Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-09-18 Thread garym
Ickstream forum notes that they are still working on this possibility. But note that they will have a better chance if SiriusXM subscribers contact (or recontact) SiriusXM asking them to work with IckStream to restore streaming to Squeezeboxes. I did this originally and I've just contacted them

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-08-28 Thread pippin
Ikabob wrote: > Can you elaborate that SB may support Sirius? > When? That's great news. I want Sirius on my SBs very badly. Sorry if my comment sounded that positive. What I wanted to say is: SiriusXM doesn't seem to be interested at all to get Squeezebox support back. If we ever do a

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-08-28 Thread Ikabob
pippin wrote: > Can't state that for all time but let's put it this way: Squeezebox > support might come as a side effect, it's probably not going to be > something SiriusXM attaches any priority to Can you elaborate that SB may support Sirius? When? That's great news. I want Sirius on my SBs

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-08-25 Thread pippin
Can't say that forever but let's put it this way: Squeezebox support might come as a side effect, it's probably not going to be something SiriusXM attaches any priority to --- learn more about iPeng, the iPhone and iPad remote for the Squeezebox and Logitech UE Smart Radio as well as iPeng

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-08-25 Thread gweempose
Is this project officially dead? It's been almost 11 months since this thread was started. 4 squeezebox radios 2 squeezebox receivers 1 squeezebox boom 1 squeezebox classic 1 samsung galaxy tab pro w/ squeeze commander 2 samsung galaxy s6s w/ squeeze commander 4 ipads w/ ipeng

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-04-18 Thread dragonian
to the ickStream devs.. Any updates..? With warming temps, I need to figure out what to do with my outdoor speaker systems, and the chromecast and/or single sonos play speakers upstairs isn't cutting it. Any hope? or should we give up and invest in alternate options. Thanks -dragonian

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-04-17 Thread boolittlek
I give up. I had planned on trying my iPad with the Chromecast option then realized: (a) the SiriusXM app isn't supported by Chromecast; and (b) casting from a tab isn't available using the Chrome app on my iPad (I'd have to use the Chrome browser on my laptop). I also had no luck with Airplay

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-03-09 Thread netchord
garym wrote: > I think only the Transporter and the BOOM have audio input connections. > I can't recall as I haven't used input connection on my Transporter for > several years, but is it correct to say that one can't Sync the audio > from the input (e.g., on the Transporter) with other

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-03-08 Thread lesliew
Any progress on the Sirius/ickstream or other 3rd party Sirius plugin. LMS 7.9.0 -> QNAP TVS-871 Raid 5, Slimdevices Silver Transporter, 1 * SB Touch, 2 * SB Duets, 2 * SB Boom, 1 * SB Radio, 1 * Wandboard Quad, (1 dead SB Classic)

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-03-07 Thread garym
netchord wrote: > so, i have a cheap, and relatively easy workaround until this is > properly sorted out: Chromecast Audio. i installed the chrome > extension, connected the chromecast optical output to the optical in on > my Transporter, selected the input, then opened SXM in a tab, and cast >

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-03-07 Thread netchord
jojopuppyfish wrote: > Can you elaborate on "then opened SXM in a tab" where do you do that? > On the Chromecast audio or squeezebox? > Can you give more detailed directions? a Chrome browser tab. you install the chrome cast extension for the chrome browser, then browse to sirius xm on the

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-02-15 Thread Ikabob
Yes, same question. Is Sirius coming back to SBs? Any progress? It's been quite a long time. Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil Speakers(main listening speakers plus various additional speakers). Multiple players:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-01-30 Thread jojopuppyfish
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Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2016-01-02 Thread remd
boolittlek wrote: > I've been out of the loop for a while. I cancelled my XM subscription > about 6-7 years ago but got a free trial to SiriusXM as part of a new > vehicle purchase last month. I was puzzled at not seeing the app option > under MySqueezebox.com and came here to get the bad

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-30 Thread boolittlek
I've been out of the loop for a while. I cancelled my XM subscription about 6-7 years ago but got a free trial to SiriusXM as part of a new vehicle purchase last month. I was puzzled at not seeing the app option under MySqueezebox.com and came here to get the bad news. I sent SiriusXM an email

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-30 Thread garym
boolittlek wrote: > I've been out of the loop for a while. I cancelled my XM subscription > about 6-7 years ago but got a free trial to SiriusXM as part of a new > vehicle purchase last month. I was puzzled at not seeing the app option > under MySqueezebox.com and came here to get the bad

