..:: CiefpVibes ::..
MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VERSIONS 1.1 and 1.3
NEW FUNCTIONALITIES IN VERSION 1.3:
COMPLETE NETWORK SUPPORT - Connecting to laptops and shared folders
DIRECT PLAYBACK OF AUDIO FILES - MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC (no need for .m3u)
HIERARCHICAL FOLDER LOADING - Loads entire folders with music
SMARTER FILE BROWSER - More options and better organization
AUTOSCAN NETWORKS - Automatic detection of SMB devices
NOTE IN MENU - New "Menu" button for network options
TECHNICAL DIFFERENCES:
Version 1.1 Version 1.3
Only .tv/.radio/.m3u + MP3/FLAC/M4A/AAC directly
No network support Full SMB/NFS network support
Simple file browser Advanced file browser with folder option
Only online playlists + Local and network files
Version: 1.2 Version: 1.3
NEW CLASSES IN 1.3:
Complete network methods (mountSMBShare, mountNFSShare, autoScanNetwork)
Improved file browser with folder option
System for reading ID3/FLAC/MP4 tags
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ESTABLISHING A NETWORK CONNECTION
1. WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THE LAPTOP/COMPUTER:
For Windows:
bash
1. Right click on the folder → "Properties"
2. "Sharing" tab → "Advanced Sharing"
3.
Share this folder
4. "Permissions" → Add "Everyone" → Full Control
5. Remove all password requests
6. Network and Sharing Center → Turn off password protected sharing
For Linux/Mac:
bash
# Install Samba if it is not installed
sudo apt install samba
sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf
# Add to the end:
[Music]
path = /path/to/folder
browseable = yes
read only = yes
guest ok = yes
force user = nobody
# Restart Samba
sudo systemctl restart smbd
2. CONNECTION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS:
Problem Solution
"Access denied" Remove password protected sharing
"Network path not found" Check firewall and IP address
"Mount error" Uses the guest option instead of user/pass
Slow connection Reduce timeout in plugin settings
3. THE MOST FREQUENTLY USED PATH:
bash
//192.168.1.100/Music # Windows without authentication
//192.168.1.100/ # Root share
//namelaptopa/Public # Public folder
4. PLUGIN SETTINGS FOR THE NETWORK:
Menu button → Network Options
Auto-scan → finds devices automatically
SMB Guest mode → use guest without password
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF VERSION 1.3:
"CiefpVibes 1.3" is a complete audio playlist that supports:
Direct playback of MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC files
Connection to network folders (SMB/NFS without password)
Automatic album cover download
Reading ID3/FLAC/MP4 tags
Offline detection of streams
10 wallpapers, 10 infobars, 10 posters
Online playlists from GitHub
Main advantage over 1.1: No more .m3u file needed! You can directly open any audio file or entire folder with music.
STEPS TO CONNECT TO A LAPTOP:
On a laptop: Remove password protected sharing
On E2 box: Open CiefpVibes → Menu button → "Connect to Laptop"
Enter the IP address (eg 192.168.1.100)
Enter share name (or blank for default)
Access the music folder
Pro type:
Use Auto-scan so that the plugin finds all available devices on the network!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Version 1.3 is backwards compatible - everything that works in 1.1 works in 1.3, plus you have all the new functions.
If you have problems with network connection, you can always go back to "Online Files" or local .m3u playlists like in the old version.
..:: CiefpSettings ::..
Advantages of the new version:
