Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi Internet Radio Remote Controller

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001413GT6
• Item model number: 930-000036
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,084 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #79 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Multiroom Digital Music Systems
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Easily Expand your Squeezebox Duet System

The Squeezebox Controller lets you easily add on to your Squeezebox Duet system, bringing crystal-clear audio from your computer or Internet connection to any room when used with additional Squeezebox Receivers. (Note: Squeezebox Controller requires either a Squeezebox Duet or Squeezebox Receiver.) The 2.4-inch color display makes it easy to browse playlists, albums, artists, and more. Even search by name. Convenient scroll wheel, simple menus, and intuitive buttons make navigation a breeze. Advanced 802.11g wireless technology eliminates the need to string wires everywhere just to listen to the music from your computer. And setting up an additional room is simple as pushing a button--even on secure networks.

Listen Even When Your Computer Is Off

With this controller and a Squeezebox Duet and/or a Squeezebox Receiver (both sold separately), you can access millions of songs, thousands of Internet radio stations, and music service providers such as Pandora, Rhapsody and Slacker, without ever turning on your computer using mysqueezebox.com, Logitech's unique Internet service. Even your personal music collection can be stored online in an MP3tunes music locker and played through your Squeezebox.

Product Description

Listen to the music you love in any room in your home. Browse and play songs from your personal collection, online music services, and Internet radio. Control your existing Squeezebox or Transporter from anywhere in your home, or just add this Network Music Controller to your Squeezebox Duet setup. The multi-room controller with 2.4" color display makes it easy to browse playlists, albums, artists, and more. Convenient scroll wheel, simple menus, and intuitive buttons make navigation a breeze. Browse your entire music collection, tune to your favorite Internet radio station, or check out millions of tracks from services such as Rhapsody, all from the palm of your hand. Advanced 802.11g wireless technology eliminates the need to string wires everywhere just to listen to the music from your computer. Setting up an additional room is simple as pushing a button, even on secure networks. Access millions of songs, thousands of Internet radio stations, and music service providers such as Pandora, Rhapsody and Slacker, without ever turning on your computer using mysqueezebox.com, our unique Internet service. Even your personal music collection can be stored online in an MP3tunes music locker and played through your Squeezebox. 64 MB high-speed RAM NAND programmable flash 3-axis accelerometer tilt sensor Removable 1250 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Receiver's wireless connection Throughput up to 54Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module Automatically detects available networks for quick setup Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points Dimensions - Approximately Length 6.15 x Width 2 x Height 0.74 (156.2x50.8x18.8mm)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recent Software Updates Greatly Impoved the Controller, April 9, 2010

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Richard J. Maggio (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi Internet Radio Remote Controller (Electronics)

I've owned the Duet (part of which is the controller I'm reviewing here) for about 2 years. Though I've always thought it was very cool and useful, it was difficult to set up in the beginning and has suffered from the scroll wheel being imprecise. Because the device was so useful, I overlooked the flaws. Others, as you can see from the reviews, couldn't overlook these flaws.

However, recent software updates have taken care of this. With the 7.4.0 release of software, the UI on the controller was changed. The current version as I write this is 7.5.0. This is the version that I'm running after upgrading from 7.3.3.

The screen has changed and doesn't look like what is pictured here. Better use is made of the screen real estate resulting in easier to read text and a much larger artwork display. The scroll wheel is very precise now - no overshooting your selection. The controller is overall very responsive now.

I recommend this product, escpecially with the recent performance and usability improvements introduced through software updates.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Use an iTouch instead, December 27, 2009

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Simon (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi Internet Radio Remote Controller (Electronics)

The Squeezebox remote is pretty expensive for what it is, and the thumb wheel makes it hard to select what you want the first time around. It is especially frustrating to scroll through a large music collection - what it needs is the ability to jump to a letter.

We also have an iTouch, and loaded the free iPeng software on it - which converts it to a Squeezebox remote! The iTouch is better-looking and simpler to use than the Squeezebox remote, far more versatile because you can of course use it for games and other applications. Best of all, it is a lot cheaper.

So - although this remote works - why spend more for less functions? Buy an iTouch instead!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Controller!, November 13, 2010

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Michael A. Cartolano (Peekskill, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi Internet Radio Remote Controller (Electronics)

I just purchased this Squeezebox controller and I couldn't be happier! I had absolutely no problem with my wireless network and this controller. It was effortless as it found my network and I was connected! The controller is responsive and I found NO difficulty with it. I am now controlling my Squeezebox radio and I will soon have a Squeezebox Touch on board too. I love being downstairs and effortlessly changing stations with this controller! I have my Squeezebox outputting to a FM transmitter and I am broadcasting its music over a FM frequency through my stereo. It is magnificent -- the stereo sound and the music from the Squeezebox. I don't understand all the problems that I have read here with the wifi network and the controller. I was reluctant to buy this controller but I am glad I did. I say to buyers don't be swayed too much by the negative comments you read here as perhaps some of those naysayers are technically challenged and do not give the product a chance. I did and I am very happy!