DS Control Options

IR Handsets

Basic Linn DS operation using the Linn REM 019 remote control handset

Using the Linn REM 020 remote control handset

Using the Linn REM 022 remote control handset with PINS

Alexa

The New Kilmax DSM, new Majik DSM, Selekt DSM & Series3 can also be setup as Bluetooth speaker for Alexa and get the best sound from your Music

Linn Smart Homes

There are a limited number of commands available using Alexa mainly volume, basic source switching, PIN selection and Sleep state. Here are some sample commands, some are self explanatory):

"Alexa, set the volume of Kitchen to 50"

"Alexa, turn the volume down on Lounge" - turn volume down by 1 step in Lounge

"Alexa, turn the volume down on Bedroom by 20" - turn volume down by 20 steps in Bedroom

"Alexa, turn the volume up on Lounge" - turn volume up by 1 step in Lounge

"Alexa, turn the volume up on Bedroom by 10" - turn volume up by 10 steps in Bedroom

"Alexa, mute Living Room" - Mute audio in Living room

"Alexa, unmute Morning Room" - Ummute audio in Morning Room

"Alexa, turn on Kitchen" - Wake up Kitchen

"Alexa, turn off Dining Room" - put Dining room to Sleep

"Alexa, next on Kids Room" - Skip forward track/radio station in Kids room

"Alexa, go forward on Guest Room" - Skip forward track/radio station in Guest room

"Alexa, go back on Kitchen" - Skip back track/radio station in Kitchen

"Alexa, pause Lounge" - Pause Lounge

"Alexa, resume Lounge" - Play Lounge

"Alexa, switch input to Blu-Ray on Living Room" - Select Blu-Ray DSM input in Living Room

"Alexa, change channel to 3 on Lounge" - Select Pin3 in Lounge DS/DSM

"Alexa, change channel to 1 on Bedroom" - Select Pin1 in Bedroom DS/DSM

Currently only supporting the English language, but more can be added to the Wishlist on request. Linn Smart Homes

Instructions on how to setup Linn Smart Home

Sample commands, some are self explanatory):

"Alexa, set the volume of Kitchen to 50"

"Alexa, turn the volume down on Lounge" - turn volume down by 1 step in Lounge

"Alexa, turn the volume down on Bedroom by 20" - turn volume down by 20 steps in Bedroom

"Alexa, turn the volume up on Lounge" - turn volume up by 1 step in Lounge

"Alexa, turn the volume up on Bedroom by 10" - turn volume up by 10 steps in Bedroom

"Alexa, mute Living Room" - Mute audio in Living room

"Alexa, unmute Morning Room" - Ummute audio in Morning Room

"Alexa, turn on Kitchen" - Wake up Kitchen

"Alexa, turn off Dining Room" - put Dining room to Sleep

"Alexa, next on Kids Room" - Skip forward track/radio station in Kids room

"Alexa, go forward on Guest Room" - Skip forward track/radio station in Guest room

"Alexa, go back on Kitchen" - Skip back track/radio station in Kitchen

"Alexa, pause Lounge" - Pause Lounge

"Alexa, resume Lounge" - Play Lounge

"Alexa, switch input to Blu-Ray on Living Room" - Select Blu-Ray DSM input in Living Room

"Alexa, change channel to 3 on Lounge" - Select Pin3 in Lounge DS/DSM

"Alexa, change channel to 1 on Bedroom" - Select Pin1 in Bedroom DS/DSM

PC/MAC/Android/IOS Control software

PC, MAC, iPad.... software control options & configuration software

3rd Party controllers (AMX/Crestron/Control4/RAKO)

Released in Feb 2017 for use with 'Kazoo Server (4.7 or later)' :

Control4 with Kazoo Server

The Control4 module provides the following features,

• Simple integration and installation via a Linn provided Control4 certified module
• Seamless integration between Control4 and Linn (OpenHome) allowing the use of a Control4 UI, Linn Kazoo, BubbleDS, or other OpenHome control points.
• Support for cloud and local music through Control4 virtual sources for browsing and searching Tidal, Qobuz, TuneIn, Kazoo Server and Minim Server
• Support for AV installations, such as Kaleidescape, through volume and source switching modules
• Support for Control4 zone grouping
• OS 2.8 compatible

Crestron with Kazoo Server

The Crestron module provides the following features,

• Simple integration and installation via a Linn provided Crestron IPP module
• Seamless integration between Crestron and Linn (OpenHome) allowing the use of a Crestron UI, Linn Kazoo, BubbleDS, or other OpenHome control points.
• Support for AV installations, such as Kaleidescape, through volume and source switching modules
• Support for cloud and local music through modules for browsing and searching Tidal, Qobuz, TuneIn, Kazoo Server and Minim Server
• Multi-room audio; support for both dynamic and static grouping of rooms
• Presets to quickly access favourite music
• Smart Graphics GUI, in landscape orientation, with Linn Kazoo look and feel, but also re-skinable in an installer specific Look & Feel.
• Support for resolution of TMPC-4SMD
• Available for Crestron 3-series processors and Core 3 GUIs

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Other modules:

Crestron DS/DSM control module 3rd party control solutions Kazoo integration on IOS

This control has been developed by Rako using their bridge product – for further information please contact Rako directly on +44 (0) 1634 226666.

Control4 system

SPOTIFY

Spotify Connect can now be used from Davaar59 or later firmware. This allows you to select and Play your Spotify music on your Linn DS/DSM players and use the internal volume control on the Linn DS/DSM. This is web controlled and if your LInn DS/DSM has been paired with your Spotify account you will be able to control even if you are not on the same ethernet network.

ROON

The Linn DS/DSM requires Davaar63 or later to work with Roon V1.5 and above.

On Linn DS proxy setups, Linn DS with Linn Kontrol preamplifer connected with RS232, the Roon volume control will not control the Linn Kontrol volume. This will only work with Linn DSM or Linn DS with internal volume control disabled.
A Roon HUB is required in your network system to allow Roon to control your Linn DS/DSM.
ENABLE the Linn DS/DSM player in the Roon - Settings - Audio - NETWORKED section.

Knekt BASIK3 RCU

These can only be used with the Sneaky Music DS, Sekrit DS, Sekrit DS-I and Sekrit DSM Accessory RC5 socket. This must be wired with Knekt CAT-5 wiring These wall mounted control units will give push button control of Sleep state and Volume +/-. Ensure that "Auto Play" is enabled in Konfig The tear-drop shaped BASIK-3-IR also has an IR receiver to allow IR handset control of the Linn DS/DSM