@rmclachlan

Are you willing to pay the price that a 'B&O tablet' would cost - if there would ever be one?

MM

A programmable remote that is easy to setup by the user would be ideal. I like the idea of the 6, but I think having to get it programmed by a dealer at additional cost is a bit unrealistic.

Just compare with the Logitec Remotes. Easy to setup by anyone on their website. If they were made from zinc and glass we'd all have one!

In defense of the Beo6, it's a great remote if properly programmed. For simple audio control, I reach for the Beo4. However, with a video system with multiple video devices connected, the Beo6 is essential. Its buttons are much easier to use than using the BeoSystem 3 menu overlay. Also, by changing the colors of the most-used soft buttons (such as "List," "Guide," and "Info" for TV dvr), it makes it fast to access what you use most. However, what has been very lacking has been the configuration software and that it hasn't been made available to the user. B&O dealers will say that it's too complicated and not intended for programming by the user. What's frustrating is that it's ALMOST THERE. The config program can actually be fun to use with the icons and all. B&O just needs to hire someone skilled with ergonomics to spend just a little time (maybe even just a day?!) working with the software programmers to make it user-friendly and intuitive. Some of the commands need to be more understandable. For example, the command "CIPHER." "CIPHER"?! Really?! It really shouldn't be that hard to make the config program more user-friendly.

I would LOVE to see a more advanced tablet remote (while I'd love an iOS app, I'd still buy a nice B&O tablet). However, I'm worried that B&O still won't offer a way for the end user to program the tablet according to individual needs. It would  be the same problem as the downfall of the Beo6.

Actually, I am considering one of those! 🤒

There is some intention of developing an evolution of Beo4? Something like "Beo4.2" with more capacities and improvements?

jldmelb wrote:

A programmable remote that is easy to setup by the user would be ideal. I like the idea of the 6, but I think having to get it programmed by a dealer at additional cost is a bit unrealistic.

Just compare with the Logitec Remotes. Easy to setup by anyone on their website. If they were made from zinc and glass we'd all have one!

What time is it? Beotime!

I think a new remote that could be programmed from the remote itself is the best remote. I also think the remote should be able to configure itself quite good when using it with NL-enabled devices since it can aquire information on connected devices etc from the TV itself. 

I like the Beo4 and prefer the feedback on my fingers rather than my eyes but it would not hurt to add leds to the display in the Beo4 for night usage. 

I like the beo6 a lot ... 
I can control my complete home with it.
I installed Domintell home control system and together with a lintronic box i'm able to sent RS232 commands to the home control system.
Of course i use the config tool myself and it is really not to hard to program it.
I can control the home system also with my iphone/ipad, but this is much slower to do...
You have to open the phone, start the app and than you can change something.
With the remote it is instant and that is what a remote should be,instant control.

What i do not like is the battery life and the way the BS5/BM5 is integrated. The wifi is draining the battery a lot  and you do not have enough information. 

I have 5 beo4 remotes all over the house, but with this one it is hard to control the home automation. I do not like the "list" thing and the for example light1 light2 etc ... I know what it is doing but my wife will never use the beo4 for controlling home automation system or netmusic
 If B&O would make a beo pad which can give instant access like the beo6 than it will be different

nico