How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
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How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
I can non-default specify options for a particular renderer in the `UMS.conf` using the IP address, e.g.:
However, the IP address of the device can change. To overcome this, I can instead use the render name, e.g.
The problem is that I don't know how to find the render name. How can I do this, please?
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192.168.1.15.show_recently_played_folder = false
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my_renderer.show_recently_played_folder = false
Re: How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
Usually you can give your device a fixed IP address.
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Re: How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
It would probably be more reliable to base it in MAC address and IP. You can find the renderer name by either looking in the renderer configuration files "<install folder>/renderers", or simply by looking in the log file (search for "new renderer" or something like that) found in your UMS profile folder called "debug.log". The log will state the name of the renderer when it is detected/recognized.
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Re: How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
Thank you. I'll do as you suggest.
In the debug file, it's called a Chromecast, even though it's not a Chromecast! (It's an app on my Pixel 2 phone.) It also says "Unknown renderer". This reinforces your idea of using the IP address.
Thanks again.
Re: How can I find the name of a specific renderer?
The sometimes unpredictable and unreliable renderer detection mechanism is indeed the reason I recommend using IP address (based on DHCP/MAC or fixed address).paddylandau wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:10 am In the debug file, it's called a Chromecast, even though it's not a Chromecast! (It's an app on my Pixel 2 phone.) It also says "Unknown renderer". This reinforces your idea of using the IP address.