Devices and linking

Goal / when to use

Connect real amplifiers and map each project channel (speaker) to the correct HW channel (amp output).

Prerequisites

• Channels already created (Channels and groups)
• Amplifiers reachable (Prerequisites)
• Prefer fixed IPs for installed systems

Add a device

1. Open DEVICES → ADD DEVICE.
2. Choose:
   • ADD FROM NETWORK — select discovered units (SCAN NETWORK as needed)
   • ADD MANUALLY — model + hostname (and IP when known)
3. Decide whether to CONNECT AFTER ADDING.
4. Only enable CREATE CHANNELS if you want Maxx Remote to auto-create a project channel per amp output. For planned systems, leave this off.
5. Confirm ADD / ADD SELECTED.

Expected result

The device row appears with STATUS updating as Maxx Remote connects. CONNECT can pause network activity.

Link project channels to HW channels

1. On the device row, open LINK CHs.

2. Select a project channel and a free HW channel.

3. Use IDENTIFY on the HW side to play a test tone and confirm the speaker.

   

4. LINK (or drag and drop).

   

5. Repeat for all speakers.

6. Reorder / swap by dragging HW channels between slots.

Expected result

CHANNELS LINKED TO shows the amp/output; identify matches the physical position.

Multi-way and speaker devices

Multi-way channels need several HW channels (or a speaker-style device) linked together. See Multi-way channels.

Replace a device

Typical sequence:

1. Export the project (Projects).
2. On the old device row, note hostname / links (or leave links and remove carefully).
3. Add the replacement amplifier (same model when possible).
4. Re-link project channels to the new HW channels (IDENTIFY again).
5. Use SYNC if STATUS shows differences (Troubleshoot).

Optional delete dialog may offer to remove linked project channels — usually keep project channels and only remove the device.

Device row actions worth knowing

Common mistakes

Related links

• Quick-Start · linking
• Troubleshoot
• GUI · DEVICES