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<h4>COURSE OBJECTIVES</h4>
Upon completion of this course you should be able to:
<ol>
<li>Have a basic understanding of OwnTone and iTunes Server.</li>
<li>Be able to stream music from your ASUSTOR NAS using OwnTone or iTunes Server.</li>
</ol>
 
<h4>PREREQUISITES</h4>
Course Prerequisites:
None
Students are expected to have a working knowledge of:
None
 
<h4>OUTLINE</h4>
<a href="#itot1">1. Introduction to OwnTone and iTunes Server</a>
<a href="#itot2">2. Using OwnTone</a>
<a href="#itot21">2.1 Streaming music to other devices with OwnTone</a>
<a href="#itot22">2.2 Using iTunes Remote</a>
<a href="#itot3">3. Using iTunes Server</a>
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<h4><a name="itot1"></a>1. Introduction to OwnTone and iTunes Server</h4>
The OwnTone or iTunes Server App can turn your NAS into your home's audio streaming center. It allows you to share music from your NAS with computers and other streaming devices in the same network environment.
 Note: For ADM 4.0 and above, please install OwnTone; for ADM 3.5 and previous versions, please install iTunes Server.
 
<h4><a name="itot2"></a>2. Using OwnTone</h4>
Using OwnTone to stream music from your ASUSTOR NAS to a third party music device to conveniently enjoy your music on your own terms.
 Introduced in ADM 4.0.
 
 The file formats supported by OwnTone:
<ul>
<li>Audio: MP4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, WMA, WMAL, AIF, WAV, APE</li>
<li>Playlist: M3U, PLS</li>
<li>Artwork: PNG, JPEG (JPG)</li>
</ul>
 
STEP 1
<ul>
<li>Install OwnTone from App Central.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/tinymce/upload_img_20250424142100_AppCentral_install_OwnTone_new.png" alt="" width="880" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
 Note: Please refer to the app description of OwnTone in App Central for the login account and password of OwnTone.
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/tinymce/upload_img_20250424142530_owntone_login_info_new.png" alt="" width="880" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 2
<ul>
<li>Add music files to the [Music] shared folder on the ASUSTOR NAS.</li>
<li>Open OwnTone to confirm that the music files have been added to the OwnTone media library.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518100837_60812.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 3
<ul>
<li>After selecting the music for playback, click the arrow icon at the bottom right corner of OwnTone to select the audio output device.</li>
<li>Click on "HTTP STREAM" to stream music to your web browser.</li>
</ul>
 To stream music through HDMI or a USB DAC, use <a target="_blank" href="https://www.asustor.com/online/College_topic?topic=140" rel="noopener">SoundsGood</a> as OwnTone does not support outputting to HDMI or USB DAC.
 
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210519/20210519072228_90770.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<a name="itot21"></a>2.1 Streaming music to other devices with OwnTone
Stream music from an ASUSTOR NAS to other devices on the same network with OwnTone.
 
 iTunes for Windows:
<ul>
<li>Open iTunes for Windows and select ASUSTOR NAS OwnTone Music under the "Music" header in the top left panel of iTunes to begin enjoying music stored on your NAS.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518100940_10849.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518100955_28686.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
 Mac Music:
<ul>
<li>Open Music on your Mac. Select ASUSTOR NAS OwnTone Music under the "Library" header on the left to enjoy music stored on your NAS.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101025_21152.png" alt="" width="900" height="543" title="" align="" />
 
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101048_40212.png" alt="" width="900" height="543" title="" align="" />
 
 AirPlay and Chromecast:
<ul>
<li>Open OwnTone, select music and click the arrow at the bottom right corner of the player to select an audio output device.</li>
<li>Select an AirPlay or Chromecast device to start streaming.</li>
</ul>
 OwnTone supports music streaming to different devices at the same time. OwnTone is also able to adjust audio volume.
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210519/20210519072346_49129.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
 Apple TV:
OwnTone is able to stream music to an Apple TV device. Follow these instructions to set up Apple TV with OwnTone.
<ul>
<li>Click on Settings on your Apple TV.</li>
<li>Select AirPlay and HomeKit.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101717_95635.png" alt="" width="450" height="444" title="" align="" />
 
<ul>
<li>Turn on AirPlay access and select "Same Network and Nearby". Exit settings.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101607_18653.png" alt="" width="450" height="366" title="" align="" />
 
<ul>
<li>Open settings in OwnTone.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101911_38570.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<ul>
<li>Select Remotes & Outputs and click on AppleTV. (This name is displayed according to the Apple TV settings.)</li>
<li>It may erroneously display an error when connecting, but should continue to connect successfully.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101938_51161.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<ul>
<li>Input the 4-digit passcode displayed on the Apple TV screen and verify.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518101958_83915.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<ul>
<li>Once paired, click the arrow icon at the bottom right corner of the OwnTone player to select an audio output device.</li>
<li>Select your Apple TV to start streaming.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210519/20210519072403_71879.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<a name="itot22"></a>2.2 Using iTunes Remote
Install the iTunes Remote app on your iPhone or iPad to remotely control OwnTone. Please ensure that your NAS and smartphone are connected to the same network.
 
STEP 1
<ul>
<li>Login to ADM and open OwnTone.</li>
<li>Open iTunes Remote on your iPhone or iPad and click on Settings.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518102056_53410.png" alt="" width="200" height="178" title="" align="" />
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/tinymce/upload_img_20220419113351_iTunes_Remote_settings.png" alt="" width="400" height="668" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 2
<ul>
<li>Click on Add a media library.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/tinymce/upload_img_20220419113413_iTunes_Remote_add_library.png" alt="" width="400" height="687" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 3
<ul>
<li>Input the 4-digit passcode displayed on the iTunes Remote app in OwnTone and pair with your remote.</li>
<li>Once paired, you'll be able to remotely control OwnTone to stream music to your device.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/tinymce/upload_img_20220419113428_iTunes_Remote_pair_passcode.png" alt="" width="400" height="476" title="" align="" />
 
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518102318_74712.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
<h4><a name="itot3"></a>3. Using iTunes Server</h4>
In the following example we will show you how to use iTunes Server to stream music from the ASUSTOR NAS. Applicable to ADM 3.5 and previous versions only.
 Note: Please make sure that the NAS and the streaming devices are connected to the same network (LAN).
 
 The file formats supported by iTunes Server:
<ul>
<li>Audio: AIF, M4A (AAC & Apple Lossless), M4P, M4R, MP3, WAV</li>
<li>Playlist: M3U, WPL</li>
</ul>
 
STEP 1
<ul>
<li>Install the iTunes Server App from App Central.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518093649_56780.png" alt="" width="880" height="515" title="" align="" />
 
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518093735_46083.png" alt="" width="880" height="528" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 2
<ul>
<li>Add music files to the [Music] shared folder on the ASUSTOR NAS.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518093757_36176.png" alt="" width="880" height="515" title="" align="" />
 
STEP 3
<ul>
<li>Open iTunes on your Windows, and select the ASUSTOR NAS Library under the "Music" heading in the top left panel of the iTunes window. Now, you can start enjoying your music stored on the NAS now.</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://www.asustor.com/images/kindeditor/image/20210518/20210518093841_31819.png" alt="" width="900" height="506" title="" align="" />
 
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