Odd Playmaker issue

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francoisvl
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Posted February 16, 2023 at 05:58 GMT
#1641935
Hi all

I just purchased a Playmaker which I use in the bedroom at the moment. I play music via airplay to the Playmaker. If the Playmaker is playing music and I switch the TV on in the lounge (LG OLED 55CS) the Playmaker immediately stops playing music. If the TV is on and I try to play music via airplay to the Playmaker then the Ipad cannot find the Playmaker. It is some type of clash. The Playmaker is connected to the WiFi.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Ben
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Guy
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Posted February 17, 2023 at 11:56 GMT
#1653773
In my experience, the Playmaker has always been a bit 'flaky' when connected wirelessly.  Dropouts and its disappearance from Airplay devices were frequent when I used mine wirelessly.  If you search the older forums you will see many similar experiences.

The simplest solution is for a wired network connection - this has solved many glitches for other users.  If cabling direct to your internet modem/router is difficult, consider using powerline network adaptor such as these:  

Location: Warwickshire, UK

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francoisvl
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Posted February 17, 2023 at 12:23 GMT
#1653776
Thanks Guy for the reply. I will have to try that as its too far to connect it to the router.

Otherwise it works really well and is quite useful.

 

 
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Guy
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 01:01 GMT
#1653846
Strange.  I suppose that you could try hard-wiring the TV instead but you'd possibly need a powerline adaptor for that.

Alternatively, have a look at this old thread and maybe investigate some of the options including setting a static IP:  

Location: Warwickshire, UK

My B&O Icons:

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francoisvl
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 12:01 GMT
#1653852
So I purchased a powered network adaptor. The adaptor has full bar signal.....connected the playmaker via Ethernet cable. It works initially then a couple of hours later when the TV has been used it has the same problem. As soon as the TV is switched on I can't connect anymore to the playmaker via Airplay. I can see the playmaker on Apple Music but it says cannot connect. If I turn the TV off the playmaker still doesn't work, I have to reboot the playmaker each time.  I have tried to change the channel used on the Wifi router but it made no difference.
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Guy
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 12:08 GMT
#1653853

Location: Warwickshire, UK

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-10.png Beovision-10.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beosound-Explore.png Beosound-Explore.png
Beosound-Essence.png Beosound-Essence.png
Beoplay-P2.png Beoplay-P2.png
Beoplay-M3.png Beoplay-M3.png
Beoplay-H4.png Beoplay-H4.png
Beoplay-H3.png Beoplay-H3.png
Beoplay-Form-2i.png Beoplay-Form-2i.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
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francoisvl
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 12:17 GMT
#1653855
Ok I bought a WiFi extender by mistake....I now understand what you mean so what I have done is I have taken the playmaker to the room where the router is and have connected the playmaker via an Ethernet cable directly to the router, connected speakers and I still have the same issue! :(
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francoisvl
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 12:27 GMT
#1653856
Software is up to date, no idea if its a MK1 or Mk2
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Guy
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 13:06 GMT
#1653864

Location: Warwickshire, UK

My B&O Icons:

BeoCenter-9500.png BeoCenter-9500.png
Beoremote-Beo4.png Beoremote-Beo4.png
Beovision-10.png Beovision-10.png
Beotime.png Beotime.png
Beosound.png Beosound.png
Beosound-Explore.png Beosound-Explore.png
Beosound-Essence.png Beosound-Essence.png
Beoplay-P2.png Beoplay-P2.png
Beoplay-M3.png Beoplay-M3.png
Beoplay-H4.png Beoplay-H4.png
Beoplay-H3.png Beoplay-H3.png
Beoplay-Form-2i.png Beoplay-Form-2i.png
Beoplay-Earset.png Beoplay-Earset.png
Beoplay-A2.png Beoplay-A2.png
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francoisvl
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Posted February 19, 2023 at 13:23 GMT
#1653865
Its a Mk 1, I have given up on it to be honest and have asked the seller (reseller of B&O equipment) to take it back and refund me.

Thank you though for all the advice, perhaps a MK2 would work better.
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