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-16 Thread jojopuppyfish
netchord wrote: > so, i have a cheap, and relatively easy workaround until this is > properly sorted out: Chromecast Audio. i installed the chrome > extension, connected the chromecast optical output to the optical in on > my Transporter, selected the input, then opened SXM in a tab, and cast >

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-13 Thread netchord
so, i have a cheap, and relatively easy workaround until this is properly sorted out: Chromecast Audio. i installed the chrome extension, connected the chromecast optical output to the optical in on my Transporter, selected the input, then opened SXM in a tab, and cast it to the device. works

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-13 Thread netchord
netchord wrote: > so, i have a cheap, and relatively easy workaround until this is > properly sorted out: Chromecast Audio. i installed the chrome > extension, connected the chromecast optical output to the optical in on > my Transporter, selected the input, then opened SXM in a tab, and cast >

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-10 Thread mikeybs
Ikabob wrote: > Thank you. > Seriously, I am anxious to get SiriusXM back. Sorry I am so impatient. Same here. I really want sirius back as well. I miss my stations. I started using Tidal via ickstream on my squeezebox, but I prefer my favorite sirius channels. I suppose I will cancel my

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-01 Thread Ikabob
So Pippin, how close are we with Sirius? Is it possible? Thanks. Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil Speakers(main listening speakers plus various additional speakers). Multiple players: SqueezeBooms,SqueezeRadios; SB3;

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-01 Thread pippin
Whatever direction it takes, we'd let you know here. We are indeed still in discussions. --- learn more about iPeng, the iPhone and iPad remote for the Squeezebox and Logitech UE Smart Radio as well as iPeng Party, the free Party-App, at penguinlovesmusic.com *New: iPeng 9, the Universal App

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-01 Thread garym
Ikabob wrote: > So Pippin, how close are we with Sirius? Is it possible? Thanks. I would think that any negotiations with SiriusXM would require non disclosure until final. So it is highly doubtful that ickStream can comment here or elsewhere. I'd take no news as potential good news until we

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-12-01 Thread Ikabob
Thank you. Seriously, I am anxious to get SiriusXM back. Sorry I am so impatient. Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil Speakers(main listening speakers plus various additional speakers). Multiple players:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-11-15 Thread gweempose
Any update on this? 4 squeezebox radios 2 squeezebox receivers 1 squeezebox boom 1 squeezebox classic 1 samsung galaxy tab pro w/ squeeze commander 2 samsung galaxy s6s w/ squeeze commander 4 ipads w/ ipeng gweempose's

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-11-15 Thread garym
pippin posted on another thread today that discussions continue between sirius and ickstream. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio)

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-11-04 Thread Ikabob
PRGeno wrote: > You could always just cancel in November and wait awhile if your only > use for SiriusXM is through your Squeezeboxes. You will get inundated > with special offers from SiriusXM to come back at next to nothing for > 5-6 months which you can take advantage of if/when this issue

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-30 Thread MRL_SQBX
I knew this was going to take some time so I bought a Grace Primo. Fair price. Nice unit but not nearly as useful or professional as the Touch it replaced. It works with SiriusXM and that's why I got it. I'll sell it in a minute when the ickStream service becomes available and I can stream

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-28 Thread Ikabob
Can anyone give the prognosis for getting the Sirius issue resolved? How close or how far away are we? If we are close to resolution, will the premium Sirius XM be accessible? My subscription renews in November and I will not renew if there's no hope. Thank you. Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-28 Thread PRGeno
Ikabob wrote: > Can anyone give the prognosis for getting the Sirius issue resolved? How > close or how far away are we? If we are close to resolution, will the > premium Sirius XM be accessible? > My subscription renews in November and I will not renew if there's no > hope. Thank you. You

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-26 Thread alnames
I may be barking up the wrong tree here, but I was wondering about the possibility of Ickstream using existing information to host individual streams? Currently, I'm using a combination of a third party LMS plugin called "PlayHLS" which allows LMS to play HLS streams (m3u8 streams) along with a

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-26 Thread pippin
Sorry, but we will have to stick to license agreements. This would just get us a C and probably also violate DCMA and similar laws in other countries so it's not an option for us. SiriusXM is not likely to go after users who hack access to the stream as long as they pay but they are not going to

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-25 Thread IrwinGJr
Submitted garym's suggestion to SiriusXM today. Hope that ickStream or Logitech can resolve this soon. IrwinGJr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35519 View this thread:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-24 Thread pippin
Yes --- learn more about iPeng, the iPhone and iPad remote for the Squeezebox and Logitech UE Smart Radio as well as iPeng Party, the free Party-App, at penguinlovesmusic.com *New: iPeng 8, the Universal App for iOS 7 and iOS 8*

