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CHORD's network player module "Poly" can be set from the app

CHORD's network player module "Poly" can be set from the app

Network player module "Poly" from British Chord Electronics sold by Auto. The iOS version of the app "Gofigure" for making these settings has been released. iOS 11 or higher is recommended, Poly firmware Ver.1.0.26 or higher is required. An Android version is also under development. In addition, Poly's new farm Ver1.0.26 has also been released.

"Mojo" (left) and "Poly" (right) docked

Poly is a module that can add network player functions etc. by connecting to Chord's portable amplifier "Mojo". By docking with Mojo, Mojo+Poly can be used as one portable audio player.

Application "Gofigure"

Gofigure is an application that allows you to configure the main settings of Poly. Designed for use with third-party network apps such as Glider Music Player and 8 Player, it provides intuitive navigation on iPhone and iPad to control music playback on Mojo+ Poly. .

Specifically, it is possible to make simple settings for Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth settings, and step-by-step Bluetooth settings in hotspot mode.

CHORD network player module

You can also use the simple player function by QuickPlay, and you can play the playlist generated by MPD from the microSD card inserted in Poly. Any number of playlists can be created and all lists are displayed within the app.

On the home screen of the app, the currently connected network is displayed. Hotspot, Wi-Fi signal, Bluetooth, charging, and battery status are also indicated by icons. The status screen displays SD card capacity, available capacity and song number, software version, model number, and more. DLNA database refresh button allows for easy indexing/re-indexing of SD cards when new music is added to the card.

Poly unit

Poly's wireless LAN function is equipped with IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.1 function, and microSD card slot. Music files stored in microSD can be played, but since Poly and Mojo do not have a display, a network playback application on a smartphone or tablet is used for operations such as selecting songs. In places where there is no Wi-Fi environment, you can use the tethering function of a smartphone or other device to operate from the app and play files in the microSD.

It supports DLNA, and as a network player, you can stream music files stored on NAS or PC in LAN, and enjoy music with headphones/earphones via docked Mojo. Use the DLNA app on your smartphone or tablet for operations such as selecting songs.

It also supports Bluetooth, wirelessly connects to a smartphone, receives music from a smartphone with Poly, and can listen to it from Mojo. The Bluetooth profile supports A2DP.

AirPlay is also supported. Streaming transmission to Poly is possible using the Airplay function from music on iOS and Mac OS devices within the same network, and applications such as streaming services such as Apple music and Spotify. Even if there is no Wi-Fi environment, you can use Mojo+Poly from your iPhone using the iPhone's tethering function.