I have my Ipad connected to my CVP805, using the USB to Host socket under the keyboard, and this plays the data stored in SmartPianist without any issues.
Use an AB type USB cable together with a USB to Lightning adaptor.
Page 102 of the users manual shows how it’s done, No Wi-Fi required.
The one problem I did have was, SmartPianist requires the latest version of IOS to function. My previous IPad was quite old and would not accept the latest version, so I had to buy a new IPad !!
Just a quick reply to mikf and Kenneve:
Robert from Yamaha support responded to my problem of the CVP809 often dropping off the wifi network whenever I played downloaded iTune songs from my iPad running Smart Pianist. And whenever I connected the live microphone to the CVP, the CVP disconnected immediately.
Robert recommended a more powerful router with the wider range for my house.
I bought a eero mesh router with three access points to replace my 9 year old Linksys router. That router is five times more expensive than the original Lynksys.
But, so far, the CVP has not dropped off the new network and I plan to really exercise it by adding my CVP-modulated voice to songs I record on the CVP and on Smart Pianist. A whole new world is opening up to me with the CVP809, the new router and Smart Pianist.
So glad I found this psrtutorial.com blog with posters who know about CVPs.
Between Yamaha Support and Yamaha digital piano enthusiasts on this website, I should be able to find answers to my basic questions.
Jay