What is Twonky media on WD My Cloud?

The Twonky Media Server is what is known as a DLNA media server. It allows DLNA clients found in numerous devices like smart TV’s, media streaming devices, and mobile apps to stream supported media (music, video, pictures) from the My Cloud device.

What is a Twonky server used for?

With Twonky Server, you can stream media content via DLNA/ UPnP throughout your home to connected devices (including displays or audio devices) faster and easier.

What is DLNA Twonky?

Twonky Server is a DLNA / UPnP Media Server from Lynx Technology. According to the vendor, it “enables sharing media content between connected devices” and ”is available as a standalone server (end user installable, e.g. for PCs/Macs) or an embedded server for devices such as NAS, routers/gateways and STBs”.

How do I access Twonky media server?

How do I access the Twonky Server settings? On Windows and MacOS you can open the settings from the Twonky Server icon in the tray menu/menu bar. In addition, Twonky Server settings can also be accessed directly from a browser. The address is http://ip-of-twonky:port/webconfig.

How much does twonky cost?

Twonky Server. Twonky Server is one of the more established media servers. It streams and transcodes a variety of music, video, and photo files. It’s available on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, and costs $19.95.

Is Twonky Server safe?

All TwonkyMedia Server versions between 7.0. 11 -> 8.5 have been tested as vulnerable. It’s crucial that you upgrade your Twonky Server to latest version to avoid loss of confidential data.

How do I update 2nky on WD My Cloud?

After the finished Firmware update activate Media streaming on the EX4100 WEB-Frontend Settings page. Now open a new browser tab and go to twonkys web address (for example http://MyCloudIP:9000). Type in your purchased twonky license key and klick save (or enter). Refresh the web page and make your twonky Settings.

How do I access my Twonky Media Server on WD My Cloud?

Use the Settings|Media|DLNA Media Server|Media Streaming control in the Dashboard to turn on the Twonky Media Server.

Is Twonky media server still in business?

TwonkyMedia server (TMS) is DLNA -compliant UPnP AV server software originally offered by TwonkyVision GmbH and sold by Lynx Technology. Development and support ceased October 2018 with the shutdown of Lynx Technology Germany GmbH. TMS runs on Linux, Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Home Server, and Windows 7 computers as well as

What is the premium content version of Twonky?

The premium content version of Twonky Server supports protected streaming of premium content (recorded and live) in the consumer’s home. Automatically index and extract metadata from user’s free and premium media into a rich and efficient content database

What happened to Twonky PVConnect?

After the PacketVideo acquisition of Berlin-based TwonkyVision GmbH by 17 October 2006, Twonky was renamed PVConnect by November 2007, but the name was changed back to TwonkyMedia server by 7 January 2010.