Roon Bridge reports error when LAN is not connected to the internet

Hi dootago,

You posted a pic but I don’t see any error messages listed. Can you post a pic with the error? Also, this is not in the Support section, so I will move it over. Support requests that you fill in the following information:

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What kind of nonsense is this?
Do I need to listen to music with internet noise from the source or music program?
This is a program that I don’t understand at all.

Dear Rugby
Hello
Thank you for commenting on my topic
In the photo, the roon bridge connection shows an error.
This is a pure audio computer with no internet connection.
This is a method that was used well in previous versions of roon.
I can’t imagine AUDIO COM connected to the Internet.
I think ROON 2.0 version needs to go back to the previous version.
Thank you for commenting

The Roon Bridge error in the screenshot says just that Roon Bridge cannot check for an update. This is not surprising if the computer has no internet connection.

However, the currently installed Build 1125 of Roon Bridge seems to be the lastest version, anyway:

https://community.roonlabs.com/search?q=%23roon%3Asoftware-release-notes%20bridge%20order%3Alatest

Therefore, it should not be a problem if it cannot update over the internet. If you need to update it in the future, you can always download and install it manually: Roon - Downloads (scroll down to Roon Bridge).

The whole idea about noise on the internet is a complete myth. However, Roon 2.0 does not work at all without an internet connection. If you insist that your audio computer should not be connected to the internet, you need to go back to Roon 1.8 Legacy. (Note, however, that Roon 1.8 also needs to have an internet connection approx. once per month for a license check). See here for the details:

Dear Suedkiez
Hello
Thank you for your comment, but I think you didn’t really understand what I was saying.
Download the latest version of roon bridge and install it on the audio PC as a separate storage device.
Even if you install it, it leads to the same results.
And you can hear the degree of deformation of music coming from a computer connected to the Internet and a computer not connected to the Internet with the human ear. The statement that it is a myth is wrong. Try it. Listen to streaming music and listen by putting your ear to the speaker or using headphones, earphones, or other listening devices.
We recommend that you conduct comparative listening in an environment with little fluctuation in power supply.
You will hear a terrible noise. These days, the performance of network DACs and USB DACs is so good that they cancel everything out, so you may not know. However, as someone who has experience in electrical and electronic communication, I don’t understand, and I am currently using the power supply in my listening room, where there is no quiet noise. Even if you start the car, you will hear too many distorted noises, noises, and noises caused by collisions of electrons.
Please help us achieve harmony between local and internet so that the new roon 3.0 can be released.
We look forward to the release of software roon 3.0

thank you
Dootago

Probably because it will always check if there is an update. This surprise me. Most software does. If there is no internet, it can’t check, but this shouldn’t be a problem as such.

If you can hear noise, it has nothing to do with the internet as such and you may have a different problem, maybe a grounding issue.

I don’t, and my Roon server is connected to the internet. It makes no difference whether I plug it into the internet port or not.

Certainly if you hear cars starting in your hifi, something isn’t right with the electrical part.

I am just a user and can’t speak for Roon nor do I have any influence, but based on the ongoing discussions I am sure that in the future the reliance of Roon on the internet will only grow. For using Roon without a permanent internet connection, the only solution currently is to revert to version 1.8

hello
I think the problem starts when we try to understand everything with biased thoughts.
As anyone who has worked in the field of communication knows, a lot of noise and discordant sounds are generated, even when listening to electrical signals and checking them.
There was severe noise, which we have been aware of since the beginning of online communication.

I treat each comment I wrote as if I were dealing with an enemy.
I don’t think harsh comments are a proper exchange of opinions in the community.
It works.

I think the main purpose is to convey what the first users want to those who produce roon and related programs.

Please do not assume that the purpose of using the second program is simply to enjoy good music listening.

Third, I would like to say that choosing and installing a program to listen to music is a simple and clear basic principle of personal freedom.

Going with the fourth new roon, roon 2.0, is a wrong choice in my opinion and is a result of biased thinking.

Fifth, I think we should not forget the basic idea that roon started from the beginning.

And I don’t know which one is good or bad. The one with good sound quality is the best.
However, the idea of solving everything with an Internet connection is a wrong idea.
This is an obvious conclusion

However, not having the Internet is not necessarily a good thing. It must be accompanied by convenience, and streaming music is a program that performs a good function in providing good music.

I didn’t say that you absolutely have to have internet.
Local and Internet In other words, both offline and online are necessary.
I am doing it. I hope there is no misunderstanding.^^

thank you
Dootago

Perhaps you would be better posting in your native language and letting the rest of us use Google translate on your text as, in English, this is extremely hard to understand or comprehend the ideas you are trying to convey.

hello
My opinion is not conveyed well.
I translated it with Google Translator and uploaded it.
First of all thank you

First of all, you need both online and offline
Version 3.0 of roon allows the community to discuss music more.
I hope there are more

This is the opinion of a lifelong user with a keen eye.
roon creator and programmer, the opinions of users are also important.^^

It’s hot these days and brings joy
Who is a singer-songwriter?
I think there should be a community like this haha.

I thought you were a spokesperson for ROON.
And he said he had no influence.
He is a very influential user.
However, he does not have his own opinion and responds to users who post content that is against ROON policy.
Are you a user who only refutes? Our mod is a ROON user.
Accept and think about other users’ opinions rather than refute them.
So that ROON develops and in a way that is easy for us to use.
To become a good music program and community
We hope that you will express your opinion with a more positive mindset.
Thank you.^^

I think @Suedkiez is realistic rather than negative.
Each takes their own interpretation of how people post. For example I wondered if you had originally posted as a joke or whilst under the influence but it actually seems to be your natural style.
Roon will not produce a non internet connected version for future releases. If that isn’t for you then stay on 1.8 or move on.

Hello
It was my first time visiting the community and I posted an opinion.
Very disappointing
There is a lack of diversity. The expression “unconditional” is appropriate.
As stagnant water becomes low in oxygen, no fish can survive.
Since this is a community, I expected a variety of opinions to be expressed.
If your thoughts are too similar to Roon’s opinions, you will refute and not be positive.
I think it’s very bad because it seems like rotting stagnant water.
You keep talking about past versions, but those details have been around for a long time.
I know roon very well because I have used it. I don’t need to emphasize it or express it like that anymore.
I think it would be better not to. Please do this formally, not as a prank or joke.
I think I will never visit the community again.
Very disappointed in the lack of attention and expression of important issues.
It’s hard to see comments anymore that express one’s skills or abilities.
Comments like abusive language are trying to destroy character.
Very very very very very very very disappointed
Still, I hope you have a healthy and enjoyable music life.
I hope that all users will be filled with hope and positivity.

Dootago
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