BeoLit 12 is in the shops! Initial impressions?

167 replies
......
BM5000 would be a knockout. I have a Beolink 7000 on a stand next to the Beolit 12

Testing Beotime next. I have to get out the Beowatch and try that too!
Beotime works as a remote for Beolit 12.

linder wrote:
Testing Beotime next. I have to get out the Beowatch and try that too!

And don't forget the keyring !!!

I saw the The Beolit 12 today. It was smaller in real life than I thought and the sound was quite impressive. But I still don´t think it´s a product for me. But B&O will probably sell a lot of them. The few the local B&O dealer got is already sold out.

linder wrote:
Beotime works as a remote for Beolit 12.

 

Do you mean it can wake up a Beoplayer radio station with the iphone plug on it with a timer set ?

Or is it just matter of volume control ? Because all A/V volume control function implemented in a B&O remote device should work (Beo4, BeolinkX000, Beo5, Beo6, Beocom, ...)

With the keyring, I assume the only function to work will be switch off.

oli wrote:

linder wrote:
Beotime works as a remote for Beolit 12.

 

Do you mean it can wake up a Beoplayer radio station with the iphone plug on it with a timer set ?

Or is it just matter of volume control ? Because all A/V volume control function implemented in a B&O remote device should work (Beo4, BeolinkX000, Beo5, Beo6, Beocom, ...)

With the keyring, I assume the only function to work will be switch off.

Hi,

It is just a volume control and the sleep timer.  I assume you are correct about the keyring.  It is probably power off only.  I am using the Beolit 12 in wireless mode only but will try a direct ethernet connection.  I don't expect results to change except maybe the Beolit 12 will be on the network directly and will not have to do the wireless connection process.

I was also able to to do volume control with a Becocom 2.

 

linder wrote:

oli wrote:

linder wrote:
Beotime works as a remote for Beolit 12.

 

Do you mean it can wake up a Beoplayer radio station with the iphone plug on it with a timer set ?

Or is it just matter of volume control ? Because all A/V volume control function implemented in a B&O remote device should work (Beo4, BeolinkX000, Beo5, Beo6, Beocom, ...)

With the keyring, I assume the only function to work will be switch off.

Hi,

It is just a volume control and the sleep timer.  I assume you are correct about the keyring.  It is probably power off only.  I am using the Beolit 12 in wireless mode only but will try a direct ethernet connection.  I don't expect results to change except maybe the Beolit 12 will be on the network directly and will not have to do the wireless connection process.

I was also able to to do volume control with a Becocom 2.

 

What about track forward & back?

What about track forward & back?

No.  You have to do that from the iPhone, iPad, or iTunes.

Most of the B&O remotes appear to be limited to volume control and off.  This is actually fine with me.  I can continue to use the iPad for reading and change volume with the Beo4.

Beo 4 does track back/forward

Russ, When I tried that, my main system came on. What do you suggest?
......
or
BeoWorld Gold Membership card
Join BeoWorld

Register to access the forums, reference material, and exclusive member benefits — including our monthly prize draw.

Become a Member

December 2026 Prize Draw

Gold Members Only

As a Gold member you're automatically entered into our exclusive prize draw — your chance to win iconic Bang & Olufsen products. A unique benefit of BeoWorld Gold membership, every draw brings a new opportunity to win something special.