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Somewhat OT I use minimserver2 on NAS for music, Video what? - Budgie - 10-10-2020 17:53
Please forgive my OT post but is there an equivalent to minimserver2 for video which I can mount on my NAS. I used to use Twonky because it came with Qnap NAS but I somehow have lost it even though the free version came with the NAS (some years ago!).
Is there a mimimserver for video in the pipeline.
I would appreciate some pointers on what options to look at meanwhile.
Budge
RE: Somewhat OT I use minimserver2 on NAS for music, Video what? - Donuk - 10-10-2020 23:30
What do you intend playing the videos on?
Why not use a computer with VLC?
Donuk
RE: Somewhat OT I use minimserver2 on NAS for music, Video what? - DavidL - 11-10-2020 08:49
(10-10-2020 17:53)Budgie Wrote: Please forgive my OT post but is there an equivalent to minimserver2 for video which I can mount on my NAS. I used to use Twonky because it came with Qnap NAS but I somehow have lost it even though the free version came with the NAS (some years ago!).
Is there a mimimserver for video in the pipeline.
I would appreciate some pointers on what options to look at meanwhile.
Budge
With a Synology NAS I use their 'Video Station' app running on the NAS, pointing to video folders on the NAS, and use our not-very-smart TV with an Apple TV running the Synology app 'DS Video'. Works very well with 720p video but will need a more powerful processor to stream 1040p video.
I'd guess QNAP have a similar set of apps to stream video if you dig a little deeper.
RE: Somewhat OT I use minimserver2 on NAS for music, Video what? - Budgie - 11-10-2020 09:18
(11-10-2020 08:49)DavidL Wrote:(10-10-2020 17:53)Budgie Wrote: Please forgive my OT post but is there an equivalent to minimserver2 for video which I can mount on my NAS. I used to use Twonky because it came with Qnap NAS but I somehow have lost it even though the free version came with the NAS (some years ago!).
Is there a mimimserver for video in the pipeline.
I would appreciate some pointers on what options to look at meanwhile.
Budge
With a Synology NAS I use their 'Video Station' app running on the NAS, pointing to video folders on the NAS, and use our not-very-smart TV with an Apple TV running the Synology app 'DS Video'. Works very well with 720p video but will need a more powerful processor to stream 1040p video.
I'd guess QNAP have a similar set of apps to stream video if you dig a little deeper.
Hi and many thanks for the replies. I play videos on TVs, some not smart so on them I use Firestick or similar with VLC. I am trying to avoid the built-in "intelligence" of the high end server offerings which try and sort my classical music tracks according to their own logic. (Artist is not the Composer!)
On further reflection I think I shall set up a server on NAS (php &mysql) and then I can get my own library but if anybody has other suggestions please let me know.
RE: Somewhat OT I use minimserver2 on NAS for music, Video what? - haggis999 - 12-11-2020 00:17
I know you were looking for a NAS-based solution, but I find that JRiver Media Center on a Windows PC provides an excellent way to play rips of my Blu-ray collection on a TV. These video files are stored on the NAS but no NAS-based video server is required. Media Center is a powerful tool, with a wide range of configuration options and excellent support via a very active user forum. It also works well with classical music served up by MinimServer from my NAS.