The ReadyNAS must be connected to the network and powered on, in order for iTunes clients to use it as a location for iTunes library.īefore we begin please be aware that an iTunes library consists of two components - the iTunes library files and the iTunes library. This allows for multiple devices to to all make use of the same library. In this method the iTunes library is residing on the ReadyNAS.
Using the ReadyNAS as the iTunes Library.Please see this video for quick demonstration on setting this up Now you will see the content that is stored on the NAS and it can be played through iTunes
#Itunes on mac network drive password
If Password has been configured on iTunes service you will need to enter the password at this time
To begin streaming first Launch iTunes on the Mac:Ĭlick on Music and in the pop-up window under Shared Libraries select your NAS. Once streaming is configured, iTunes client will access content stored on the NAS, in the folder specified as Directory when configuring the iTunes Service (see above).įor this example here is a screenshot of the music currently residing in Directory: /data/Music However iTunes client** will almost certainly have it's own individual music and video library. In this method, iTunes on the Mac is streaming the media from the NAS. ITunes can be configured in two ways to access the media on the ReadyNAS. Now the iTunes service is enabled, we can proceed to configure iTunes on the Mac. Go to Network Access, then iTunes and enable iTunes for the share by setting the toggle button to On. Click on the share while will be used to store the music and video files and press Settings: Password: If Password is entered here, it will also need to be entered on the iTunes client, when establishing the connection. Server Name: This is how the Server will be presented in iTunes. Select Enable iTunes Server - to enable the service. To enable the iTunes service go to System - Settings - Services.Ī pop up window appears. The following settings can be configured. We also show how it can be used as the Media library location for iTunes clients on the network. This document will outline the iTunes service, and how it can be used to stream Music to iTunes on your Mac.
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