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Maybe you should untic auto update
Peter
Beovision eclipse 65, Beolab 50, Beolab 18, Beovision 11, Beolab 3, Beolab 2, BeoVision 10, MLGW, BeoLink converter Nl/Ml, Beosound 5, BLGW
gysse2004:Maybe you should untic auto update Peter
What is your current software? Mine is 7.04.01.1945 - firmware 1.38a
gysse2004:What is your current software? Mine is 7.04.01.1945 - firmware 1.38a Peter
So I had a look at the Behringer UCA222 (about $60 so not too bad). But I don't understand how you connect, say a Chromecast Audio to it... there appears to only be RCA audio inputs on the UCA222, so do I then need to use a headphone to RCA converter to attach a Chromecast Audio to the Behringer UCA222?
Has anyone setup up a workable Spotify Connect solution directly to BeoMaster 5? Keen to hear some specifics.
Many thanks in advance.
I asked the same question of Steve at Sounds Heavenly. I am sure he wont mind me sharing his reply and links.
"Thanks for your enquiry, first you need the USB adapter to connect to the Beomaster 5:-
http://soundsheavenly.com/input/17--ufo202-.html?search_query=usb&results=2
This cable will connect the Chromecast Audio to the USB adapter above (a 1m Chromecast cable can be supplied free of charge with the USB adapter on request - please ask for this when you order the USB adapter):-
http://soundsheavenly.com/hifi-av/112--trs-2rca-.html"
gysse2004: Maybe you should untic auto update Peter
Done that now.
@Duels- is your system back up and running?
gysse2004:@Duels- is your system back up and running? Peter
Spotify is stll running on my BS5, also with new playlists....
Stefan
peterafox:So I had a look at the Behringer UCA222 (about $60 so not too bad). But I don't understand how you connect, say a Chromecast Audio to it... there appears to only be RCA audio inputs on the UCA222, so do I then need to use a headphone to RCA converter to attach a Chromecast Audio to the Behringer UCA222? Has anyone setup up a workable Spotify Connect solution directly to BeoMaster 5? Keen to hear some specifics. Many thanks in advance.
stefan:Spotify is stll running on my BS5, also with new playlists.... Stefan
I created two new playlists last weekend with John Mayer songs - btw he`s in Herning, Danmark on Friday and I`ll be there too ! (somebody else?) - on my ipad, and they appear also on my BS5...
The search function on mine is now working again.
peterafox:Thanks Beolion! A few questions... How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the
peterafox:Thanks Beolion! How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the UCA222?: By using a 3.5mm MALE TO 2 RCA MALE AUDIO CABLE (check ebay) When using Chromecast do you get any cover art on the BS5 or just the A.AUX input text? Yes, that is why I really like the BS5 player where you get the covers.
How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the UCA222?: By using a 3.5mm MALE TO 2 RCA MALE AUDIO CABLE (check ebay)
When using Chromecast do you get any cover art on the BS5 or just the A.AUX input text? Yes, that is why I really like the BS5 player where you get the covers.
While Spotify is now working, I'm finding that N.Radio stations are no longer working. This is so frustrating. Is anyone else finding N.Radio stations to be unavailable?
No problem with radio in Denmark.
N.Music is now working again in the U.S.
Duels: peterafox: Thanks Beolion! A few questions... How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the I posted an answer to this with a link for the appropriate cable after you asked your question yesterday.
peterafox: Thanks Beolion! A few questions... How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the
Thanks Beolion!
A few questions... How do you connect the Chromecast Audio to the
I posted an answer to this with a link for the appropriate cable after you asked your question yesterday.
I'm curious about adding the Chromecast dongle to my BeoSound 5. Provided that you have your BeoSound 5 source set to AUX, are you able to include the dongle in casting from WITHIN the BeoX App, BeoMusic App, or BeoLink 2 App? I know that adding an NL converter would be the ideal solution, but the ability to include the dongle in chrome casting from within a B&O app would be a nice workaround (provided that one has at least one NL multi-room product).
beojeff: I'm curious about adding the Chromecast dongle to my BeoSound 5. Provided that you have your BeoSound 5 source set to AUX, are you able to include the dongle in casting from WITHIN the BeoX App, BeoMusic App, or BeoLink 2 App? I know that adding an NL converter would be the ideal solution, but the ability to include the dongle in chrome casting from within a B&O app would be a nice workaround (provided that one has at least one NL multi-room product).
