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spie
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Apr 07, 2012

Streaming from ReadyNAS iTunes Server to Apple TV

Hi,

I wonder, if it is possible to stream from the ReadyNAS iTunes Server directly to an Apple TV. I cannot see the ReadyNAS iTunes library in ATV. I think it might be a problem with the home sharing feature that might not be supported from the built in iTunes Server. Does anybody knows a hint to manage this issue?

Thanks.

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  • The iTunes server on the readynas only supports MP3 (and non-DRM'ed at that). So it's only for music.
  • Additionally I guess the main problem is, that firefly only supports DAAP (iTunes shared libraries) it doesn't support Home Sharing for ATV. But I hoped that someone found a workaround.
  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    One solution would be to jailbreak the AppleTV and install Plex and run the Plex Media Server add-on on the ReadyNAS.
  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    If you don't want to stream form a PC/Mac running iTunes, yes.
  • If forked-daapd was ported to readynas I believe you could stream directly from the NAS to the ATV.. and control it with iOS or Android iTunes remote. Wouldn't that be wonderful!

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  • Hmm. I don't have any experience with ReadyNAS specifically, but I do have a Synology. It does iTunes server emulation too. My ATV2 was able to connect to this and play media off of it (non-DRM media). It won't work with purchased items because that requires the 'real' iTunes program. Your ReadyNAS might use the same method. For most of the time, I like from laptop to my TV.

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