I see what you mean.

However in your current setup the extra BS Moment will not add much to the mix.....for different reasons. 
(By the way, what are you trying to acchieve having the Moment also?).

My advice would be to get an iPad Mini or an iPod Touch, strip it and only install the Bang & Olufsen app (and maybe Spotify, if Deezer isn’t your favourite music service already).

Dedicate this to your setup - it should not be used for anything else!

In addition you - of cource - will have to use the Beo4, that you already use (for activating the sources of the 3000 and for controlling of the BV10).

MM

Thank you MM.

I am seduced by the looks of the Moment and the beautiful wooden design, plus the fact that it can sit as a dedicated controller for my music. I currently use the app on my phone and it is ok, it works fine, but it's not the same as having a separate dedicated control unit. I dislike having a phone as a controller (for the reasons that other people have expressed in this forum - glad I'm not alone on that!)

Perhaps I should look more closely at the iPad mini (etc) option and see if I can find a nice wooden case for it. 

But in relation to my question, would the Moment actually work in my set-up? (Yes, I still need to turn on the TV speakers with the Beo 4 remote).

C

 

Another option if you are considering an IPad, would be to use a first gen or 2nd gen iPad Pro in kiosk mode (The Logitech BASE is a nice stand that uses the little magnetic connector to charge). I have an iPad and an iPod Touch docked to an Apple dock as remote controls for my B&O speakers and music. I seldom use my phone or even Essence Remote.

A bonus of using the app is that I can change tracks or volume with my watch.

This is actually a very good questions that I too would like to know the answer to.

My situation is the opposite. I have the Moment (and I love it) but I use it less and less. I've thought of replacing it with a Core but I always come to the conclusion that I'd miss certain features of the Moment like the moodwheel and the discover tab etc...

On the other hand the Moment isn't very future proofed. It lacks AP2 and now we see that we cannot even expect to use it with new B&O products like the Halo etc (I was actually hoping the Halo would have a voice activation and could connect to my Moment setup - that would have been perfect for future proofing my Moment but alas that will not be the case :( 

So the question remains, does anyone know if a Moment could be connected to a Core - with the view of using the Moment (like the moodwheel etc) once in a while but for the rest of the time the core control the music? And if that is possible would the music then go through the Core if played on the Moment (and could e.g. a Halo be used to control something in such situations?).

My Moment is connected to my BV Horizon just to add more complications into the mix.

I am as well interested in the "integration" of Moment and Core. In my case, not only that would allow using the Halo as a remote, but as well WISA connection to speakers and dislocating Core. 

I don't have Core yet, but if that could work I would buy both Core and the Halo. And I agree with the OP, I really enjoy both the Moodwheel and the Discovery mode.

Jaffrey2230 wrote:

Another option if you are considering an IPad, would be to use a first gen or 2nd gen iPad Pro in kiosk mode (The Logitech BASE is a nice stand that uses the little magnetic connector to charge). I have an iPad and an iPod Touch docked to an Apple dock as remote controls for my B&O speakers and music. I seldom use my phone or even Essence Remote.

A bonus of using the app is that I can change tracks or volume with my watch.

Here is what I do.

In addition to the 3 iPads that are more stationary and placed ‘strategic’ in the house, I have this little iPod Touch as a moveable ‘beoremote’.

I can take it with me as I need it.

On all devices only the Bang & Olufsen app (plus Spotify....because I am a Spotify user) is installed....nothing else.

My phone I leave in the hallway, when I am home - there is no Bang & Olufsen app on that.

I realized the need for a smaller device to take with me when I move around in the house - dragging a big iPad with me for this did not work!

The 3 stationary iPads are more like status displays....I am a socker for cover display....I want to know/see what is currently playing around the house.

Of course I have BeoRemotes as well - my main listening areas are the two BV with full 5.1 setup....so I need these anyway.

 

I am obsessed with these mugs

Have to order 8 for free shipping from Denmark company.

Are these a dealer item does anyone know the part number

Thank you. Sounds like you have created a very user-friendly, practical system. 

Can't quite beat the look of that oak cover on the Moment though, beautiful design. IPads clearly achieve the same (indeed more) functionality but they cannot compete in the aesthetics department. The question I suppose is whether one prioritises form over function. 

I do like your system however, and it's really good to see how other people deal with the issues.

c

Compostela wrote:

Can't quite beat the look of that oak cover on the Moment though

You can add a touch of Oak with an Ikea dock:

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