I don't disagree, and it doesn't bother me (i.e. a basic implementation).

I maintain that i have my doubts over whether PUC will be implemented in a future BV or sound centre designed for use with 3rd party TVs.

PUC is nice in so far as it goes, but as you imply, is a bit limited, and voice and apps are increasingly relied upon as a control interface.

Sandyb wrote:

As stated, being able to bring up the info screen is useful. It shows the episode / video description, allows Airplay control etc.

The BR doesn't have the voice control built in to the native remote.

Nor does it have the video scrubbing back / forward that the native remote does.

 

But let's not pretend the current PUC implementation for Apple TV is anything other than very basic.

And the current PUC functions can be achieved using CEC.

 

Once again you have misinterpreted my point.

I'd prefer them to retain PUC, i just think there is a pretty reasonable chance they don't.

For reasons explained numerous times.

You are correct though on that info window, i didnt realise it can be accessed.

The broader point remains though - i fear they will regard IR as unnecessary, given CEC is more prevalent, and the increasing industry shift to voice and apps. 

My thoughts around this are merely a riposte to the previous discussion about possible specs to a future sound centre type of product, where PUC was assumed to be included. I wouldn't make that assumption. Many posters act as if life cannot continue without PUC, but things move on, and IR i fear will decline in importance, a process which has already started in my view.

But like you, i'd have a preference that it was retained.

This kind of discussion always tent to be rather academic.

We have no idea how things will work out, what they will end up doing.....

.....and no influence either.

All I can say is, that in my case PUC solutions work.

My son is using CEC (non-B&O tv) - I would not say that that works well.....sometimes yes, but by far not always.

Maybe a combined solution will be the result - PUC for the SC and the connection and integration of the many (still) ir related devices, and CEC for connection to X-tv.

We’ll see what comes. 

MM

completely agree, all i am flagging is perhaps moderating expectations as to PUC inclusion, but i would prefer its inclusion.

I dont have any CEC control paths, but quite a few of my friends with relatively new equipment have managed to use their TV remotes to control the streaming boxes connected to their TV's, and soundbars. 

So for all that PUC is a bit better, that may not be enough to guarantee its continuation.

jimcaj wrote:

Is this possible?

 

Turntable->Riaa->M3(LineIn)->AirPlay2->Libratone Mini or other AirPlay2 compatible 3rd party brand device

No, that is not possible. M3 (or any other B&O device) cannot initiate an Airplay stream.

jimcaj wrote:

Turntable->Riaa->M3(LineIn)->M5->A6 is working, but thats Beolink Multiroom. I’d think.

Correct. Its Beolink. No Airplay involved.

cool thing they got it finally to work. works smooth to say siri/the homepod to connect kitchen-speaker etc. even appleTV is on sync now. one thing doesn´t work anymore here: my beolab 2000 in the bathroom via the nl/ml-converter doesn´t join an airplay-session anymore.

egges wrote:

cool thing they got it finally to work. works smooth to say siri/the homepod to connect kitchen-speaker etc. even appleTV is on sync now. one thing doesn´t work anymore here: my beolab 2000 in the bathroom via the nl/ml-converter doesn´t join an airplay-session anymore.

Wohnzimmer: BeoVision Avant 55", BeoLab 11, 12-2 und 12-3 für 5.1-Sound + amazonFireTV, appleTV (4th. gen.) und Samsung BluRay-Player; BeoSound 2, BeoSound 3000 (fast nur noch Deko)////Schlafzimmer: BeoEssence MkII, BeoLab 4000 + Samsung 46"-TV////Büro: BLC NL/ML, BeoSound 35, Thorens TD320MkII, Samsung 32"-TV, WesternDigital 4TB-Server////Bad: BeoLab 2000; alles CAT7 verkabelt////Küche: M5 (drahtlos) plus diverse apple-Geräte (macmini, macbook, ipads, iphones, timecapsule, watch)