Access and scan network storage devices

To access and scan network storage devices:

Note: The network location must be an open share location (no password required).

  1. As appropriate, use the documentation provided with your operating system to create a shared network drive. 

    2. Example: Using Windows XP to make a local C:/ Drive directory available on the network, right-click the folder and select Sharing and Security. Click the Share this folder button. 

  1. Click System Design.
  2. From the My Drivers tab, double-click Network File Storage to add it to the project tree.
  3. Highlight Network File Storage in the project tree, and configure the username, password, and workgroup (or domain) for the network file share, and then browse to its network location.

    4. This information varies between types. Contact your System Administrator or Control4 Technical Support if you need help with this information. 

  1. Click Media.
  2. In Network File Storage, notice the options: Audio Media and Video Media.
  1. To add or scan audio files, in the media list select Audio Media, and then click New or Scan. 

    2. Notes:

    • When adding music to Network File Storage from the desktop, the music folder must reside in My Network Places so components can access the music files. A mapped network drive is not applicable in this situation.
    • Audio files must be in one of the following formats to be scanned and played by the Control4 system: MP3, WMA, or FLAC. If you connect an iPod or another audio device, the Control4 system can play back the files supported on that device; but only MP3 files can be decoded. 
  1. To scan video files, in the media list select Video Media, and then click Scan. 

    2. Notes:

    • Video files must be in one of the following formats to be scanned by the Control4 system: .avi, DVD, .iso, .m4a, mpeg, .mpg, or .wmv. These video files can only be played using a media player.
    • Video playback is not supported from files stored on a USB drive, so the Video Media option is not displayed in the list under a USB drive.