Jaicee;626294 Wrote:
The most reliable method would be to buy a Wireless Access Point from a
computer store, place it near a window facing your garden and connect
it to your existing BT modem with a long network cable. This will
hopefully give you the range you need but the down side is you
I have the same prob on my laptop. Gave up trying to figure it out a few
weeks ago. BTW this was using the latest verion of Squeezeplay.
Keith
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Never did get anywhere with this. Billion's UK support is as worthless
as most electronics manufacturers these days. Despite being chased
several times I heard nothing more back from them. I acquired some
older firmwares from other Billion owners but these didn't make any
difference.
In
Rhapsody is not scrobbling. I uninstalled and reinstalled everything,
and last.fm and Slacker and others are scrobbling fine, but Rhapsody
does not scrobble when I listen through the Squeezebox Server or
through mysqueezebox.com
Is anyone else having the same problem?
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There's little objective measure of strength because the power output is
regulated by, well, not law, exactly; here in the US it's regulated by,
FCC regulation.
If you have a techie friend, I'd suggest just getting one of the
routers that can have DD-WRT installed on it. I use an 'Asus WL-520'
Can you communicate with a plugin on the server?
If you can, something like Erland's SQL plugin might be useful (just do
whatever you need to convert the user's input into a single query, then
pass the query via CLI
You're certainly right about server query performance being suboptimal.
There's
hiya guys,
I came across this new hosting site called piggyshare. It's pretty
user-friendly and supposidely you can make some cash from uploading
stuff...sounds good. Is anyone here using it? I'd liek to try it out
but I'm wondering if it's for real.
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Sounds like spam to me.
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Loving this widgets, it's great!
Some cotmments:
* When I listen to Internet radio, it seems that Squidget is requesting
an update to the album art every second or so. I get a small work in
progress circle flashing every second. A bit annoying. I don't see it
when I play music from my library.
*
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bobkoure;626380 Wrote:
Can you communicate with a plugin on the server?
Yes, if the plugin provides a CLI interface, which most of the newer
ones do since they need it if they want to provide a UI on a
Squeezeplay based box.
If you can, something like Erland's SQL plugin might be useful
howie.stone;626339 Wrote:
That's clear. Thanks.
It would be great if someone who has had positive experiences would
recommend one.
Ahem...
...you might want to buy a G class WAP, or router acting as a WAP,
that has an external aerial, connect it with an Ethernet cable to your
BT router -
Thanks strindberg,
Actually I've been quite busy solving all the reported issues so far,
and the coming release solves the internet radio issue reported also by
Flattermann. It also solves all other reported issues so far, except the
Sony Eperia - see below.
In addition, all layouts were
What about a solution like sonos is using? Is there any elegant way to
do this using either a server box or sqeezebox?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sonos-adds-airplay-support-as-android-controller-app-hits-the-ma/
The squeezebox radio has ethernet and line in.
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howie.stone;625927 Wrote:
It would be so nice to be able to do this.
The obvious answer -- ipeng and an ipod touch-- won't work because my
wireless network isn't strong enough. That would have been ideal
because ipod docs are easy to take outside.
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pippin;626308 Wrote:
Yep. Because it's a web-app, not a native one.
That doesn't really make sense, mobile themed web ui scrolls just fine
as do other large web pages such as my Zimbra web mail which is
relatively heavy on the javascript. There is absolutely no reason that
a web UI should
howie.stone;626339 Wrote:
That's clear. Thanks.
But how do I choose one? There are hundreds of these things! There
doesn't seem to be any objective measure of their strength or their
reliability.
It would be great if someone who has had positive experiences would
recommend one.
There's plenty of JavaScript doing all the server comms.
Does Zimbra scroll like a native App, even in cases where it has to
build it's pages itself (not the server)?
Often, JS apps look like they perform well because most of the load is
being handled by the server.
I haven't seen any
The line in on the Radio is just connected to the amp, the Radio has no
way of sampling the audio input to the line in jack.
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Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ?
