BeoSound 5c – Open source revival of B&O’s BeoSound 5

[beosthlm]

I’ve always loved the BeoSound 5 interface, but the software felt increasingly dated — with notably no relevant streaming support and limited integration with newer devices. I wanted to see if I could modernize it while keeping everything that made it special. I ended up replacing some of the BeoMaster 5 internals. The screen, wheel, laser pointer, buttons, and IR receiver all work with the new software. The interesting discovery: the daughterboard in the BeoMaster 5 is basically a modified Beolink PC2.

What it does now:
– Plays music through Spotify and Sonos, with album artwork on the BeoSound 5 screen
– Browse playlists with the original arc navigation and aluminum wheel
– Controls scenes and devices in Home Assistant — lights, cameras, door locks. The device can also run Home Assistant if you’re not already using it
– Shows camera feeds as overlays (e.g., doorbell rings → see who’s there, open the door from the screen)
– All B&O IR remotes work through the original hardware — tested with Beo4, BeoRemote One, Beolink 1000, BeoTime, and others
– BeoRemote One Bluetooth also supported. I really like this one. I now have a BeoRemote Bluetooth controlling my Samsung Frame TV

It’s a passion project, fairly tailored to my own setup with Sonos and Home Assistant, and definitely not plug-and-play. But I’ve documented the build, open-sourced the code, and put together a website with hardware instructions in case anyone wants to try something similar with theirs. Apart from parts you can source from your favourite store, it’s completely free to use.

Website: https://beosound5c.com

Would love to hear from others — there’s probably a lot I’ve missed. Happy to answer any questions or take feature requests here

 

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[Madskp]

Very impressive project, look very interesting.

If I understand it correctly the Beosound 5C will works as a controller for Sonos devices?  That could be very useful for me as I have Sonos devices in the house, but am missing an alternative to a phone/tablet for controlling the Sonos devices.

If it also works with the Beo4 remote control to play/pause, skip tracks and change volume for the Sonos devices that is even better 🙂

Is it correct to assume that this will also work with the Beoport if the display is powered separately and the IR is connected to the Beoports IR in port?

Location: Denmark

[beosthlm]

It can control Sonos, or something else as a player through Home Assistant (or other home control system of your liking). I have set it up so Sonos control goes through HA, but will add an option to control Sonos without HA also. This will both have one less requirement, and on the margin a little bit lower latency.

It does work perfectly with a Beo4 yes, and also with bluetooth remote if you prefer. With regards to Beoport; if your question is if you have all functionality without a BeoMaster 5, as long as you have a Beoport and a power supply for the BeoSound 5, then it is correct yes. You would then have the BeoSound5(c) working without IR, and you would have IR to the Beoport.

[Madskp]

Thanks for the extra info. This just got on my todo list for when I have some of the other projects I am working on finished

Location: Denmark

[B3OHACK3R]

Congrats, really nice project! Well done!

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