Does iTunes work with NAS?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

Does iTunes work with NAS?

An iTunes server on a NAS is essentially mimicking a regular iTunes library that is shared on a local network. To add your own media to your iCloud Music Library with Apple Music you will need to use iTunes on a Mac or Windows computer and add your media to it.

What does Synology iTunes server do?

iTunes Server allows you to share the music and videos on your Synology NAS with all iTunes clients within a local network, and to browse and play these multimedia contents with iTunes.

Is iTunes a DLNA server?

Yes. You can use the iTunes® software to stream music using the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) technology if it’s connected to a file sharing application. Listed below are some examples of file sharing (media server) applications that work with the DLNA technology: Windows Media® Player.

Can HomePod play from NAS?

Just For Info: You can stream Synology NAS stored music to HomePod. Just found, in the DS Audio app you can stream to AirPlay devices including the HomePod.

How do I transfer music from iTunes to NAS?

Move Your iTunes Library to an External Drive

  1. From the main iTunes menu, go to iTunes > Preferences then click Advanced.
  2. Also in the Advanced Preferences windows, click Change.
  3. From the iTunes Media Folder Location windows, navigate to the new drive (Backup Plus for example).

Does Apple Music support UPnP?

No, iTunes itself does not work as a UPnP server, though other such servers can pull from the iTunes library, presuming of course that you import your tracks in a format such a server can handle.

How do I stream music from my NAS to my iPhone?

The trick is to call up the media you want to play—music or video—start it playing, tap the AirPlay icon in the app’s controller (AirPlay appears in all the apps I’ve mentioned), and then select your Apple TV as the destination. Your music or video will stream from the NAS to the iOS device and then to the Apple TV.

How do I play my Synology NAS music on iTunes or Apple Music?

Go to Library, and click Music on the upper-left corner to open the drop-down menu….Use Smart Playlist

  1. Go to iTunes Server.
  2. Click Smart Playlist to create a smart playlist.
  3. Click Create.
  4. In the pop-up window, type a name and set rules for the playlist.
  5. Click OK.

Is there an iTunes server on a NAS device?

There are in fact iTunes Servers on some NAS devices. All of these require iTunes to be running on a Mac or PC on the network as they don’t have direct access. These will show up in iTunes as a network server.

What do you consider a real iTunes server?

Any NAS that can store any of my data (ok that’s every NAS :)) and serves as a stand alone iTunes library I consider a real iTunes Server. I would consider it a real real iTunes Server if I can remote it via Apples Remote App and stream music/videos via Apple appropriate apps (yes I kinda favor Apples solution whenever available).

Can I use iTunes as a network server for ReadyNAS?

All of these require iTunes to be running on a Mac or PC on the network as they don’t have direct access. These will show up in iTunes as a network server. I have done some research as i already have the drives for a Netgear ReadyNAS and am waiting on delivery.

How do I stream video from a NAS to an iPhone?

You need a client that can render the video/audio. The presumption is that you need an iTunes server to send the stream to the device. I use FileBrowser to render the video or audio directly to the device without my Mac delivering the stream. FileBrowser gives you the ability to browse through the files on your NAS without iTunes.