I SAID ALL OF THEM !
There's plenty of JavaScript doing all the server comms.
The biggest issue with scrolling is the fact that mobile browsers don't support
such a simple thing as fixed divs in CSS. You can't have a footer always
displayed with using HTML/CSS only on any iOS/Android device. Scrolling divs
otoh
I'm sure I've seen this somewhere, but it's a big thread to search!
If I have Squeezepad playback enabled, can I send the output to an
Airport Express via Airplay?
Tks
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KMorgan;626430 Wrote:
If I have Squeezepad playback enabled, can I send the output to an
Airport Express via Airplay?
Hi Keith,
yes this is possible.
Read my blog-post about it!
http://www.squeezepad.com/2011/01/squeezepad-and-airplay-this-is-how-it-works/
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andynormancx;626292 Wrote:
Yes, lots of us. It has been discussed regularly here.
I have both it and iPeng. SqueezePad takes a different approach with a
simplified UI compared to iPeng.
I prefer the flexibility of iPeng though, so I rarely use SqueezePad.
I just started using Squeezepad
jovapo;626409 Wrote:
What about a solution like sonos is using? Is there any elegant way to
do this using either a server box or sqeezebox?
http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sonos-adds-airplay-support-as-android-controller-app-hits-the-ma/
The squeezebox radio has ethernet and line in.
Playback
1. *new entry* Squeezepad on iPad
2. Squeezecommander on android
3. SB Touchscreen
4. Duet
5, ir remote
Operations, zoning etc
1. SB Touch
2. Squeezcommander
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pippin;626394 Wrote:
Theoretically, yes. But then it would make more sense to write a real
search plugin.
I don't think Erland's SQL plugin is currently made for it
It's definitely not designed for searching, even though you can make
SQL Playlist playlists that takes a parameter it
Sonos just added Airplay support to their current line via an Airport
Express setup.
Press Blurb:
http://zd.net/glJRJX
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Thanks for the explanation Michael that makes more sense.
I would say though that it might be worth considering changing the
implementation as you must know it really is quite slow compared to
just about any other controller apps. Even though its not ideal
pagination would IMHO be far better
Now I think the point is that there have been good Android Apps that can
replace your remote for years now. They are not from Logitech, OK, but
they are still there.
If brand is more important to you than functionality, of course...
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pippin;626451 Wrote:
Now I think the point is that there have been good Android Apps that can
replace your remote for years now. They are not from Logitech, OK, but
they are still there.
If brand is more important to you than functionality, of course...
Yes I do agree but that there are
Hi,
Can someone please help. How can I play files right away after a
download from a PC and the touch?
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Hi,
Can someone please help. How can I play files right away after a
download from a PC and the touch?
Browse Music Folder will let you play a file immediately.
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You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it
ain't what you'd
But I want to play it via the Touch? Lets say its on my My Music folder
and want to play a file from there...how can I do it in the PC that
will make the touch play it.
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Time for a new update. Here goes:
Bug Fixes:
Fixed a sync and rating issues related to internet radio stations.
Fixed Power state button when playlist is empty.
New features:
New layout 4x4.
Progress bar in 3x4 4x4 layouts.
Rating is available on the large layouts inline (no pop
From the Squeezebox Server (SBS) web interface, go to My Music Music
Folder [sub-folder where you saved the MP3] and press the Play icon.
Or instead of using the SBS web interface you could do it directly on
the Touch, or on a remote device such as SB Controller, iPhone with
iPeng, etc.
This
As one of the regular consumers Jaicee speaks of I had high
expectations for the OEM-developed app. The Duet remote I purchased to
control my SBC is extremely limited in navigating through 80,000 tracks
so naturally an app I can install on a 10-inch tablet with its big
screen and qwerty keyboard
jackaninny;626447 Wrote:
Sonos just added Airplay support to their current line via an Airport
Express setup.
