Synology media server and building library

[andreart]

Hi. I have 3 different Synology servers. Sharing my music with Media server and DLNA to other devices.

Before buying check that Synology was supported and it is easy to build library https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support/solutions/articles/72000642736-building-and-managing-a-media-library-from-your-media-server
That I dont need to buy one more hdd and plug to Wiim.
But at the final it is not supported and now removed from support help section

Please can you give advice how to build library on WiiM with Synology NAS ? Indexing NAS files as external HDD.

 

[hooram95]

Hi. I have 3 different Synology servers. Sharing my music with Media server and DLNA to other devices.

Before buying check that Synology was supported and it is easy to build library https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support/solutions/articles/72000642736-building-and-managing-a-media-library-from-your-media-server
That I dont need to buy one more hdd and plug to Wiim.
But at the final it is not supported and now removed from support help section

Please can you give advice how to build library on WiiM with Synology NAS ? Indexing NAS files as external HDD.

That’s really disappointing, especially since Synology support was clearly mentioned before. If DLNA browsing is still limited, the only workaround seems to be using a UPnP media server like MinimServer or Plex on the NAS, but it’s not the same as true indexing.

 

[Burnside]

That’s really disappointing, especially since Synology support was clearly mentioned before. If DLNA browsing is still limited, the only workaround seems to be using a UPnP media server like MinimServer or Plex on the NAS, but it’s not the same as true indexing.

I’d say using Minimserver, Assetupnp or even Synology’s own Media Server is “true indexing”. Why do you think it’s not the same?

 

[rccarguy]

That’s really disappointing, especially since Synology support was clearly mentioned before. If DLNA browsing is still limited, the only workaround seems to be using a UPnP media server like MinimServer or Plex on the NAS, but it’s not the same as true indexing.

No issues with LMS on a Pi.

I can understand wanting Synology NAS to be server and music storage, I had LMS running on Synology for a few years but support stopped from Synology and Pinkdot, so I had to shift it over to a Pi. Glad I did as it's a bit faster, especially on full rescan, and it has features the older LMS 8 lacked

 

[Audiaholic]

Hi. I have 3 different Synology servers. Sharing my music with Media server and DLNA to other devices.

Before buying check that Synology was supported and it is easy to build library https://faq.wiimhome.com/en/support/solutions/articles/72000642736-building-and-managing-a-media-library-from-your-media-server
That I dont need to buy one more hdd and plug to Wiim.
But at the final it is not supported and now removed from support help section

Please can you give advice how to build library on WiiM with Synology NAS ? Indexing NAS files as external HDD.

Have yoj tried either bubble or asset server.
I use both and I like asset, although there is a small fee.

I do have a Synology Nas too.

I would give a heads up though that I'm having issues with the wiim and nas files.

I'm hoping the replacement from my retailer might resolve it

 

[rccarguy]

Have yoj tried either bubble or asset server.
I use both and I like asset, although there is a small fee.

I do have a Synology Nas too.

I would give a heads up though that I'm having issues with the wiim and nas files.

I'm hoping the replacement from my retailer might resolve it

Using lms it's just better.

No issues with it

 

[Audiaholic]

Using lms it's just better.

No issues with it

I mean there's no such thing as "better", it's a case if what suits your use and logic.

The issues I'm having are not related server side, they're firmware based on the wiim ultra.

Its great to hear you're happy with LMS. I used Logitech media server "back in the day", but when it was later discontinued, I followed and continued trying many alternatives.

I personally like these other 2, but that doesn't make your decision wrong or inferior however.

I'm glad you're enjoying your open source server, but it's only fair to allow others to decide rather than "tell them".

Happy listening