How do I use Twonky media server?

How do I use Twonky media server?

How do I access the Twonky Server settings? On Windows and MacOS you can open the settings from the Twonky Server icon in the tray menu/menu bar. In addition, Twonky Server settings can also be accessed directly from a browser. The address is http://ip-of-twonky:port/webconfig.

How do I install Twonky on WD My Cloud?

1. Enable SSH from the Dashboard.
2. Connect to your WD NAS (e.g. My Cloud EX2 – for my case) via the SSH client.
3. Stop the TwonkyServer.
4. Backup the existing version.
5. Remove the existing version.
6. Unzip/Install the latest version (e.g. Twonky 8.3 for WD MyCloud EX2)
7. Initialize the startup script.
8. Start the server again.

What is a twonky?

Twonky Server is a DLNA / UPnP Media Server from Lynx Technology. According to the vendor, it “enables sharing media content between connected devices” and ”is available as a standalone server (end user installable, e.g. for PCs/Macs) or an embedded server for devices such as NAS, routers/gateways and STBs”.

Is WD My Cloud DLNA?

WD My Cloud EX2 review The My Cloud EX2 has a built-in DLNA media server, so you can share your music, photos and videos easily over your home network.

Is twonky dead?

Twonky is gone – out of business and “deprecated” even though it worked well and I miss it dearly on my EX2 and EX4100 NASes.

Does My Cloud home support DLNA?

The My Cloud EX2 has a built-in DLNA media server, so you can share your music, photos and videos easily over your home network. However, you’ll need to make sure the folders which your music, videos and photos are stored have media streaming enabled, or the devices on your network won’t be able to see them.

Can I upgrade my Twonky 8 to WD my Cloud?

In regards to your case, upgrading Twonky is possible. However, it is not supported by Western Digital. We also verified the WD My Cloud specifications and unfortunately it may not work with Twonky 8. We are currently working on it to find a solution. It is usually provided in a form of a firmware update.

What is the Twonky media server?

The Twonky Media Server is what is known as a DLNA media server. It allows DLNA clients found in numerous devices like smart TV’s, media streaming devices, and mobile apps to stream supported media (music, video, pictures) from the My Cloud device. If you do not want or need to use it you can disable it via the My Cloud Dashboard > Settings.

What is Twonky and how do I use it?

Twonky is a DLNA media server. It can be accessed by any DLNA media client. I’m sure there will be a DLNA media client available for the TV. For the Android phone, you can either user any DLNA media client app, or install Kodi and connect to the MyCloud SMB file server, or to the Twonky DLNA server. Kodi will run on the PC, too.

Does Twonky work on MyCloud ex4100?

I successfully installed twonky 8.4.1 on my MyCloud EX4100 (FW 2.30.165) two days ago. The WEB interface runs smoothly and without problems. I don’t know why, but the iTunes media library import in twonky 8.3 didn’t work although this has worked well with twonky 8.3 on my MBL.