iTunes server disabled when QiTunesAir is enabled

[rmeeuwsen]

Whenever I enable QiTunesAir on my TS-P219II, the iTunes server is disabled. Has anyone encountered this same problem?

Thanks in advance!

Robin

[pwilson]

Whenever I enable QiTunesAir on my TS-P219II, the iTunes server is disabled. Has anyone encountered this same problem?

It happens to everyone that enables Q!TunesAir. Q!TunesAir is a replacement for MediaFly, (which you know as QNAP's iTunes Server). The Q!TunesAir QPKG automatically disables MediaFly when you install it. (This is a "feature" of the QPKG, rather than a "bug").

QiTunesAir

Publish Date: 2012/6/20
Version: 1.0
Maintainer: QNAP Systems, Inc.
Resource: Forum Discussion | Official Wiki
Download: ARM (x10/x12/x19 series) | Intel x86
Description:

With the iTunes Server alternative, the QiTunesAir QPKG audio files stored in the Turbo NAS can be streamed and played with AirPlay-enabled players such as AirPort Express and Apple TV. With the “Remote” app installed on iOS devices, controlling music playback becomes as easy as using a remote to control a conventional audio set in the house.

See: QPKG

Also see: QNAPJason's original product announcement: [Official] QiTunesAir v1.0 written on: Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:00 am.


Patrick

[schumaku]

...and if I'm not wrong, there is a very unique feature: The installation of the QiTunesAir QPKD does (or did at least) replace a firmware default script - making it a now-way-back to the now legacy iTunes Server. Can't see a reason to do so anyway.

[pwilson]

...and if I'm not wrong, there is a very unique feature: The installation of the QiTunesAir QPKD does (or did at least) replace a firmware default script - making it a now-way-back to the now legacy iTunes Server. Can't see a reason to do so anyway.

I try to speak favourably about QNAP, as I do believe in their NAS product, but this sounds like "bad" programming. I will never own an Apple TV, or an Apple Airport Express router, or iPhone, so I see no need to install Q!TunesAir here. My Linux mediaplayers don't seem to have an issue with the existing MediaFly solution.

In the complete absence of any Apple products in my life, why would I need/want to migrate to the Q!TunesAir? (Particularly with it being a one-way migration). If someone can provide a compelling reason I might look into it more, but for now, the MediaFly solution is working for me. I play most of my media either on my Android, or on my TV+Stereo via my Boxee. MediaFly however is getting a lot less use on my network anyway.

I bought a Creative Labs Play! USB soundcard, which I have plugged into my NAS. I now steam most of my music directly to my stereo via this sound card, and I can control it from my Android. I can control it either with QMobile on my Android (using the Music Remote function), or I can control it with Music Station from a browser. It is a thing of beauty.

Music Station will even allow me to send one playlist of songs to my stereo, and another to my Android. This allows me to play two different sets of songs to two difference devices at the same time. It's very cool to "select" music on my phone, but have it play on the Stereo. In all my years of supporting File Servers, it is the first time I've ever connected a USB sound card to one. A very cool feature indeed.

Anyway, back on topic... How can QiTunesAir improve on this?

Patrick.

[rmeeuwsen]

Clear! Thanks for your responses!

Kind regards,

Robin