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Browsing collection using web browser - till burkert - 15-03-2026 09:59
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I wasn't able to find the answer anywhere.
I have used TwonkyServer for many years, and was hoping that MinimServer also allows me to browse my collection of music using an ordinary web browser. I only want to look at what I have in my collection using a computer, not necessarily play on my computer. I suppose my question is whether a computer with a web browser can be a control point?
RE: Browsing collection using web browser - simoncn - 15-03-2026 17:10
I am not aware of any software that can do this. The other option is to install a control point program that runs on your computer's operating system.
RE: Browsing collection using web browser - Dustcap - 15-03-2026 18:25
(15-03-2026 09:59)till burkert Wrote: ... browse my collection of music using an ordinary web browser. I only want to look at what I have in my collection using a computer, not necessarily play on my computer.
Have a closer look at Lyrion Music Server = LMS = ex Logitech Media Server.
If the machine hosting your music collection is able to playback, you'll have it all.
RE: Browsing collection using web browser - till burkert - 15-03-2026 18:47
(15-03-2026 17:10)simoncn Wrote: I am not aware of any software that can do this. The other option is to install a control point program that runs on your computer's operating system.
I wasn't thinking of an extra software, but rather that there would be an additional tab (like Status, License, ..., Music) which lets you browse through your music collection using a web browser.
For my Twonky Server, http://x.x.x.x:9000/webconfig brings me to the Settings page, and http://x.x.x.x:9000/webbrowse#music to my music collection.
In any case, it's a nice feature, because it allows you viewing your collection in a very easy way. I installed VLC on my computer, that works ok.
RE: Browsing collection using web browser - till burkert - 15-03-2026 19:07
(15-03-2026 18:47)till burkert Wrote: I wasn't thinking of an extra software, but rather that there would be an additional tab (like Status, License, ..., Music) which lets you browse through your music collection using a web browser.
For my Twonky Server, http://x.x.x.x:9000/webconfig brings me to the Settings page, and http://x.x.x.x:9000/webbrowse#music to my music collection.
In any case, it's a nice feature, because it allows you viewing your collection in a very easy way. I installed VLC on my computer, that works ok.
I just noticed that Twonky lets me switch between Twonky and MinimServer. The attachment shows how Twonky lets me browse my music collection as published by MinimServer.
RE: Browsing collection using web browser - simoncn - 15-03-2026 22:10
I didn't know that Twonky could do this. This seems like a good solution.