[steve1977]

Thanks. I already have an ATV connected. I am happy with panel and audio quality.

The device is bricked though since the firmware ugrade. Transparenct by B&O would have helped… Or working on some form of fix…

I like your constructive spirit thinking of solutions.

I would like to be able to stream audio to the Horizon, while the Horizon is turned off. Ideally via Spotify Connect, but anything else would be a fine substitute. Not sure that’s doable though with any of the solutions you lay out? Also, I don’t think the B&O APP supports streaming to non-B&O Spotify-Connect implementations?

[steve1977]

Yes, everything else works.

I think I found the solution on reddit and also the B&O hotline confirmed the issue.

If you factory-reset the BV Horizon, you basically brick it. Google stopped supporting the BZ Horizon, so you can no longer log into Google and also not use any smart device features.

B&O recommends to connect a Apple TV instead. This does not solve though that Spotify-Connect and native Chromecast no longer works.

Seems I now have two devices (Horizon and Moment) that are bricked due to B&O no longer updating the software or not renewing licenses. In case of the Horizon, this is quite an early decision as it was still sold 3 (?) years ago…

Lesson learnt!

[steve1977]

Unfortunately, I still cannot log into Google. This prevents me from using Chromecast and Spotify-Connect, which are critical to me 🙁

I realized another issue, which may or may not be related. When trying to open streaming apps, it asks me to log on to the “B&O Smart TV server”. It times out saying “Conncting to B&O Smart TV Server”. Any idea whether that’s working for other BV Horizon owner and what the latest software is? Mine is from 2019.

[steve1977]

I didn’t find any evidence in Google Security settings. Neither in 3rd party apps, where only my Beosound shows up. Any other thoughts?

[steve1977]

Thanks, I tried this. Unfortunately this gives me the same error message.

[steve1977]

Thanks for your messages.

What wall mounts do you use and do you happen to have a photo how you have mounted the BL17 near the ceiling?

Any view how effective it is to use the BL17 as rear speakers (when mounted near the ceiling)? Would I need to tilt them downwards when mounting?

When playing music via spotify connect how would you configure the BV? Would need to play stereo (TV and rear speakers), while playing 5.1 when playing movie. Possible?

[steve1977]

This thread gets me intrigued about the BL17.

Would it be possible to hang or mount it close to the ceiling. I am thinking to use them as rear speakers for a BV Horizon. And then I could pay music directly to them.

Any experience on hanging / mounting them close to ceiling? Thanks!

[steve1977]

Agree with you. It’s more subtle than the BV11, which I actually find more premium. I like the metal grill, so no complaint from me about it looks. And of course the curtains 😉

Do you have any experience with Google not allowing me to log in? This issue is really killing me and B&O support hasn’t been helpful to me (except suggesting to take it to a dealer, which isn’t easy for a wall-mounted TV of this size).

[steve1977]

Thanks. This still keeps the screen on and displays a blackscreen? I thought there would be a way not to turn on the screen, but connect directly with the audio module?

[steve1977]

Mine is also attached to an ATV, so I thought it wouldn’t be an issue. Not having Chromecast and Spotify Connect is still annoying. It does prevent me from fully using the TV as an audio device. When streaming through the ATV, you need to manually turn on the TV before streaming audio. If your interest is video-only, this wouldn’t be an issue.

[steve1977]

I paid a bit less, but ballpark similar. Seems a good price to me.

I am quite happy with it. In my view superior to the Contour as it supports WISA. I understand why people complain about the picture quality, but can live with it.

One big watch-out though. I did factory-reset after buying the Horizon. Unfortunately, it does not allow me to log into Google. See my thread below. This is also confirmed by a Reddit post (not created by me). If you have the chance, I would test whether this works for you. If not, this is a massive issue (at least for me). Most importantly, this prevents me to use chromecast and spotify connect…

BV Horizon – Cannot log into Google

[steve1977]

@SimonWeir, this reads like a very nice speaker combo. What TV or otherwise do you have the BL17 connected with? Do you just use them for movies or also for music?

[steve1977]

Thanks!

Yes, Google has been set to 2-step authentication.

I am currently logged out. When trying to log in on my BV Horizon, it does not ask me for verifcation. It insteed gives me the error message that the credentials/password are not correct. I triple-checked and the info is correct though.

[steve1977]

Any thoughts on my issue above?

[steve1977]

Does anyone have a photo of a 4000x after the “kit”? It also gets “painted” if I read above correctly. Any idea what this “painting” looks like?

[steve1977]

Mr10Percent wrote:

Probably to protect the asset value of those 50 people who paid £10k for the first/only batch of BC4000C’s

I think the 95 original buyers are well “protected”. The kit is nowhere as “good” as the original 10k offer. The original offer had a different color / polish and also carries the 4000C name/logo on it.

The 95 people basically received a “new” product, while the kit “only” provide a more professional refurbishment.

[steve1977]

Thanks! I don’t see how you get to these menus? The Horizon is likely quite different?

[steve1977]

Thanks!

Using it with a BV Horizon. I thought it worked below, but somehow I cannot make it work now?

To be more specific what I fail to get working:

1. Hide things like “recordings” from the TV button
2. Add Android home screen as selection under TV button
3. Change “home button” to AppleTV (HDMI 1)

[steve1977]

Bringing up an old thread again.

Does the BV Horizon support Spotify Connnect and/or Airplay 2?

On my Beoremote, I cannot find a way to select the HDMI port with my ATV. How can I add the HDMI 1 port to my TV button?

Thanks for all the help on this forum!

[steve1977]

Has anyone bought the “tool” and how do the results look like? It reads like a great initiative and could get me a nice turntable although I missed the original offer.

I would need to buy a used one first. Anything to note and what part of it should I pay attention to be in good condition (and which parts don’t matter as they will be replaced anyways. Also, what are advantages of the respective models?

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