Essence in combination with v1: wake-up function possible?

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dasun (archived2)
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Posted November 28, 2016 at 20:25 GMT
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Hello,

the way I see it, some of the newer B&O devices have received software updates, and some have finally a wake-up function (like for example the new Beosound 1). Now I am thinking: how can I use my v1 in the bedroom to wake up in the morning? It does not seem like the v1 will ever get a wake-up function.

Does the Essence MK2 have a wake-up function? If so, would it be possible to connect the Essence with the v1, schedule a wake-up through the Beomusic app, and have the Essence automatically start the v1? Maybe someone who has an updated essence can try that out on a B&O TV :)))

 

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Razlaw
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Posted November 28, 2016 at 21:01 GMT
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I did exactly what you are describing recently. Just tried it once. Select integrated setup in Beotool and set timer. V1 will turn on. Speakers connected to Essence will not.
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Millemis
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Posted November 28, 2016 at 21:23 GMT
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@Razlaw

Yes, that would work, since the V1 in that case is used as the speaker/s for the Essence.

But it is no everyday-solution, when the Essence normally has the speakers connected directly (or is line-out to an A.Aux).

For a working solution, you would have to have the opportunity of selecting the V1 in the menu/Beomusic,

or the V1 itself should have a built-in timer function.

 

One may still hope that they - some day - would add the timer function to the tv itself ;-)

 

MM

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Razlaw
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Posted November 29, 2016 at 01:20 GMT
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You are exactly right of course.  Not a good solution. But does work.

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dasun (archived2)
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Posted November 29, 2016 at 08:08 GMT
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Sounds like a good solution to me...or am I missing something? It would be of course an expensive upgrade to have a wake-up functionality on the v1. However, if I add an Essence exclusively to the v1, what would be the disadvantage (assuming that it works)? Would there be a time delay or any other technical issue?

 

 

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Razlaw
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Posted November 29, 2016 at 13:32 GMT
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I do not see any disadvantage to it, other than the expense.

 

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dasun (archived2)
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Posted November 30, 2016 at 04:12 GMT
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I just saw that you mentioned you used Beotool for the setup. It is possible though to just use the Beomusic app to setup the timer of the Essence, assuming that the Essence is connected directly and exclusively to the v1, right? I'll probably test out an Essence in the next few weeks and see how it works out.

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Razlaw
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Posted November 30, 2016 at 10:12 GMT
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I mentioned the wrong app. The timer function is in the BeoSetup app. I think there may be a timer function in the BeoMusic app but I believe it is just a link that redirects to the BeoSetup app.
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dasun (archived2)
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Posted December 1, 2016 at 01:45 GMT
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How did you exactly connect the Essence to the v1? I read both manuals for the Essence and the v1 as I am wondering how to connect them. Did you use the output for the speakers PL1/PL2 on the Essence or was it a wireless connection? Thanks in advance!

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Razlaw
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Posted December 1, 2016 at 12:41 GMT
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Wireless. In the BeoMusic app select "integrated" setup.
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