On 30/12/2021 15:08, Scott wrote:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions about the
cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I get the same sometimes listening to LBC on it

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I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink Colour
speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions about the
cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other devices cut off),
the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or the Wi-Fi
connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

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On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:42:45 -0000, "Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)" <briang1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc and if >that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault.
I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which sounds >like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has to
be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK?? Or >are they?

Thanks. I'll try that. I have a dedicated Internet radio in the
kitchen that seems to cope better. Could it be that my iPad has less
buffering ability because of its age? Could there be any setting to
change?

I take it that it is not my Wi-Fi but would you place the iPad closer
to the router or to the speaker (I tend to put it at the midpoint).
Does it matter if I use 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz?

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Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc and if that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault.
I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which sounds like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has to
be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK?? Or
are they?
Brian

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"Scott" <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote in message news:1dirsgdanfg440tst92b5atlojniq5dj0d@4ax.com...

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink Colour
speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions about the
cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other devices cut off),
the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or the Wi-Fi
connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

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On Thu 30/12/2021 16:59, Scott wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:42:45 -0000, "Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)" <briang1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc and if >> that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault.
I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which sounds >> like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has to >> be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK?? Or >> are they?

Thanks. I'll try that. I have a dedicated Internet radio in the
kitchen that seems to cope better. Could it be that my iPad has less buffering ability because of its age? Could there be any setting to
change?

I take it that it is not my Wi-Fi but would you place the iPad closer
to the router or to the speaker (I tend to put it at the midpoint).
Does it matter if I use 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz?

If you are near your router 5GHz is always better as it will be
significantly faster.

But there again, if you will insist on using an iPad..........

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On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:15:07 GMT, Pamela
<pamela.private.mailbox@gmail.com> wrote:

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink
Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions
about the cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my
broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other
devices cut off), the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or
the Wi-Fi connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a lead to >connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You should be
able to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at each end.

That's an interesting thought.

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On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink
Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions
about the cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my
broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other
devices cut off), the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or
the Wi-Fi connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a lead to
connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You should be
able to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at each end.

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On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:03:59 +0000, Woody <harrogate3@ntlworld.com>
wrote:

On Thu 30/12/2021 16:59, Scott wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:42:45 -0000, "Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)"
<briang1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc and if
that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault. >>> I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which sounds
like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has to >>> be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK?? Or >>> are they?

Thanks. I'll try that. I have a dedicated Internet radio in the
kitchen that seems to cope better. Could it be that my iPad has less
buffering ability because of its age? Could there be any setting to
change?

I take it that it is not my Wi-Fi but would you place the iPad closer
to the router or to the speaker (I tend to put it at the midpoint).
Does it matter if I use 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz?

If you are near your router 5GHz is always better as it will be
significantly faster.

But there again, if you will insist on using an iPad..........

It was a present :-)

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In this area 5ghz seems more solid due to the clutter of people using the
lower bands. Certainly the Amazon Echo devices of the older vintage are more prone to wifi dropout than the later ones which according to the router are
on 5ghz, like the Iphone.
I've not tried the Iphone app on for Global as the last version was
completely inaccessible to voice over so was a none starter.
Besides I'd rather play radio on something easier to interface by wire
to my stereo.
I until think Classic FM is stereo on freeview etc, unlike their other stations.
Brian

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"Scott" <newsgroups@gefion.myzen.co.uk> wrote in message news:62prsgtjrb7a95vlhb9qmj7fl53mtveebk@4ax.com...

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:42:45 -0000, "Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)" <briang1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc and >>if
that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault. >>I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which >>sounds
like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has to >>be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK?? Or >>are they?

Thanks. I'll try that. I have a dedicated Internet radio in the
kitchen that seems to cope better. Could it be that my iPad has less buffering ability because of its age? Could there be any setting to
change?

I take it that it is not my Wi-Fi but would you place the iPad closer
to the router or to the speaker (I tend to put it at the midpoint).
Does it matter if I use 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz?

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I don't think there is much to choose between wifi on one manufacturer or
any old tablet or laptop from anyone else whatever the vintage within
reason.

Brian

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On Thu 30/12/2021 16:59, Scott wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 16:42:45 -0000, "Brian Gaff \(Sofa\)"
<briang1@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hard to say, probably best to do a test on the stream address to a pc
and if
that drops out then its either their servers, routing issues or a fault. >>> I've noticed problems on the bbc as well through sounds and not which
sounds
like buffering, but the virgin broadband is solid at the time so it has
to
be external. I mean these stations servers one supposes are in the UK??
Or
are they?

Thanks. I'll try that. I have a dedicated Internet radio in the
kitchen that seems to cope better. Could it be that my iPad has less
buffering ability because of its age? Could there be any setting to
change?

I take it that it is not my Wi-Fi but would you place the iPad closer
to the router or to the speaker (I tend to put it at the midpoint).
Does it matter if I use 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz?

If you are near your router 5GHz is always better as it will be
significantly faster.

But there again, if you will insist on using an iPad..........

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That would indicate a bluetooth issue. You really need a wired network connection to prove its not radio related.
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"Pamela" <pamela.private.mailbox@gmail.com> wrote in message news:XnsAE10AF7F940AA37B93@144.76.35.252...

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink
Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions
about the cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my
broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other
devices cut off), the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or
the Wi-Fi connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a lead to connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You should be
able to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at each end.

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On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:15:07 +0000, Pamela wrote:

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink Colour
speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions about the
cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my broadband
connection (which is generally excellent - no other devices cut off),
the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or the Wi-Fi connection
(using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a lead to connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You should be able
to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at each end.

My Sonos speakers use wifi with no drop outs from Classic FM.

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On Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:36:03 -0000 (UTC), Smolley <me@rest.uk> wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:15:07 +0000, Pamela wrote:

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink Colour
speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions about the
cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my broadband
connection (which is generally excellent - no other devices cut off),
the speaker itself (I see there is a new model) or the Wi-Fi connection
(using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a lead to
connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You should be able
to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at each end.

My Sonos speakers use wifi with no drop outs from Classic FM.

Does Sonos use the Global app as its feed, or does it have its own?

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On 18:19 3 Jan 2022, Scott said:

On Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:36:03 Smolley <me@rest.uk> wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:15:07 +0000, Pamela wrote:

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink
Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions
about the cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my
broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other
devices cut off), the speaker itself (I see there is a new model)
or the Wi-Fi connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a
lead to connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You
should be able to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at
each end.

My Sonos speakers use wifi with no drop outs from Classic FM.

Does Sonos use the Global app as its feed, or does it have its own?

Sonos and similar wifi speakers get their Internet audio stream direct
from the router. The app sets up the stream but can be switched off
after that.

You can buy a 3rd Generation Echo Dot currently on offer from Amazon
for £17 which will stram Classic FM but it works with voice control.
Add another Echo Dot and you get a stereo pair for £34 which is a real
bargain, sounds half-decent and has no dropouts -- but do you want more speakers?

What happened when you hard wired the speaker to the iPad Mini?

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On Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:12:45 GMT, Pamela
<pamela.private.mailbox@gmail.com> wrote:

On 18:19 3 Jan 2022, Scott said:

On Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:36:03 Smolley <me@rest.uk> wrote:

On Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:15:07 +0000, Pamela wrote:

On 15:08 30 Dec 2021, Scott said:

I listen to Classic FM using my iPlayer Mini and Bose SoundLink
Colour speaker. From time to time it cuts off. Any suggestions
about the cause or how to diagnose the cause?

I was wondering if it is likely to be the Global server, my
broadband connection (which is generally excellent - no other
devices cut off), the speaker itself (I see there is a new model)
or the Wi-Fi connection (using 5GHz).

Any help appreciated.

I wonder if you still get dropouts ("cutoffs"?) when you use a
lead to connect the iPad Mini to the Bose Soundlink speaker? You
should be able to do it with an audio lead with 3.5mm plugs at
each end.

My Sonos speakers use wifi with no drop outs from Classic FM.

Does Sonos use the Global app as its feed, or does it have its own?

Sonos and similar wifi speakers get their Internet audio stream direct
from the router. The app sets up the stream but can be switched off
after that.

You can buy a 3rd Generation Echo Dot currently on offer from Amazon
for £17 which will stram Classic FM but it works with voice control.
Add another Echo Dot and you get a stereo pair for £34 which is a real >bargain, sounds half-decent and has no dropouts -- but do you want more >speakers?

What happened when you hard wired the speaker to the iPad Mini?

Still to try this as I will need a long period as the dropout is so
infrequent. Some days I like to lie down for an hour and listen to
Classic FM but today was not one of them :-)

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