[Stoobie]

It will only run on Windows. But you should be able to to run a Virtual Machine (VM) on Mac and run windows. It is a fairly  steep learning curve for the VM and the Config tool, but really satisfying when done.

I use this as I have Windows 11 which does not work with my Beo5

https://www.virtualbox.org/

It is free to download and use. My biggest issue was getting the USB connection to work consistently, but once you get your head around that it can be really good fun.

Im not sure if Parralels is still a thing in MacOS but I know VirtualBox works for me on Windows 11.

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

The Beo6 needs to be programmed to work with your BS5.

You could try it in Default mode to test it. Press the red dot button (bottom right) and hold, then press the center button. You will be in the setup menu. Press config, then choose Default. Press store then exit the setup menu using the back button on  screen.

This should allow  you to work the basic IR functions on your BS5. You can also try the WiFi settings while in the setup menu. I don’t have a BS5 so can’t assist there.

To get the full functionality, including the 2-way WiFi connectivity, you will need to get a copy of the Configuration Tool. Members have posted links on here. Don’t forget to put it back into custom mode when you programme it.

If you look here you will see what is possible when it is programmed.

Good luck Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Please excuse me writing in English. The Beo6 is a really good remote when you get it set up properly. It does take a lot of patience to programme, but once you learn how to programme it, the Beo6 is great.

I have a Lightmanager Pro. I use my Beo4 with it at the moment as my Beo6 and main system has been put away while we redecorate the living room. The Beo4 works really well. The Beo6 controls the light manager the same except  you can name the buttons on screen to make it a bit easier to use.

Stoobie

 

[Stoobie]

With my LG OLED TV connected I use the headphone out of the TV to red/white RCA plugs into a SCART convertor on the BS3. This works perfectly for me and the volume is controlled by BEO4/BS3. There are S/PDIF sockets on the BS3 but I don’t know enough to use them. You will not be able to distribute any sound that comes in via a HDMI cable without a digital to analog convertor as ML cannot distribute digital sound. This may be the same if you use the S/PDIF.

I do not use the tuner on my BS3. It can get UK Freeview HD but I rely on the TV for that. I also use a BEO5 remote so I don’t need the TV remote. It doesn’t do th Magic remote stuff but is perfectly useable.

Basically I got the BS3 for the same reason you are considering because I have ML everywhere and moved from a BeoVision 5. At the time a newer B&O TV (plus nearly £1k for the NL/ML converter) were well out of my price range.

[Stoobie]

Or you could consider a BeoSystem 3. They have full ML compatability and then you could buy a brand new TV from ANY manufacturer.

If you get a smart TV you can use that for all the various video apps, and the BS3 for the sound, (attach your speakers via powerlink) and reatain ML compatability for your music. The last version of the BS3 has plenty of HDMI inputs.

The only downside would be having to use TV remote and B&O remote. That should be fairly easy to accomplish within your budget.

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hi Matador,

I bought one battery through the local B&O dealer here in Exeter, and one from a chap on the old Beoworld site who made them up.

I think it would have been around 2019/2020

Thanks

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

I have both Beo5 and Beo6 and once they are prog=rammed they have been working well. I put new batteries in about 18months ago and they seem to be working just fine.

I turn off the WiFi on the Beo6 as I don’t have any compatible B&O equipment. I think that helps with battery life.

It is worth perservering Sataffan, as long as your battery is not almost dead.

[Stoobie]

Is there not a button on the front of the TV? If I recall there was a Power Button, one that steps through through the channels and the third cuts in/out the speakers for listening with headphones or connected speakers.

Also, there may be a setting in the menu that deals with the PowerLink connection. If the previous owner had connected speakers and the PowerLink setting is on, it may cut out the internal speakers.

Stoobie

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Staffanrd wrote:

Is the driver upgraded simultaniusly when connected with the pc or do you have to download it first if the latter were to find it?

It should install with the CT when you first install it. It sounds like it did and then Windows Tools messed it up!

I would remove the CT and start again. Use REVO Uninstaller to completely remove the CT tool and drivers. Then do a fresh install. If I recall, you have to install without the Beo6 connected, then connect when it asks.

Also it is VERY IMPORTANT to note, the Beo6 does not charge very well when connected to the USB on th PC. Make sure it is fully charged before to connect it to the PC. If you get to the stage of getting it working and begin programming – keep it fully charged inbetween each try with the CT tool. If you try too many times while connected to the PC USB i will rub=n down th battery.

