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Readycloud not playing avi and mkv files, only MP4
Hello, I am using an iPad 2 and readycloud with readynas but it won't play avi or mkv files. Mp4 files work absolutely fine but avi files just the QuickTime Q logo appears, it looks like it is trying...
I think your problem is because the ipad's built-in video player doesn't support avi or mkv - and readycloud uses that player.
What NAS do you own?
It is a readynas 104. the strange thing is that I was pretty sure it was working until the recent IOS upgrade...
is there a way using readynas with another video player such as vlc? I have this and 8player - I would create a VPN instead as I have heard that is one approach, but I have no idea how to do this or if it is possible?
There are two options that I think are worth trying next. Neither require ReadyCloud.
One is AVPlayerHD. It will play both AVI and MKV, and you can connect to it over the internet using FTP.
You could also try Plex. There is a free plex server app available for the RN104. The challenge here is that the RN104 isn't capable of real-time transcoding, which limits what you can play. Still, it is worth a try.
Sorry yes I also had tried plex and had hit the transcoding issue - if I had known about that I would have bought a better NAS box! On that question is it difficult to upgrade to a better box in terms of all the stuff I have on the hard drives? Or can I just switch them over to a better one? If so any suggestions?
But re AVPlayerHD, I'll definitely try that thanks. I am really sorry to ask but what does that mean re FTP? Is there an easy (idiot's) guide to how I do this?
Many thanks for your help on this.
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