Beoplay S3, pairing, TV, beoplay iOS app

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vramanan (archived2)
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Posted July 22, 2017 at 16:04 GMT
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Hi,

Here is what I am trying to setup

2 Beoplay S3s paired (wired/wireless)

Connected to TV (TV has 3.5mm out). volume should be controlled via Beoplay iOS/android app.

Connected to laptop (Bluetooth)

Connected to a mobile phone for music (Bluetooth)

I figured out from an another post if I pair wireless, aux in cannot be used. So I paired them wired, everything works great but the Beoplay iOS app will not detect the speakers if they are paired wired. This is crucial for me as I need to be able to control the volume remotely (from Beoplay app) while watching movies. In this configuration I am able to connect the phones and laptop via bluetooth, but unsure why the app doesn't detect the speakers.

Do you have any suggestion on how I can pull this setup? 

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PBRarq (archived2)
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Posted July 24, 2017 at 11:08 GMT
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With me is the same thing...

Looks like when they are wired the ios app doesn´t work at all.

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PBRarq (archived2)
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Posted July 25, 2017 at 14:06 GMT
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I´ve seen that despite connected to 3.5 mm the bluetooh still works, but no beoplay app.

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vramanan (archived2)
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Posted July 25, 2017 at 18:39 GMT
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My new (and last) try is to get a bluetooth transmitter and connect the TV to speakers via bluetooth. Since beoplay s3 supports aptX Low Latency ppl say that the delay won't be noticeable. This way I can use the optical cable and hoping I will be able to control the volume via TV remote.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X3TRNG6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Millemis
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Posted July 25, 2017 at 20:02 GMT
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In most cases it is not possible to control the volume of the tv using the digital/optical out.

Some/few tv's can, others not.

Maybe you should consult the user manual of the tv before ordering?

On the other hand - you can always return the device, if it does not work like you need it to.

MM

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vramanan (archived2)
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Posted July 25, 2017 at 20:48 GMT
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Yeah you are right. It looks like my Samsung tv's optical out is constant output. Anyways bluetooth transmitter will enable me to connect the TV wireless, which means the speakers can now be paired wireless and hence can use beoplay ios app as remote. Not preferred, but can live with it.

There is a DIY hack for rewiring the TV speakers. But won't take that risky move. I love my TV :)

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vramanan (archived2)
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Posted July 27, 2017 at 19:42 GMT
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Quick update: Tried the bluetooth transmitter. As expected I wasn't able to control the volume via tv remote. For some reason beoplay app too wasn't able to connect to speakers even though they were paired wireless. There was a considerable lag as well. 

So the only possible configuration to connect this to tv is via aux. If we need to be able to change volume remotely only way is to use receivers.  

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