have six different rooms with speakers wired. Can I use this to power and turn on/off rooms? I.e. kitchen and living room on and dining room off?** A: The six zones, or 12 channels, share a common power supply and turn-on method either manually switched (on the front), auto sensing, or from a 12-volt trigger (hard wired). You can select a common source (1 or 2) or connect an independent source per channel or zone but you are restricted to the turn-on option you select for all. Your best bet would be to use in-wall volume controls. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great for my outdoor speaker setup *by A***W on October 11, 2023* I've been pretty happy with this amp. I'm using it to control several outdoor speakers around my yard and pool area. Some tips for those of you that say the app doesn't work: - You're probably using a VPN, and the device can't be discovered when connected to a VPN even if you allow your VPN client to access local network resources. The app's logic seems to take your current IP address, which if connected to a VPN would be a non-routable IP address on your local network, and then attempt to scan for the device. So turn off your VPN, then scan for your Nero Max 12. Once you've discovered the IP Address, you can manually set it in the app settings and you can then re-connect to your VPN. This caught me up when I first got the Nero Max 12, but has never been a problem since I discovered the solution. In addition I was able to find a way to hook this into my Home Assistant setup and truly tie it in with the rest of my smart home. To do this, you can use the Home Assistant "Monoprice 6-zone amplifier" integration, and enter "socket://:8080" during the integration setup. This is a completely undocumented feature that took me some tinkering to come across. The only thing you cannot control with Home Assistant is the mixer, which is fine because it's not something that you always want to tinker with. So just use the phone app for the mixer configuration when you setup your speakers and use home assistant to control the zone power and volume for each zone channel. Another pro tip for people looking for a way to stream music across your multi-zone audio system. It's as simple as buying a device that can stream and connecting it to one of the Nero's source inputs. For me, I purchased the Audio Pro Link 2 (available on Amazon) and connected it to my Nero using the optical input source. This works flawlessly for me and have been very happy. You can also hook the Link 2 up to Google Assistant and then add it to one of your speaker groups if desired. Spotify sees it and streams to it perfectly and then it's just a matter of turning on the zone(s) I want to hear my music over outside. One other thing to note that is not documented anywhere in the manual that I came across when tinkering. There is a network configuration page where you can setup a static IP address for the device if desired. This seems to be for the rs232 controller that's baked into the amp. Simply goto http://, and the user & pass is 'admin'. I have no need for any of the advanced configuration there since I setup a DHCP reservation for the device on my home network so I have a consistent IP address for the device, but wanted to share the findings. One more thing to mention is that for me at least, there is no wifi antenna as depicted in the product images, just an ethernet port. That was not a big deal for me, because my Nero is racked in my home network rack and I directly connect the device to my network switch over ethernet. I didn't attempt to see if it has any wifi capabilities, but as mentioned in the previous paragraph, it appears you could potential setup a wifi connection using the advanced configuration page (I found this documented in the MAX12 connection and quick guide PDF). Finally, if you really want to geek out, you can connect to the device over telnet and send commands over command line. I did find all the commands documented in a manual (MAX12 connection and Quick Guide). Just run 'telnet 8080', and then you can start running direct RS-232 commands, which you can read about in the aforementioned manual. This could maybe be useful when building a custom automation via a script or some sort of a custom integration, and is basically how the Home Assistant integration works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding 8-Zone, 16-channel Home Music Distribution Amplifier *by D***G on August 26, 2021* I purchased the OSD MX1680 as a multi-zone music distribution amplifier for my home to replace an ELAN 1650 digital amplifier that died last week. I currently have speakers installed in 7 rooms and one set of speakers on our backyard patio for a total of 8 zones. I use Google Chromecast audio devices as audio inputs to allow apps such as Spotify to cast music selectively across the 8 zones. While I have only had the MX1680 installed and working for the past week, so far I am very impressed with the quality, the features and the ease of configuration/use. Shipping was prompt and the OSD MX1680 arrived in great shape two days after placing my order. Packaging was excellent with the manufacuturer box securely fit inside the shipping container (i.e. double boxed) . The MX1680 is much smaller and lighter, delivers more power and has many features that make it superior to the ELAN 1650. Each zone of the MX1680 has as slide switch that allows easy selection of line input, BUS1 or BUS2 inputs. I connect the Chromecast audio units to the two BUS inputs and set the slide switches to direct a common audio signal to specific groups of speakers so that the same music track plays in multiple rooms. This is very easy to configure and change if I wish to group the speakers differently. The sound quality is excellent with plenty of power (50W or 80W/channel into 8 ohm and 4 ohm speakers, respectively). I also really like the audio sense feature that activates channels when the input signal is present and turns off the channel after a few minutes when the no input signal is present. This should prolong the life of the unit and minimize heat generation when not in use. While I only had the unit for about a week, so far I am very impressed with the quality, features and performance of the MX1680 and would recommend the unit to others looking for an multi-zone music distribution amplifier. One item to remember, the channel volume controls on the back of the unit are all set to zero by default, so remember to turn up the volume settings as you install the speaker wires. Hope this is helpful....enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great amp, and does work with app connectivity *by F***D on April 21, 2025* Lots of bad reviews on here mentioning the app doesn't work. First of all, I have 3 of these now, 2 of them are wireless and I use the app to control them. You have to connect them directly to an ethernet cable. If the app is not discovering the unit, you can use an IP scanner to find the amp, and put in the IP address manually. Every time you turn the unit on, you wait 20-30 seconds for it to come online on the app. The sound quality is great. While it could be more fluid, like the more modern streaming systems, it works every time if you set it up correctly. Also, you can actually call them on the phone, and a person answers and provides you direct support about anything. I was impressed. ## Frequently Bought Together - OSD Nero Max12: 6-Zone, 6-Source Amplifier 80W Power, Multi-Room Audio Control, App Integration for iOS & Android, Expand up to 18 Zones, Control4 Driver Support - OSD Optional Control Keypad Kit with IR Receivers for Nero Max12 Multi Channel Amplifier --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/286870452-nero-max12-6-zone-6-source-amplifier-80w-power-multi](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/286870452-nero-max12-6-zone-6-source-amplifier-80w-power-multi) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*