Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Are there any decent Android controller apps for LMS on Windows, running an SBT ?

2022-12-19 Thread stereoptic
gstalnaker wrote: > I open it in Google Chrome then use > Chrome's 'Save to desktop' to create a tapable object on my phone's > screen. > Opens right to the LMS client obscuring the Chrome UI elements. That is my exact process on my Google Pixel.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Server has lost ALL of my music!!

2022-12-03 Thread stereoptic
Does the activity monitor show two versions running? Is LMS running on another item on the network? stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Screenswitcher does not appear as an available plugin in lms

2022-11-06 Thread stereoptic
bengaldave wrote: > Nope it is screenswitcher. > > Has options to cycle through screens, so when off, cycles through > weather and regular clock and others. > > What is saverswitcher? Heh, I was lloking on the plug-in page for 'screenswitcher' and couldn't find and then made the wrong

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Screenswitcher does not appear as an available plugin in lms

2022-11-06 Thread stereoptic
Do you mean Saver Switcher? I don't currently have that installed stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=117014

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Logitech Media Server 8.3.0 released

2022-11-05 Thread stereoptic
Wonderful Michael! Thanks! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=117012

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS won't talk to piCorePlayer on same rPi

2022-09-18 Thread stereoptic
Have IP addresses been changed lately? stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=116809

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Shut down PiCorePlayer

2022-01-03 Thread stereoptic
kidstypike wrote: > It's a 240GB M.2 SSD, I originally put *part *of my music library on > there, but then bought the add on base enclosure, and a 2.5" 1TB SSD, > and put *all* my music files on it. > > Picture below shows what it's used for ATM. > > Ah, thanks, that explains it.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Shut down PiCorePlayer

2022-01-02 Thread stereoptic
What is the mount to 'Argon' used for? stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115643

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Playlists

2021-12-29 Thread stereoptic
stereoptic wrote: > Are you working on a Macbook? Is the playlist file formatted as Rich > Text? Change it to Plain Text if so. Mattyrow wrote: > Ok. Found a way that works. I can convert the M3u file to rich text. > Then force the extension back to M3u in finder rather than

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Playlists

2021-12-29 Thread stereoptic
Are you working on a Macbook? Is the playlist file formatted as Rich Text? Change it to Plain Text if so. stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS can't find my music folder

2021-10-24 Thread stereoptic
I can understand that you want to use the symbolic link, but you can you can still use piCoreplayer to test to see if it can successfully mount by using the USB mount section on the LMS page. stereoptic's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Write Permissions on USB drive not set

2021-09-09 Thread stereoptic
sondale wrote: > Going from my MAC produces the same result - either the permissions are > wrongly setup or the owner in not "tc". > > Reading from the pi is OK, so time for some coffee and a think. > > At least it is playing music very nicely so I may just settle for > unplugging the USB

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How random is random?

2021-04-27 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > Slartibartfast, Michael did mention this link earlier in the thread, > and > > I asked what it meant, to no avail. I don't know what a "commit" is, > > still less what to do with one. I can probably edit files. Can you > > explain? > > If you look at the "Files changed" tab

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Is it possible to modify Contributor Roles?

2021-02-11 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > Can I remove 'Composer' from the list of Contributor Roles (Artist, > > Album Artist, Composer, Conductor, Track Artist)? > > > > The reason why I ask is because when I select 'Two Separate Lists for > > artist and album artist' from settings>My Music>Browse Artists LMS > >

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Is it possible to modify Contributor Roles?

2021-02-08 Thread stereoptic
Apesbrain wrote: > My modification is for the display of track information such as on a > "Now Playing" screen. Re-reading your original post, I don't think it > will help. > > If you want to experiment, Base.js is in your LMS > server\html\en\html\squeezejs folder. Thanks- I'll look into

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Is it possible to modify Contributor Roles?

2021-02-08 Thread stereoptic
Apesbrain wrote: > Would this be in Base.js? If so, I modify it as below and so far it > seems safe. You have to remember to re-modify it anytime you update > LMS. > > CONTRIBUTORROLES : NEW ARRAY('COMPOSER', 'ARTIST', 'TRACKARTIST') > > For me, this works better for classical albums where

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Is it possible to modify Contributor Roles?