That at least answers the will they licence AirPlay to competing music
streaming hardware companies question at least, assuming the report is
accurate about what they are actually
aubuti;626476 Wrote:
From the Squeezebox Server (SBS) web interface, go to My Music Music
Folder [sub-folder where you saved the MP3] and press the Play icon.
Or instead of using the SBS web interface you could do it directly on
the Touch, or on a remote device such as SB Controller,
I was right to be somewhat suspicious of the announcement, it isn't
quite what it appears. Sonos aren't really implementing AirPlay. They
are just plugging an AirPort Express into the line in on one of their
boxes.
It would be nice if Sonos' claims in they press release were correct:
Different songs in different rooms, Sonos-style: Only on Sonos can you
play different music from your iTunes® library in different rooms of the
home. And it's been that way since 2005.
Unless I'm very much mistaken
andynormancx;626483 Wrote:
I was right to be somewhat suspicious of the announcement, it isn't
quite what it appears. Sonos aren't really implementing AirPlay. They
are just plugging an AirPort Express into the line in on one of their
boxes.
Regarding the current player status, would it at least be possible to
show different icons for the different player models (now it displays
the same icon for all players, regardless of model)? At least that
would not occupy more space than now.
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Thanks
I've been looking at your blog and don't think it's possible to do what
I would like. Perhaps I can spell it out and you can tell me why I can't
do it, or if it may be possible in the future?
1. Take my iPad to my holiday flat (which has wifi)
2. Connect Squeezepad Playback to
Guy48065;626477 Wrote:
As one of the regular consumers Jaicee speaks of I had high
expectations for the OEM-developed app. The Duet remote I purchased to
control my SBC is extremely limited in navigating through 80,000 tracks
so naturally an app I can install on a 10-inch tablet with its
andynormancx;626485 Wrote:
It would be nice if Sonos' claims in they press release were correct:
Different songs in different rooms, Sonos-style: Only on Sonos can you
play different music from your iTunes® library in different rooms of the
home. And it's been that way since 2005.
Jaicee;626456 Wrote:
Yes I do agree but that there are apps that are native and do give good
experiences but from Logitechs point of view there are two points of
view. Firstly surely if you are going to release an app you should at
least make sure its going to provide a good experience.
strindberg;626489 Wrote:
Regarding the current player status, would it at least be possible to
show different icons for the different player models (now it displays
the same icon for all players, regardless of model)? At least that
would not occupy more space than now.
I'm going to add the
pippin;626499 Wrote:
You are talking about Logitech, the company who doesn't even fund enough
development staff for the product line to even make sure that your
product will also work on Christmas, Easter and other public holidays
(watch out what will happen to MySB this weekend).
So why
Mark Miksis;626503 Wrote:
So why invest those limited resources to develop an app when superior
3rd party options already exist?
You aren't asking ME, are you??? ;)
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Oh, but to elaborate: ask the OP. For HIM, it was obviously a
differentiator that the App came from Logitech.
Actually I do understand why Logitech feel they have to have their own,
branded App, what I feel sad about is what I feel they are doing with
this product line which would just have so
pippin;626508 Wrote:
You aren't asking ME, are you??? ;)
:)
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Oh, but to elaborate: ask the OP. For HIM, it was obviously a
differentiator that the App came from Logitech.
Actually I do understand why Logitech feel they have to have their own,
branded App, what I feel sad about is what I feel they are doing with
this product
KMorgan;626491 Wrote:
Thanks
I've been looking at your blog and don't think it's possible to do what
I would like. Perhaps I can spell it out and you can tell me why I can't
do it, or if it may be possible in the future?
1. Take my iPad to my holiday flat (which has wifi)
2. Connect
You might want to make sure that you have tagged the files as you would
want to. It will prevent tagged files/folders getting mixed up with
ones that are untagged. I always tag and add any artwork prior to
moving music to the folder SBS points to because it just keeps things
cleaner.
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K
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Hi there - sorry if done before.
I have 3 differents SBs, a Radio, Boom and (just recently) a Touch.
Occasionally I would like to be able to sync all 3 machines together
but there doesn't seem to be a facility to do this i.e. you can sync
two together but that then automatically unsyncs the third
That should not be, you can sync a lot more than two.
