BluOS 4.0 Controller App User Guide

BluOS 4.0 Controller App

Specifications

• Product Name: BluOS App
• Function: Control BluOS enabled Players, Browse and Search Music, Create Playlists, Group Players

Now Playing Minibar
Shows current playing content for the specific Player. Provides quick access to Play/Pause and Volume Control. Click on the speaker icon to adjust volume. Click on the Minibar to open the Now Playing overview.

Navigation Bar
Easy access navigation for Home, Favourites, Music, Players, and Search.

Home

The default starting point for new users and each time the app is opened. Content is dynamic based on user behavior and player activity.

Settings
Press to open the Players Settings page.

BluOS App User Guide

The BluOS app is designed to control BluOS enabled Players and for easy access to browse and Search Music, creating Playlists and Grouping players together.

1. Now Playing Minibar
   Shows the current playing content for the specific Player and gives quick access to Play/Pause and Volume Control. Press on the speaker will show the volume slide. Press on the Minibar to open the Now Playing overview.

2. Navigation bar
   Easy to access navigation for Home, Favourites, Music, Players, and Search

Home
This is the Home of the App. It is the default starting point for new users, and every time the app has been closed. Content on the Home screen is dynamic and based on User behaviour. Home is driven by each Players activity and therefore content can differentiate between Players.
Settings

Press to open the Players Settings page.

Teaser
When BluOS has something to tell it will show here. That can be quick access to ad new music services for new users, or information about BluOS updates etc.

Most Used
Quick access to most used Music services/Inputs of each Player. Press on the big tile to jump directly into the specific service or input. Each tile has links for quick access to Service/Input specific content or settings.

Presets
Find and Play Presets for each Player here. When no Presets have been made a ‘+’ icon directs directly to the Preset setup menu. Show All will give you the full list of Presets and options to add new ones, delete or edit old Presets. Learn more

Recent Stations
Gives quick access to recently played Stations. Will only show if a Station has been played on the Player.

Recently Played
Access and see the recently played playlists, songs, and Albums on each player across all services available.

BluOS Playlists
When BluOS playlist has been created they will be found here. BluOS playlists are different from service specific playlists since they can carry content from different services and local content in the same list.
NOTE: It is possible to customize the order of the Tiles, so they fit the individual user. Press ‘Customize Home’ in the bottom of the page.

Now Playing

1. Now Playing/Play Queue.
   Switch between Now Playing and Play Queue window.

2. Player name
   Indicates the name of the Player. Press the name to access the Player page for quick and easy grouping management.

3. Content indicator
   Shows the icon of the service with a quality indicator or the input playing. Press on the Icon to see more details about Bit Depth and Sample Rate.

4. Context Menu
   Press the three dots to see options for the current playing song or station, like; add as favourite, playlist or preset. Options depends on content and service.

5. Playback controls
   Control playback like Play/Pause and Skip back and forward.

6. Volume
   Adjust the volume using the slider. It is also possible to tap on the slider or on the -/+ icons on the right side for fine adjusting. Press the speaker icon to mute/unmute. Learn more

Play Queue
Manage the Play Queue with options to delete or rearrange tracks order. A Play Queue can be saved as a BluOS Playlist.

Music
All music services and inputs available on the Player are accessible from here. It is also here new music services can be added or removed. Quick access for customization of inputs if any are available.

Players
Use the Player page to manage Player’s volume, grouping and audio settings.

1. Fixed Groups and add new Player
   Use to create a Fixed Group like a Stereo Pair, a Multi Group, or a Home Theatre Group. Fixed Groups are used when multiple Players are configured to be shown and function as one Player in the App. Learn more Use + to add a new Player to the system. Learn more

2. Follow Me
   Use to move the current playing music to another Player/Room.

3. Audio Settings
   Access Audio settings for the highlighted Player. Learn more

4. Link Players Together
   Use to group players together when multiple Players have to play content simultaneously. Learn more

5. Control All Players
   Option to Group All Players with one press or Pause playback on all Players.

Search
Use search to find content from available services on the system. Quickly switch between services from the top right corner.

Settings

Alarm
Set an Alarm for the morning, to wake up to the sweet tune of a playlist, or a radio station. Alarm can be set with individual timings each day. Can also be used to start playback when you come home from work or when you are out of town, so it sounds like somebody is home. Learn more

Sleep Timer
Use Sleep Timer to stop playback if you want to fall asleep to music.

Audio
Access to Audio settings. Adjust Tone Controls, set Listening Modes or adjust the maximum volume of a Player. Learn more

Player

Find all Settings available for the Player. Customize inputs, add an IR remote to control Playback and Presets, Turn On/Off the Indicator Light on the product and much more. Settings available differ from Player to Player.

Music Library
Setup you own Local Library. BluOS can index libraries from a network placement or from an USB drive connected directly to a Player. Learn more

Playback
Turn On/Off AutoFill. Autofill will fill out the Play Queue with the rest of the tracks from an Album or Playlist when a track is pressed.

Reload Album Cover
Reloads iOS or Android devices cache for Local Library content. Learn more

Help & Support

• Online support
  Access more than 200 FAQs about BluOS.

• Send Support Ticket
  Fill in the fields with the required information and select Send Request. The diagnostic log of the player is generated and sent along with the support request.

• Upgrade
  Check for updates to the BluOS firmware.

• Add Player
  Run the player setup wizard to add a new player to the existing BluOS system. Learn more

Diagnostic

• View the player’s wireless Signal Strength, Connected Shares, IP Address.
• Reboot: Select to restart the player.
• Force Hotspot Mode: Select to reset the Bluesound player to Hotspot mode. Learn more
• Statistics collection: Enable/disable to control passive reporting of Bluesound players. Learn more
• Rebuild Index: Select to delete and recreate an index. Learn more

About
View the version of the BluOS App, BluOS software, and License information.

References

• Grouping Bluesound Players – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How do I manage the Audio Settings on my Bluesound player? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• Why are some of my Album Cover Art too large or missing? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How do I connect my Bluesound Player to the network? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How do I adjust the Volume for my selected Bluesound Player? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How do I connect music on my NAS, PC or iTunes Shared Music to Bluesound? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How can I use Bluesound as an Alarm Clock? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• How to add or delete a Preset in Bluesound? – The Bluesound Support Crew
• Fixed Groups makes Stereo Pairing easier – The Bluesound Support Crew

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