can is be used as music server on network
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I haven't used it that way. I was just interested in getting a really big disk drive. But it does come with server software, which is initially disabled. In theory you can stream media to DLNA or iTunes enabled devices. I just checked the manuals and found very little clear info. I can't say for sure what formats the server supports.
1518534
The drive can be accessed by any PC on the network that you've configured. So, in that way yes it can be used as a music or media server. I have streaed music from this to my laptop then to my stereo via Bluetooth. Ive never tried to stream video beyond my laptop.
519857
hi, no you can play music from any app. i stream music from my synology ds audio and works perfectly
534590
Yes, it will be possible to stream music from it. Once the connection between your laptop and Belkin is done, every sound will be directed to Belkin receiver.
2174023
I never tried it, but I can't imagine it would work. You need an OS and a software system like iTunes to control the media.
2023144
Thanks for reply...So, that is in fact what I am trying to determine in these threads. If I have the USB wi-fi plug, then I should be able to use any computer (or wi-fi capable device) as my music 'server' - correct...?There should be no need to buy another router (Apple TV or Apple Airplay)...Getting very close to pulling trigger on this purchase so thanks for thots if you know.
549763
No, there is no way for it to access your laptop or your network. You need to copy the files onto an SD memory card or USB memory, then play the files on this player.
760088
I believe you can, yes. There is also a microSD slot so you can port over music easily.
1185615
Nope, only the Airport Express has airtunes... You can run airtunes if you add one to your network though.
1216867
Of course you can, you can select your playlist, artist, album, song, play videos too! Thia is nice wire, don't buy the ebay ones, they don't work as well
693915
You can use it as a wifi repeater or broadcast WiFi using an ethernet connection or a mobile usb dongle. You can also use it as a wifi nas server. Hope this answers your question.
2024894
Use another player that supports Samba,such as NPlayer. You can play almost any format. Just click on network options and choose SMB and connect the app to the media server. User ID is admin and password blank as default. Enjoy
1563211
Hi Joel, I was looking to do the same thing and the My Cloud has been a great solution. Would recommend that if you're going to move massive amounts of music to your My Cloud then you do it from a computer that has a Ethernet connection to your home network vice a wireless connection....it's way faster that way. Hope that helps
350462
yes the ugoo7b should see your Nas as a media serverjust add a new source on the your video files or audio files and we should have an option to see any network devices on your network
1991947
the Play-fi app that comes with the Phorus speaker will play music from a dlna server so if your NAS acts as a DLNA server, then you can play music to the Phorus.
2216557
I'm not really sure what systems it requires, I guess as long as you have Windows Media player, you can download music.
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yes. In addition, if you computer is turn-on all the time you listen music, you do not need to buy NAS. Just use your computer as your NAS, same access-speed.
1054060
Yup - well, it can play music in folders - I have all my music on it in different folders for each band. You just connect via usb and put music you want access to in the MUSIC folder on the device. In the settings menu there is a choice of USB connection mode between MTP and MSC, I am on Linux and MSC works just like normal mass storage so i'd bet it is the easiest to do if you want to just copy over a folder of songs. hope that helps!