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-24 Thread mps
Just saw this and am a strong supporter. Is it still helpful to use the Sirius feedback link? Mike mps's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36351 View this thread:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-24 Thread garym
mps wrote: > Just saw this and am a strong supporter. Is it still helpful to use the > Sirius feedback link? > > Mike It can't hurt. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Touch > Benchmark DAC I, Boom,

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-23 Thread netchord
PRGeno wrote: > Personally I'm not a big fan of Sirius/XM. I think the service is way > over priced with poor sound quality and too many limitations compared to > other Internet based services. I get why some people like it for long > car rides through areas that have poor or no cellular data

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-23 Thread mr1c...@gmail.com
netchord wrote: > the one station for which i can find no credible alternative is MetOpera > Radio. everything else is replaceable, although i do miss The Loft at > times. I am interested in whatever options are available, and continue to support any efforts that could get back the Sirius XM

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-21 Thread PRGeno
pippin wrote: > We're still talking to SiriusXM, no final results, yet. Personally I'm not a big fan of Sirius/XM. I think the service is way over priced with poor sound quality and too many limitations compared to other Internet based services. I get why some people like it for long car

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-21 Thread garym
PRGeno wrote: > Personally I'm not a big fan of Sirius/XM. I think the service is way > over priced with poor sound quality and too many limitations compared to > other Internet based services. I get why some people like it for long > car rides through areas that have poor or no cellular data

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-14 Thread jojopuppyfish
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Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-14 Thread pippin
We're still talking to SiriusXM, no final results, yet. --- learn more about iPeng, the iPhone and iPad remote for the Squeezebox and Logitech UE Smart Radio as well as iPeng Party, the free Party-App, at penguinlovesmusic.com *New: iPeng 8, the Universal App for iOS 7 and iOS 8*

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-08 Thread Lennyd
however, I think Logitech is making us jump through hoops . I bet they can modify their software to let all of the Logitech devices they sold continue to receive Sirius/XM. Lennyd's Profile:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-06 Thread tandy1000rl
Just cancelled my subscription to SiriusXM due to incompatibility with Squeezebox. Advised the agent I would gladly resubscribe if they turned the legacy streams back on, worked with Logitech to again support our devices, or worked with the Ickstream people to add new support for our devices.

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread geobrick
I support doing this as well. We have several squeezebox radios around the house and use them for SiriusXM and to stream music from a local hard drive using LMS. geobrick's Profile:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread Ikabob
Of course I support streaming SiriusXM through ickStream. Only one qualification for me and that being the future ability to stream the PREMIUM version of SiriusXM. For me personally, it is difficult to listen to music/streams with frequent interruptions and commercials. Same goes for the

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread Eric Seaberg
I've got 2-SB3s, a Duet and a Transporter. I have SiriusXM in my cars so I can listen to some news, NFL and MLB. My wife has a couple of Sirius favorite music channels, but the quality of Sirius is HORRIBLE compared to XM (receiver difference is totally amazing). If I want music in my car,

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread protivakid
What about starting a petition we could just sign and then link to SiriusXM in some sort of formal letter? protivakid's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=62895 View this thread:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread garym
Eric Seaberg wrote: > I've got 2-SB3s, a Duet and a Transporter. I have SiriusXM in my cars > so I can listen to some news, NFL and MLB. My wife has a couple of > Sirius favorite music channels, but the quality of Sirius is HORRIBLE > compared to XM (receiver difference is totally amazing,

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread gweempose
Eric Seaberg wrote: > I've got 2-SB3s, a Duet and a Transporter. I have SiriusXM in my cars > so I can listen to some news, NFL and MLB. My wife has a couple of > Sirius favorite music channels, but the quality of Sirius is HORRIBLE > compared to XM (receiver difference is totally amazing,

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-05 Thread gweempose
I'd be a huge supporter of this, and if there is anything I can do to help the cause, just let me know. My wife and I feel like our Squeezebox ecosystem suffered a huge blow when we lost SiriusXM. We used to listen to Howard Stern every single day on both our Boom and one of our Radios. 4

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-03 Thread ralphy
I too am very interested in ickstream supporting SiriusXM and have submitted a similiar email to Customer Care. Hope it all works out. Ralphy *1*-Touch, *4*-Classics, *2*-Booms, *1*-Reverted UE Radio 'Squeezebox client builds' (https://www.mediafire.com/folder/4q8dvq20iyz9e/Builds)

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-03 Thread ciarmer
I am posting my email to SiriusXM and their response. *It makes me wonder whether we should be contacting someone else at SiriusXM to express our support for this? * _My_email_(similar_to_another_I_read_here):_ I AM A LONG TIME SIRIUSXM SUBSCRIBER. I LISTEN IN MY CAR AS WELL AS ONLINE AT HOME.

