Linn DS/DSM control
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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 |
PINS
Requirement: Davaar64 on Linn DS/DSM and minimum Kazoo 4.13
- A PIN is the physical selection of six buttons on the top facia of the following Linn products:
Each PIN can be assigned/programmed by using Linn App, Kazoo to a saved Playlist, local source, Radio preset... to allow a quick and simple selection of your favourite music
The PIN service has been extended to all Linn DS/DSM products via the control software. Such as Linn App, Kazoo PC or MAC, Kazoo - Android devices, Crestron, Control4 & Savant.
More and more media attachment options are being added with software improvements, so watch this space.
(Pressing two PIN buttons at the same time can also be used in the setup of the relevent product. Check the relevant product page for more information)
IR Remote control PIN use
The REM 022 IR handset has six direct selection PIN buttons
The Linn IR handsets allow to select a defined PIN on your Linn DS/DSM using the number (1-6) keypad.
- Press AND HOLD number 1 for a couple of seconds will select PIN1,
- Press AND HOLD number 2 for a couple of seconds will select PIN2, etc
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If you have any difficulty after creating new PIN's in Kazoo:
- Power cycle the Linn DS/DSM and this should fix the issue.
- Check the batteries in the REMOTE, when you press any button then the STANDBY light should be on for as long as the button is pressed.
PIN FAQs:
- We currently support pinning from Kazoo Server (V4.9.8 onwards) , Tidal, Qobuz, TuneIn, CalmRadio, DS radio presets, and Linn DSM external inputs
- This is only applicable with Linn DS/DSM players with Davaar 64 or higher firmware
- This currently does NOT support Pins to external pre-amplifier inputs, such as Akurate Kontrol, Kisto etc.
- PINs use discrete IR codes and are not used with any other Linn Product control.
- PINS for Radio stations are wrongly created with Kazoo V4.13.21, this has been fixed with next version 4.13.22. If you have created a Radio station PIN and it doesn't work, check you have a later version of Kazoo and re-assign this PIN to the correct radio station.
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
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.
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 or CI-Gateway
- The Control4 module provides the following features,
- Simple integration and installation via a Linn provided Control4 certified module
- 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 2.10 (Upto V145), & OS 3 compatible
- OS 3 and Kustom DSM support use V145 or later
Note:
- July 16th 2024- Control4 driver V178
Crestron
- There is extensive and actively maintained support for Linn devices within Crestron systems. These drivers allow for potentially several Linn devices to be controlled through a Crestron control point (touch panel, iPad, etc). This support works alongside our own software, Linn App. For systems with many devices the driver organises the available rooms into a selection menu, and you can switch between active room for each Crestron control point as in Linn App. This support allows for seamless integration of the Kustom DSM alongside other DS/DSM devices.
- There is a choice of support depending on the Crestron hardware available. Each option comes with setup guides and a demo project with a touch panel designed in VisionTools Pro-e for testing out their capabilities. The driver can then be customized and integrated into a customer’s system alongside other home automation features. For all options, the driver communicates with Linn’s CI Gateway software that can be enabled on certain Linn devices. If one of these devices is not available, then Linn Kazoo Server includes the CI Gateway and can be used instead.
For Crestron 4-Series Processors:
- These two options offer the same underlying driver with different approaches, whether you wish to design a system using SIMPL Windows or SIMPL#Pro. They offer all the basic control functionality of the Linn Lite driver alongside many extra features and optional modules that add extra functionality such as
- • More extensive metadata and seeking within audio tracks.
- • Browsing and searching of streaming services: Airable radio, TIDAL, Qobuz
- • Modifying the active playlist of a Linn DS/DSM
- • Rearranging the groupings of Linn DS/DSM devices to play the same audio source.
- • Browsing and creation of Linn account playlists
- • Browsing and searching of a local media server (such as Minim, Twonky, or Kazoo Server)
- If you wish to keep the implementation simple, however, then these optional modules can be omitted.
- These two options offer the same underlying driver with different approaches, whether you wish to design a system using SIMPL Windows or SIMPL#Pro. They offer all the basic control functionality of the Linn Lite driver alongside many extra features and optional modules that add extra functionality such as
For Crestron Home Systems:
- • Natively integrated source, volume, and standby control
- • Natively integrated transport controls for the playlist source
- • An extension driver offers additional functionality such as metadata and further transport control. It also allows you to select for playback: pins, recent airable stations, account playlists.
For Crestron 3-Series Processors:
- This driver offers control over basic functionality of Linn DS/DSM devices such as standby, volume, transport control (play/pause/skip/shuffle/repeat), etc. Metadata about what is currently playing can be displayed, and pin selection allows an easy way to quickly select for playback from some favourite options. A string input allows commands using a Linn-defined protocol, LPEC, to be sent directly to rooms, allowing for macros to be set up.
Other modules:
Crestron DS/DSM control module |
Control4 system |
SPOTIFY CONNECT
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
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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 Jumper link should be removed for Sneaky/Sekrit DS/DSM operation. (On Basik-3-IR, IR link can be in state required). |
