Twonky for Linux
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TwonkyServer
What’s the difference between a DMP and DMR?What are the differences between your software products?
How do I import media into TwonkyManager or TwonkyServer?
I’d like to have the TwonkyServer running all of the time but don’t want to leave my PC on. What do you suggest?
Why can't I play music purchased from iTunes?
Is Twonky available in languages other than English?
Can Twonky import iTunes smart playlists (e.g. 90s music)?
What advantages does Twonky have over Windows 7?
Why can't I get my Samsung TV to work with Twonky software?
What formats can Twonky serve to external devices?
Where can I purchase music that works with Twonky?
My device isn't seeing TwonkyServer or TwonkyManager. What can I try to fix this?
What’s the difference between a DMP and DMR?
A DMP is a Digital Media Player. It's not externally controllable. A DMR is a digital media renderer, normally they are controllable from an external Digital Media Controller (DMC) like TwonkyManager.What are the differences between your software products?
TwonkyServer is a media server. You can use TwonkyServer to pull local or online media to devices on your home network.TwonkyManager includes TwonkyServer and has some basic media management capabilities. It also is a digital controller that will let you push media to DMRs including Internet-ready TVs and stereos.
TwonkyBeam is a browser plug-in that allows you to push online media to supported devices like network ready TVs and stereos.
How do I import media into TwonkyManager or TwonkyServer?
There is no need to do anything special to import or add new media to Twonky. Just drag your new music, photo or video files into the directories you set in the Server Settings tab. In most cases these folders will be in your My Documents folder (e.g., My Music). The content will automatically appear in seconds.I’d like to have the TwonkyServer running all of the time but don’t want to leave my PC on. What do you suggest?
TwonkyServer software is preinstalled on HP MediaSmart servers as well as NAS devices from Linksys, HP, Buffalo and others.Why can't I play music purchased from iTunes?
DRM-protected songs, such as some music purchased from the Apple iTunes Music Store, are not supported for playback with Twonky. iTunes Plus songs that are purchased from the Apple iTunes Music Store are DRM-free and should play fine.Is Twonky available in languages other than English?
Yes, Twonky is available with support for eight different languages: English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Russian.Can Twonky import iTunes smart playlists (e.g. 90s music)?
No. Twonky only imports static play lists. Smart Playlists and Genius Playlists are not imported. If iTunes playlist isn’t working, make sure your iTunes library and playlists are stored in the same location as your shared music folder (e.g. My Music).What advantages does Twonky have over Windows 7?
- Twonky works for all 3 screens (PC, TV, Mobile)- TwonkyServer is available on all popular operating systems, including Macintosh and Linux
- Twonky has an intuitive drag and drop interface - Twonky has an aggregation feature that provides a unified view of all media in the home, so you don't have to remember which computer has a particular song, video or picture
- Server-side playlist support means that changes made on one PC are instantly viewable on all other devices in the home
Why can't I get my Samsung TV to work with Twonky software?
First, confirm that your Samsung TV works with Twonky software. You can view a list of Samsung TVs that work with Twonky software here.Samsung's 2009 TVs can be externally controlled without any changes to the settings. Samsung TVs from 2010 sometimes need to have the following settings changed before they can be controlled using Twonky software:
Use your Samsung handheld remote to navigate here: Menu > Application > Content View > AllShare and then press ENTER.
Make sure "Media" is set to "On" by pressing the ENTER key.
A warning may appear informing you that media sent from a mobile phone or other device will be displayed on your TV. Press "Allow" to allow media to be sent. Please refer to the User's Guide that came with your TV for more information on this.
What formats can Twonky serve to external devices?
TwonkyManager and TwonkyServer can stream the following file formats:Music: MP3, WMA, WAV, 3GP, M4A, MP4, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MP2, AC3, MPA, MP1, AIF
Photo: JPEG, PNG, TIF, BMP
Video: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, VOB, DivX, 3GP, VDR, ASF, MPE, DVR-MS, Xvid, M1V, M4V
Where can I purchase music that works with Twonky?
Look for websites that sell downloadable MP3 files like Amazon.com, Walmart, Napster or eMusic. These files have album art, all of the metadata tags entered, and they are encoded at high data rates, so they sound great. iTunes Plus songs that are purchased from the Apple iTunes Music Store are DRM-free and should play fine.My device isn't seeing TwonkyServer or TwonkyManager. What can I try to fix this?
Make sure your TV is DLNA-certified. Just because it has an Internet connector, doesn’t mean it will work with other DLNA-certified devices. You can check on this here: http://www.dlna.org/products1. Start by checking the settings pages for your TV to see if there is a setting to enable/disable/rescan for media servers.
2. When TwonkyServer is installed on your Mac or PC, a security message often appears asking if you want to give the software access to your network. If you don’t do this, it won’t function properly. Go into your software firewall or browser and make sure access is granted by adding an exception for TwonkyServer.
3. Try moving your PC near your TV and connecting them both to a wired switch. This is just for testing purposes because it minimizes the complexity of your system.
4. Make sure your TV or the PC running TwonkyServer aren't connected to another router or switch.
5. Some routers and switches disable UPnP traffic. Check your router settings pages to make sure this is not happening.
