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=== I cannot see the Room '''XYZ''' on my Kazoo or other control device<br> ===
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=== Kazoo states "Waiting for Room...."===
If you only have one device running Kazoo and this cannot see the Linn DS/DSM the first thing to check is the '''Settings''' of the Kazoo App:
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First basic points to check:
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# <u>Is the Linn DS/DSM power on?</u> (that is, is there mains power to the Linn DS/DSM and is it switched on. (Do not dismiss this as this is a very common issue)).<br>
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# <u>Click on the Kazoo Rooms selection and see if any other room are listed.</u> (Your Room name may have changed but Kazoo is looking for the old room name).<br>
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# <u>check is the '''Settings''' of the Kazoo App:</u> (this may be setup to connect to a  different LAN/Network than your Linn DS/DSM is connected to)
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#Window_8.2F10_.26_iMac_OSX_10.11_onwards_questions|Windows 8/10 and MAC OSX 10.11 onwards]]
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#Window_8.2F10_.26_iMac_OSX_10.11_onwards_questions|Windows 8/10 and MAC OSX 10.11 onwards]]
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#Kazoo_cannot_find_my_Linn_DS|Android devices]]
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#Kazoo_cannot_find_my_Linn_DS|Android devices]]
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#I_cannot_find_my_Linn_DS_after_Kazoo_update|Apple iPhone/iPad]]
 
::*[[FAQ-Kazoo#I_cannot_find_my_Linn_DS_after_Kazoo_update|Apple iPhone/iPad]]
(If your device running Kazoo also has a VPN, make sure that the VPN IP address is not selected)
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:(If your device running Kazoo also has a VPN, make sure that the VPN IP address is not selected)
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<u>After checking the setting then try and select another room just in case the Linn DS/DSM Room name has changed.</U>
 
  
 
If '''ANY''' control device  cannot see the DS product, check the following:<br>
 
If '''ANY''' control device  cannot see the DS product, check the following:<br>
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:1. Power cycle (Mains OFF, wait 30seconds, Mains ON), the Linn DS/DSM and then quit/exit the Kazoo App and re-open the Kazoo App.  
 
:1. Power cycle (Mains OFF, wait 30seconds, Mains ON), the Linn DS/DSM and then quit/exit the Kazoo App and re-open the Kazoo App.  
  
:2. If your PC has multiple network connections, (wired and wireless-WifI). Disable one of them so you are ONLY using wired Ethernet or wireless Ethernet. Restart the control and check operation.
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:2. If your PC has multiple network connections, (wired and wireless/Wifi). Disable one of them so you are ONLY using wired Ethernet or wireless Ethernet. Restart the control point (PC/MAC/iPhone/Android etc) and check operation.
  
:3. Some Network DHCP servers/switches can block UPnP communication. Either check the router settings or use a Ethernet router such as the Netgear RP614 to see if this cures the issue.<br>
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:3. Some Network DHCP servers/switches can block UPnP communication. This may have been due to an hidden software update on your Router or has enhanced security enabled to block the communications used by the Linn DS/DSM to the Kazoo App. If possible try the Linn DS/DSM on a different LAN/Network and see if this allows for connection.<br>
  
 
:4. You may have different Anti-Virus &amp; firewall packages from the Windows default, (such as Norton, McAfee, etc) ensure that these have the above files with exceptions as per their Manual, plus check the UPnP port. [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/FAQs#What_are_the_firewall_settings_required_for_Kinsky.2FKonfig_operation.3F]<br>
 
:4. You may have different Anti-Virus &amp; firewall packages from the Windows default, (such as Norton, McAfee, etc) ensure that these have the above files with exceptions as per their Manual, plus check the UPnP port. [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/FAQs#What_are_the_firewall_settings_required_for_Kinsky.2FKonfig_operation.3F]<br>
  
:5. Try another control point, to check the operation of your PC that is WIRED to the network. That is, NOT using Wifi/Wireless.
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:5. Try another control point, to check the operation of your PC that is WIRED to the LAN/network. That is, NOT using Wifi/Wireless.
  
 
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Revision as of 08:30, 26 November 2018

Volume control

VOLUME control greyed out

If you have recently upgraded your Kazoo to version 4.11.252, or later, and the Volume control option is greyed out then you will need to update the Firmware on your Linn DS/DSM players to Davaar60 or later using Linn Konfig

Pressing and holding Volume UP/DOWN on the IR handset will only change volume by 1 step

The batteries on the Remote handset are weak. Change the batteries and retry this operation

Pins not selecting the correct Radio station or sources etc

Using the Kazoo app if your Pins are not selecting the originally setup action then delete this Pin and re-assign its action.
The original Pin setting may be been setup in a beta/development, (Davaar 63) version of Linn DS firmware and may be incompatible with the current version of Davaar.
Also check the batteries on your IR handset are OK. (You need to Press and HOLD the PIN number on the older handsets and these may have weak batteries and stop sending for the 2 seconds required to select the PIN)


Information on how to setup a PIN is shown HERE


Kazoo states "Waiting for Room...."

First basic points to check:

  1. Is the Linn DS/DSM power on? (that is, is there mains power to the Linn DS/DSM and is it switched on. (Do not dismiss this as this is a very common issue)).
  2. Click on the Kazoo Rooms selection and see if any other room are listed. (Your Room name may have changed but Kazoo is looking for the old room name).
  3. check is the Settings of the Kazoo App: (this may be setup to connect to a different LAN/Network than your Linn DS/DSM is connected to)
(If your device running Kazoo also has a VPN, make sure that the VPN IP address is not selected)


If ANY control device cannot see the DS product, check the following:

1. Power cycle (Mains OFF, wait 30seconds, Mains ON), the Linn DS/DSM and then quit/exit the Kazoo App and re-open the Kazoo App.
2. If your PC has multiple network connections, (wired and wireless/Wifi). Disable one of them so you are ONLY using wired Ethernet or wireless Ethernet. Restart the control point (PC/MAC/iPhone/Android etc) and check operation.
3. Some Network DHCP servers/switches can block UPnP communication. This may have been due to an hidden software update on your Router or has enhanced security enabled to block the communications used by the Linn DS/DSM to the Kazoo App. If possible try the Linn DS/DSM on a different LAN/Network and see if this allows for connection.
4. You may have different Anti-Virus & firewall packages from the Windows default, (such as Norton, McAfee, etc) ensure that these have the above files with exceptions as per their Manual, plus check the UPnP port. [1]
5. Try another control point, to check the operation of your PC that is WIRED to the LAN/network. That is, NOT using Wifi/Wireless.


Twonky Media music greyed out or will not play

If you are looking at the Music and the Music cannot be added to the Playlist or is greyed out. But you may if you go to a PC/Mac and this does allow the same Music (or vice-versa) you will probably also using Twonkymedia.
The solution is to go in the Twonky Settings > Advanced > Media receivers and RESET LIST. Now retry the iPad Kazoo and it will probably now work.