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

2022-12-22 Thread Paul Webster
formbypc wrote: > I do see My Music in the menu options. The connections are, via > Ethernet; SBT > Router > Win 10 PC. Nothing is connected to the > internet, not the PC, not the router, so in normal operation, the SBT > absolutely could not be connecting to a .com and when you click on

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

2022-12-22 Thread formbypc
Paul Webster wrote: > Is your Touch connected to your LMS or is it using mysqueezebox.com ? > For example - do you see locally held music under "My Music" ? I do see My Music in the menu options. The connections are, via Ethernet; SBT > Router > Win 10 PC. Nothing is connected to the

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

2022-12-22 Thread Paul Webster
Is your Touch connected to your LMS or is it using mysqueezebox.com ? For example - do you see locally held music under "My Music" ? Paul Webster author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc), planetradio (bauer - kiss, absolute, scala, jazzfm etc), kcrw, abc australia

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

2022-12-22 Thread formbypc
SamY wrote: > Getting back to your original query, have you tried any of the free > native Android apps such as Squeezer, Squeeze Ctrl and, the new kid on > the block, Open Squeeze? Not yet, this is the first alternative to iPeng I've tried. I've had iPeng running for a while, originally

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

2022-12-21 Thread SamY
Getting back to your original query, have you tried any of the free native Android apps such as Squeezer, Squeeze Ctrl and, the new kid on the block, Open Squeeze? All are very capable and each has its own unique features, such as Squeeze Ctrl's ability to cast the artwork and other track info

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

2022-12-21 Thread castalla
formbypc wrote: > Will try again tomorrow. Getting late in my part of the world It's under processes as Logitech Media Server (on my setup)

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

2022-12-21 Thread formbypc
Paul Webster wrote: > But is it still running? > > Only speculating - but easy to check ... right click on task bar and run > Task Manager and look at Processes and Services. > It is a long long time since I ran LMS on Windows so I don't remember > which one it will be under ... or even what

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

2022-12-21 Thread Paul Webster
formbypc wrote: > It must have been But is it still running? Only speculating - but easy to check ... right click on task bar and run Task Manager and look at Processes and Services. It is a long long time since I ran LMS on Windows so I don't remember which one it will be under ... or even

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

2022-12-21 Thread formbypc
Paul Webster wrote: > Also - are you sure that LMS is running at all on that Windows PC? It must have been, for I got the IP address from one of the settings screens within the program while it was running. Unless I should be getting the IP address from somewhere else? If so, where?

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

2022-12-21 Thread Paul Webster
Also - are you sure that LMS is running at all on that Windows PC? Perhaps it exited on startup. Can you see it in Task Manager as a running service? Paul Webster author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc), planetradio (bauer - kiss, absolute, scala, jazzfm etc),

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

2022-12-21 Thread slartibartfast
formbypc wrote: > How do I tell which?Try them. Are you sure you are using the correct new IP > address? Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk slartibartfast's Profile:

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

2022-12-21 Thread formbypc
Man in a van wrote: > it may be on 9001 or 9002 or.. How do I tell which? formbypc's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=52157 View this thread:

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

2022-12-21 Thread Man in a van
formbypc wrote: > Sigh ... > > "This site can't be reached" > "localhost refused to connect" it may be on 9001 or 9002 or.. Man in a van's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=43627 View this

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

2022-12-20 Thread formbypc
d6jg wrote: > Replace LMS-IP with “localhost” without quotes > > Edit > Pc may need rebooting > localhost means this PC so will only work on the spec with LMS installed > on it Sigh ... "This site can't be reached" "localhost refused to connect"

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

2022-12-20 Thread d6jg
formbypc wrote: > It does, but when running in this state, the Diagnostics tab shows an > Alert - "LMS is running but can't be contacted on Port 9000" > > Fails to access web control with "http://LMS IP:9000" in Chrome, > predictably enough Replace LMS-IP with “localhost” without quotes

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

2022-12-20 Thread formbypc
kidstypike wrote: > LMS will probably have a different IP address when connected to another > router? It does, but when running in this state, the Diagnostics tab shows an Alert - "LMS is running but can't be contact on Port 9000" Fails to access web control with "http://LMS IP:9000" in

