dsdreamer;450025 Wrote:
Yes, it makes a big difference if you have fixed IP addresses. If the OP
had used fixed IP addressing, he would not have this issue, (or least
that's what I found with my SBRs).
You are probably correct but SC *should* discover players when they
come online even in an
Pascal Hibon;449860 Wrote:
Bery, can you try this on your DUO?
Well, I did and moreless the same ( btw: top process consumes 5% CPU
).
Mode Random Mix. At the very beginning mysqld uses as much CPU as
possible to create a list of random songs. Following SC load approx.
60%. Then
Thanks for your suggestions so far.
The SBR is definitely connected to the wireless router over wifi. When
the blue light is on it can be pinged, and discovered by Net::UDAP. The
SBR address is assigned with DHCP, but the SBR has a static server
address set.
It happens to be on the same power
Andy8421;449956 Wrote:
I have been using iRedtouch - an iPodtouch or iPhone app that uses a
network resident IR flasher.
Hadn't come across that one - it looks good and the video is
impressive. Also hadn't seen the IRTrans.
Seems the RedEye is quite similar except it doesn't need to be
I'm looking for the non toll free UK support number as my SB3 has gone
faulty. I'm not in the UK at the moment and 0800 numbers don't work.
Does anyone know it?
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jtpowell;448042 Wrote:
I've got an app for that pending approval right now. You can see the
screenshots of it though here
techadvantagenow.com/v1/products/SqueezeMobile.aspx
I've been dogfooding it the last few weeks and it works well Wifi or
3G. I can control the player from the iPhone
does this mean you can turn off the wirless?
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Try Calling the main office. They will probably connect you through
after all it is a toll free number :)
United Kingdom
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try +44 (0)203 024 81 59, its a Logitech support number, not for
Squeezebox products but maybe they can transfer you or give you a direct
dial number.
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Great. Thanks to you both.
I tried the first number and pressed 1 for support. They gave me the
second number which I haven't tried yet. With Kevint's comment it looks
like it might be a painful process.
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Would not opening port 9000 on the router allow the whole world to
connect to your server?
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You can turn the wireless capability of the squeezebox off when it is
hardwired to ethernet. With the SBR, you reset it, connect it to an
ethernet cable, and go through the setup. During setup, you will be
asked if you want to connect to ethernet or wireless.
For the Boom and the SB3, I think
pulsar;450074 Wrote:
does this mean you can turn off the wirless?
Yes, you can turn off the wireless on your router. The HomePlug type
system uses your home/apartment electrical wiring.
ROUTER rj45 HOMEPLUG outlet *electrical wiring* outlet HOMEPLUG
rj45 SB PLAYER
The only catch is that
Sike;450090 Wrote:
Would not opening port 9000 on the router allow the whole world to
connect to your server?
Yes.
You can set a password, though. Or use a VPN.
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Kevint;450077 Wrote:
try +44 (0)203 024 81 59
Press 5 for Squeezebox support.
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hunta;450064 Wrote:
Looks like this is up in the App Store, but I'm afraid I'm reticent at
forking out £2.99 to see whether it works or not (especially when the
only review to date is 1/5, not that I set much store by that).
How about a limited-time reduced price / beta phase or something
I too have had problems with sound drop outs and rebuffering on 7.3.3. I
also experienced a problem with the music stopping completely and
logging indicates something about multiple errors and then giving up
(hence the music is stopped).
I couldn't reproduce the problem on demand but it mainly
I've just upgraded my network to ethernet over power (Netgear HDX101's)
for
1 PS3, 1 SB3 and 2 SBR. Another SB3 is wired direct into the router.
However my wireless network is left on for the Controller, my iPhone
and my Boom (which moves between garden, garage and bathroom).
If you don't use
Thanks again!
Nonreality may have something. Had to call home and lol check
sugarcube. It's not even there. Must have lost it somehow. Will
reload it this pm and see if it corrects the problem and get back.
Thanks
Steve
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I am a SqueezeBox fan, and I prefer the open architecture of it.
I also require the IR blaster capabilities to turn on/off my AV
equipment when only using the SB.
A friend of mine is asking which he should get. Certainly money is an
obvious con for Sonos, but are there any other pros/cons for
pulsar wrote:
does this mean you can turn off the wirless?
I am pretty sure that when the SB detects a real Ethernet physical
connection, the WiFi is disabled automatically
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AbMagFab;450141 Wrote:
I am a SqueezeBox fan, and I prefer the open architecture of it.
