Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
sorry for the stupid question. I dont really understand programming and plugins and stuff. Never got one to work so just tend to ignore them. I can access a sleep mode, it is just a little fiddly is that correct? I have already ordered so need to cancel quickly if there is no sleep mode. Thanks - I do appreciate the help. -- Cockeye Cockeye's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22798 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
I wonder if Logitech realise what an asset this forum is to them Thanks everyone - purchase made. -- Cockeye Cockeye's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22798 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
davenva;483579 Wrote: ..My post intent was pretty simple - Wake me up at the time that I set the alarm to. Don't let a power failure, server failure, network failure, server setting, or anything else let me oversleep be late for work This is why I've never used a SB player for alarm purposes (I honestly don't even know how to set an alarm on one). I don't even choose to have them display the clock. I have more friggin clocks on more unrelated appliances than I care to count. Way too many interrelated factors to perform a simple task that can be accomplished flawlessly with a standalone $5 alarm clock with a simple 9v battery back up. Over engineered products demanded by consumers who want every device to perform every possible task conceivable, then complain of that products complexity. I'm a big fan of SB players and recommend them to anyone that will listen, but as soon as can I use it as an alarm clock comes up I simply answer NO! Buy the SB player for music, keep your current alarm clock! :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
usch;483685 Wrote: You can add Sleep to the main menu, otherwise you have to dig into the settings menu. But it is there either way. :) Or use a Squeezebox IR remote (it has a sleep button), or use KidsPlay to assign one of the 1-6 buttons to be button sleep. -- peterw http://www.tux.org/~peterw/ Free plugins: 'AllQuiet' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/AllQuiet.html) 'Auto Dim/AutoDisplay' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/AutoDisplay.html) 'BlankSaver' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/BlankSaver.html) 'ContextMenu' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/ContextMenu.html) 'FuzzyTime' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/FuzzyTime.html) 'KidsPlay' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/KidsPlay.html) 'KitchenTimer' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/KitchenTimer.html) 'PlayLog' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/PlayLog.html) 'PowerCenter/BottleRocket' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/PowerCenter.html) 'SaverSwitcher' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SaverSwitcher.html) 'SettingsManager' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SettingsManager.html) 'SleepFade' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SleepFade.html) 'StatusFirst' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/StatusFirst.html) 'SyncOptions' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/SyncOptions.html) 'VolumeLock' (http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/VolumeLock.html) peterw's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2107 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
Or use iPeng. I'm sure the sleep function is available there, too. -- usch usch's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33389 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
I have iPeng. I take it I can work it with both squeezeboxes? -- Cockeye Cockeye's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22798 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
jmpage2;483542 Wrote: Yes, I meant to say SLEEP instead of snooze! Hmm.. seems to be catching. MC -- ModelCitizen Think the third party Squeeze plugins and applets are important? Then 'vote for bug 14194' (http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=14194) so more can be made. Last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
Don't have the SB radio, but my BOOM alarm wakes me every morning playing an internet radio station from my favorites. Has worked flawlessly everyday for a year or so -- garym garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
bluegaspode;483728 Wrote: Um, but the SB Radio is this deviced supposed to take your bedside and replace the older alarm ? From amazon: Yes, that is one of it's marketing ideas. Would I recommend such a device be used for alarm clock replacement, no. :) The absence of a simple battery backup ALONE makes this unacceptable for alarm clock use, IMO. My PS3 and AVR are both capable of streaming music, but I'd recommend a SB player. My oven and microwave and coffee maker can all be used as timers, but I'd recommend a simple timer. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
toby10;483741 Wrote: Yes, that is one of it's marketing ideas. Would I recommend such a device be used for alarm clock replacement, no. :) The absence of a simple battery backup ALONE makes this unacceptable for alarm clock use, IMO. My PS3 and AVR are both capable of streaming music, but I'd recommend a SB player. My oven and microwave and coffee maker can all be used as timers, but I'd recommend a simple timer. The SB Radio works great as an alarm. There is room for some enhancement and obviously issues with battery if you have unstable power in your area. -- jmpage2 jmpage2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Auto dimming changed and too dim
I have double checked and I am definitely getting different bahviour between being stopped and off. It may be related to this thread but I'm not sure - if anyone is interested I have reported it as a bug: https://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=15088 -- elziko elziko's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11835 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70618 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
