Please note that TwonkyServer Mobile is no longer available through the Android market. You can find the same functionality, plus much more, in our free app Twonky Mobile.
TwonkyServer Mobile for Android FAQ
What are the system requirements for TwonkyServer Mobile?
How do I download and install TwonkyServer Mobile?
Where can I find a list of products that work with TwonkyServer Mobile?
What formats does TwonkyServer Mobile support?
Why don't I hear audio when I try to play a video taken on my phone?
How can I copy media from my computer to my phone?
Can I run TwonkyServer Mobile in the background while I talk on the phone?
Can I use TwonkyServer Mobile with TwonkyManager?
Where can I go to find more information about this and other Twonky products?
How do I receive support for TwonkyServer Mobile?
What are the system requirements for TwonkyServer Mobile?
- Android 1.5 or later OS
- 320 x 480 (or higher) resolution display
- Requires 10MB available disk space
- Requires access to a Wi-Fi network
- Requires one or more UPnP or DLNA-certified media players connected to your network
- Requires music, photo or video files on the phone
- May not work on some unlocked phones without data plans.
How do I download and install TwonkyServer Mobile?
TwonkyServer Mobile is no longer available for download. TwonkyServer Mobile is a part of Twonky Mobile, which you can find in the Android Market. Twonky Mobile is offered for a 14-day trial. After 14 days, or whenever you decide you want to purchase Twonky Mobile, you can purchase a license from the Market for $2.99 and begin using Twonky Mobile without any time restrictions.
Where can I find a list of products that work with TwonkyServer Mobile?
You can find a list of digital media players that work with TwonkyServer Mobile here: http://www.dlna.org/products. TwonkyServer Mobile works with a wide range of popular devices including Internet-ready TVs, networked stereo receivers, game consoles, digital photo frames, PCs and low-cost digital media adapters.
What formats does TwonkyServer Mobile support?
TwonkyServer Mobile can stream the following file formats:
Music: MP3, WMA, WAV, 3GP, M4A, MP4, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, MP2, AC3, MPA, MP1, AIF
Photo: JPEG, PNG, TIF, BMP
Video: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, VOB, DivX, 3GP, VDR, ASF, MPE, DVR-MS, Xvid, M1V, M4V
Why don't I hear audio when I try to play a video taken on my phone?
Most DLNA-certified TVs only play a few video file formats. If you want to play videos taken on your phone, you may to have to first convert them to MPEG-2 or another video format that your TV can play.
How can I copy media from my computer to my phone?
1. Plug your phone into a PC with media you want to copy.
2. Swipe down the menu bar at the top of the phone until you see a USB menu. Click on it.
3. Now, click on the "Mount" button.
4. A message should now appear on your PC that asks you what you want to do. Click on "Open folder to view files".
5. It's a good idea to create separate folders for music, photos and videos and then drag media from your PC into those folders. It's OK if you have your music in separate folders for each artist and album. TwonkyServer Mobile will still find everything.
6. When you're finished, swipe down on the menu bar at the top again and click on "Turn off USB storage." It will remind you to disconnect the USB cable. You may be asked to click on "Disconnect" again.
Now, launch TwonkyServer Mobile. After the new media is scanned, you should notice the number of tracks, photos and videos has increased. You're now ready to share these files with devices on your network.
Can I run TwonkyServer Mobile in the background while I talk on the phone?
Yes. You can serve media to devices in every room of your house, while you run other apps on the phone — or even take a phone call. The media should continue to stream without interruption.
Can I use TwonkyServer Mobile with TwonkyManager?
Yes. TwonkyManager provides an easy way to "push" selected media to a desired media player in your home, or just play them locally on your PC. If you don't already have TwonkyManager, you can download a trial version here.
1. After installing TwonkyManager, select "TwonkyServer Mobile" from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen.
2. You can browse your media by music, photos or videos. Notice that TwonkyServer Mobile is providing thumbnail images of all your photos. This makes it easy to quickly find the photos you want from your phone.
3. To playback any selection, just highlight the item from the menu and double-click it. By default, it will playback in the TwonkyManager PC application, but you can also click and drag a selection to playback on a device you see in the "Play Here" section.
To learn more about some of the features in TwonkyManager, click here.
Where can I go to find more information about this and other Twonky products?
You can link to product descriptions from our Twonky Suite tab.
How do I receive support for TwonkyServer Mobile?
There are two ways to get support for this product:
1. Refer to this FAQ.
2. Visit the TwonkyServer Mobile section of the Twonky Forum.