You can group a ChromeCast Audio dongle connected to any aux-port (which mean also to the line-in of the BS5) with the ChromeCast part of one or more B&O NL device/s.
You must use Google Home for that.
But that does not turn your BS5 into a NL device and you will still have to activate A.Aux to get sound from the BS5 and to control the volume.
A workaround, yes - but it limits you to the cast feature, and you must deal with 3 control points: the cast-enabled app, the B&O app and the B&O physical remote (alternatively the controls on the BS5).
There is a tv - and there is a BV
I am always doubting if I should start saving for a second hand BS5. I listen to spotify most of the time, CD's and vinyl. I currently have a setup with playmaker to my BM5500, but I am not too happy with the ipad or iphone as a controller. I'd rather use a steel weel of BS5 or a beo4 remote. However, the spotify on the BS5 appears to have similar functionality to the app on my 1st generation iPad, without the "my music" section with saved albums, but instead only "favourites" and "playlists" and "radio". Is that correct?
The lurking danger is that spotify will abandon these old devices, so buying a BS5 would then not the be a good investment for me. Unless it is possible to hack it to be more future proof?
beolion:I have a Chromecast Audio connected to the UCA222. I do also have Spotify Connect installed. Both works fine for me.
I do also have Spotify Connect installed.
Both works fine for me.
Are you saying you installed something on the BS5 that enables spotify connect? I am pretty sure you did not mean that, but since it is a windows machine it should be possible (I got it working on my Beomedia1, although I did not get the sound output right away and I stopped working on it).
Thanks
Beosound 5 Encore + Beosystem 5500 + S45.2; BV7-40 MKV + BL7.1 + BL14.4+ AppleTV4; various link rooms with MCL2 A or MCL2 A/V + RL60.2 / CX100 / CX50 & Cona / IWS2000; BG4000; Beosystem 1200 + BV1600.
Is this a work around?
Bit of a gamble, could trash the whole kit and caboodle..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-O-Beosound-5-Spotify-OEM-activation/302615250912?hash=item46754647e0:g:kfsAAOSwvktaZ7Rm
Was already discussed several times on the forum.
The maker also participated here - in fact he announced the solution here a while ago.
Some users did it/bought it - and seem to be contend.
MM
would be nice of him to publish the solution...
Probably no longer available - or vanished?
Have a look at rhis thread:
https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/26408.aspx?PageIndex=1
Lars Alsbjerg:would be nice of him to publish the solution...
Hi Lars,
does this stil work?
What version did you install?
How did you connect Spotify to A..AUX?
Hi,
I have it working with an old win 32 version of Spotify 0.9.15.27
Took me a wile to find a 32 bit version at a safe download site. They al still in the Spotify forum for as long as they are there.
Link https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Install-amp-Launch-Errors-Error-Code-53-Error-Code-17-amp-This/m-p/699012
Running at service menu I get a warning that in the future this system will not be supported for updates. When the BM5 losses power Spotify has to be started again. I gave Spotify auto start at Windows reboot but this seems not enough.
And I have the "feature you mentioned. " If you keep Spotify playing while changing to Radio, you will get both sources out".
But so far I am happy with it. Thanks!.
That solution (installing spotify directly on BS5) stopped working for me few days ago, other people have the same?
Same problem here. I have posted a topic on Spotify for this problem.
No usefull reply from Sptify comunity so far. Spotify still works I discovered. When you start play from the service menu. Music plays when you leave the service menu. Only you can not control Spotify anymore because Spotify Connect stopped working.
Has anyone tried to install a Chromecast receiver on the Beomaster 5?
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/caf_receiver/basic