controlling beosound 5 with beo 6

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boarcastle
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Posted January 2, 2024 at 20:59 GMT
#1661378
It worked partially. The configuration tool does recognize the beo 6 again, but I am still not able to download the configuration.

@skolesen: wow , what a detailed manual. Thanks for posting this gem. But before I get deeper into programming the remote I want to get a basic and simple configuration downloaded to skippy control my Beosound 5.
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boarcastle
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Posted January 2, 2024 at 22:29 GMT
#1661382
I found the problem. For some reason the USB connection to the virtual machine is very unstable. But I managed to download now a valid test configuration.
Now I can try to program a real configuration for my Beosound 5.

If anyone has done that before, I would appreciate any advice. ?
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Stoobie
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Posted January 2, 2024 at 23:33 GMT
Edited January 6, 2024 at 13:56 GMT
#1661384
So what happens, as part of the download to the Beo6 it temporarily disconnects from USB then connects again, unless the virtual machine is set up to connect to USB automatically it causes the error. Glad you have sorted that.

I'll take a look tomorrow evening to see if I can make a suggestion for programming for you.

Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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Stoobie
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Posted January 5, 2024 at 21:50 GMT
Edited January 5, 2024 at 21:50 GMT
#1661504
I hope you have had some luck with your setup. I wasn't sure if you has spotted the tick boxes for the BS5 to set up the N.MUSIC, N.RADIO and Spotify.

1. Click on the BS5 in the Config Tool - it will show a Sources drop down



2. Go there to set the source.



I hope that helps.

The Beo6 is capable of macros. If there are things on the BS5 that take a few button presses, they can be combined into 1 button. I don't know enough about the BS5 to know it that is an issue.

I have mine switch the TV to BBC1 before turning off so it always starts on that channel no matter what channel I was watching when I turned off.

You could also program it to control your non B&O TV if it uses an IR remote. If you are interested in that I can possibly help

Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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Stoobie
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Posted January 6, 2024 at 02:55 GMT
#1661506
A little bit more info here on WiFi connection issues.

/forum/beo5-and-beo6/beo6-connecting-to-wifi#post-1949983
Exeter,
Devon,
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boarcastle
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Posted January 6, 2024 at 10:42 GMT
Edited January 6, 2024 at 10:42 GMT
#1661507
Hi Stoobie,

unfortunately I don’t get it to work.
This is what I have done:

1. I entered the IP address of my Beomaster 5 into the Beo 6 and saved it.
2. I chose my WiFi connection in Beo 6 and entered the WiFi password.
That seem to have worked because I can see the content (albums) of the Beomaster on the display of the beo 6.

But whenever I choose a song to play, the connection is interrupted.


In the configuration tool I have the following set up:



does anyone have a clue what I am doing wrong ?
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Stoobie
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Posted January 6, 2024 at 14:18 GMT
#1661511
I'm not sure if it will help with your particular problem but, looking at your settings above,  I think you need to set the setup to Option 2 because if you only have the BS5 and speakers ther will be only 1 IR reciever.

To set the option on the BS5 once you have set it on the Be06, you put the BS5 in standby, press the Red dot and center button on the Beo6,  you will see "Option Pgm" in the list. press that and then press the button that comes up. (Beosound 5 on your screen??). That should set the option.

Onfortunately I don't know enough about the BS5 to help with connection issues

Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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boarcastle
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Posted January 6, 2024 at 16:38 GMT
Edited January 6, 2024 at 17:10 GMT
#1661514
  • Option 1 or 2 for the Beosound 5 in the configuration tool doesn’t make any difference unfortunately. I was following this instruction :
I guess it’s really a problem with the WiFi network. my beo 6 WiFi info looks like this:
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boarcastle
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Posted January 6, 2024 at 17:17 GMT
#1661516
I just read Keith Saunders comment that Beo 6 doesn’t support modern WiFi standards. Only the outdated 802.11 b or g.  If this is true the remote has no value for me. My modern router doesn’t even give me the option to set my WiFi to such outdated standards.  ☹️
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Stoobie
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Posted January 7, 2024 at 14:53 GMT
#1661536
I suppose you need to think about how much the Beo6 will assist you day to day.

You could consider a cheap/used 802.11 b or g access point/router to integrate into your system.

I currently  have a router downstairs and one upstairs (running as an access point) to assit with WiFi coverage. I don't know if running old standards alongside new affects reception or speeds,,

Stoobie
Exeter,
Devon,
UK
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