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gbertsch wrote:

Looks like app version 5.5 released. I’m not at home right now, but has anyone tried it yet to see if it fixed the missing sources issue?

No sadly, it’s still a hot mess.

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Millemissen wrote:

As of today my Theatre is on 3.2.1(150) from September 11. Which version is of that you mention as ‘new…today’?

Here is the “New today” version.

“Bug fix and support for beolab 8’s.”

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New firmware for the theatre today.  Bug fix and support for beolab 8’s.

On a side note ive discovered a bug that effects my theatre when it does a firmware update.  After the update even though the theatre is OFF there is a loud low hum coming from all the connected speakers that doesn’t stop. Only when I power on the theatre does it go away.

Anyone else see this?

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From a UX perspective the designers at B&O need to understand that when you choose another speaker to add to multi-room the first thing it does it make a big yellow bar fill up to the right of the volume bar which gives the impression that it is going to play at full volume.  It’s a really poorly done.

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So you can run iPad apps on your Mx Mac which is normally what I do with the B&O app.  It used to work fine but with this new official release it looks and functions like a total disaster.

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So version 5.4.1 just came out and it is still a total disaster and I’ll be downgrading.

It isn’t showing sources properly at all.

A9 shows nothing but 2 line inputs (Why 2?) and no option for B&O radio or anything else.

My essence shows only line in.

My Theatre shows online USB C line in.

 

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I am having the same issue with only line in appearing for my Essence.  No options for B&O radio anymore.

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Why do we want transparent screens? So you can see the wall behind the image as you watch TV?

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I really hope they fix this serious issue ASAP.  they have been very slow with all Theatre releases which was my main concern when buying it a year ago. It should NOT be in this software state so long after its been released.

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I’m hoping for a replacement for the BL3 to add to my theatre as hight Speakers

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Severed_hand_of_skywalker wrote:

So how will the touch panels on the BL8 work if it is hooked up to a system like the theatre. Will hitting PLAY cause the whole 5.1 system to play (hopefully) or will the 2 BL8 speakers just play independently (God I hope not)?

Maybe someone with some 28’s can comment?

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What is going on with the total lack of Airplay 2 and Chromecast? That’s a total pass for me without it.

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly wrote:

Hi, The fluid sweet spot requires Ultra Wide-band connectivity which I don’t think was available when Beolab 28 was developed. Kind regards, Steve.

Really makes you wonder why the Theatre doesn’t have this feature either, plus the 28’s come out in 2021.   UWB works with iPhone 11 and up which shipped in September 2019.

 

Im sure we are all confident that with the Mozart platform we are all getting this upgrade right? 😀

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XavierItzmann wrote:

MJH wrote:

Nice little speaker. It seems that the ‘Bang & Olufsen’ logo is lit when turned on. Like it!

Could it be a render error? In any event, I would hope that in configuration this could be disabled. Call me a fossil, if you will, but I loved the old green light/red light signifiers.

“Beolab 8’s beam width control lets you switch seamlessly between two listening experiences. Narrow down with precision audio channelled directly to you. Or go wide and diffuse sound throughout your space. Which mode is it in? The LEDs on the front will enlighten you.”

So it’s not a rendering error and I 100% doubt you can turn off the lights as it’s a UX feature.

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So how will the touch panels on the BL8 work if it is hooked up to a system like the theatre.  Will hitting PLAY cause the whole 5.1 system to play (hopefully) or will the 2 BL8 speakers just play independently (God I hope not)?

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I would do it yourself with help from them or a friend.

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Where is the woofer in this? Is it inside firing up?

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Beolab 8 does more than adapt to your room. It adapts to you. Using ultra- wideband technology, it directs the acoustic sweetspot to wherever you are. As long as your phone is on you, the sound is too. No need to readjust your speaker, or your room. *Fluid Sweet Spot only works when using Beolab 8 in a stereo setup with Apple iPhone (Apple iPhone 11 or newer).

This sounds very impressive.

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Ive noticed that any beta or official Firmware updates for the Theatre have really dried up recently.  I mean B&O was pretty slow from the start almost a year ago but Im a bit disappointed as both the app features / UI and firmware really need some improvements.

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I have several essence mrk2ls and they all work perfectly with b&O radio and airplay.

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