Volume level per input/source
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Dear Bluesound Support
To me this is more a bug than a feature ….
If I read through the support entries, it seems that several users struggling with and complaining about the volume level, which can’t be set/adjusted for a certain input (BluOS, HDMI, optical etc.).
The workaround with a preset is a workaround, but the cool thing about auto-sense is less user interaction. Therefore a solution is highly appreciated, especially as the volume differences between the inputs/sources are extreme (mentioned several times as well).
Why shouldn’t it be possible to solve this issue? Either by the possibility to remember/store the last volume level of an input/source or store/set a fixed volume level per input/source? It’s software. From a user perspective, this must be an easy thing…
Beside of that, my PowerNode 2i is one of the best buys of my life :-)
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Hello Rémi, my tv also makes it switch automatically to the HDMI eARC, but still the volume level is either to high or to low depending on the direction of the switch.
The is mainly because I watch tv via satellite and the volume output of the satellite receiver is to low.0 -
Hi Tony - the preset idea doesn’t work for two reasons - 1) the Bluesound Volume is the one that is too low requiring the master system volume on my amp to be set at a very high level. Even if I set a preset at 100% it wouldn’t make a difference. 2) I usually connect via airplay on my phone and the source isn’t always from the Bluesound app. My own recordings in Voice Notes, for example.
If I crank up the master volume for the node the problem is what happens when I then select another source and its blasts at crazy volume. I need to turn my amp to a pretty extreme volume setting to hear the node.
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Hi @Tony-W,
I very excitedly bought the new Node N132 and I am loving it! I would also like to advocate for a per input signal gain feature. Which would make the product perfect.I know some features could be hard to rework/refactor. Best of luck, looking forward for this feature and I hope it can be done.
I find the greatest utility of the Node N132 as a preamp-streamer going into my Rotel RB-1552 Mk II.
Regards
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Same problem. Had hoped the latest update might contain a fix, but no. Really hoping for this feature soon
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It's such a shame—a product with so much potential ruined by a missing feature. What's the point of having auto-sense to switch sources without using the app if you still have to open the app to adjust the volume? Please, do something to address this missing feature.
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Wow, totally agree with all the feedback given here by al these users. I’m really happy with my brand new Powernode in general, but this standard output level per input source is the first thing that that quite annoys me. And beside the fact apparently nothing changed the last 4 years reading this whole topic, also Spotify screwed up their volume control on iOS recently. Are these companies even trying to improve their products for us, or only busy screwing each other being competitors?
@Bluesound: at least have the decency to explain us why this feature isn’t or can’t be fixed somehow by you. Is the reason is something out of your control or influence? At least we deserve to know something more, don’t you think? Thanks.
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Hello,
I add myself to the long list of people who complain and do not understand how in 2025 the Blue OS team cannot correct this anomaly while other products exist on the market and work like the fire of God like the WiiM. But do something for us consumers and stop talking about alternative workarounds. It is painful on a daily basis to juggle between different sources and to worry about how the sound will come out screaming if we go from the TV to Tidal, it is just shameful not to bring us solutions !!!! I will change manufacturer for a better product because I am angry !!!!0 -
Please solve this issue! I have a Bluesound system for one week now and this is a very annoying problem. I read that this issue is already 4 years old and for me it is incredible that such a simple problem is not solved yet. I don't understand that. I have more complaints about the app, but this is for me the main issue.
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It is pretty poor really that an organisation like this cannot respond to customer demand for improvement to their product. With such negative feedback going on for so long it certainly can't be doing their brand any favours. With this information publicly available consumers are fully informed on how they treat their customers feedback and their ability to respond to development improvements, both of which are poor.
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+1 Just wanted to add my 2p worth and ask for this feature. I've had a couple of systems in the past which allow input gains (Linn stands out in particular) and I've had to resort to workarounds which are never as good as the actual feature.
Please Bluesound, listen.
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Same issue here. Bought the node for all the features it offers, but this is such a QOL miss...
