How to use MyURemote for Bose lifestyle 40 and lifestyle 50 (M1 Multi-room interface)?

This doc describes how to replace your P1 (personal music center remote control for LS40 and 50) by MyURemote.

MyURemote controls your Bose lifestyle 40/50 and virtually all the devices connected with it…
MyURemote controls the additional rooms (extra zones).
MyURemote shows live feedback from the Bose media center: Volume, Source,…

What do you need? (total cost about 160$)

Smartphone or tablet (Android or IOS)
Home Network
Controller (iTach, iTach Flex or GC100 models) with serial output(RS232) (fi (recommended) Global Caché itach GC100.
Serial Extension Cable RS232 like this.
RS232 to TTL convertor like this.

Specialists: Here you find more info about the Serial Data interface.
RS232 connector to mini jack connector (click image to enlarge). This is not a standard cable, build your own using the separate 3.5mm and serial connectors:
- 3.5mm jack connector
- serial connector
Connect pin 5 with the shield of whatever cable you use, and connect it with the sleeve of the mini-jack.
Bose Lifestyle 40/50 (M1 Multi-Room interface)

How does it work?

When tapping a command button (for instance “Vol+”), the command is sent via you WiFi and router to your controller.
The controller (fi Global Cache GC100) addresses the Bose Lifestyle via the RS232/TTL decoder to its serial port.

How do I connect my Bose with my tablet or smartphone? Physcial connection

Connect the controller with your LAN. If a wired connection is not possible you may use a WiFi model for example WF2SL. Click here if you need more information how to configure the wireless controllers of Global Caché
Connect the RS232 (serial) output of your Global Caché with the RS232 to TTL convertor.
Connect the Bose Lifestyle with the TTL output of the convertor via the RS232 to mini Jack connector.

Global Caché settings:

To open the Global Cache web-interface (settings), use iHelp and “Quick Start Guides”.