BluOS developer Lenbrook International announces BluOS Desktop App 3.0-- an update of the Windows and MacOS control app promising a "fresh, modern" look mirroring the BluOS mobile experience.
The app features quick access to the Navigation Drawer holding all local music libraries, streaming music services and personalised playlist. The Player Drawer prioritises the most important controls and multi-room grouping buttons, while a simplified browse model makes searching for albums, artists and songs easier.
"The new BluOS Controller is the future of the desktop experience with its incredible design and amazing new features, all engineered to mirror the mobile app that our customers love," the company says. "Our goal is to always engineer our products, platforms, and applications together, so we are able to create a seamless user experience across all devices-no matter how you like to listen."
Customers can group BluOS-enabled wireless speakers as left/right stereo pairs through the desktop app, as well as build Fixed Groups for specific rooms and surround sound configurations using multiple speakers and devices. Audio settings are adjustable for each device with a click, and updated navigation and Player Drawer icons have a clean, consistent design for improved readability.
Updated search functionality auto-populates results while the user is typing in the name of an artist, song or album, and one can seamlessly navigate and control music across desktop, phone or tablet from anywhere inside the home. A music share utility integrates music libraries stored on PC or NAS drive, and DSD support allows high-resolution audio playback.
Custom installers can use a BluOS CI Utility app to integrate BluOS-enabled devices and map 3rd party control functions for smart home controllers such as the Lutron Pico Remote for Audio and the iPort Surface Mount with Buttons.
The update is available now as a free download.
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