Re: [slim] Problems with Spotty

Gingermagic wrote: > Hi all, > > My main family musical requirement at the moment is to be able to play > Spottify, from everyone's iPhone, on varius the speaker systems in the > house. > > Not a fix, but a work around. Instead of using Spotty for everyone, install ShairTunes2 and let them

Re: [slim] Squeezebox and Ubiquiti

I've been running an AP-AC-LR hardwired to my router and an AP-AC-Lite as a wireless downlink to the LR for a few years. Would recommend setting up a Raspberry Pi to run the Unifi controller and hardware it into the router. I'm using an RPi 3b and it's working well. Even using the beta WiFi AI

Re: [slim] Wishlist: Roku app with squeezeplay-like UI for controlling all devices

You should be able to use a Logitech Harmony IR remote for the Radio. Logitech lists Squeezebox as compatible, however, I don't think the Squeezebox Receiver has IR. The Boom and the Radio do. "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain LMS 7.9 on Raspberry Pi3 w/

Re: [slim] Another yesr

+1 still use my setup every day - big thanks to everyone helping to keep LMS up, running, and being continually approved!! "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain LMS 7.9 on Raspberry Pi3 w/200GB SD 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 2 Radios, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone & 1 iPad

Re: [slim] Which Streaming Music Service works best for You and your system?

Using Spotify with Spotty plug in; generally works very well - occasional hiccup when streaming to more than three devices. The Spotify paid service also allows me to download music to my phone & tablet for offline listening, which I use frequently when traveling. I like the Discover Weekly and

Re: [slim] Syncing volume on some players but not others.

Unfortunately, seeing the same results that you are seeing - volume change on *ANY* player will cause all players with "sync volume" set to sync to its volume. In my test it was the Receiver in my bedroom that I left at "don't sync volume" and set the Boom and the Receivers in my living room and

Re: [slim] Syncing volume on some players but not others.

Just gave this a try - synced 3 Receivers and the Boom, set 2 Receivers and Boom to sync volume, leaving 1 Receiver at don’t sync volume. When I change the volume on any player, every player that is set to sync volume does. If I change the volume on any player other than the one set at don’t sy

[slim] Ridiculously pleased - big thanks to Michael H & SqueezeBox community

Have always had random glitches when streaming from Internet - Spotify, radio stations, etc. Generally once or twice a day. Took some time to update all the firmware on my firewall and APs a couple weekends ago, updated to LMS 7.9.2 and everything has been rock solid. Currently running Logitech

Re: [slim] What are your long-term SqueezeBox solutions?

I've been lucky, most of my gear is 9 years old, have only had to replace PSU for one duet receiver, fortunately that's working fine. Long term, I would love to go with Chromecast Audio due to size and cost, if the sync issue can be addressed. Not HiFi, but unfortunately, I can't really hear the

Re: [slim] What are your long-term SqueezeBox solutions?

left channel wrote: > You really want Alexa, Siri, or Google eavesdropping on you all the > time? At least give me hi-res music before I give up my privacy. There's an option source option that's not ready for prime time yet, but worth keeping an eye on. Mycroft AI is an open source AI client

Re: [slim] Smart people will stay with Squeezebox

timearp wrote: > Trying to get my dad to get one, maybe via a Pi would be a good idea? Problem with recommending technology to family is you become their technical support. Having said that, I'm running LMS on a Pi3 using Max2Play and am very happy. Have the Spotty plug in and it's fairly reli

Re: [slim] SB Classic too noisy for amp auto shutoff

If "Turn off Audio" doesn't do the trick, maybe a different approach - a smart outlet or smart power strip? "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain LMS 7.9 on Raspberry Pi3 w/200GB SD 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 2 Radios, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone & 1 iPad w/iPeng & Squeez

Re: [slim] Squeezebox App on iPad - Server on different network

jclausius wrote: > There's no public access to the Squeezebox Server from the internet. If you're not connecting from outside your home network, no need for a VPN, just make sure your firewall is locked down well. I also have a separate WLAN for work, a guest WLAN and my home network which i

Re: [slim] Triode Spotify App/Helper app not running

Every once in awhile Spotify (using official app and Triode's helper) will stop playing - it looks like it's playing, but not sound. Installing the latest nightly fixes it, so far. If this didn't work, would probably take time to diagnose Generally seems to happen after I've been traveling

Re: [slim] Spotify Question for Michael - Will it really go away?

