Red light blinks, can't set up the controler

[Rhino]

I was stuck in the same loop as posted here with 7.5.1 release. As someone else experienced I spent 30 minutes with the support guy asking me to do the same reset over and over. I finally gave up and found these posts. Reverted back to 7.4.1 which then allowed me to "software upgrade" down to 7.4.1 on the controller. Worked from there. I'm afraid to go up to 7.5.0. Thoughts on if that is stable. And thanks for all the posts.

[jimbob2]

I have the exact same problem here as JackWalker, but getting confused as to the solution.

Do we have to downgrade the firmware on the controller and also downgrade the sb server as well?

I think I am on the last stable release of sb server. Where do we find the firmware for the controller, I looked on logitech website but cannot see it there. Is there firmware for the receiver which has to be changed?

Any one know??? No music for nearly two weeks.....

[TheLastMan]

I have the exact same problem here as JackWalker, but getting confused as to the solution.

1.Do we have to downgrade the firmware on the controller and also downgrade the sb server as well?

2.I think I am on the last stable release of sb server. Where do we find the firmware for the controller?

3.Is there firmware for the receiver which has to be changed?

I have listed and numbered your questions for ease of answering.

1. Yes, actually you can now upgrade the SqueezeBox Server software on your PC as the latest version of 7.5.1 has the firmware fix included.

If you currently have SBS 7.5.1 installed then the firmware will arrive automatically and you will be prompted by the controller to update it. If you have another version of SBS (7.5.0 or 7.4.3) then uninstall it and then reinstall 7.5.1 (upgrade rather than downgrade).

2. Once you have installed SBS 7.5.1 on your PC then the controller firmware will update automatically.

3. No.
(and even if there were it would upgrade automatically)

One final point, make sure that you have SBS automatically looking for software updates. In the web config screen click "Settings" and the "Advanced". From the drop-down box on the left choose "software updates" and make sure that "Automatically check for software updates" is the message in the box (not "Don't check for software updates").

Hope that helps.

Good luck!

[jimbob2]

Hi lastman

ok downgraded to 7.5 then upgraded to 7.5.1 but still bumping when choosing the receiver.

I cannot get out of this screen, seemed to be locked in a loop.

I have done factory resets and gone through the wireless set up but always end up at the setup receiver screen and cannot go any further. Pressing the home button has no effect, so I cannot upgrade the firmware.


Getting frustrated now.

[upstatemike]

good luck to you all sick of wasting time sad thing is I recommended this system to friends, every time I talk to them they want me to fix it. Blah.

Did you get the Sonos system yet? I am thinking of trying one myself and was wondering what your initial impressions are.

[bfm]

Did you get the Sonos system yet? I am thinking of trying one myself and was wondering what your initial impressions are.

Nope. I got my duet working and decided to save some money, had some unexpected pool expenses etc. My friend got his and loves it. The iPad app is coming for it soon. I will order one next month.

[TheLastMan]

Nope. I got my duet working and decided to save some money, had some unexpected pool expenses etc. My friend got his and loves it. The iPad app is coming for it soon. I will order one next month.

I have a couple of friends for whom money is no object with Sonos systems (following my recommendation) and they think they are great.

Functionally Sonos is no better than SqueezeBox and I would argue actually inferior. SqueezeBox has kept ahead of the curve a bit better than Sonos who have rather rested on their Laurels.

The main reason Sonos does well is their reliability, mainly the result of their proprietary wireless networking. Every player is also a 'repeater', so the more players in the house the better the networking. There are also many fewer software and firmware glitches (mainly because there are fewer updates).

In both cases the systems were installed professionally, and both owners have called back the installers to fix problems. The owners both have much more money than time - so this arrangement suited them well.

I think the poor quality of home wi-fi networking hardware and a lack of understanding among users is the main limitation of the SqueezeBox system. By eliminating the need for the owner to set up their own wi-fi network Sonos have bypassed the major source of problems that afflict SqueezeBox owners.

My system works fine now, but it took about a week on a steep learning curve, and faffing about, along with the purchase of a second wireless access point, a parabolic antenna reflector and laying Ethernet cable around the loft. I would call myself an uber-geek (I repair other peoples systems for "fun") and would not inflict this kind of hassle on anybody else. So when asked to recommend a system I almost always say Sonos as I know that will mean less work for me and less frustration for the buyer, even though I know I have the better system!

Reliability is probably the most important factor with any technology as far as the customer is concerned, be it computers, home entertainment equipment or cars. Logitech, unfortunately, don't seem to have cottoned on to this.

[upstatemike]

Nope. I got my duet working and decided to save some money, had some unexpected pool expenses etc. My friend got his and loves it. The iPad app is coming for it soon. I will order one next month.

I went ahead and got a set to try out... pretty impressed so far!