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Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player

#154640

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
#154641

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
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From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
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******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
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#154642

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
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--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@...> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154644

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154645

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@...> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154662

Will the MMS-2 see the new content 'as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method?' Or do you have to tell the MMS-2 to re-index the library before it will see the new content?
Just as an FYI, you have to re-index the library on the Sonos before it will see the new content as well. This can be triggered manually through the Sonos interface, or can be setup to happen on a fixed schedule.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154668

Autonomic is the best bet and my preferred player as it's self contained.
If you have a PC or Mac that is always on and managing the iTunes, you could use any of the Logitech Squeezeboxes in their varied flavors, it just requires that you have the Squeezebox server running either on a dedicated rig, or a NAS.
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--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
#154686

Autonomic has a client program called 'Mirage Media Sync' that you would run on the PC's or Mac's that house the iTunes libraries that you would load music into.
(PS forgot to mention in my earlier post that Autonomic supports multiple iTunes music libraries, a rarely used but very cool feature)
I find that a single song updates within a few minutes at worst, and if you're importing a huge amount of data/songs it can take a little while, but it will do it without any outside intervention.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'floyd1212' <floyd1212@...> wrote:

Will the MMS-2 see the new content 'as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method?' Or do you have to tell the MMS-2 to re-index the library before it will see the new content?
Just as an FYI, you have to re-index the library on the Sonos before it will see the new content as well. This can be triggered manually through the Sonos interface, or can be setup to happen on a fixed schedule.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154846

The squeezebox, plus the controlworks module works faily well. You will need either a dedicated PC, or a ReadyNAS as the squeezecenter talking to the crestron, and the ReadyNAS in turn connects with the squeezebox. A little clunky sometimes, but tons of potential for a power user. A Request would work as well, they have actually turned a new leaf recently, and I actually think they are doing it right now.
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--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.


Another important note, you can add multiple Apple Music accounts to the same Sonos system. Your device will default to using your Apple Music account, ensuring your playlists and music library. Open the Sonos Controller app, select the “More” option, and then select the “Add Music Services” option. On the list of services, tap the “Apple Music” entry. On the Add Service page, tap the “Add to Sonos” button, and then tell it you’re already a member. If you haven’t signed up for an account yet, you can also start a.

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Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player

#154640

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
#154641

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154642

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@...> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154644

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154645

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@...> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154662

Will the MMS-2 see the new content 'as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method?' Or do you have to tell the MMS-2 to re-index the library before it will see the new content?
Just as an FYI, you have to re-index the library on the Sonos before it will see the new content as well. This can be triggered manually through the Sonos interface, or can be setup to happen on a fixed schedule.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154668

Autonomic is the best bet and my preferred player as it's self contained.
If you have a PC or Mac that is always on and managing the iTunes, you could use any of the Logitech Squeezeboxes in their varied flavors, it just requires that you have the Squeezebox server running either on a dedicated rig, or a NAS.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
#154686

Autonomic has a client program called 'Mirage Media Sync' that you would run on the PC's or Mac's that house the iTunes libraries that you would load music into.
(PS forgot to mention in my earlier post that Autonomic supports multiple iTunes music libraries, a rarely used but very cool feature)
I find that a single song updates within a few minutes at worst, and if you're importing a huge amount of data/songs it can take a little while, but it will do it without any outside intervention.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'floyd1212' <floyd1212@...> wrote:

Will the MMS-2 see the new content 'as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method?' Or do you have to tell the MMS-2 to re-index the library before it will see the new content?
Just as an FYI, you have to re-index the library on the Sonos before it will see the new content as well. This can be triggered manually through the Sonos interface, or can be setup to happen on a fixed schedule.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

I am a little wary of the AppleTV route incase of a firmware update that kills the control functionality. If I need their MMS-2 box to make this work reliably, then that's fine.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Ted' <ted_brincka@> wrote:

The Autonomics MMS-2 or their Apple TV module to control iTunes right from a PC.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@> wrote:

Basically a hardware device that can go through a network to find and play music files in an iTunes library. Sonos player can do this, but they do not have any control features. I need to design a system for a cutover that as soon as they add an audio file in iTunes by any method, it is available to be played for a player that is controllable from a Crestron touch panel.
Thanks again for your help.
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'Paul Cunningham' <paul.cunningham@> wrote:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'Sonos style' but the Autonomic MMS-2
sounds about right.
-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Crestron@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of wretaudio
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 8:19 AM
To: Crestron@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Crestron] Controllable Sonos style iTunes media player
Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files
that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play
audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.
------------------------------------
************************************************************************
******************
Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.
A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
************************************************************************
******************Yahoo! Groups Links
#154846

The squeezebox, plus the controlworks module works faily well. You will need either a dedicated PC, or a ReadyNAS as the squeezecenter talking to the crestron, and the ReadyNAS in turn connects with the squeezebox. A little clunky sometimes, but tons of potential for a power user. A Request would work as well, they have actually turned a new leaf recently, and I actually think they are doing it right now.
toggle quoted messageShow quoted text
--- In Crestron@yahoogroups.com, 'wretaudio' <wretaudio@...> wrote:

Is there a Sonos style player out there that can play iTunes music files that is RS-232 or IP controllable? All I need is to be able to play audio files in one zone or area of a building.
Thanks.

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