2021-02-08 Thread stereoptic
Can I remove 'Composer' from the list of Contributor Roles (Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Conductor, Track Artist)? The reason why I ask is because when I select 'Two Separate Lists for artist and album artist' from settings>My Music>Browse Artists LMS includes whatever is tagged in the

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread stereoptic
erland wrote: > You should have a ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” under LMS Cache directory. > Try shutdown LMS, delete the ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” directory and > start LMS and see if that helps. The cache will contain processed > configuration data and will be regenerated when the plugin loads

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread stereoptic
I am not sure what or if I did anything for Database Query to stop running. It had been working fine a few weeks ago, but now when I attempt to run it, the input panel does not display. The server log recorded this: > [21-01-09 09:27:44.0198] Slim::Networking::IO::Select::__ANON__ (130) >

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.0.0 Questions

2020-11-27 Thread stereoptic
RobbH wrote: > What;s the setting for Spotify at Settings/Advanced/Online Music Library > Integration? Ah! I didn't think to look there! > No, that's not normal. Spotty does indeed poll Spotify for changes. > Such > changes can be a modified playlist, or an album added etc. But starting >

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.0.0 Questions

2020-11-27 Thread stereoptic
I've noticed that since I have updated to LMS 8.0, Spotty initiates new database scans whenever Spotify is started. Is this normal? I use the automatic rescan to do a full rescan every morning at 1AM. I don't see an option for Spotify scanning, am I missing something?

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-25 Thread stereoptic
Great! I've got it working now! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113298

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-25 Thread stereoptic
paul- wrote: > Since you are using pCP, the manual plugins go here. > > /usr/local/slimserver/Cache/Plugins > > Which would in your case point here > > /mnt/Aspinet6LMS/slimserver/Cache/Plugins Thanks! Just to verify - I do not have a 'Plugins' subdirectory there. Do I copy the entire

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-25 Thread stereoptic
I found the file here: http://downloads.isaksson.info/download/do/downloadapplication?name=slimserver-databasequery=DatabaseQuery-2.4.3923.zip I unzipped it on my Mac laptop, and copied it over to the Raspberry pi in the /mnt/LRLMS/slimserver/Cache/InstalledPlugins/Plugins/DatabaseQuery folder

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-25 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > I inadvertently removed the Database Query from the Plug-ins page. I > > must have unchecked it, and then hit apply. Now it is gone. :( > > There seems to be a problem with Erland's download server. > > And it's limited to LMS 7.* - it might be hidden because you're using

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-25 Thread stereoptic
Thanks - will do. stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113298 ___

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2020-11-24 Thread stereoptic
Hi - I inadvertently removed the Database Query from the Plug-ins page. I must have unchecked it, and then hit apply. Now it is gone. :( Is there a process to restore it? It is not listed in Inactive PlugIns. Thanks in advance Here are the contents of the directories identified on the

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Logitech Media Server 8.0.0 released!

2020-11-24 Thread stereoptic
Wonderful! Thanks for keeping up with the best music platform! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113282

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] 2 players cannot connect to LMS 8 on pCP (new behavior today)

2020-08-20 Thread stereoptic
Cosmic dust! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112793 ___

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS Web Interface Menu - tag display options

2020-06-05 Thread stereoptic
d6jg wrote: > which version of LMS are you using? I don't see the composers listed in > that way at all. Right now, I am using 7.91. I'll update to 8.0 and see if there is a difference. The Aretha Franklin album is a 4 CD box set. Many tracks, and many different composers. There are other

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS Web Interface Menu - tag display options

2020-06-05 Thread stereoptic
Grumpy Bob wrote: > In the OP's example, it looks as though there's a second page which will > have the rest of the album details, judging from the [1 2 >] just above > the photo. > > Robert Yes, thanks for that, but page 2 is just the same.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS Web Interface Menu - tag display options

2020-06-05 Thread stereoptic
bump? any suggestions appreciated! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112274

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS Web Interface Menu - tag display options

2020-05-23 Thread stereoptic
Hi - I've searched here but haven't found it addressed. If so, please supply the link. Can I modify the display on the web interface at the album level? If I select an album or box set with many composers, there is no room to view the tracks or even scroll down. 30394

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Playlists are all empty

2020-03-03 Thread stereoptic
I've used this command to make a global change to all playlists in my playlist directory after changing drives and renaming the directory perl -i -pe 's|/Volumes/MyExternalDrive01/Music/|/Volumes/ExternalDrive02/FLACS_AND_ALACS/|g' ./* It might be a little trickier for your playlists as you a

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Logitech Media Server 7.9.1 is out!

