Hello Olivier

I can tell you that - IMHO -the V1 is an excellent TV which has always offered a lot of value for money! You will certainly not regret buying one as your first steps into the B&O world.

From your use cases, it looks that most of the connectivity questions can be resolved by adding an ATV to the V1, both for music and other content such as Netflix. I don’t have an ATV4 so I can’t confirm if it fits in the back, but I am sure other forum members will be able to give you more info.

Of course, once you want to go for the B&O multi room experience, you will need connect the V1 to your local network, either via WiFi, or preferably with a wired connection. I can’t comment on connecting another WiFi antenna to the V1. It is strange that it isn’t offered together with the tv.

Hi Oliver,

if you can’t get the original receiver, a better way (maybe) would be to get a wireless access point with a network port and use to wire the V1.

The V1 definitely should be on your home network - the ATV4 can go wifi and most other modern devices too.

Where to hide this gear is another issue - I prefer having these in a cupboard or similar nearby.

The V1-40 is a good choice - especially when you consider the price.

Don’t expect to use the SmartTV functions - Youtube, Netradio and the DLNA client are very usefull, however.

In some cases you can program the tv to turn off the screen when listening to music only.

When not you can use the P.Mute function on the remote.

If you need to go budget, do consider buying a BeoPlay M3 and connect (NL) this to the V1 - might give you some more source options and B&O multiroom.

Also AirPlay2 to the ATV4/V1 and the M3 can give you yet another multiroom option.

Have fun with your ‘new’ V1.

MM

jans, MM, thank you both for the prompt response. 

From the information you have provided, it should be a “low risk” scenario. 

Good to know! 

Mine I will try to dig more from the sellers, then I will let you knw! 

Cheers. 

OlivierC

1. The Tyco antenna is almost always included, however it is safer to ask before buying. It is a dual frequency 802.11n WLAN. In addition I would also suggest to ask if the PUC cable is included. Mine didn’t but I have solved thanks to Steve @SoundsHeavenly.com. My understanding is that the V1 was originally supplied with at least one of those cables. 
2. The recessed area behind the V1 can store an Apple TV up to ver. 3 but not the following versions as they are thicker. Well, they can still be installed but the back cover wouldn’t fit. This is a pity because a 1/2 inch deeper channel would have been sufficient to fit the lates ATV’s. 
3. I’m not 100% sure but my understanding is that wireless audio expansion would require a Transmitter 1. I don’t think it is possible to wirelessly connect two m3 or m5 as right and left speakers. 

To 3.

The V1’s don’t have WiSA built-in - you’ll need the transmitter.

The M3/M5 are not speakers - they are ‘all in one music systems’.

The are supposed to connect to the V1 through NL (using the router-hardwire/wifi).

I know some people try to use the kine-in connections of the M3/5.

I would not advice to do this - it is too fiddly and won’t satisfy you in the end.

Get some preowned BL4000 (BL4 or alike) instead!

 

The buit-in netradio function in V1 is not TuneIn - personally I have had no problems finding the stations I need.

 

MM

Thank you MM! 

I will consider the speakers suggesiton for the future upgrade! 

 

I have now added the pictures: do you (or other user) know why the Tyco antenna is not fitting in the channel? 

Am I doing something wrong or is it supposed to be placed in a different position/area, outside the TV? 

Cheers. 

 

OliverC

Hi Oliver, am not sure if mine came with official B&O antenna or not, however from the picture mine is situated at the other end of the cabinet to yours, so not sure if that helps or not.

Have also used mine to wirelessly NetLink to an M5 and a BS2and it seems ok, although I can agree getting some BL4000, as they're amazing speakers and getting cheaper all the time.

For network radio either set-up N.Radio in the connections list, or I use the

benjnz wrote:

For network radio either set-up N.Radio in the connections list, or I use the link on the AppleTv.

I would surely do the first.

If Oliver does not know yet - you can map the Netradio to Radio and start your radio stations directly from the (Beo4) remote.

You can even use the digits on the remote for a specific station - on the BeoRemote One you can use one (or more) of the quick buttons for easy accesss.

Getting to your favourite station via the ATV is much too fiddly.

 

As for the wifi dongle - never used it....my BV’s are hardwired 😉

 

MM

Hello Oliver

It looks like you placed the antenna above one of the fixing points and strapped it to the fixing point. I think that the problem may be that the fixing point is a little higher than the rest of the surface thus making it to thick to fit.

On my V1 i have secured the antenna by strapping the wire to the fixing point and fit the antenna in between some of the other cables in the compartment. That said the plastic cover is not secured very good and you have to make your cable organization very tidy to make sure it stays on