Problems using "alphaGroup"

[DavidHB]

If I read the Roberts manual correctly, the 'control point' you are using is built into the Roberts Radio. It would require a change to the radio firmware to correct the error Simon has identified. It might nevertheless be useful for you to report the problem to Roberts.

However, pages 49 and 50 of the manual indicate that the Radio can be used as a UPnP renderer (or player) with a separate control point. Unfortunately, the example given is Windows Media Player, which has rather limited capabilities when used with MinimServer (see this section of the MinimServer User Guide).

The choice of alternative UPnP control points on Windows is a bit limited, with Linn Kinsky (a free download) possibly being the best option - if it can identify your Roberts Radio on the network. The choice for tablets and phones is better, but still less than ideal. If you have an Android tablet or smartphone, Bubble UPnP would probably be a good choice and works well with MinimServer; you would certainly find it easier to use than the controls on the Roberts, again provided that this is a genuinely UpnP compliant player. Bubble is free to try, and only costs £3.04 for the license you would need to use it fully.

David