Roon Server intermittently fails to detect Oppo 203 (ref#KPUQRD)

[Nakkiran]

Is Roon Server running?

· Yes, Roon Server is turned on and running.

What do you see on your screen?

· I see something else

When you try to connect, what screen do you see?

· I see something else

Please try to restart your Roon Server by closing the Roon app in the taskbar or rebooting your Roon Server machine.

· No, the issue remains the same

Please try to restart your network setup by unplugging, waiting 30 seconds and then replugging in your networking gear.

· No, the issue remains the same

Please select how you've connected your Roon Server to the internet

· Roon Server is connected by *Ethernet*

Have you checked your firewall settings to ensure that Roon is allowed through?

· Roon still won't connect even after checking this aspect

Have you verified that Roon Server is on the same subnet as your Remotes?

· My Remotes and Server are on the same subnet and I still can't connect

Sometimes the issues can be resolved with a reinstall of your Roon Remote app. Let's try to perform a reinstall and see if it helps.

· I've reinstalled the Roon Remote but it did not help

What is the operating system of your Roon Server host machine?

· *Windows*

Select any of the following components that are present in your local network setup

· *Antivirus* *software *installed on RoonServer _or _Roon Remotes

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· Bitdefender

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· I still need help.

Describe the issue

Roon Server often/sometimes does not see my Oppo 203

Describe your network setup

Hi, despite my 203 being on Network Standby, Roon doesn't see it unless I switch it on first. Most of the time, even after I've switched on my 203, Roon STILL doesn't see it. What I then have to do is play something from the PC hosting the Roon Server over the network, and then the 203 appears in Roon.

[Mike_LC (Mike)]

I have the 205. Roon always sees the OPPO on the network when it is powered up. Not familiar with Network standby. You could try turning the standby feature off to see it that makes any difference.

How is the OPPO connected in your network?

[bearFNF]

Just a data point for you.
My 203 acts the same way. I have tried various settings (in network and device setup on the OPPO) and it needs to be turned on to be seen no matter which settings I changed.

It also leaves my TV on when I turn it off so the CEC control does not function the way I would want it to. The TV then switches to the “Over-the-air” source, which I don’t have, causing a static blast due to no/poor signal, very annoying. I then have to dig out my TV remote and turn it off. So, I do not use the OPPO for Roon anymore, so for me it’s not a big deal. I have other sources that function better for me.

[Nakkiran]

@bearFNF Yes, I found the CEC terrible on the 203 with my LG Oled, so I turned it off, and use my Harmony remote to do the heavy lifting.

@Mike_LC All my AV stuff is on ethernet into a switch, then into the router.

[benjamin]

Hey @Nakkiran,

Thanks for writing in and sharing your report!

Unfortunately, this is expected behavior. Given the age of the OPPO 203 and its specific implementation of network standby mode, Roon is not required to recognize the device when it is in this state. Some devices maintain active network discovery while in standby, but others—like the OPPO 203—may not reliably respond to Roon until they are fully powered on.

If you’re experiencing intermittent detection, manually waking the device before use or ensuring that it remains on during your listening sessions may help improve consistency.

Let us know if you have any other questions!