I am very happy with mine.

I used the Beolink Application but primarily use it

with a Lutron RadioRA2 system .. .

It works very nicely. .the RA2 can control the MLGW and visa versa.

I recommend it to anyone. . .It's costly but essentially contains within it a home automation software program if connected to a lighting system. . .Much more affordable than Creston or AMX

frank2u wrote:

If you take the phone and start the application it always takes over the settings from the gateway.
It will take some minutes.

I'm using a dedicated router/access point for the B&O Network. When my iPhone 3G is in "standby" and WiFi is
already "on" it takes  approx 15-20 seconds to press "Home" > "Unlock Phone" > start "Beolink App"
>  press "Zones" > "Select a Zone" > Select "Source" (e.g. "CD", ...) to activate the selected source.

Then you'll have to add 5-10 seconds to get the sound of CD or RADIO on a TV or
20-30 seconds till you have a picture on a TV (some external sources will require more time)

Using a Beo4 is much faster - 5 seconds for audio and 20 seconds for Video ...

mjmedlo wrote:

I am very happy with mine.

I used the Beolink Application but primarily use it

with a Lutron RadioRA2 system .. .

It works very nicely. .the RA2 can control the MLGW and visa versa.

I recommend it to anyone. . .It's costly but essentially contains within it a home automation software program if connected to a lighting system. . .Much more affordable than Creston or AMX

 

Hi mjmedio,

I also have Radio RA2 at home and I am considering adding a MLGW. Could you please let us know a little bit more about your set up and how you use it. It could be a source for clues and inspiration for others in the same situation.

Thank you!!!

Vienna wrote:

I'm using a dedicated router/access point for the B&O Network. When my iPhone 3G is in "standby" and WiFi is

already "on" it takes  approx 15-20 seconds to press "Home" > "Unlock Phone" > start "Beolink App"
>  press "Zones" > "Select a Zone" > Select "Source" (e.g. "CD", ...) to activate the selected source.

Then you'll have to add 5-10 seconds to get the sound of CD or RADIO on a TV or
20-30 seconds till you have a picture on a TV (some external sources will require more time)

Using a Beo4 is much faster - 5 seconds for audio and 20 seconds for Video ...

May be it takes not minutes, but it feels like minutes.

I sit on the couch having my iPhone in the pocket.  Now I want to switch on TV. I take the phone, start the App. At this point sometimes it says "searching...". Not always and I can ignore this. But mostly it is not really usable the first 30-60 seconds. It is stuttering like it works in the background. I think that it is adjusting against the last configuration in the gateway. After a while it is working normally and all is perfect.

I have a KNX installation connected to the gateway (only for the living room). And - say after the 60 seconds - it is working perfect too.

I am very annoying about the start of the application (30-60 seconds). For me it is too much. In this time I get up, take my remote control and get immediately the TV on.

I wonder if and how B&O gets feedback about the usability.

The setup with RA2 is very simple. . 

You simply connect the main repeater to the MLGW. . .i think the new software in the

MLGW will recognize commands from the RA system.

I have the older MLGW software so I actually had to write my own commands. . 

However, I have RA2 Keypads for "CD,iTunes, Forward, Back" and the Fade buttons control volume up and down. . 

I simply told the RA2/MLGW softwares that when button 'X' is pressed do function 'Y'

It was very simple to arrange and I love it.

I have a 'party' button that arranges lights and turns on playlist 'red' on my BS5 throughout the link system. . 

Very nice product. . . 

Any specific questions just ask!

MJM

I'm thrilled with mine.  I use it at home with BOTH RadioRa and RadioRa2.  I barely ever use the App (only when I can't find my Beo4) cause there's always a remote around.  My favorite things about the Gateway (this week at least) is that I can actually program my hard buttons on the Ra systems to trigger B&O commands.

I have an "I'm Home" hard button that turns on my BV7 in my bedroom as well as triggering a light scene that pretty much mimics what my normal "I'm just getting home" routine is.  My "Away" button also turns off all my B&O gear so I don't have to walk around the house and make sure I remembered to switch everything off as I'm leaving!  Honestly though as "cool" as the idea of the App is I would only recommend the Gateway for someone with a multi-room system that's looking to also at the very least tie in a lighting system.  Also, Ra2 is extremely affordable and VERY versatile.  I would definintely recommend it for someone getting started with home automation.

Not sure what happened in the last two weeks. The only thing I am aware is that my stereo is now connected by LAN instead of WLAN. But now it seems really much better. The iPhone App reacts as expected. I think there was no update of the Gateway or the App. So the problem was my network. I never thought this. But my problem is solved and the B&O App is now usable.
Frank