Soundbridge Network Control

[Jason M]

I'm SOOOO glad the Soundbridge is finally going to ship and that it's going to
use iTunes. I have an iPod so it will be nice to use all my iTunes libraries
and playlists.

I have a scenario that I would like to run by the Soundbridge developers to
see what they think:

If I have a Soundbridge and I am using iTunes can I use either the Slimserver
client or telnet client in the Soundbridge to control it? For example, can I
tell the Soundbridge to play song 'X' from playlist 'Y' in iTunes from another
computer? And can I request similar information back from the Soundbridge? I
already read the "Geeks" section of the Soundbridge User Manual so I know
there is forthcoming information but I would like to see if these capabilities
will exist before that time.

Also, other than the WiFi CF card listed on Roku's website are there any other
cards that have been "unofficially" tested with the Soundbridge? I have a
Linksys one I would like to use it.

Thanks!

[Mike Kobb]

That type of network control is on our "Really want to have" list, but is
not in 1.0.

You can do that sort of thing if you're using the Slim client, but you lose
some other features like the visualization and the bitmapped UI (large
fonts, etc).

I believe there will be a list of supported WiFi cards once we've had a
chance to test & qualify.

--Mike

Post by Jason M
I'm SOOOO glad the Soundbridge is finally going to ship and that it's going to
use iTunes. I have an iPod so it will be nice to use all my iTunes libraries
and playlists.
I have a scenario that I would like to run by the Soundbridge developers to
If I have a Soundbridge and I am using iTunes can I use either the Slimserver
client or telnet client in the Soundbridge to control it? For example, can I
tell the Soundbridge to play song 'X' from playlist 'Y' in iTunes from another
computer? And can I request similar information back from the Soundbridge? I
already read the "Geeks" section of the Soundbridge User Manual so I know
there is forthcoming information but I would like to see if these capabilities
will exist before that time.
Also, other than the WiFi CF card listed on Roku's website are there any other
cards that have been "unofficially" tested with the Soundbridge? I have a
Linksys one I would like to use it.
Thanks!
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[Jason M]

Mike,

Since the iTunes client and Silm client are separate I'm assuming that I
cannot make calls through the slim client to make the iTunes client play a
specific track on a specific playlist, correct? Is there any way to use DAAP
to control the iTunes client?

And lastly, any idea of when your "Really want to have" list may be
implemented? There's a small group of us building home audio networks and this
feature will allow us to use multiple Soundbridges.

-Jason

[Mike Kobb]

You are correct. The iTunes application and the SlimClient app are
completely separate.

DAAP does not provide the kind of control you want to implement. It will be
via a Roku-designed interface, most likely.

I don't know when it'll be implemented. We're still focused on delivering a
great 1.0 product, so ...

What I can tell you is that I plan to have a MINIMUM of four SoundBridges in
my home, and I would like very much to be able to do exactly what you're
asking for.

Best,
--Mike

Post by Jason M
Mike,
Since the iTunes client and Silm client are separate I'm assuming that I
cannot make calls through the slim client to make the iTunes client play a
specific track on a specific playlist, correct? Is there any way to use DAAP
to control the iTunes client?
And lastly, any idea of when your "Really want to have" list may be
implemented? There's a small group of us building home audio networks and this
feature will allow us to use multiple Soundbridges.
-Jason
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Senior Software Engineer, Roku
Get more out of your high-def TV.
High-definition photos, art, music and more.
http://www.rokulabs.com
tel: [phone] x12 fax: [phone]