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

You will need to be very patient and expect a steep leaning curve to get the remote connected and running. Then programming is also complex.

The reason I suggest a Virtual Machine (VM) is because they are free (VM Ware Workstaion or Oracle VM Virtual Box) and you can make as many as you want so you can experiment with Windows 32bit and Windows 64bit and load the Config Tool into each.

You can also make a Windows XP (32bit or 64bit) VMs. Windows XP seems to be the most relaible for programming Beo5/Beo6.

But, if your Beo6 connects to you Windows 10 and you can program it, then there is no need to use VMs

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hi Staffan,

1. The latest Configuration tool is 6.84.
2.  Sometimes a google search will find the link to the tool to download.
3. With the Configuration Tool, you tick the box “Work Offline” and press OK and the Config tool will open.
4. There are lots of issues with the different Config Tools and all Versions of Windows (aslo with 32bit and 64bit)
5. I would not go down the disconnecting the battery just yet. This is a last resort.

What version of the Config Tool do you have? I would disconnect the Beo6, then load the the tool (work offline), and then connect the Beo6 to see if it connects and if it does, it might do any updates.

Let us know how you get on with this step.

Do you know how to use Virtual Machines? They are excellent for trouble shooting Beo5/Beo6 issues.

This may also help

Regards Stoobie

 

 

 

[Stoobie]

If you do experiment with these settings, take photos of the current settings so you can restore them if you mess anything up.

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hello Andreas,

Thank you for checking your remote. Unfortunately the Beo5 and BS5 don’t communicate 2-way so the Beo5 radio stations cannot harmonise with the BS5. You have to manually put what is on the display on BS5 onto buttons on the Beo5. The station logos can sometimes be found in the configuration tool or taken from the internet but might need some “photshop” work first.

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hi Andreas,

It sounds like you are doing very well with your set up. Congratulations.

I do not have BS5 so do not know how the Radio Stations should look and harmonise.

Can I please ask you to confirm that your remote is definitely a Beo5 and not the newer Beo6 which has WiFi and connects to the BS5.

If it is the Beo6 you my need to look at getting it to connect to harmonise the radio stations.

You might wish to start a new discussion in the Beo5/Beo6 forum where other users can assist you better than me 🙂

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hello Andreas

I am very glad you were able to change your Beo5 from dealer mode. Hopefully the IR Range is as good as your Beo4 now.

In your earlier post you say your Beo4:
controls Light: LC2 = Does Beo5 control LC2 now?
controls SAT: Beovision 7 with DVD and soundbar = Does Beo5 control SAT now?
controls N.Radio & N.Music & CD Player: Beosound 5 and CD Player Beomaster 5 incl. Beolab8000 = Does Beo5 control N.Radio & N.Music & CD Player now?

Regards

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

To check if the Beo5 is in deler mode go ito the Settings menu by pressing the red dot button and GO (center button) together.

You should be on the SETUP screen

call up the numbers page by pressing + on the bottom of the screen. Then press 00 GO (center button). You will see Dealer Option on screen. you need to press Normal Mode on the left and it should be red.

Hopefully this will restore the IR range,

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

I have to be directly on the TV so that I can operate the TV

I wonder if your Beo5 might be in “Dealer Mode” which reduces the IR range. I will give instructions how to check

[Stoobie]

Hi Andreas,

I have tried your setup on my configuration tool (CT), I attach a PDF of each step.

Good luck

Stoobie

(added PDF twice in error – both are the same)

[Stoobie]

I am sorry Andreas, I can’t help with BS/BM5. I think if you search on Archive Forum 2012-2022 (Link at top of forum) someone may help.

This link seems to deal with your issue

Link

Stoobie

[Stoobie]

Hi Andreas,

With the configuration tool (CT), you must always choose “work offline”. The server is the B&O server that dealers connect to, to save the configurations they make. This is not available to the public this is why it is not found.

Are you confident with the CT? I can tell you how to use it from step 1.

I will open my configuration tool this evening and take a look to see if I can assist with your N.Music and other issues.

It would help to know how your BV7 and BS5 are connected. You have to be very precise when setting up the Beo5. The software needs to know how they are connected. It will ask if they are in the same room? What speakers are connected and are they connected to BV7 or to BS5? What peripherals are connected to TV (AppleTV or Sat Tuner etc) are they controlled by PUC? What inputs are they connected to?

It will also help me if I know what buttons on your Beo4 you use currently.

It is all very confusing to begin with, but does make sense eventually.

Stoobie

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