BEOTOOTH 5500 : A Datalink Bluetooth Receiver

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pilatomic
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pilatomic
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Posted June 15, 2024 at 20:31 GMT
#1665030
Hi @kleb, Thank you for your feedback !
  • I have checked the documentation of the Bluetooth chipset I'm using, and it seems possible. I might look into that in the future.
  • Hmm this one I haven't seen, but I mostly use my Beotooths with an Android phone or a Linux PC. I'll try to get my hands on a Window PC to check that !
  • You're right about that. In my mind, the Beotooth is meant to be used at a fixed volume level, with the volume controlled by the Beomaster. I'll  try that, and see if I can make changes to the scale.

Location: France

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pl212
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Posted December 5, 2024 at 02:23 GMT
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A quick link to some pictures of assembly:

Location: Silicon Valley

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kknyc
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Posted November 26, 2025 at 18:19 GMT
Edited November 27, 2025 at 18:16 GMT
#1672037
HI BEOWOrld,

I love the BEOtooth development. Bravo!

I just inherited a BEOsystem 5500 with two enormous JBL cabinets. Im currently setup with smart speakers in my apt . IS there a similar project for a Bluetooth "Transmitter" for sending the BEO audio around the house to smart speakers?

Im excited to get a BEOTooth, and any insights on how I could bring this vintage classic into my modern listening home. (Im still unsure if I'd utilize the Speaker 2din ports or some other connection to a 'transmitter' unit)

 

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Posted December 14, 2025 at 14:37 GMT
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Hey Kknyc,

Sent you a PM ;)

Location: France

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Posted April 10, 2026 at 21:04 GMT
#1673168
Hello ! Time went by quite fast, but I have recently spent some more time improving the Beotooth firmware. Besides a few minor bugfixes (the most visible being the MCP counter not being reset when disconnecting a Bluetooth device), the latest firmware features 2 new additions :
  • The Beotooth will now reconnect to the last Bluetooth device when receiving a play command from the Beosystem. Manually reconnecting is not required anymore, making starting playback a true one key operation, like an original B&O source.
  • Pairing mode can now be entered with the GOTO 0 PLAY key sequence on the Beolink / MCP. This is especially handy when wanting to pair a new device to a Beotooth that is tucked out of sight, and not easily reachable.
As with the previous version, just send me a PM / email to get the new firmware file.

Location: France

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Millemis
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Posted April 11, 2026 at 10:38 GMT
#1673171
Wow….did not expect that.

Honestly, I almost forgot about this amazing project.

For newcomers - and for me - could you please comment on how to get hold of the ‘beotooth’.
Any chance that it might be possible to buy a fully assembled item (for non-tinkerers/only music listeners)?

 

MM

 

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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skolesen
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Posted April 11, 2026 at 11:19 GMT
#1673172
New FW for the Beotooth 5500 that's great news.

I love my two Beotooth connected to a beosystem 6500 and 7000 and are using them every day with old iPads and Spotify as bluetooth player. So if you have a spare Tape 1/2 input , I can realy recommend Pilatomics Beotooth 5500 and it's easy to use.

Thanks Pilatomic for a great product.

/steffen

Location: Denmark

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pilatomic
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pilatomic
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Posted April 12, 2026 at 20:19 GMT
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Hi Millemis,

I do build and sell Beotooths, either as a kit or assembled and ready to use.

As it is the very definition of a niche device, I don't sell those openly online (maybe I should ? I'm really not sure that there are enough potential customers to justify stepping-up from a "project" scale), but if you are interested in getting one just send me a PM.

(As a matter of fact, I'll send you one right away)

Location: France

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Millemis
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Millemis
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Posted April 12, 2026 at 21:54 GMT
#1673178
Hi pilatomic

Seen your PM and have answered.

MM

Location: Flensborg————Danmark

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Madskp
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Posted April 14, 2026 at 17:00 GMT
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Location: Denmark

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