BlueOS Driver Updates for Home Control Systems

By Peats on Fri 03 February 2023

BlueOS Driver Updates for Home Control Systems are Now Available
Popular home control systems now feature improved seamlessness when integrated with BluOS products.

 

BluOSTM, the wireless multi-room music management platform by Lenbrook International, has announced the release of driver updates for several home control systems. Integrators using RTI, ELAN, Control4, Crestron, and KNX will be able to take advantage of a new series of functions and features with these updated drivers.

ELAN – Now Available
Version 1.6.2 of the ELAN driver now allows for easy player discovery and player grouping, two of the most requested features by ELAN integrators. This major update simplifies the set-up process for dealers and offers an even more complete user experience through the Elan UI.
DOWNLOAD ELAN DRIVER PACK HERE

 Crestron – Now Available
A new unified driver for Crestron – combining the features and functions of the previous Crestron Media Player and the native SIMPL integration – is now available for download as version 1.5.0. With integration support for the full range of Crestron interfaces, the driver includes discreet input selection and improved media browsing logic, while also allowing Crestron Programmers to create a BluOS UI of their own for demanding system designs.
DOWNLOAD CRESTRON DRIVER PACK HERE


Control4 – Now Available
Increased customization is now possible with the latest BluOS driver for Control4. Integrators can take advantage of the “Global Line In” driver to expand system design possibilities, while the “Player” driver has been improved with the ability to rename devices and groups for quick customization and set up.
DOWNLOAD CONTROL4 DRIVER PACK HERE


RTI – Now Available
The RTI driver version 2.28 offers a greatly enhanced user experience, supporting album art while browsing, as well as the addition of preset icons that make access to content quicker and easier. Playlists can also be deleted without leaving the RTI interface.

DOWNLOAD RTI DRIVER PACK HERE


KNX
The popular KNX control system will receive new BluOS functions and features via third-party visualization servers and IP gateways.

KNX via Gira
BluOS welcomes Gira to the BluOS x KNX ecosystem. Gira debuts its new BluOS plugin for the Gira X1 server, which will allow playback and volume control, as well as a preset selection from any KNX keypad. Now Playing information like track name and artist will also be available through the Gira Smart Home app and the G1 keypad.

KNX via Bab Technologie
The first to create a gateway between BluOS and KNX keypads, Bab Technologie will launch its new “Pro” version of the Bluesound Connect app. This version will support more players and automatic player discovery, improving versatility and ease of deployment. From any KNX keypad, the driver will also control playback and volume, as well as the preset selection, for ease of use for end customers.

ABOUT BLUOS 
BluOSTM is a premium multi-room audio ecosystem that manages stored and cloud music sources and playback, with support for high-resolution audio streams up to 24bit/192kHz. Adopted by some of the most renowned residential hifi and commercial audio brands and integrated with numerous IoT and voice control systems, BluOS allows for interoperability among enabled devices across brands for maximum versatility and use cases. Integrations with popular streaming music services like Tidal, Spotify, SoundMachine, and SiriusXM for Business, as well as featuring support for FLAC, WAV, MQA, and other high resolution formats and codecs, BluOS offers virtually unlimited access to music of all genres for any occasion. Made up of an operating system and a control application for smartphones, tablets, and PC desktops, BluOS is the ultimate choice for the modern audiophile or customer experience professional. 
To keep up to date with the latest driver downloads and more from BluOS, bookmark their site link  https://bluos.net/downloads/

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