In response to mounting pressure, Pioneer (under the Onkyo Corporation umbrella) released a critical firmware update in late 2024. The version number that has silenced the forums is (and subsequent minor patches). The official changelog lists the following "fixed" items:
The network stack overhaul was less flashy but equally important. The updates resolved the standby connectivity issues. The Pioneer Remote App now maintains a persistent connection, allowing users to adjust volume, switch inputs, and tweak DSP modes without waiting for the receiver to "wake up" on the network. pioneer vsx934 firmware update fixed