Hi all,

I am just resurrecting this thread in the anticipation and hope we can get some software updates for the new Avant television series to enhance the user experience since the TV's have been out nearly one year.

I currently run a Synology NAS where all my media is stored and use the Homemedia function on the Avant TV via Cat6 cable. In general in find Homemedia runs fairly well but as suggested 6months ago, could B&O please release an update for some improvements/tweaks.

The area I would like adjustments is an increase in the amount of file formats it supports, in particular video Codecs that the Homemedia can accept and play. For example; whenever I try to play some TV shows (or the odd movie) that happens to be in an AVI format, it causes the program to crash/freeze. The files do not appear in the menu either.

What it currently supports (from your website)

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What I would like it to support

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I can use Plex but I find that there are too many bugs as I have to run it through the Apple TV and the Trailers app. It is also very slow. using the Homemedia setup allows everything to run smoother and slightly faster.

As mentioned in previous posts, if the Homemedia interface was enhanced, to represent something similar to Plex or Apple TV it would be incredible! 

Look forward to hearing back from those in the know or any B&O representatives.

Thank you

jans wrote:

Here is my wishlist for enhanced Homemedia Functionality.

- NetRadio (maybe in the next software release?)

- A good search function (ideally, a search function which goes across my music libraries on the NAS, and the music services I am using (Spotify, Deezer, ...)

- Ability to make Playlists

- And controlling all of the above not only via the TV screen, but also in a convenient App  

All possible...

NetRadio via Creation5 App

Search Function on Twonky Server

Playlist possible on Twonky Server

Controlling via Creation5 App

jans wrote:

Here is my wishlist for enhanced Homemedia Functionality.

- NetRadio (maybe in the next software release?)

- A good search function (ideally, a search function which goes across my music libraries on the NAS, and the music services I am using (Spotify, Deezer, ...)

- Ability to make Playlists

- And controlling all of the above not only via the TV screen, but also in a convenient App  

All possible...

NetRadio via Creation5 App

Search Function on Twonky Server

Playlist possible on Twonky Server

Controlling via Creation5 App

Good evening,

Is EXFAT file format now supported for USB sticks or hard disks? This allows for files of size greater than 4GB. If no, this should be added.

Also, for the next Avant (Mk II), support for UHD in photos and videos (including the addition of necessary hardware for H. 265 decoding). Then, the new Avant will be a truly finished product.

Regards,

Jean

jvezina wrote:

Good evening,

Is EXFAT file format now supported for USB sticks or hard disks? This allows for files of size greater than 4GB. If no, this should be added.

Also, for the next Avant (Mk II), support for UHD in photos and videos (including the addition of necessary hardware for H. 265 decoding). Then, the new Avant will be a truly finished product.

Regards,

Jean

Ability to play netradio and play ALAC would be appreciated

Not a Homemedia functionallity, but I do agree with elephant on 65incher. <3

Netflix app.

(Geek alert for the last one): set of cool UHD screensavers like equilizer bars etc etc when music is playing. *bagonhead*

As I see it you a talking about a next tv 😉

MM

I also agree with elephant.  65 inch screen for Avant.