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browser based audio streaming
Is there a browser based way to stream audio files within the local network (some NAS's have this capability)? I already use ReadyDLNA for connected speakers, but sharing to computers is a bit mo...
You could try plex. What ReadyNAS model do you have and what firmware is it running.
I was certain that I selected the NAS model on my original post (but now I can't see it). Anyway, I'm still using an NV+ v2 with 5.3.12 and updated ReadyDLNA to 1.1.4.
I've not tried Plex, but on an NV+ v2 I don't think it will transcode ALAC to MP3 or another format compatible with Windows Media Player. I think my problem is suitable client on the PC side, but as I say some NAS's do support a web interface to play audio to browsers (although I'm not sure if they have similar limitations).
If Plex would transcode, that would be great. Another option I tried was to add a second share with already converted ALAC-to-MP3, but with ReadyDLNA this munges all the tracks together so everything is seen as duplicates with DLNA audio clients which is not that great a solution either.
Plex won't transcode on the NV+ v2 or the RN100 series.
Thanks, I don't think this takes me further forwards. However, a new RN214 would certainly do transcoding so maybe this time I can justify my new NAS :smileyhappy:.
aks wrote:
Thanks, I don't think this takes me further forwards. However, a new RN214 would certainly do transcoding so maybe this time I can justify my new NAS :smileyhappy:.
That will works of course, You could run Plex on a mac or windows PC and keep the media on the NAS. Or convert the lossless media into a format that will play on all your client devices.
Plex no longer issues updates for the NV+ v2, so if you do install Plex there it would need to be an older version.
aks wrote:. . . Another option I tried was to add a second share with already converted ALAC-to-MP3, but with ReadyDLNA this munges all the tracks together so everything is seen as duplicates with DLNA audio clients which is not that great a solution either.
I can see that's a problem. What if you created the second share of converted MP3s and turned DLNA off on that share. Would that work for you to play media using the Plex Media Player app as a client on the PC side?
I ask hoping to be helpful and because I am thinking about doing something similar by separating media in iTunes and Plex shares on a ReadyNAS (and Apple/Mac clients). One can choose which folders are used for Plex. I am thinking about configuring iTunes on my Apple clients for iTunes Media shares (without using the iTunes protocol in ReadyNAS OS 6) and Plex to look at both the iTunes share and a Plex share containing media my spouse does not want to have to scroll through on the Apple TV.
I was going to simply 'share' the folder tree and import to WMP etc as you say. The unfortunate thing here is managing the music databases on each PC/Mac, not a huge headache but a bit less convenient than it could be. Not wanting to really annoy people here, but I see Synology Audio Station type solution could be the simplest answer for these requirements, hence I'm asking if there is such an add-on. Alternatively, enable ReadyDLNA to manage multiple shares independently, making it possible to connect with either share without seeing duplicates.
I'll continue to experiment with each to find the most convenient solution for my users (which means, making it simple for my wife and kids to find and play whatever they want).
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