jmpage2;483743 Wrote: The SB Radio works great as an alarm. There is room for some enhancement and obviously issues with battery if you have unstable power in your area. I'm sure it does work great as an alarm if your network is up if your computer hasn't gone to sleep... if MySB has not gone down if your power has not gone out if your router hasn't hiccuped if it's fail safe settings are functioning if you pressed the correct button in the dark to SNOOZE the alarm and not inadvertently dismissed the alarm if Just too many things in the mix to go wrong, for me. People use their SB3 for their alarm clock. *shrug* My power is no more unstable than Denver, but it's not perfect. I can only offer my opinion from my experience and my needs. For *me* I cannot risk missing a flight or being late for a business appointment due to a network glitch or the lack of a 50 cent 9v battery. But that's just *me*. :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
[SlimDevices: Radio] Radio with a NAS
I've got a classic and it streams from my Buffalo Linkstation Pro using Squeezecenter 7.3.3. Works great which makes me happy :) Just got a SB Radio, not arrived yet, but will it work with 7.3.3 and my NAS or am I going to have to go back to using my PC with 7.4? Any thouhts? -- jamesg1979 jamesg1979's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16824 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71238 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio with a NAS
jamesg1979;483850 Wrote: I've got a classic and it streams from my Buffalo Linkstation Pro using Squeezecenter 7.3.3. Works great which makes me happy :) Just got a SB Radio, not arrived yet, but will it work with 7.3.3 and my NAS or am I going to have to go back to using my PC with 7.4? Any thouhts? The SB Radio requires SBS 7.4.1 so if you can't put that on the BLP, then yes, back to your PC. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Second Boom Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71238 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio with a NAS
Thanks iphone. That version is not out yet as an IPTK (if that's what it's called), shame really but never mind. -- jamesg1979 jamesg1979's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16824 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71238 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] A couple of squeezebox radio questions
ModelCitizen;483729 Wrote: Hmm.. seems to be catching. MC Yes, you've infected me. gahh! :) -- jmpage2 jmpage2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71197 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Radio with a NAS
there are ways to make a radio run with 7.3 (just search the forums). Unfortunalely its a bit ugly (not all radio-stations playing - and other annoying stuff). That why I installed Debian Lenny on my Linkstation, needed this to get my radio running as well ... -- bluegaspode 1x SB-Controller+Receiver (Duet), 1xSB-Boom. 1xSB-Radio Server (7.4.1) running on Linkstation NAS (LS-CHL) (with Debian Lenny instead of Stock-Firmware) bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71238 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Auto dimming changed and too dim
ModelCitizen;483788 Wrote: Hmm, shame the bug title is not a bit more generic. Now we'll have one for too dark, one for too light and for for different brilliance in different states. MC I don't know if the issues are related. Someone with a better understanding is welcome to mark mine as a duplicate or adjust the summary to generalise. -- elziko elziko's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11835 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70618 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
I haven't seen any regular alarm clock radio where the alarm can still sound during a power outage. The 9v battery backup in these types of alarms only keeps the correct time for when the mains power comes back on. Many such alarms also break down after a while, can have their volume levels at zero without you knowing it, the radio station might be off the air, etc. Yes, there are potentially more failure points to a client-server product, but the Radio and Boom can sound an alarm without a server present. You also forgot the biggest failure point of all. Simply sleeping through the alarm. Myself, I usually wake up from 1 to 5 minutes before any alarm I set, regardless of what time it's for and regardless of where I'm sleeping. But that's just me. ;) I'm tossing my current clock radio when the SBS comes in. -- MelonMonkey Bruno *'Twisted Melon - Fine Mac OS Software' (http://twistedmelon.com)* MelonMonkey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8466 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
Re: [SlimDevices: Radio] Alarm only works when connected to mysqueezebox?
MelonMonkey;483894 Wrote: I haven't seen any regular alarm clock radio where the alarm can still sound during a power outage. The 9v battery backup in these types of alarms only keeps the correct time for when the mains power comes back on. Many such alarms also break down after a while, can have their volume levels at zero without you knowing it, the radio station might be off the air, etc. Yes, there are potentially more failure points to a client-server product, but the Radio and Boom can sound an alarm without a server present. You also forgot the biggest failure point of all. Simply sleeping through the alarm. Myself, I usually wake up from 1 to 5 minutes before any alarm I set, regardless of what time it's for and regardless of where I'm sleeping. But that's just me. ;) I'm tossing my current clock radio when the SBS comes in. If you're not intending to wake up to music, then just use any old buzzer alarm - or the one on your watch, phone, iPod, TV, whatever. Don't know where you get that a $5 alarm clock with a battery backup won't sound an alarm during a power outage, mine do. My one clock went for weeks not even plugged in before I noticed the cord unplugged. Every symptom you detail (volume at zero, station off the air) are also potential problems to Radio and Boom (in addition to the dozen other things that can go haywire on a networked device). I am certain MANY will buy this great Radio for use as a bedside alarm/clock/radio and LOVE it for such use. But not I. :) Also, check out the Boom forum for the posts on when the failsafe alarm did not function. But then I'm not the type to lay in bed to listen to music either. Like you I also tend to wake up just before the alarm goes off, in any part of the world, in any time zone. It is odd. :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70526 ___ Radio mailing list Radio@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/radio
