Roon server not loading due to Mac OS limitations on Mac Mini (ref#4S9K7D)

[Andrew_Cohen]

Is Roon Server running?

· No, Roon Server is not running.

For Roon connectivity to work properly, both Roon Server and Roon Remote need to be turned on.

· I can't turn on Roon Server, I need help.

Describe the issue

Roon server is no longer working, will not load due to Mac OS limitations in the latest update. I am running Mac 10.2 on an older Mac Mini and this is the latest OS that can be loaded on this machine.

Describe your network setup

Hard wired Mac Mini to the network via eero Pro 7 router

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

You can temporarily reinstall version 2.64, which works with your outdated macOS. The download link is in the release notes:

@vova

For Mac users who are not yet able to update to macOS 12 or later, we’re also making a pre-update installer available as a temporary option. This version will not receive future updates or security fixes, and may become incompatible with current Roon Remote or ARC versions over time. You can find the installer here.

Going forward, you need macOS 12 (Monterey), but most Intel Macs that don’t get the update from Apple can easily be updated with Open Core Legacy Patcher (OCLP):

Upcoming Roon Minimum System Requirements

It’s really just: Download the installer app Start the installer app, insert USB stick into Mac, click Create macOS Installer and choose the USB stick Start another app and click button to choose what you want to do (i.e., Build and Install OpenCore) Reboot Mac and start from the inserted USB stick The instructions are step by step with pictures, it’s not more difficult than installing Roon ROCK (I’d say less difficult) and everyone managed that. But up to you, a Nucleus One or new Mac Min…

[noris]

Hello @Andrew_Cohen ,

Thanks for reaching out. @Suedkiez post here is spot-on, you can downgrade via that package installer, or update to the latest macOS version to support this and future versions of Roon.