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I’ve resorted to a Home Assistant automation for this, initially based on the input, then based on whether I’m in a ‘watch’ or a ‘listen’ mode. Works very well and grateful for an excellent Bluesound integration, but missing feature.
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Would you mind sharing more details?
I have never used home assistant so I am not sure where to start0 -
Any updates on this? Seems like a top feature request.
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I came across this post when trying to setup my node icon. The arc volume is considerably lower than the roon ready source. So switching between the inputs is annoying due to the volume discrepancy. Given that this was originally requested 4 years ago I had no confidence that it was ever going to be fixed. So I returned the node and got a WiiM Ultra. It seems WiiM are for more receptive to user requests than bluesound and provide better value for money.
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Wanted to chime in on this as someone who was put off Bluesound entirely based on this issue.
We ended up not buying a single device we demo'd solely because of this volume problem; it's common in other gear, and even very old gear often has Trim levels for different inputs at the very least, if not volume memory.
This is bonkers in this day and age, and the response from Bluesound in this thread is completely tonedeaf to the actual problem.
And before Bluesound can chime in again, no the "preset workaround" does not solve the problem for people.
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+1
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I can't believe they still ignore this. I love my C700, but this is just not acceptable. And now that I needed a streaming solution for my office, it was totally clear to me that it would not be Bluesound or NAD. So I went with a WIIM Amp Pro. Just testing it out, and it sounds amazing with my old Dynaudio Excite X12s. And the app is just great. But does it have volume/gain presets per input, for 25% of the C700s price? You bet it has... and not just that, but even EQ per Input.
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Wiim is amazing. They releases new version of app/firmware almost weekly to monthly. Every time I reported small/big issues, they addressed it in the next release.
I deeply regret my decision of moving to nad although I really love the sound of my M33.
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+1 to WiiM. We ended up getting Cambridge Audio gear for most of the things and rooms we were evaluating bluesound and bluos devices for, but still have some WiiMs that are just fantastic.
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Just another user here trying to get Bluesound to finally make this feature happen.
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Just sitting here listening to some lovely vinyl and getting frustrated over this again. At this point I have zero confidence this gets fixed any time. Feels like I backed the wrong horse
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This is an absolutely terrible issue. I am listening to my TV at nigjt at low level, all good, then I switch to spotify and the whole house wakes up when music starts playing loudly AF. This should be a most basic functionality and I don't understand how can you ignore it. You made me to hate BluOS. Shame.
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Thanks for the info about Wiim, I was not aware of it. I will try it out and eventually make the switch happen, when bluesound has approach like this towards it's users asking for the most basic functionality.
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The solution I used was using Home Assistant. Essentially the logic was "if the input is Optical (or HDMI whatever you might use for TV), then set the volume to X. If the input changes to anything but Optical, then set the volume to Y." The API Bluesound uses is excellent and immediate so this is quite resonsive.
In the end I made it a little more nuanced by setting a "music" and "tv" mode to catch all edge cases and also a 'clear playlist' on power off. I'm using a universal remote control so this sends these commands. Perhaps a little more involved but the above should achieve what is desperately needed as standard.
If you have a NAS/always on server/raspberry pi then you're already half way there. And if anyone needs a hand I can do my best to help.
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@Alex May that unfortunately doesn't cover a common case of handling adjusted volume from whatever the script sets inputs to.
I.e. volume is turned down a bit to not bother people. Switching to another input may not blow out your speakers with your method, but a quiet listening session can become a loud one or your default now requires adjusting volume every swap by setting it very low to have a safe option.
It doesn't replace having an actual input trim optionAlso as an HA user, it isn't something most users would be comfortable with. It's definitely an enthusiast thing and does require a certainevel of upkeep even if you have the dedicated hardware Vs running it on something else using containers.
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Hi Tails Hon1nbo,
I don’t understand your personal use case but I was just saying it worked for me, and yes, it’s something which the device should do and didn’t say for a minute it was easy! It really needs some time, sadly.
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