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tomas1981
Jun 05, 2013Aspirant
Streaming options NV+ v1?
Hi! I'm new to readynas after I got the unit called readynas nv+ v1 (figured out since it is the silver chassi). I've setup the machine and it's seems to work at least when i'm connected with my...
StephenB
Jun 05, 2013Guru - Experienced User
I have AVPlayerHD installed on my iPad - it streams using FTP
tomas1981 wrote: Bfore buying AVPlayer have you tested it with ftp? Does it really stream from the ftp or does it download the file from ftp to i-device before playback?
First I choose "wifi transfer"
Then "FTP Client"
You need to enter the FTP stuff (IP address or name, port if non-standard, any username password needed).
It does remember recent connections.
Then browse to the folder, and select the media.
It begins playing in a few seconds, it is definitely not downloading the file.
FTP is the only remote access method it does.
It is meant for video, but it will play individual songs also (no playlist support or queueing).
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