Zune music from PC to stereo

bgm · 09-09-2008, 07:25 AM

Ok I've searched and haven't found an adequate answer, so I apologize if I've missed this in an earlier post. I am currently a Rhapsody user, and am not completely happy with the software, devices, etc... What I want to know, before making a big switch, is can I serve Zune music (subscription) to my stereo over a wireless network via a device other than an Xbox? I like the Zune device, and I like the UI and the service, but a major part of how I listen to music is served via my Roku Soundbridge to my home stereo. I don't really want to buy an XBox just to listen to music. So are there other options to listen to Zune music over a home stereo (preferably wirelessly)? Thanks in advance for the help...

Gow616 · 09-10-2008, 03:26 PM

What operating system are you using? Windows version?

If you can connect the computer to Roku wireless through a program an Xbox360 would be redundant (i.e. not needed).

It seems Windows Media Connect functions with the Roku, you could try that and if it works than that eliminates the Rhapsody usage. Windows Media Connect is included with Windows Media Player 11.

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The Zune software sort of has that same feature built in....if it works with the Roku Soundbridge, I am uncertain but in theory since it has the same functionality and written by the same company it should work much in the way Windows Media Connect does. If not you can use Windows Media Player 11 for home connection but I am fairly certain the Zune software can do it as I am able to connect with devices with the Zune software much in the same way as I could with Windows Media Player 11.

The Zune music subscription should work if the Zune software is able to connect since the music will be served up from the software that gets it but test it first with WMA-Lossless, WMA Pro, Mp3, AAC (M4A) or whatever other codecs the soundbridge works with that the Zune software uses. All those I just listed are supported by the Zune software.

Let me know how it goes as I am sure you will not be the last to ask this question and us finding an answer might help others in their quest to seek an answer.

09-09-2008, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
bgm Zewbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10	Zune music from PC to stereo Ok I've searched and haven't found an adequate answer, so I apologize if I've missed this in an earlier post. I am currently a Rhapsody user, and am not completely happy with the software, devices, etc... What I want to know, before making a big switch, is can I serve Zune music (subscription) to my stereo over a wireless network via a device other than an Xbox? I like the Zune device, and I like the UI and the service, but a major part of how I listen to music is served via my Roku Soundbridge to my home stereo. I don't really want to buy an XBox just to listen to music. So are there other options to listen to Zune music over a home stereo (preferably wirelessly)? Thanks in advance for the help...

09-10-2008, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gow616 <Genre Unbound> Support Team Premium Member Section Staff Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN, USA Posts: 2,121 Reputation: 588 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	What operating system are you using? Windows version? If you can connect the computer to Roku wireless through a program an Xbox360 would be redundant (i.e. not needed). It seems Windows Media Connect functions with the Roku, you could try that and if it works than that eliminates the Rhapsody usage. Windows Media Connect is included with Windows Media Player 11. Microsoft Windows Media � Your Digital Entertainment Resource The Zune software sort of has that same feature built in....if it works with the Roku Soundbridge, I am uncertain but in theory since it has the same functionality and written by the same company it should work much in the way Windows Media Connect does. If not you can use Windows Media Player 11 for home connection but I am fairly certain the Zune software can do it as I am able to connect with devices with the Zune software much in the same way as I could with Windows Media Player 11. The Zune music subscription should work if the Zune software is able to connect since the music will be served up from the software that gets it but test it first with WMA-Lossless, WMA Pro, Mp3, AAC (M4A) or whatever other codecs the soundbridge works with that the Zune software uses. All those I just listed are supported by the Zune software. Let me know how it goes as I am sure you will not be the last to ask this question and us finding an answer might help others in their quest to seek an answer. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Gow now ships with Trogdor created profile picture and Munke, STKR, Volpe sig. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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