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Best iPad App for MinimlServer - bbill - 28-01-2024 07:46
what are the best iPad apps for MinimServer? (hardware = Synology + SOtM sMS200)
can we find a list with the strong points and the weak points for each app ?
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - stefano_mbp - 28-01-2024 09:52
Lumïn, and Teac HR Streamer and Esoteric Sound Stream as well, have the best integration with Minimserver, they are all developed by Pixel Magic and they are substantially the same app with little aesthetic differences. They all need Bubbleupnpserver running on the local network (on the nas too) to work properly. They are all free and are available for iOS and Android.
JPlay for iOS (iOS only) is a recently developed app (not free, annual subscription) that has a deep integration with Minimserver too, compared to the other three it has the advantage of showing, if they exist, the album booklets (with the appropriate Minimserver configuration) and can show tracks grouped by Work tag if it’s used. The UI can be much more captivating (very … Roonish) and integrates seamlessly in the library Qobuz and/or Tidal. It retrieves album and artist information from the web for Qobuz and Tidal only. It doesn’t need to run Bubbleupnpserver.
All these apps need to synchronize the local db with Minimserver each time you add or modify albums/tracks and they offer a by folder browsing capability too. They are all very reliable and stable.
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - bbill - 28-01-2024 14:17
thank you for your answer ! my driver SOtM sMS200 has the Bubble fonctionnalities and Lumin seems to be the best choice ! or the only choice !??
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - Peter StreamMagic - 28-01-2024 14:37
Lumin seems to be the best choice ! or the only choice !??
Depends on your needs.
There is a thread about this subject, you might be interested reading this (the control app thread): https://forum.minimserver.com/showthread.php?tid=5354&highlight=app
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - tarnkappe - 28-01-2024 19:32
Lumin and linn app. But both need openhome (bubble upnp server)
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - stefano_mbp - 28-01-2024 19:58
(28-01-2024 14:17)bbill Wrote: thank you for your answer ! my driver SOtM sMS200 has the Bubble fonctionnalities and Lumin seems to be the best choice ! or the only choice !??
Bubbleupnpserver on the SOtM is veeeery slow, you’ll have a better experience installing it on your nas
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - bbill - 28-01-2024 21:53
(28-01-2024 19:58)stefano_mbp Wrote:(28-01-2024 14:17)bbill Wrote: thank you for your answer ! my driver SOtM sMS200 has the Bubble fonctionnalities and Lumin seems to be the best choice ! or the only choice !??
Bubbleupnpserver on the SOtM is veeeery slow, you’ll have a better experience installing it on your nas
the OpenHome option is now directly in the SOtM DNLA software as far as I understand
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RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - stefano_mbp - 28-01-2024 22:03
(28-01-2024 21:53)bbill Wrote:(28-01-2024 19:58)stefano_mbp Wrote:(28-01-2024 14:17)bbill Wrote: thank you for your answer ! my driver SOtM sMS200 has the Bubble fonctionnalities and Lumin seems to be the best choice ! or the only choice !??
Bubbleupnpserver on the SOtM is veeeery slow, you’ll have a better experience installing it on your nas
the OpenHome option is now directly in the SOtM DNLA software as far as I understand
That is not “enough” for Lumïn, you need Bubbleupnpserver
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - simoncn - 28-01-2024 22:12
(28-01-2024 22:03)stefano_mbp Wrote: That is not “enough” for Lumïn, you need Bubbleupnpserver
I don't understand why this would not be enough, assuming that checking this box makes the SOtM act as an OpenHome renderer.
RE: Best iPad App for MinimlServer - stefano_mbp - 28-01-2024 22:54
(28-01-2024 22:12)simoncn Wrote:(28-01-2024 22:03)stefano_mbp Wrote: That is not “enough” for Lumïn, you need Bubbleupnpserver
I don't understand why this would not be enough, assuming that checking this box makes the SOtM act as an OpenHome renderer.
Because Lumïn app needs some more features that are available only in Bubbleupnpserver … but you can try yourself