I also require the IR blaster capabilities to turn on/off my AV
equipment when only using the SB.
A friend of mine is asking which he should get. Certainly money is an
obvious con for Sonos, but are
I would add, setting a dedicated wifi network for the music.
Different AP/router for the squeezeboxes vs the you/wife/kids laptops
I have only one wifi network but then my PC is wired so it's only
squeezeboxes and controllers in the air here.
One can certainly get into trouble if one does not
Just about to place my order but I'm keen to learn what speakers are
best to use for the Squeezebox duet, what do people recommend?
Thanks,
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Locuth;449922 Wrote:
Hey Alessandro.
I total forgot to thank you for your donation.
So I am doing that now: THANK YOU.
Music services, including text input for searches (Deezer, etc)
Track search in local collection.
Bye for now
Sebastian
As far i see, hi will be impressed. I hope
That's a really open-ended question. It really depends on how you plan
to use it. What type of room, how big. What type of listening. How
much $$ you want to spend.
A typical Squeezebox Receiver installation is into an existing stereo
system (such as replacing a CD player). In that case,
Just as surround sound can be HTIB (Home Theatre In A Box) where one
needs nothing other than what comes in the box, Sonos is a kind of
Server/WiFi in a box for streaming music.
No need for (or much knowledge related too) networks, routers, WiFi,
servers, etc...
On the other hand, if one has a
I have long considered the Sonos having long suffered through many
problems with the SB. In the end I always choose to stick with the SB.
If your friend is computer person and likes technical challenges tell
him/her to go with the SB. But if he isn't technical, or is easily
frustrated then Sonos
I'm not so sure I agree.
My brother, who can use a computer but isn't what I would call
technical or technically inclined, had no trouble installing SC on his
Windows XP machine. He also had no trouble configuring his Duet when he
received it. The only involvement I've had to was to give him
GRC,
IRtrans is a bit pricy, but is an impressive bit of kit. Very similar
to the global cache product, it can be controlled by PC resident
software (supplied) as well as the iPod app. Can drive discrete
flashers or use the high output LEDs on the box. Took it to bits,
nicely built, based on
As a former product manager for consumer electronics devices myself, I
generally agree with Moonbeam's assessment, and I commend him for having
the gumption to post it, knowing he'd catch some flak.
In my view, a key problem with open source software is that the techies
develop it for their own
TiredLegs;450224 Wrote:
As a former product manager for consumer electronics devices myself, I
generally agree with Moonbeam's assessment, and I commend him for having
the gumption to post it, knowing he'd catch some flak.
In my view, a key problem with open source software is that the
And just to add to what others have said. If you think your friends WiFi
setup is weak, fix his network coverage first or have him buy SB3 and
Boom only. The Duet has the most trouble dealing with a weak WiFi
network due partly to its size and the only places that antennas could
be placed.
I
I use 'em, and love 'em. I haven't disabled the wireless, it just runs
off the ethernet port. Works like a dream.
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Matt Wise;450226 Wrote:
Excuse me ... but how do we not provide a good experience already for
the average user?
Matt,
The point you're missing from my post is that your average existing
user isn't the average potential buyer (unless the only buyers you want
are your existing users). It has
I've been using HomePlug networking with squeezeboxes for years with no
problems. Only issue I aver had was after a power outage I had to
unplug and replug the HomePlug connected to the router.
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Sounds good so farI own the ControlWorks module and have used it,
but I have a HUGE job with 5 squeezeboxes and it is my belief that their
module is causing me problems.
Does your module have access to favorites? So if I want to store a few
internet radio stations can I add and remove them on
Matt Wise;450226 Wrote:
Excuse me ... but how do we not provide a good experience already for
the average user?
The release of the Duet comes to mind. My original SliMP3 gets daily
use while the Duet resides in my sock drawer.
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Tired Legs - Good comments, I agree. Same to Moonbase (relative to his
general comments).
Similar comments describing a seemingly disinterested attitude
concerning the Joe Sixpack market segment (the largest portion of the
potential market, by the way) have been made before. And, I recall, were
Goodsounds;450255 Wrote:
Tired Legs - Good comments, I agree. Same to Moonbase (relative to his
general comments).
Similar comments describing a seemingly disinterested attitude
concerning the Joe Sixpack market segment (the largest portion of the
potential market, by the way) have been
I'm another happy Homeplug user. Wi-fi's on for the Controller, laptops,
iPeng and the Boom, but otherwise my gear's on ethernet via the mains .
