Hey @kieronb,
Based on your Volumio network share issue, here are troubleshooting steps to try:
HOSTNAME AND IP ADDRESS
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First, verify the actual hostname of your Volumio installation. The default is “volumio” but check Settings > System > Player Name to confirm.
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Find the IP address of your Volumio device:
- Log into the Volumio web interface
- Go to Settings > Network
- Note the IP address (example: 192.168.1.100)
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Try accessing via IP instead of hostname:
- Open Windows File Explorer
- Type in address bar: \\192.168.1.100
- Press Enter
WINDOWS SMB COMPATIBILITY FIX
Windows 10/11 have strict SMB security that blocks Volumio shares. There is a comprehensive registry fix:
This post contains registry changes that essentially roll back Windows SMB policies to work with Volumio’s SMB implementation. Follow those instructions carefully and restart after applying registry changes.
MOUNTING YOUR 1TB NVME DRIVE
For mounting your internal 1TB NVMe drive as music storage in Volumio:
Pay special attention to valid disk labels mentioned in that post. The drive needs proper formatting and mounting configuration within Volumio.
DEFAULT CREDENTIALS
- Username: volumio
- Password: volumio
When Windows prompts for credentials, enter these explicitly.
QUICK CHECKLIST
- Apply the registry fixes from first link. Applies to MS Windows versions 10 and 11
- Restart Windows
- Access via \\IP.ADDRESS instead of \\volumio.local
- Configure internal drive mounting per second link
- Enter credentials when prompted
Which step are you currently stuck on - accessing the share from Windows, or mounting the 1TB drive within Volumio itself?
Kind Regards,