Would be interested in working on a plugin but honestly uncertain if I'd have time. For some reason, the Triode's 3rd party plugin stopped working yesterday, wasn't able to troubleshoot so changed to the helper & official Spotify app. Seems to be working so far, no problem streaming to 3 receiv

Re: [slim] Cannot find my server

Curious - Squeezer discovered my setup - servers & players - on start up without user input. "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng & Squeezebox Apps

Re: [slim] Cannot find my server

I checked the reviews for Orange Squeeze and it looks like it doesn't support Android 6.0. Doesn't look like Squeezebox Control or SqueezeTrol are working either. I installed Squeezer and it looks to be working fine on a Galaxy Luna running Android 6.0 "You know, I'm all for progress. It's ch

Re: [slim] Cannot find my server

It sounds like your new phone isn't joining your WiFi network properly, since your other Android phone works fine. On your phone if you go to settings > Wi-Fi > xxxnet it should show you the IP address of your phone, if you compare that to the server address the first three numbers should be the

Re: [slim] Spotify stops and continues, stops and continues

According to their twitter feed they are having technical problems, particularly user login. JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23791 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthre

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

r his birthday since he enjoys the system when he visits. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng & Squeezebox Apps ---

Re: [slim] NPR and CBC

cked and you can also get it via the NPR app. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain 5 Receivers, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng & Squeezebox Apps

Re: [slim] harmon kardon hk-695-01 hookup?

A quick google on those speakers turns up a set of powered PC speakers. If that's what you have then you should be able to plug the green plug into the Touch's headphone jack. Leave the cap on the black plug if it's still there - it won't be used. -- JeffHart "You k

[slim] Anyone had a chance to check out the Sony HomeShare devices?

d. I'm very happy with my Squeezeboxen and don't see myself moving away from them anytime in the near future. Rocking out to Spotify thanks to Triode's most excellent plug-in as I type this. I do like to keep up with what's out there, so I'm curious if anyone has had a chance to play

Re: [slim] Play different music on multiple sb's with music sub services

at the Rhapsody streams wound not impact your Spotify streams. Running SBS 7.5.4 on a 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium system with an AMD IIx4 2.6Ghz processor and 6GB RAM with the background process given priority over programs (will play with that setting over the weekend). -- JeffHart "

Re: [slim] Spotify skipping

again well. Internet connection is 3360 / 864 Kbps DSL and am also trickling my library up to Google music at 128 Kbps in the background. Should be fully uploaded in another 9 weeks :) -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5,

Re: [slim] Squeezebox as a Stereo Pair Improvements

t back. Maybe over the weekend if I can overcome the fear of .0 -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng & Squeezebox Apps

Re: [slim] Squeezebox as a Stereo Pair Improvements

ne for the right. Could increase Radio sales, although WAF might be an issue :) -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iP

Re: [slim] Why recommend someone to get a Squeezebox ?

r Receivers and the Radio are generally used when entertaining. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Radio, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng & Squeezebox Apps

Re: [slim] Feature request: SqueezeboxCar having a Player and a Squeezebox Server Satellite

: Would you buy a home integrated Squeezebox car appliance - Yes - No If you're on an iPhone flat rate data plans, streaming would be worth checking out. Easier than managing another setup and much cheaper. -- Jef

Re: [slim] Tablet PCs

The Nook color was what I was thinking of, however, I don't think it's available in the UK yet. Good reviews by cnet & engadget. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Bo

Re: [slim] Tablet PCs

tween a high-end eReader and a low-end slate is diminishing daily. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng --

[slim] DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone Woot Alert (free up your wifi spectrum)

seem good, caveat emptor I'm in for a set - my current setup is nearing the end of battery life so the timing is right. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 B