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

2022-12-20 Thread slartibartfast
formbypc wrote: > First hurdle; > > I open LMS web control in Chrome, with LMS IP:9000 - I then access > Settings at lower right, and I have menu tabs - Basic Settings, Player, > My Music, etc. and - Plugins. > > Select Plugins, Material Skin is not in the list, and there's a msg at > top

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

2022-12-20 Thread kidstypike
formbypc wrote: > First hurdle; > > I open LMS web control in Chrome, with LMS IP:9000 - I then access > Settings at lower right, and I have menu tabs - Basic Settings, Player, > My Music, etc. and - Plugins. > > Select Plugins, Material Skin is not in the list, and there's a msg at > top

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

2022-12-20 Thread formbypc
castalla wrote: > So you have LMS on the windows PC. Install the Material Skin plug in. First hurdle; I open LMS web control in Chrome, with LMS IP:9000 - I then access Settings at lower right, and I have menu tabs - Basic Settings, Player, My Music, etc. and - Plugins. Select Plugins,

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] Are there any decent Android controller apps for LMS on Windows, running an SBT ?

2022-12-19 Thread formbypc
slartibartfast wrote: > Presumably the Windows PC running LMS can be connected to the internet > or it wouldn't have LMS installed on it in the first place... Yup. A bit of traipsing up and down stairs with it, but it's manageable. Thanks all. Will report back with either a success story,

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

2022-12-19 Thread slartibartfast
gstalnaker wrote: > I see what you're saying. I think that is true. LMS can be > self-contained > (local host or network only) and it runs fine. But adding Plugins will > require an internet connection if they're not part of the "standard" > set. > Is the Material Skin being considered as part

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

2022-12-19 Thread artatgray
formbypc wrote: > I have an SBT, connected via a standard home router, via Ethernet, to a > Windows 10 PC which holds my Music Library. > > A long time ago, I downloaded iPeng to my iPad of the time, and for a > while, this was fine, but a bit flakey. > > The only purpose the router

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

2022-12-19 Thread Guy Stalnaker
I see what you're saying. I think that is true. LMS can be self-contained (local host or network only) and it runs fine. But adding Plugins will require an internet connection if they're not part of the "standard" set. Is the Material Skin being considered as part of the Standard Set (default and

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

2022-12-19 Thread kidstypike
slartibartfast wrote: > Installing Material Skin won't be straightforward with no internet > connection though. Exactly! :confused: *Server - LMS 8.3.0 *RPi4B 4GB/NanoSound ONE case/pCP 8.1.0 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on Sata SSD (ntfs) *Lounge* - DAC32 - AudioEngine B2 *Office*

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

2022-12-19 Thread slartibartfast
gstalnaker wrote: > Yes. It's basically a website that is created and run by LMS. It can be > opened using localhost, or, as I do, on my local router network > 192.168.1.X. No need for an external network connection. But you are > right, > that functions that require network access cannot work

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

2022-12-19 Thread Guy Stalnaker
Yes. It's basically a website that is created and run by LMS. It can be opened using localhost, or, as I do, on my local router network 192.168.1.X. No need for an external network connection. But you are right, that functions that require network access cannot work - no streaming, no automated

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

2022-12-19 Thread kidstypike
Just had a thought, will Material still work if not connected to the internet? How can one install plugins? Anyway, the Music and Artist Information plugin certainly won't work. 39492 +---+ |Filename: Mat004.jpg

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

2022-12-19 Thread kidstypike
+1 for Material, I don't use anything else these days, Android phone, tablet or PC. A few screenshots. 39489 39490 39491 +---+ |Filename: Mat003.jpg | |Download:

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

2022-12-19 Thread Guy Stalnaker
I use the Material skin of the web client. It's the only controller I now use for desktop or Android OS devices. It's fully functional and is IMO very well designed with both light and dark modes. It recognizes small screens versus "regular" web browsers on a desktop reconfiguring its UI depending

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

2022-12-19 Thread castalla
formbypc wrote: > I have an SBT, connected via a standard home router, via Ethernet, to a > Windows 10 PC which holds my Music Library. > > A long time ago, I downloaded iPeng to my iPad of the time, and for a > while, this was fine, but a bit flakey. > > The only purpose the router

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

2022-12-19 Thread formbypc
I have an SBT, connected via a standard home router, via Ethernet, to a Windows 10 PC which holds my Music Library. A long time ago, I downloaded iPeng to my iPad of the time, and for a while, this was fine, but a bit flakey. The only purpose the router serves is to connect the SBT to