atc98092 wrote: I will say that just because AirPlay works isn't an indication that everything should work.
Can you expand on that a bit perhaps?
I am extremely puzzled why MediaBrowser doesn't show any content.
I'm not puzzled at all. I've been doing a lot of reading on media streaming last week or two, and while I'm very much NOT an expert, it's become clear that media streaming in general is an immature beta industry that's cool in theory, but not ready for prime time in real world practice.
As example, you appear to have a very high skill level in regards to these subjects. And so it doesn't surprise me that you can make it work. But you represent the tiniest fraction of the population. By "prime time" I'm referring to the average computer user.
I again have to apologize that I am just no help with the Mac. I am not familiar with the OS at all.
Oh dear, please don't apologize. You've gone above and beyond, and it's
appreciated.
Is there anything that might be blocking other than a firewall? Anti-virus. or other security software?
Macs generally don't need any of that. I've never installed any such software in 23 years, and never had a problem. Knock on wood.
There is one thing that might be the cause for no media appearing in MB. With computers it's often all about permissions. Your media is technically local, but an external drive might not have the correct permissions. On Windows, Serviio runs under a local service account, and has limited permissions for access. I believe on a Mac it does something similar. Good place to check. If permissions are not correct, the folders would appear in MB but no content would show.
That seems a reasonable theory. However, Plex found, displayed and streamed the same content. When it worked that is, about half the time.
As to why it isn't appearing on your network, I have to say that there's something on the network that isn't playing nice.
I don't dispute this, or really know anything about it. I'm just using logic. When every other gizmo attached to the network works, but one doesn't, the problem lies with the one that can't figure out how to do what all the other gizmos are able to do. But anyway, theory aside, this doesn't solve anything.
You mentioned that both console and Serviio installed on the same Mac. There is no console install in the current version. The separate console install was removed quite a number of versions ago, and now is web based. You are trying to use Serviio 1.9, right? Sorry, but had to ask.
No problem with the asking. All I can tell you is that I downloaded the installer less than a week ago from this site.
I completely understand your frustration. We all expect something to just work when we install it. I was hoping someone with a Mac background would jump in here and help me out.
Well, I must admit, I think the problem is really me. I'm getting too wound up about something that's just not at all important. As example, all any media server is going to do is save me from having to get my butt up off the couch and walk 15 feet to the Mac to select the next file for Airplaying to the TV.
If a media server worked perfectly the first time and was reliable, it's worth the trouble to set up. If there's any problem at all, it's just not worth the time investment.
I do sincerely thank you for attempting to help me. Really, I do. If you can't figure this out I'm guessing nobody can, so we did the best that is available and it just didn't work out. No big deal.
Thanks again, you're a good sport, and I appreciate you donating some of your time to this lost cause.
I'm on to mastering the uninstall!