Using my MacBook in a different room from my Mac mini

Hi @Robert_Chatfield,

Thanks for the update!

For Bluetooth, first set the Bluetooth device as the system output of your Mac (completely outside of Roon) and then within Roon, set your audio zone as the system output of the Mac - that should allow you playback via your Bluetooth device.

Could you reproduce this and share the track name? We’re having a hard time connecting to the machine to review a fresh diagnostic report. Thank you, Robert!

Ok, not sure what I’ve done, but somehow I’ve gone backwards. The MacBook is now not showing up. I got the notice that there was an update before trying the Bluetooth speaker. I clicked update all so I’m hoping it updated the server as well. As far as the second MacMini that is a low priority. It that has to “take one for the team” I’m ok with that

Hi @Robert_Chatfield ,

Have you tried rebooting the Modem/Router unit yet? If not, I would suggest unplugging, waiting 30s then plugging back in to see if it helps. Just to confirm, you don’t have any VPNs or additional firewalls on the Macs that could be impacting this issue?

Ok, I have rebooted the router. Once again I can select the MacBook, but still can’t get it play through my bluetooth Klipsch. The Klipsch is set as the system output in the settings - all other sounds play through the Klipsch, so I believe that is set up correctly

Hey @Robert_Chatfield,

Thanks for the update!

So as it stands, you’re using your Macbook as a remote, to play music from your Roon Server hosted on your Macmini.

Could you please share a screenshot of your audio settings from the Macbook? Including your enabled zone would be helpful too. Thank you!

I truly appreciate the ongoing support. Here are the pics you requested. Thanks again
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Hey @Robert_Chatfield,

Thanks for the screenshots! Can you also confirm the Klipsch are connected via the bluetooth dropdown in your mac Task bar? Like the below:

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Thank you again

Thanks @Robert_Chatfield!

Apologies if I’ve glazed over this - but what gear do you have between your Mac and the Klipsch?

With that, when you have your zone enabled and selected in Roon - if you click at the volume icon>cogwheel>device setup> what are your volume control settings set to? Can you test out both Device volume as well as Fixed volume?

Thank you!

There is nothing between the MacBook and the Klipsch. I have the Klipsch connected via bluetooth and have the Klipsch set as the system output as well.

Hope these are the correct setting that you asked for me to check. Thanks again
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