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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...
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.
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