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{{TopicUsingSnakeoil|float:right;}}Now it's time to add music to your Snakeoil computer! There are two ways to play music off Snakeoil:
{{TopicUsingSnakeoil|float:right;}}Now it's time to add music to your Snakeoil computer! There are multiple ways to play music off Snakeoil:


#From another computer (e.g. a NAS)
#Copy files to your Snakeoil computer and play then locally
#From files stored on a SSD/HDD inside your Snakeoil computer
#Play music files stored on another computer (e.g. a NAS) from your Snakeoil computer
#Mount a removable SSD/HDD to your Snakeoil computer


Please review the Music Library and verify you have setup the storage correctly. Skip this section and start your music client of choice if you are playing music from a NAS (option 1).
Please review the Music Library and verify you have setup the storage correctly. Skip this section and start your music client of choice if you are playing music from a NAS (option 1).
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Read on if you need to copy music to your Snakeoil computer for local music playback.
Read on if you need to copy music to your Snakeoil computer for local music playback.


==Music==
== Copy Files To Your Snakeoil Computer ==
For local music playback you need to setup your Snakeoil as a simple NAS in your home network. From a Windows computer, start ''Windows Explorer'' and enter your Snakeoil's ''machine_name or ip_address'' in the address text box like so:
 
  \\machine_name
=== Copying music Via Windows Share ===
  \\ip_address
Your Snakeoil is a simple NAS in your home network. This example is for a Windows computer, please refer to other resources on how to access a Windows Share if you're using MacOS.
You should see two network shares - ''music'' and ''playlists''. Copy all your music files to the ''music'' share, this is the location where most software players (e.g. MPD, Squeezelite) will look for when searching for music content.
Start ''Windows Explorer'' and enter your Snakeoil's ''machine_name or ip_address'' in the address text box.
 
Use this format if you want to use mDNS or domain name
  \\machine_name   (e.g. \\snakeoil.local)
Use this format if you know the IP address:
  \\ip_address     (e.g. \\192.168.0.100)
You should see two network shares - ''music'' and ''playlists''.
 
Copy all your music files (FLAC, WAV, MP3, etc) to the ''music'' share. Copy your playlists (M3U, etc) to the playlists share.  
[[File:Windows Share.png|center|thumb|573x573px|Windows share]]
[[File:Windows Share.png|center|thumb|573x573px|Windows share]]
Network copying from other systems (e.g. Mac) will be similar.
Copying a large music library over the network will take some time. We recommend doing this copy operation using the high speed wire connection. If you have a very big music library to transfer (> 1 TB),  you can cut down the copying time significantly by removing the HDD/SDD and connect it to your music source computer using a USB 3.0 dock. Once copied you can reinstall the music HDD/SDD back into the Snakeoil machine. The file system types supported by Snakeoil are XFS, EXT4 and NTFS.
Copying a large music library over the network will take some time. We recommend doing this copy operation using the high speed wire connection. If you have a very big music library to transfer (> 1 TB),  you can cut down the copying time significantly by removing the HDD/SDD and connect it to your music source computer using a USB 3.0 dock. Once copied you can reinstall the music HDD/SDD back into the Snakeoil machine. The file system types supported by Snakeoil are XFS, EXT4 and NTFS.


===If Your Windows Sharing is not working===
==== If Your Windows Sharing is not working ====
In mid 2019, Microsoft patches it's Windows Operating Systems to stop SMBv1. Snakeoil ISO 1.1.0 and lower are still using kernels that works with SMBv1 only. If you experience issues, please go to the [https://www.snakeoil-os.net/forums/Forum-Snakeoil-Linux-Vmlinuz-Kernels Kernel sub-forum], and look for a kernel with SMBv2+ support. Follow this [[Advance-topics/custom-kernel-to-install-snakeoil|instructions]] on how to modify your boot medium.
In mid 2019, Microsoft patches it's Windows Operating Systems to stop SMBv1. Snakeoil ISO 1.1.0 and lower are still using kernels that works with SMBv1 only. If you experience issues, please go to the [https://www.snakeoil-os.net/forums/Forum-Snakeoil-Linux-Vmlinuz-Kernels Kernel sub-forum], and look for a kernel with SMBv2+ support. Follow this [[Advance-topics/custom-kernel-to-install-snakeoil|instructions]] on how to modify your boot medium.


==Playlists==
=== Copy Files To Your Snakeoil Computer Via The Browse Menu ===
Use the M3U format for your playlists as that seems to be the best supported format for the various players provided by Snakeoil. Make sure the music files in your playlist begins with /media/music/.  
The Snakeoil WebApp includes a simple file browser in the WebApp. Please follow [[Configuration/browse#Add File(s)|this wiki section]] to add your music via the simple file browser.


Copy your playlists to the playlists share folder of your Snakeoil machine and most players should pick it up automatically.
== Play Music From NAS ==
 
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==Supported File Formats==
The formats differ according to the players. In general Snakeoil OS can play the music files as long as the software player can support the format. For best results, stick to the 3 biggest formats: WAV, FLAC and DSF/DSD.{{ManualNavigation
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}}Follow [[Configuration/music-library#Mount Points Configuration|this section]] to mount your NAS share in the Snakeoil computer.
 
== Mount Removable SDD/HDD ==
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Revision as of 16:27, 27 December 2022

 Using Snakeoil

Now it's time to add music to your Snakeoil computer! There are multiple ways to play music off Snakeoil:

  1. Copy files to your Snakeoil computer and play then locally
  2. Play music files stored on another computer (e.g. a NAS) from your Snakeoil computer
  3. Mount a removable SSD/HDD to your Snakeoil computer

Please review the Music Library and verify you have setup the storage correctly. Skip this section and start your music client of choice if you are playing music from a NAS (option 1).

Read on if you need to copy music to your Snakeoil computer for local music playback.

Copy Files To Your Snakeoil Computer

Copying music Via Windows Share

Your Snakeoil is a simple NAS in your home network. This example is for a Windows computer, please refer to other resources on how to access a Windows Share if you're using MacOS. Start Windows Explorer and enter your Snakeoil's machine_name or ip_address in the address text box.

Use this format if you want to use mDNS or domain name 

\\machine_name    (e.g. \\snakeoil.local)

Use this format if you know the IP address: 

\\ip_address      (e.g. \\192.168.0.100)

You should see two network shares - music and playlists.

Copy all your music files (FLAC, WAV, MP3, etc) to the music share. Copy your playlists (M3U, etc) to the playlists share.

Windows share

Copying a large music library over the network will take some time. We recommend doing this copy operation using the high speed wire connection. If you have a very big music library to transfer (> 1 TB),  you can cut down the copying time significantly by removing the HDD/SDD and connect it to your music source computer using a USB 3.0 dock. Once copied you can reinstall the music HDD/SDD back into the Snakeoil machine. The file system types supported by Snakeoil are XFS, EXT4 and NTFS.

If Your Windows Sharing is not working

In mid 2019, Microsoft patches it's Windows Operating Systems to stop SMBv1. Snakeoil ISO 1.1.0 and lower are still using kernels that works with SMBv1 only. If you experience issues, please go to the Kernel sub-forum, and look for a kernel with SMBv2+ support. Follow this instructions on how to modify your boot medium.

Copy Files To Your Snakeoil Computer Via The Browse Menu

The Snakeoil WebApp includes a simple file browser in the WebApp. Please follow this wiki section to add your music via the simple file browser.

Play Music From NAS

 Main   Using Snakeoil    Software Players

Follow this section to mount your NAS share in the Snakeoil computer.

Mount Removable SDD/HDD


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