All of those files can be accessed under My Music in the Radio's main menu.
From there, just name your server, fill in an account email and password, and you can stream your computer's many music files - the MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Apple Lossless ones, anyway.
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To tap into that collection, you will need the Squeezebox Server, a free download from the Squeezebox website. The Squeezebox Radio doesn't just allow you to enjoy outside content, but also all of the music you've been hoarding on your computer. This unit's 3/4-inch tweeter and 3-inch woofer just don't have the power to pump up the volume that loud. Don't expect to go down the hall, out to the yard or anywhere too far from view. Still, this unit is obviously designed for one or maybe two rooms' worth of musical enjoyment.
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Even at full power, the Radio was loud, but never distorted. We responded to our '80s flashback by turning the volume up to 80, which gave us decent rocking levels. Someone has to pay for that free music, you know! It's important to note, however, that some internet stations (and services) are still (somehow) commercial free.
After eight songs, we sat through three commercials before getting another block. Another thing the screen streams: commercials. While each song plays, you also get the band name, song title and station name on the Radio's 2.4-inch color LCD. The selections were decent too, with most hits from Stray Cats, INXS, Oingo Boingo and The B-52's. We got right into the '80s station and started rocking.
We went right for the Staff Picks, which allows you to choose from the Best of Internet Radio, Most Popular, By Genre or By City. There, you can choose from Local stations or by genre (Music, Talk, Sports, and World). Internet Radio will get your some instant gratification. The unit features jacks for headphones, an Ethernet connection and a line-in cable. The selections include: Now Playing, My Music, Internet Radio, My Apps, Favorites, and Settings. After that, you are taken to the Squeezebox Radio home page. You'll need to provide a valid email address and a password, which involves a lot of scrolling and little beeps from the device. Once we were installed and updated, we still had to create an account. The machine downloaded and installed the update, then rebooted - all in just over 2 minutes.
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Once we entered the password, it took less than 10 seconds to move onto the next step: a software update. It took about a second for the unit to find our wireless network.įrom there, if your network is password-protected, you will be prompted to choose between WEP 64-bit, which uses 10 characters, or WEP 128-bit, which has 26. First, choose your language by turning and pressing the giant dial, the most prominent control item on the unit. Plug in the device and Logitech will instruct you to "Free your music." They will also take you through a remarkably simple set-up process. Logitech's Squeezebox Radio features a 2.4-inch full-color LCD screen. For this, Logitech has been kind enough to include a cord. There is also an auxiliary jack, so that you can add your iPod or other external music device. Plug that cable into the back, right above the power jack. If you plan to hardwire it, you will need to place it within proximity of your Ethernet jack and also have your own cable to connect it. If you have a wireless network, all you will need to get the device going is an outlet for the included power cord. This makes for endless placement options and an easy setup. Out of the box, the Squeezebox Radio is a cute, compact device with very few pieces. If that's not enough, this streaming media player adds an insane amount of online services and even Facebook access, right from your bedside table. That price is pretty sweet for access to thousands of radio stations around the world - as well as the PCs around your house. However, at $199, it does showcase the brand's smallest price tag. The Squeezebox Radio isn't the unit's smallest design (that would be the Squeezebox Touch). Logitech has managed to squeeze its Squeezebox media streaming product into a few new shapes and sizes since acquiring maker Slim Devices a few years ago.
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