2019-07-18 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > Just installed LMS 7.9.1 on my 2012 Mac Pro and when I click Start > > Server it says starting then it stops. None of the other tabs are > active > > so I can't log in or update the library folders. Can't scan the logs. > > I recently had to reinstall the OS and restore from

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Reinstall LMS/Squeezebox on Boom with OS X High Sierra currently LMS v7.7.5

2018-11-23 Thread stereoptic
Ronc01 wrote: > Thanks for the reply, tried the 7.9 version but still having the same > problems, telling it to stop the server has no effect (just keeps > running) On my MacMini, "stop Server' in the preferences app does not work. I have to go into the Activity Monitor and stop the perl

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Tried this in the beginners section but think maybe it sb in here.

2018-10-05 Thread stereoptic
In LMS, does "Settings>Basic Settings>Playlist Directory" reside in the same location that iTunes is writing to? You could be updating the playlists in iTunes, but if LMS is looking in the wrong place, perhaps an older location, it won't see your updates.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Logitech Media Server 7.9.1 is out!

2018-04-19 Thread stereoptic
Thanks for your loyalty and devotion to LMS! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=108957

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Library Problem

2017-12-19 Thread stereoptic
I use dbpoweramp for tagging, and Tag & Rename as well. Tag & Rename is very powerful, it lets you rename the file based upon track tags and vice versa. Also has a good text substitute feature which I have found to be very helpful. I have run into the same issue that you have where an artist

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN Question - Connecting to LMS - Netgear Nighthawk Router

2017-10-05 Thread stereoptic
epoch1970 wrote: > Actually, I've run the whatismyip.org scanner against a router of mine, > I don't think it scans UDP ports. > http://nmap.online-domain-tools.com this one is listed in the nmap.org > website. It's a bit trickier to use because it exposes the nmap > command-line arguments. But

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN Question - Connecting to LMS - Netgear Nighthawk Router

2017-10-04 Thread stereoptic
epoch1970 wrote: > Sorry I tried but I don't see what's up with your openvpn setup. > But here is a generic tip: run a 'port scan' > (http://www.whatsmyip.org/port-scanner/server/) against your router and > you'll see if anything is exposed to the Internet. (This one from > whatismyip.org

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN Question - Connecting to LMS - Netgear Nighthawk Router

2017-10-03 Thread stereoptic
I no longer leave those 2 ports open to the internet through the router. But when I did, I had also selected "Block Incoming Connections" and had my internal IP in the approved IP addresses field. I unchecked the block incoming connections and now I can connect to the LMS server through VPN.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN Question - Connecting to LMS - Netgear Nighthawk Router

2017-10-03 Thread stereoptic
LMS is running on a Mac Mini Mac OS. The files are on an external drive connected to the Mac Mini. Thanks for the reply is there any other information that I can supply that would help? stereoptic's Profile:

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN Question - Connecting to LMS - Netgear Nighthawk Router

2017-10-03 Thread stereoptic
Previously I was able to connect to my LMS through VPN on my android phone while I was on 3G, 4G, or another wireless network. I was using a Raspberry pi and "Open VPN for Android" on my Samsung Galaxy. Click on Orange Squeeze, select my server (192.168.n.nnn) and I was set to go. I recently

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Security reminder! Don't open your Squeezebox up to the internet.

2017-08-17 Thread stereoptic
Thanks stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=107862 ___ Squeezecenter

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Security reminder! Don't open your Squeezebox up to the internet.

2017-08-16 Thread stereoptic
I've removed my forwarding quite some time ago and just use VPN if I need to access LMS. Although I don't intend to do so, how safe is it to limit the port forwarding and use the option "Block Incoming Connections" and set a specific IP Address in the "Allowed IP Addresses" field? Can someone

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] 7.9: Drag'n'drop to the web UI / play any file from your computer

2017-03-21 Thread stereoptic
Runs for me when I connect remotely from a Windows 10 laptop using Chrome. Nice job! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Logitech Media Server 7.9 is out!

