Prevent 1.8 Core (ROCK) updating to 2.0? [2.0 internet requirement has been reverted back to 1.8 like functionality]

[itzlbritzl]

Hey there…

I was actually really looking forward for a solution like ARC and being able to access my library from anywhere.

But Roon now working exclusively online is an absolute dealbreaker for me. Being able to take my NUC along with me to our vacation home which is completely offline by design is mandatory for me.

So my question is: how do I - most reliably and effectively - prevent my Roon 1.8 Core (ROCK on a NUC) updating to 2.0?

Thanks in advance for your input.

[Geoff_Coupe]

Please read the Migration FAQ. It tells you how to stay on 1.8 Legacy.

Roon 1.8 <-> 2.0 Migration FAQ

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

@itzlbritzl

But Roon now working exclusively online is an absolute dealbreaker for me. Being able to take my NUC along with me to our vacation home which is completely offline by design is mandatory for me.

It may be an option for you to download the music to the phone with the ARC app. Then you could play it in the vacation home either via Bluetooth or by adding an external DAC to the phone. (Though I am not sure how long ARC works when offline). And you wouldn’t have to bring the NUC with you.

If this is not an option, you may want to vote here:

Make roon play local music files w/o internet access

Make Roon play local music files w/o internet access. Please give us back this basic feature. Advanced search functionality may be deactivated in this case - that would be ok.

[xxx (Banned - toxicity)]

@itzlbritzl

So my question is: how do I - most reliably and effectively - prevent my Roon 1.8 Core (ROCK on a NUC) updating to 2.0?

For any Roon device running Core or Control -

For an iOS device running Remote, make sure that App Store automatic updates are turned off. I guess Android has something similar.

The problem is, that after awhile, Roon won’t offer any support on versions not V2.0.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

Isn’t the most reliable way to install 1.8 Legacy? Then it won’t update again and won’t nag.

Roon 1.8 <-> 2.0 Migration FAQ

[xxx (Banned - toxicity)]

Yes, but he said he didn’t’ want to update anything.

I took it too literal, I guess.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

Ah, I see

[Otto_Wilhelm]

I don´t understand the problem. If one has installed Roon 2.0, one may decide to not use ARC at all and may take the NUC ROCK to a vacation home or the like. According to my understanding everything that was possible with 1.8 is still possible with 2.0.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

The 2.0 core requires internet connection. That’s why the feature request exists to restore limited replay functionality if there is no internet, like up to 1.8.

@mike

Roon Core requires active internet connection

Is there a time limit for Roon ARC disconnected use?

This is a bit off-topic, but I wanted to point out that this 30-day grace period is not true for 2.0 Roon Core. 2.0 requires internet access, regardless of whether you use ARC or not. If you need the Core to have offline access, you must say on 1.8 Legacy. Brian is typing a response to the OP, so I’ll let him answer the on-topic question

[Otto_Wilhelm]

Ok, thank you for this information. Then I understand the desire to stay with 1.8 and I understand and support the feature request.

[danny (Danny Dulai)]

This requirement was reverted to 1.8-like functionality:

A message from the Roon founders

To everyone in the Roon community, Last November, Roon Labs was acquired by Harman International. This marks a new beginning for Roon, our industry partners, and our team. Today, we want to discuss what this means for us, for you, and for the future of Roon. These past few months have been incredibly busy as we merge our company into Harman, an organization many times our size. We’ve been deeply impressed by the resources, funding, and infrastructure available at our new home, and Harman’s lea…

[Tekl]

That is great news. So, we can use it for 30 days without the internet again, or is there something different to v1.8? I’m happy, that I’ve waited so long and did not quit using Roon.

[Rugby (aka Daniel or Big Dan)]

@Tekl

So, we can use it for 30 days without the internet again

As far as I understand yes. The 30 day sign in window had been with Roon since it’s launch. 1.8 was just the last version before it was changed in v2.0.