Re: [slim] Solutions for Squeezebox on the go

With either a Boom or Radio. If you don't have WiFi then the Boom is a great choice. If you think you may go to WiFi in the future, then the Radio with the battery pack would give you the most flexibility. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I ob

Re: [slim] New user -answer to stupid question

n't used it in awhile.) Squeezebox server will play the music from your PC on a Squeeze player, such as the Classic. You can download a software player for your PC if you'd like, such as SqueezePlay or SoftSqueeze. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's chang

Re: [slim] How Do You Control Your Squeezebox(es)?

r the Boom in the kitchen I use everything but the WebUI - IR, front panel, iPeng, SBC. For the rest of the house I'll use SBC if I've remembered to have it with me, otherwise iPeng. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain

Re: [slim] Iphone

start streaming. For some reason, pressing the play button when the large QuickTime logo is center screen isn't working. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom,

Re: [slim] sync question

ngton, DC stations. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.co

Re: [slim] Synced Players

nt to 4.7.2 when the team was looking for more testers. Haven't tried it with 4.7.2, but I would get a bit of delay sync'ing the controller using 4.7.1, but that was out of curiosity rather than a real life use case. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It&#x

Re: [slim] Is it possible? PC & Albumplayer (a windows media player) direct to Squeezebox

cted problems with resources or scope are impacting schedule and delaying the Touch. I'd certainly bet that getting the Touch out the door is priority 1 at this point, since hardware is the basic revenue driver. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change

Re: [slim] Ideas for improving the sync-experience

r the tip on changing the default iPeng setup :) Happy with the iPeng but am always adjusting the gain on the Receivers when they are synced with the Boom. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain

Re: [slim] Is it possible? PC & Albumplayer (a windows media player) direct to Squeezebox

eset a receiver or the controller a couple of times a year. Anyway - if you can check out the Rocketfish and let us know what works and what doesn't - price, setup, etc. - maybe someone will know of an alternate. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I obje

Re: [slim] Is it possible? PC & Albumplayer (a windows media player) direct to Squeezebox

. Basically they replace wires with a wireless connection. I'm not sure of the impact on signal quality if any. The Squeezebox approach offers much more control and flexibilty, but if you're happy with your setup and just want to go wireless it may be the easiest approach. -- JeffHart

Re: [slim] Sonos is better than Squeezebox in Denmark...

majones;518856 Wrote: > So, what did you say? We agreed, of course. :) -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller, 1 iPhone w/iPeng

Re: [slim] Sonos is better than Squeezebox in Denmark...

have, my coworker replied that we worked for a Danish company. After a pause she looked at the both of us and said "But aren't they fattening?? -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change

Re: [slim] Sonos is better than Squeezebox in Denmark...

s using for media, so that's a wash. Real world numbers, real world economics, not based on the assumption that existing products (SBR) are excluded. If the SBR isn't for you, than the pricing delta would only be $335 less than the Sonos. In my case I already had stereo kit everywher

Re: [slim] "No Squeezebox Server Found"

tings - Information - that you won't see the Boom listed under players. We just need to narrow down where the network is blocking the traffic. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom,

Re: [slim] Squeezepod on the iPod

while it's technically running in the background using another app in the foreground that needs data access will interrupt the stream. Not exactly elegant, but until Apple starts allowing a wider range of apps to run in the background its not a bad approach. -- JeffHart "You know, I

Re: [slim] M3u Playlist previous/next not updating song title/author?

This isn't related to the type of playlist, it's an .mp3 tag problem. To get the description updated you need to populate the Artist and Title tags at a minimum. There are many .mp3 tagging tools out there, I use Mp3tag. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It&

Re: [slim] MP3 P2P sites like LImewire

You might also want to check out www.lala.com, I've looked at a couple tracks and they were VBRs for $0.89@ -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SB

[slim] Have finally reached Squeezenox nirvana (for now at least)

I just need a good excuse to pick up a Touch :) -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimd

Re: [slim] iPeng scrobble question

to see if this has been resolved tomorrow. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." Mark Twain SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.c

