Core Mk2 with IR eye - assign Beo4 buttons to sources

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Posted February 14, 2024 at 10:53 GMT
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Hello all,

How can you assign (older) Beo4 buttons to the sources of a Core Mk2, when using an IR eye? I know how this assigning works with a BLC, but I cannot find such a possibility in the (B&O app) configuration pages of the Core. Or should I first connect the IR eye, for the Core to recognize it and ‘reveal’ the possibility?
Can anyone explain how this is done?

Regards, Johan

Location: Netherlands

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Posted February 14, 2024 at 23:08 GMT
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I think I found the answer here: https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041742571-How-do-I-activate-sources-using-BeoRemote-One-or-Beo4

A pity, I was hoping for the same flexibility as with a BLC.

Regards, Johan

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

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Posted February 15, 2024 at 10:41 GMT
Edited February 15, 2024 at 10:41 GMT
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Hi DT79,

There was a thread here: /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/beosound-core-mk1-and-mk2-differences stating the MkII has Type no. 3051.



Join-Play version (8089119). The port to plug the IR eye in, can only be the DPL port I reckon?

Regards,

Johan

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-P6.png Beoplay-P6.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
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Posted February 15, 2024 at 11:06 GMT
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Thanks, I did see that one, but wasn’t sure if the ability to connect the IR eye was the only thing. If it is then I’ll happily just go for a Mk1 which seem to be a little cheaper and more available.
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Hi DT79, There was a thread here: /forum/general-discussion-and-questions/beosound-core-mk1-and-mk2-differences stating the MkII has Type no. 3051. Join-Play version (8089119). The port to plug the IR eye in, can only be the DPL port I reckon? Regards, Johan
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Posted February 15, 2024 at 21:58 GMT
#1662485
I was trying to figure out the difference between the Mk1 and Mk2 Core and found this thread while searching.  Hope it’s OK to ask some questions here, as remote control is part of it.

I must say that the lack of clear and comprehensive information from B&O is shocking.

If I have this right the Mk1 Core can only be controlled via the app or Beo Remote 1 (via Bluetooth); the Mk2 also allows IR control via a separate IR eye?

Are there any other differences? I’m looking for a s/h Core and want to know whether I need to find a mk2 one or not.
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Posted February 16, 2024 at 17:43 GMT
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Hello, can someone from experience tell if the IR eye for the Core provides 2-way IR communication with the BeoRemote One? I expect the Core does this, seeing below chart at 'link sources'. I am curious to know if the IR eye does it too, when the Core is out of IR sight.

Thanks, Johan

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-P6.png Beoplay-P6.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
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Posted February 16, 2024 at 20:38 GMT
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The use of the Beo4 = ir is very limited compared to the use of a BROne.

If you basicly use the Core for Radio or to join in from other sources, it will be fine. Also with Spotify Connect to pause/skip etc and volume it will do the job.

Otherweise the BROne is the best choice…or the app.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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Posted February 16, 2024 at 21:50 GMT
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Hello MM, I agree the BeoRemote One is better for operating a Core. And the (standard, no BT) BR1 manual says that linked sources (in ‘my’ case from two BLCs) are visible in the source list of the remote. I am assuming they get there through 2 way IR then. I am seeking confirmation of that working with the Core and an IR eye, as the Core needs to be hidden away. Thanks! Johan

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-P6.png Beoplay-P6.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
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Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
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Posted February 16, 2024 at 22:03 GMT
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Posted February 16, 2024 at 22:27 GMT
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Hi B3OHACK3R, the idea is to hide the Core quite far, maybe 20m. I was hoping that the connected IR eye would allow full BR1 functionality, incl showing specifically named sources from two BLCs. It seems not. The setup will not be very complicated, and perhaps standard Beo4 source names will do (or can be renamed even).

Location: Netherlands

My B&O Icons:

Beoplay-A1.png Beoplay-A1.png
Beoplay-H95.png Beoplay-H95.png
Beoplay-P6.png Beoplay-P6.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beoremote-One.png Beoremote-One.png
Beosound-5.png Beosound-5.png
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