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-02 Thread netchord
garym wrote: > he API plugin issue will definitely have to be escalated to a different > person/group than "customer care" it has been. -- 4 TB Drobo-->FW 800-->mac mini-->Ethernet Transporter--> Wireworld Eclipse 6 coax-->Meridian G61 G61--> Nordost Red Dawn-->Primare 30.3

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-02 Thread garym
garym wrote: > This is what I sent to SiriusXM via the contact email link Pippin > posted. (Note, I did NOT have to fill in the RadioID number in the form > to submit the email). > > I am a long time SiriusXM subscriber (2 autos plus internet streaming). > Effective 9/30/15, Logitech Squeezebox

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-02 Thread badhat
pippin wrote: > If you are a SiriusXM user you have probably already noticed that the > service is no longer available on the Squeezebox through > MySqueezebox.com. > At ickStream we would be very interested to offer a replacement > implementation that would work on the Squeezeboxes, too. If you

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-02 Thread Michael Herger
Hi - I don't have a Squeezebox, just the successor UE Smart Radio from Logitech. I'm also quite the noob in discussing this topic. Just for my information, would the proposed plug-in also work with the UE Smart Radio? Or is my environment too proprietary/closed for this to help me restore my

[slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread pippin
If you are a SiriusXM user you have probably already noticed that the service is no longer available on the Squeezebox through MySqueezebox.com. At ickStream we would be very interested to offer a replacement implementation that would work on the Squeezeboxes, too. If you haven't heard about

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread jojopuppyfish
I support this. However, before anyone contacts Sirius, a laymen like myself needs to be able to know what to tell them. In terms of showing support how about someone start a facebook group and let's get everyone here to join it. Or maybe start a petition and get people to sign it. There is a

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread jojopuppyfish
Thanks Gary I submitted your statement under category Streaming XP -->Compatibility jojopuppyfish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9400 View this thread:

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread garym
jojopuppyfish wrote: > Thanks Gary > I submitted your statement under category Streaming XP -->Compatibility good point. I used Streaming XP > Compatibility too. *Home:* VortexBox 4TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.3) > LMS 7.8 > Touch

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread netchord
i'm down- i may forward this thread to a contact at SXM. -- 4 TB Drobo-->FW 800-->mac mini-->Ethernet Transporter--> Wireworld Eclipse 6 coax-->Meridian G61 G61--> Nordost Red Dawn-->Primare 30.3 Primare-->Ocos--Vienna Acoustics Beethoven/Maestro

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread garym
This is what I sent to SiriusXM via the contact email link Pippin posted. (Note, I did NOT have to fill in the RadioID number in the form to submit the email). I am a long time SiriusXM subscriber (2 autos plus internet streaming). Effective 9/30/15, Logitech Squeezebox devices no longer can

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread Ikabob
I chatted with someone at Sirius. Christian asked me to do this with our request: "Please call our Advanced Technical Team at : 866-463-5326 , once you call them they will help you with this." Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread Ikabob
Pippin, I sent you a PM regarding my chat with a Sirius Rep Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil Speakers(main listening speakers plus various additional speakers). Multiple players: SqueezeBooms,SqueezeRadios; SB3;

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread netchord
Pippen- i'm in contact with the right guy at SXM. i PM'd you with his info. -- 4 TB Drobo-->FW 800-->mac mini-->Ethernet Transporter--> Wireworld Eclipse 6 coax-->Meridian G61 G61--> Nordost Red Dawn-->Primare 30.3 Primare-->Ocos--Vienna Acoustics Beethoven/Maestro

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread ciarmer
*I absolutely support this. This would breathe new life into my collection of Logitech radios, Booms and Duets. I have no problem at all keeping my computer running (it usually is running anyway). I'll send my message over to Sirius XM also using the category mentioned by others above. Please

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread SqueezeDZ
Definitely down with this. SqueezeDZ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=64863 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104395 ___

Re: [slim] SiriusXM Support Through ickStream

2015-10-01 Thread drdata
Hi - I don't have a Squeezebox, just the successor UE Smart Radio from Logitech. I'm also quite the noob in discussing this topic. Just for my information, would the proposed plug-in also work with the UE Smart Radio? Or is my environment too proprietary/closed for this to help me restore my