[slim] iPeng scrobble question

I it also shows that it's scrobbling, if I hit save it scribbles from that point on. Is there a save capability in iPeng that I'm missing? Thanks for any advice. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object

Re: [slim] What device(s) would you recommend for my parents' setup?

d starting with the Touch when it's available and use an external USB drive for the library. If they don't have a centralized remote solution, you might consider the Controller. Then you or they can expand the system. -- JeffHart "You know, I'm all for progress. It's

Re: [slim] Change for change's sake is bad

jarome;462834 Wrote: > Now I must type > rcsqueezeboxserver start > on my linux machine. Too hard to type! And too hard to remember. > > Jim Rome Tip o' the day alias rcsbs='/rcsqueezeboxserver start' -- JeffHar

Re: [slim] Squeezebox can only connect to wireless channel 1

he sentence above it looks like the router is on channel 1, since you were able to connect on channel 1. Change the router to channel 6 and reboot everything. Should be ok and you shouldn't need to make another change on the controller. -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Bo

Re: [slim] accesing a friends hardrive?

your library database, if the connection is transient it might be annoying, however, a clear and rescan without the share would remove them from the database. pski's recommendation to run SC is much more elegant and lower maintenance in the long run. -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Contr

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

Web content isn't limited to 320x240. Streaming Netflix HD content from the Samsung BD-P4600 to HDTV isn't so bad, even over DSL. Unfortunately it's limited to stereo - surround sound. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boo

Re: [slim] Maximum File Limit? Squeezebox?

While it'll be awhile before I hit 65,000 tracks, have heard that Sonos can't do a random play from more than 10,000 tracks, which I am over. It's some pretty weird segues (think Mozart to Motorhead to Moby) when I put the whole library on random - much fun. Cheers, Jeff --

Re: [slim] Love My Squeezebox! What's The Equivalent For Video?

UI. I do like the approach of supporting streaming from a Blu-Ray player and would hazard a guess that this will be the way the market goes over the next few years, until the market goes streaming entirely and we stop buying and renting discs. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boo

[slim] Anyone having problems streaming Live Music Archives?

o my install. Thanks for any input. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23791 View this thread: http://forum

Re: [slim] I messed up SoftSqueeze, how do I reset the menu?

heers, Jeff -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23791 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.p

Re: [slim] Can't connect to WRE54G range expander

d to the DD-WRT - it seems like an acknowledgement isn't being recieved by the controller - or if it's related to wifi roaming issues in general. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart SBRx5, 1 Boom, 1 Controller

Re: [slim] Running SC on $100 Linux Wall Wart

Quick question on the plug computer - does it support powerline ethernet? It seems to have a standard ethernet jack. Might make it to large, but would seem like a logical capability. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart

Re: [slim] multi-room amplifier suggestions

han any of those combo's with sound that's on par with the receiver connected to a book shelf system. Will give the Cambridge an edge on bass, however, it's a much larger box. Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart

Re: [slim] New User

cable on hand. Either way the Classic and the Boom are great choices and in many cases easier to setup than the Duet combo (controller & receiver) Cheers, Jeff -- JeffHart JeffHart's Profile: http://forums.slimdevic

Re: [slim] Connect to server via router?

Been out of town, sorry for the slow response. Since you're using Windows the link in my earlier response explains setting up the share better than I could :) Did you have a chance to take a look and did it help? Cheers, Jeff -- Jef

Re: [slim] Connect to server via router?

well, but control it all from the laptop. If they are both windows based you will need to set up the server to allow file sharing and then map it using Windows Explorer from the PC. Here's a link to Microsoft's explanation for XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 Best regards, Jeff

Re: [slim] Can Transporter connect to 2 things at the same time?

I'm kind of new here, might upgrade to a Transporter at some time, currently using the lower end gear. Why not just use the internet radio access in SqueezeCenter or SqueezeNetwork - are there stations that aren't accessible? TIA, Jeff --

Re: [slim] add a show from Live Music Archive to favorites?

The Squeezecenter interface will allow you to add LMA artists, shows or songs to Favorites, haven't found a way to to do it from the controller. What UI are you using? -- JeffHart JeffHart's Pro