The problem isn't the product it's the software driving it. I'm quite optimistic about the system as it can easily evolve into what it needs to be. The big question is will this happen. I believe that B&O wants this to happen but the question is if they can catch back up with the needs of their customers based on their existing software

[quote user="beo-ap"] I'm interested in this ML gateway. What is it? [/quote] Not too much known yet: Link But it apparently allows communication between masterlink and third party home automation protocols through robust, two-way serial communication. If you want Lutron homeworks etc. this would be the solution for you. It sounds very

[quote user="bumble"] Hey MJM - Fret not - have solution. Painless. Let's talk on Tuesday. Best, Andrew [/quote] Come on. Share with the class.

Beo-ap, I'm not using Lintronic right now but have used it extensively in the past and agree that it's an extremely reliable and capable unit. I think the best thing about Lintronic is the additional ability to connect with communication protocols like serial. This opens up alot of possibilities. I can't wait to get my hands on the new Masterlink

That's good news. My understanding is that B&O has switched from an older software platform (Linux?) to an easier one for coding so that updates will be easier to implement as well as more frequent for us.

[quote user="Quim43"]Is it this?[/quote] Are these boxes designed to enclose the eye within or are they for mounting the eye on top of? My guess is it's inside but it's difficult to tell in the picture.

[quote user="PhilLondon"]Well, when I read the guide, it tells you how to control the lights, but not how to do it at a certain time. ALARM SOURCE: TV DTV V.MEM DVD RADIO CD A.MEM DTV2 N.RADIO N.MUSIC V.AUX L-TV L-DTV L-V.MEM L-DVD L-RADIO L-CD L-A.MEM L-DTV2 L-N.RA L-N.MUS L-V.AUX NONE [/quote] You're right. That's too bad. Although

When my dealer went to upgrade my BS3 to the new software (6.11) they were advised by the North America B&O office not to. So I ended up with just 5.08. Anyone know of any issues?

[quote user="PhilLondon"][quote user="TWG"]Can it switch the light at alarm time or do I have to do it manually?[/quote] I asked the same question earlier and the answer seems to be no, unfortunately :-( [/quote] Is this true? It looked like from reading the instruction manual that activating a light source as an alarm was an option

[quote user="R Patton"] ARRRRGGGGHHHHH! and I missed the trade in deadline, thinking the beo5 wouldn't 'do much more that the Beo 4, A cheaper alternative to the grafik eye and a fancy new remote!! [/quote] I think you're OK holding off a little while R Patton. I think they are coming out with a revised version of the Beo5 remote