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Study: Receiver
Kitchen: Boom
Son's Bedroom: Classic
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Server:
Sorry, I haven't done Favorites yet. But I'm happy to add that to the
top of the list. It will probably be about a month until I have time to
do it though.
If you want to be able to add radio stations to the favorites, I would
need to finish off the general incorporation of radio. Right now I
TiredLegs;450224 Wrote:
In my view, a key problem with open source software is that the techies
develop it for their own desires, not those of Joe and Jane Sixpack who
don't give a rats a** about SQLite vs. MySQL. The masses just want
something that works well (even if it has a few bugs),
Goodsounds;450255 Wrote:
Tired Legs - Good comments, I agree. Same to Moonbase (relative to his
general comments).
Similar comments describing a seemingly disinterested attitude
concerning the Joe Sixpack market segment (the largest portion of the
potential market, by the way) have been
Finally got home and checked. Spicefly sugarcube was gone.
Dl'ed it again to:
C:\Program Files\SqueezeCenter\server\Plugins\SugarCube
Rebooted Squeezecenter and went to settings/plugins. Still not there.
Everything else seems to be there. After putting it in the plugins
folder it seems
Joe Sixpack listens to his ipod on a JBL speaker dock and considers it
high end. He's not going to pay more than $100 for anything which
streams, and it better do video at that price.
Thinking that the only way to make a profit is to target your product
to the lowest common denominator is a
Not sure you got the list you requested...
Slim Devices Pros:
-Players have displays so every location can display what is playing.
When off you get weather forcasts, stocks, etc. Can also display custom
messages via Home Automation servers etc.
-Players can operate from included IR remotes as
Code:
C:\Program Files\SqueezeCenter\server\Plugins\SugarCube
I don't think that is the correct path for third-party plug-ins.
What version of SC are you running? If 7.3 or higher, you should use
the extension downloader in settings to install
agillis;449496 Wrote:
VortexBox 0.8 has been released. It includes many of the most requested
features from this user forum. We now get cover art from both Google
images and Amazon so VortexBox should be able to find a good image for
almost any CD. Realtime ripping status from the Web GUI
There is plenty of room in the market between $100 Airport Express
clients used as Airtunes endpoints, and a Sonus or even Meridian/Soloos
system if it comes to high end.
The positioning of Logitech / Slim products is fine by me in terms of
price point.
What is less clear to me is whether this
so many new features!
more accurate cover art? how's that?
set the time zone? OUTRAGEOUS!!
doesn't a release less than one mean something?
what about IPcop integration? talk about saving money!!
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With SC as large as it is and with all it can do and users asking for
more, at this point it is almost impossible to catch everything that
could/might/are affected by a Code change. Can you image Slim Devices
trying to do what they do without the Forum and the Beta user community?
With all the
upstatemike;450276 Wrote:
Not sure you got the list you requested...
Slim Devices Pros:
-Players have displays so every location can display what is playing.
When off you get weather forcasts, stocks, etc. Can also display custom
messages via Home Automation servers etc.
-Players can
If you are using 0.7 you can do a yum update to get 0.8 otherwise you
need to follow the upgrade procedure.
http://vortexbox.org/2009/06/vortexbox-06-to-07-upgrades/
VortexBox still needs a few more features and testing to be ready for
1.0 but we are almost there.
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rip, tag, get
iPhone;450298 Wrote:
With SC as large as it is and with all it can do and users asking for
more, at this point it is almost impossible to catch everything that
could/might/are affected by a Code change.
I'm glad the software people at Boeing and Airbus don't have this
attitude! ;-)
C'mon,
iPhone;450298 Wrote:
With SC as large as it is and with all it can do and users asking for
more, at this point it is almost impossible to catch everything that
could/might/are affected by a Code change. Can you image Slim Devices
trying to do what they do without the Forum and the Beta user
iPhone;450298 Wrote:
With SC as large as it is and with all it can do and users asking for
more, at this point it is almost impossible to catch everything that
could/might/are affected by a Code change. Can you image Slim Devices
trying to do what they do without the Forum and the Beta
tme;449779 Wrote:
Hi all - streaming spotify is great and all but I am looking into how we
might have a full plugin with all the lists and controls etc. On linux
I can run spotify under wine under xvfb and trace text output to scrape
track names etc and inject x11 events to control it, eg:
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