Please read this     

http://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/p/16023/139217.aspx

and this

http://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/18599.aspx?PageIndex=1

MM

Hi beorumples,

To summarise the links kindly provided by Millemissen - "Yes, you can use a remote (eg. Beo4, Beolink 1000, etc) with the Essence via an older IR eye".

I have the cables in stock to link the eye to the Essence, including a wiring chart: 

Steve at Sounds Heavenly wrote:

To summarise the links kindly provided by Millemissen - "Yes, you can use a remote (eg. Beo4, Beolink 1000, etc) with the Essence via an older IR eye".

Hi Steve,

Would I be correct in assuming that this is with the limitation of the buttons on the eye having no effect? I haven't checked, or read the entirety of the threads provided by MM, but I am assuming that the change of naming for the connections (from SDA / SCL to RX / TX) implies B&O have switched from using i2c to a UART for the buttons / LED rather than simply a change to what is printed on the buttons?

Cheers,

Martin.

Hi Martin,

Good question!  I tested this to ensure remote control reception, but I didn't try the buttons on the infra red eye.  I will check next time I have an Essence in the workshop and let you know.

Kind regards, Steve.