I was wondering any good or bad comments on the SoundBridge M1001...The price has dropped so will be getting one very soon...would appreciate any advice on setup, etc.
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Any Feedback Good or Bad for The SoundBrige M1001 ?
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MusicRadioUSA said:
I've owned one for almost a year. Love it. Would never want to have to do without mine. Roku's website is loaded with setup info and software updates. Click on support, then click on forums.
http://www.rokulabs.com/
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I been to that website..very helpful but info. I am also looking for is it easy to stream music services like MusicMatch Yahoo, Sirius or XM radio ? Also not sure i understand how the network stores Internet radio stations...is it similiar to Wi-Fi radio where you browse or do you need to add each station..if so is this difficult ? Thanks.
I been to that website..very helpful but info. I am also looking for is it easy to stream music services like MusicMatch Yahoo, Sirius or XM radio ? Also not sure i understand how the network stores Internet radio stations...is it similiar to Wi-Fi radio where you browse or do you need to add each station..if so is this difficult ? Thanks.
vsa said:
MusicRadioUSA said:
If you keep iTunes running on a networked computer, you should be able to stream iTunes radio stations through the Soundbridge M1001. Additional pre-programmed stations also will appear.
The Soundbridge has 18 presets that can be changed to whatever station you want via a web browser. That way, you don't need to have any computer tuned on. This is how I use it.
As an XM subscriber, I can listen to music services XM streams. There is an XM affiliated service that can enable the service via a Soundbridge. What it does is give you a method to embed your user ID and password in a special link that then serves up the requested XM stream. The link below explains how to do this at no additional charge.
http://forums.rokulabs.com/viewtopic.php?t=7676
I don't listen to the other services you mentioned, but I assume if the service requires an ID and password you'll need a similar setup because the required user input would have to be automated within the link in order to listen.
Roku has also just unveiled Radio Roku.
http://www.radioroku.com/welcome.php
Sounds good..does this mean for the itunes thar are listed in the SoundBridge M1001 browser there's no need to have your pc on in order to access those persets ? Also from the XM stream URL you mentions..is that available without your pc on or is it necessary to have your pc on ?
I'm wondering if a similiar method might also work for Sirius streams...Thanks.
I'm wondering if a similiar method might also work for Sirius streams...Thanks.
vsa said:
MusicRadioUSA said:
The Soundbridge M1001 has a listing of "Top Stations" that plays without any computer on. My favorite XM stations also work without a computer turned on. Read the instructions at the url I gave you above. Each time you click on the preset with your remote, you'll be going through a third-party's server which processes your ID and password before connecting you to the XM stream.
To set up your 18 presets, the free Roku Radio Snooper software does a good job in getting you the exact stream link you would need. Simply copy and paste the link into a browser window that is accessing your presets page on your network.
If you want to access additional music or stations via a share-enabled iTunes or a Firefly server, that's the only time you need your computer turned on.
<<ok that sounds good...however does it mean the url stream needs to be active though Roku Radio Snopper ? I might be getting it mixed up with finding various streams with regular URL Snopper though...I guess if i am putting in my user name & password there won't be any expiration time for that stream...will keep in touch here..hope to have my new SoundBridge M1001 sometime next week. >>
The Soundbridge M1001 has a listing of "Top Stations" that plays without any computer on. My favorite XM stations also work without a computer turned on. Read the instructions at the url I gave you above. Each time you click on the preset with your remote, you'll be going through a third-party's server which processes your ID and password before connecting you to the XM stream.
To set up your 18 presets, the free Roku Radio Snooper software does a good job in getting you the exact stream link you would need. Simply copy and paste the link into a browser window that is accessing your presets page on your network.
If you want to access additional music or stations via a share-enabled iTunes or a Firefly server, that's the only time you need your computer turned on.
The Soundbridge M1001 has a listing of "Top Stations" that plays without any computer on. My favorite XM stations also work without a computer turned on. Read the instructions at the url I gave you above. Each time you click on the preset with your remote, you'll be going through a third-party's server which processes your ID and password before connecting you to the XM stream.
To set up your 18 presets, the free Roku Radio Snooper software does a good job in getting you the exact stream link you would need. Simply copy and paste the link into a browser window that is accessing your presets page on your network.
If you want to access additional music or stations via a share-enabled iTunes or a Firefly server, that's the only time you need your computer turned on.
Ok thanks for all your help...hope i don't have any problems setting up....Thanks again...
vsa said:
I just received my package today...The unit itself says SoundBridge M1000..the sticker for the serial number & Model number attached to the unit does say M1001..the package itself says M1000...Support has told me this is how they shipped them so I should be ok..they also explained the back of the unit should have 2 connectors which are like square boxes. I haven't begun to setup yet but hope to get to this later this evening.
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