2017-03-14 Thread stereoptic
Thanks Michael for keeping LMS alive and breathing! I loaded Logitech Media Server version 7.9 this morning on my Mac Mini. It successfully loaded and when completed, the system preferences dialog box opened. Rescanning didn't automatically start (I waited about a minute), so I just went to the

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Adminesterative Privelage ??? Media server Windows 10

2017-01-25 Thread stereoptic
I had a similar experience using the icon that was installed on the desktop. If I went into Programs>LMS> and right clicked as administrator it worked. I deleted the desktop icon and installed a new one from "programs". I am not sure why that worked, but I never experimented to see why.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] A massive thanks to maintainers

2017-01-18 Thread stereoptic
I'm late to the party here, but thanks again to all! stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=106676

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] All Squeezeboxes wakes up family at 00:23 at full volume!

2016-10-24 Thread stereoptic
Mnyb wrote: > Afiak the security in lms is not very good easilly broken by people with > programming skills and i dont think it even applies on every part of the > protocoll the VPN is your security, > > The LMS password can be used at home for purposes like protecting your > settings from

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] All Squeezeboxes wakes up family at 00:23 at full volume!

2016-10-21 Thread stereoptic
I am now using a VPN server to access my Squeezebox environment remotely. I have a question regarding the user name and password in situations where the ports are left open (and a VPN connection is _not_ used remotely). For the incidents related in this thread, where the ports were left open,

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Unable to view LMS Information Tab in OSX Preferences

2016-09-20 Thread stereoptic
Yes, that was it. I turned off password protection and System Preferences>LMS>Information displayed without any dialog box log in . I turned it back on and the dialog box popped up immediately. My username/password still didn't work here, although it works for all other LMS logins.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] All Squeezeboxes wakes up family at 00:23 at full volume!

2016-09-20 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > What steps should be taken once the system is compromised like this? > > Obviously, close the port to the outside internet, change the LMS > > password. What can be analyzed in the logs? Change User login > > passwords? > > I don't think there's anything interesting being

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Unable to view LMS Information Tab in OSX Preferences

2016-09-19 Thread stereoptic
mherger wrote: > > When I use my LMS password, it is rejected. (the password works when > I > > Would you see the same issues if you disabled the LMS password? > > -- > > Michael I'll try that tonight stereoptic's

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN - "how to" help, please

2016-07-21 Thread stereoptic
d6jg wrote: > http://www.howtogeek.com/221001/how-to-set-up-your-own-home-vpn-server/ > > By FAR the easiest is a router that has a built in VPN server I like the easy route. I'll save my lunch money for a while. :)

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN - "how to" help, please

2016-07-20 Thread stereoptic
pippin wrote: > You need instructions to set up a VPN? Then using LMS is quite > straightforward since your home is then part of your local network. > Some VPNs don't route UDP meaning the network discovery doesn't work but > if you configure the server's (internal) IP address manually all

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] VPN - "how to" help, please

2016-07-20 Thread stereoptic
Is there a simple step by step documentation on how to connect to the LMS through VPN? Currently, I have the two required ports (9000 and 3483 ) port forwarded through my router. I have a user ID and password and also blocked incoming connections with the exception of 127.0.0.1,192.168.1.*, and

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Accessing Remotely - Port Forwarding Dilemma

2016-04-27 Thread stereoptic
Thanks very much for the details. I will have to investigate further when I get to that location in the next couple of weeks. stereoptic's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53162 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Accessing Remotely - Port Forwarding Dilemma

2016-04-27 Thread stereoptic
Thanks for the reply. The second router is not really connected in series, it is on 192.168._0_.1 while the router on the router/modem combo is 192.168._1_.1 . I understand the risks of LMS not being secure. It is password protected with the understanding that the encryption is not very

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Media server does not see a song that is there.

2016-01-29 Thread stereoptic
That looks like a long name for me. I had a similar issue with somesongs that were 3 or 4 directories deep and when combined with a long song title LMS did not see it. stereoptic's Profile: