iOS and iPadOS App frustration

Cecil_Chang · June 28, 2021, 9:10pm

Thanks for the useful info. Until now, I thought I just have to live with the inconvenience of having to log in after auto shut off.

Frank_Thuijs · June 29, 2021, 3:48pm

I have no problems at all in a configuration similar to yours. My Roon server is also on an Intel NUC attached to a NAS for storage of the music files and an iPad for control. No problems even when I’m not at home and use a VPN (tap) to enjoy my Roon music abroad.

Robert_Kruse · June 29, 2021, 6:59pm

I, too, have this issue occasionally. I do not have the “Keep screen awake” option on Roon 1.8 (build 795). If designers moved this option, I can’t find it.

Philipp_Schaefer · June 29, 2021, 7:16pm

Wow, you managed to get VPN working. Congrats! Is there a tutorial you followed? I’m very interested in setting this up but all “manuals“ have been too complicated (for me).

Philipp_Schaefer · June 29, 2021, 7:18pm

Is this Screenshot from an iPhone, iPad or Mac? The function is not present on Macs, only on iOS and iPadOS.

Robert_Kruse · June 29, 2021, 7:52pm

Thanks, it’s from my iMac. I wasn’t thinking!

Frank_Thuijs · June 29, 2021, 9:05pm

No, I did it myself
It’s quite straightforward. I use OpenVPN.
My router (Asus) supports VPN server which I define as tap. Remote I use a dedicated mini-router (GL-inet MT300N) which also supports OpenVPN. This router is my slave.
Remote I use an Apply TV (connected to this router) as audio device and an iPad (also connected to this router) as control unit.
As OpenVPN (tap) makes it possible to adopt IP-numbers from your home network, Roon is working like a charm.

Good luck and if you have questions let me know!

Philipp_Schaefer · June 30, 2021, 4:16am

Thank you. Clever, and very straightforward.
I assume you use this setup at work or a second home?
I have a different Router/Modem and need to look its capabilities. Thanks again!

Durk_NIJDAM · June 30, 2021, 10:45am

We faced also several issues with iOs and iPadOS operating with our Roon installation.
Just to share our experience: after changing the internet modem setting of DHCPv6 Server to “stateful” everything is working fine and we are not facing anymore the issues with iOs and iPadOS. Maybe worth a check and try.

Franc_Goebbels · July 2, 2021, 12:42pm

Could it be just me…would I be cheering to early…or did someone else notice the reduction of crashes on iPhone too?

Gary_Kuper · July 3, 2021, 1:11pm

same here….very frustrating, indeed.

DrPo · July 3, 2021, 3:41pm

The “latest trend” is the lack of ability to connect to the Core

Michael_Redman · July 4, 2021, 9:51am

I have been suffering the same symptoms that others report. Iphone and ipad take a time to connect and/or several refreshes to get the control panel to open, also some random disconnections. Following the un-install, restart device and re-install seems to have done the trick. Thanks.

DrPo · July 4, 2021, 10:03am

It does but I find that soon enough you have to do it again… the above “initializing” problem persisted until I deleted and reinstalled the app …again!

Neil_Russell · July 4, 2021, 10:17am

I concur. I just opened Roon and my library of 300k+ tracks, and it took about three seconds, the same as opening my Weather Channel app. Sometimes it takes longer, and if I check, I usually have tons of other apps open (sometimes over twenty-five). So I doubt this problem is the iPad itself.

William_Cherry · July 26, 2021, 4:07pm

Thanks for the info! This does the trick for me.

spacecase · January 25, 2022, 9:24pm

I dont want to speak too soon, but the new lockscreen controls option seems to keep roon running in the background and keeps it from having to reconnect every time. It probably has a negative impact on battery life though. Havent been running with it long enough, but if roon is fully running in the background, battery will be awful.