Kokane81 wrote:

BeoPlayer for Apple App

When BeoSound 8 is launched, a new BeoPlayer for Apple App will also be launched. The intention is to complete the Bang & Olufsen user interface with the BeoSound 8 and offers Net Radio, Alarm Clock and Music Library Browser in a single branded interface.

Hi,

Could I ask you where did you find out about this information. I mean it sounds too good to be true. I hope you are right.

erh off B&O but dont tell anyone lol

He's right.

Yep.. there's an app for the BeoSound8

Will this new BeoPlayer app also control the BeoSound 5? It seems logical that such an app should appear since we already know that the new Beo6 will be able to have 2-way control over the BeoSound 5 via wifi.

As stated, the app is for control and features of the Beosound 8, not more.

They never speak about REMOTE control!

There are loads of docks with their own app, even car stereos! What the app will do is just provide a single app with NetRadio and clock, all with a B&O logo. Then when you want NetRadio or clock when the iPod is docked, launch this app.

Not more. Nothing exciting there.

mbee wrote:

As stated, the app is for control and features of the Beosound 8, not more.

They never speak about REMOTE control!

There are loads of docks with their own app, even car stereos! What the app will do is just provide a single app with NetRadio and clock, all with a B&O logo. Then when you want NetRadio or clock when the iPod is docked, launch this app.

Not more. Nothing exciting there.

That's rather disappointing. Still, once B&O enables 2-way wi-fi remote capability for the Beo6 to control the BeoSound 5, it seems it would only be a matter of time until an iPhone/iPad app is developed to do the same thing.

Seems to me that most of us have a long which list.. and most are going to be seriously dissapointed once the BeoSound 8 is released... due to the fact of all the rumors.

Bottom line is that "The Sheep" have promised an iPod dock.... So I'm expecting a descent iPod/iPad/iPhone dock with a descent sound quality.. Nothing more nothing less. No ML; no connectivity.. just a stand alone docking which can be controlled with a remote plus PowerLink. Anything else is a surplus. You want an alarm clock? You want (Net)Radio: there's an App for that :-) 

Again.. At this moment in time I don't see the benefit of the BS8 connected in an ML/BeoNet situation. If you want to have that.. then there's the BeoSound 5 (Encore). All my music is on my network... Only my favorite albums/music is in my iPhone for when I'm on the road. I don't need to have all my music in my iPhone.. (it doesn't fit on my iPhone either)

let me ask this obvious question. . 

if your ipod is 'docked' in to the station. . then what will be the benefit of the 'app'

it won't have anything to do with controlling it, merely setting up playlist and allowing BEO remote commands i'd assume. .