Which user interface do you use? Have you tried the web interface?
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No I haven't - I'm new to this game I'm afraid. Is that
Mysqueezebox.com?
I really wanted to do it on the fly from one of the machines rather
than having to log in to something else but if that's the only way
I do have iPeng on an iPhone - it may be possible to do it on that,
just haven't
Actually iPeng is the easiest way to set up a sync group -- thanks
pippin! But I'll leave it to pippin to describe how, especially because
I don't have mine in front of me now, so I could easily miss a step.
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shogger;626534 Wrote:
No I haven't - I'm new to this game I'm afraid. Is that
Mysqueezebox.com?
I really wanted to do it on the fly from one of the machines rather
than having to log in to something else but if that's the only way
I do have iPeng on an iPhone - it may be possible to do
Use the webUI. On the computer that is running Squeezebox Server, open a
web browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari) and go to:
http://localhost:9000
On other computers go to:
http://ip of your SBS machine:9000
The players are in a pull down in the upper right. Pick a player you
want to sync,
Many thanks to all.
The iPeng method does seem much simpler. I can also see why there needs
to be a master machine for the playlist to be sync'd.
I haven't really got into the web UI as I run SBS on a Ready NAS and
it's all a bit of black box (literally!) at the moment.
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shogger;626542 Wrote:
I haven't really got into the web UI as I run SBS on a Ready NAS and
it's all a bit of black box (literally!) at the moment.
You can still use the web UI. Assuming you have a computer, just point
its web browser to http://NAS_IP:9000/ to get the web UI, substituting
the
pippin;626512 Wrote:
Oh, but to elaborate: ask the OP. For HIM, it was obviously a
differentiator that the App came from Logitech.
As the OP (yes, I'm still here), it wasn't so much that the App came
from Logitech...it's that it has the look-and-feel of the :9000 server
control interface,
TheLastMan;626406 Wrote:
...and then buy one of the following items:
http://www.wifi-antennas.co.uk/index.php?target=productsproduct_id=152
A friend tells me they work extremely well.
I gather these are amps to boost past regulation power levels. There's
no need for that for your usage.
It's certainly cheap enough.
I considered an Archos internet tablet some while back, but got scared
off by all the negative comments in the user forums (which I found as
part of researching the device and didn't save).
They may have improved, and they may just have a bunch of whiny users.
I
You all may be interested that Pixi Pluses for Verizon are being sold
unlocked for $55 on Amazon. I am getting one to use as a cell phone,
but for that price it sounds like it would make a great inexpensive SB
remote.
The Pixi Plus is a WebOS phone with a keyboard in a blackberry-style
format.
Apple iPad 2 Design: iPad 2 is thinner by a third, and has a slightly
smaller than iPad 2. Its very light. It has same 9.7 IPS display that
boasts a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The edges now rounded like an
iPod Touch. It looks now better and is less bulky.
There is a small black strip
Just one year ago, Apple launched a 9.7-inch touchscreen tablet which
was socked. Now, Apple Launched new 'iPad 2 Dock'
(http://www.ipadcasesonsale.com/ipad-2-accessories-ipad-2-dock-c-2_31.html)
with new OS. It has dual-core processor, a better screen, more RAM and
storage, a front-facing
AngryGoat, would it be possible to buy Squeeze Control on a phone that
isn't on one of the carriers listed on the App Catalog page? I would
use the Pixi Plus with Page Plus or just on wifi.
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Is there a way to play a file straight from a folder from your computer?
Like I open My music folder and I see the MP3 or Flac I want to play and
in someway make the touch play that file.
I have always played my music this way using winamp. See the song I
like, double click, and it plays!
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grodri02;626569 Wrote:
Is there a way to play a file straight from a folder from your computer?
Like I open My music folder and I see the MP3 or Flac I want to play and
in someway make the touch play that file.
I have always played my music this way using winamp. See the song I
like,
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