Question about Airplay support for WiiM Ultra by WiiM mini

[buitbyty]

If that's the path you specified in MinimServer then your images will go in: /volumes/lacie/MusicLibrary/indexArtwork/

I’m over here ripping all of these CDs and just realized I can only use this server home. What’s a good way to access these albums when I’m not home.

 

[QuarryHunslet]

I’m over here ripping all of these CDs and just realized I can only use this server home. What’s a good way to access these albums when I’m not home.

Put them on your mobile phone.

 

[Burnside]

I’m over here ripping all of these CDs and just realized I can only use this server home. What’s a good way to access these albums when I’m not home.

You’d need to look at server software that allowed that - maybe something like Plex or Roon I guess.

 

[slartibartfast]

You’d need to look at server software that allowed that - maybe something like Plex or Roon I guess.

Or LMS via a VPN.

 

[Burnside]

Or LMS via a VPN.

Wasn’t sure about that, thx

 

[d6jg]

Wasn’t sure about that, thx

LMS via a VPN will work but really only advisable if you have a WiFi connection rather than Mobile data. 3G/4G doesn't really cut it.

My current solution is as follows:

Server 1 - LMS with NAS/files. Tailscale VPN. I will use this when I have decent WiFi.
Server 2 - Plex using the same NAS/files. Plex is configured to allow remote access.

PlexAmp on my phone.
PlexAmp supports Apple CarPlay and has very aggressive caching which makes it work over 3G/4G even in relatively poor signal areas. It converts to an Opus stream on the fly. It auto resumes when I start the car. I just leave it on a 70s Radio mix. The "Sweet Fades" make it a really nice listen for in car use. PlexPass NOT needed.

 

[buitbyty]

You’d need to look at server software that allowed that - maybe something like Plex or Roon I guess.

Thank you for this suggestion. I think I’m liking Plex more than minimsever so far. Especially as an interface. Can you think of a reason why I should choose minimserver over plex ?

 

[simbun]

Can you think of a reason why I should choose minimserver over plex ?

Keeping it simple, MinimServer has two audiences:

• Those with minimal requirements who want a rock solid lightweight server (the free version)
• Those who want more control over the indexing and browse process (the licensed version).

Plex has much more functionality and a more modern interface.

 

[d6jg]

Keeping it simple, MinimServer has two audiences:

• Those with minimal requirements who want a rock solid lightweight server (the free version)
• Those who want more control over the indexing and browse process (the licensed version).

Plex has much more functionality and a more modern interface.

Plex also allows Remote Access and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto via PlexAmp app

 

[Hiphiman]

Put them on your mobile phone.

Another option (especially for iPhone users with limited storage) is to upload your rips to the cloud and then use apps like the venerable Cloudbeats to stream or download in full quality to your phone as and when you wish. You can also AirPlay/Bluetooth tracks from there to any other supported device when out and about.

 

[buitbyty]

Plex also allows Remote Access and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto via PlexAmp app

How do I keep my server connected for remote access - once my computer goes to sleep when I leave home for the day won’t my server lose an internet connection ?

 

[slartibartfast]

How do I keep my server connected for remote access - once my computer goes to sleep when I leave home for the day won’t my server lose an internet connection ?

This is a reason why people use "always on" Raspberry Pis as servers.

 

[buitbyty]

This is a reason why people use "always on" Raspberry Pis as servers.

Just tested my computer is sleeping and has been for hours and put my iPhone on cellular data and I can still access the music. Might be because my Mac mini is connected via Ethernet vs WiFi. Not sure.

 

[d6jg]

This is a reason why people use "always on" Raspberry Pis as servers.

My Plex server runs on an always on Linux VM. The physical server hosts a number of things which are irrelevant here.

Have you considered a NAS to centralise your music? Decent NAS can run Plex, Minimserver etc natively. You can run both against the same files simultaneously.
By decent NAS I probably mean Synology or QNAP as they are best supported.

Alternatively a Raspberry Pi with attached USB as @slartibartfast says is a good option for an always on music server.

 

[slartibartfast]

My Plex server runs on an always on Linux VM. The physical server hosts a number of things which are irrelevant here.

Have you considered a NAS to centralise your music? Decent NAS can run Plex, Minimserver etc natively. You can run both against the same files simultaneously.
By decent NAS I probably mean Synology or QNAP as they are best supported.

Alternatively a Raspberry Pi with attached USB as @slartibartfast says is a good option for an always on music server.

You didn't mean to quote me did you