BBC iPlayer

[timmybob]

As I've started to miss the BBC radio stations, I've taken to catching up on iPlayer. However, being tied to the computer isn't ideal, so I was wondering if any of the internet radio players (e.g. Logitech Boombox) could be configured to use iPlayer rather than just listening live. Thanks.

[johnvthe2nd]

yes they can if you run the squeezebox server. I listen to iplayer all the time on my squeezebox radio, it's great, especially when controlled by ipeng on an ipod touch!

[timmybob]

Thanks for that. I was trying to get away from having to leave the computer on all the time when listening - is that possible using something like RadioTime for example?

[johnvthe2nd]

I'm fairly sure that it isn't possible on radiotime. I have a NAS with my music on, that runs squeezeserver so is not a problem being on all the time

[timmybob]

Do you mind me asking which NAS you're running? I've heard that Squeezecentre can be used on some NASs (e.g. some QNAP ones) but it's a bit hit and miss...

[johnvthe2nd]

netgear readynas running both twonky & squeezecenter .. works fine

[aclivity]

All of my internet radios have the functionality built in - from the £30 Logik to the much more expensive pure evoke flow.

No servers required, just a wireless router.

[johnvthe2nd]

I also have an Evoke flow and I didn't think it supported iplayer on its own .. I'll have to have another plays with it .. I know it does 'listen again' ..

[aclivity]

johnvthe2nd said:

I also have an Evoke flow and I didn't think it supported iplayer on its own .. I'll have to have another plays with it .. I know it does 'listen again' ..

AIUI listen again was just the "brand name" of iPlayer before it was renamed iPlayer.

[timmytortoise]

I leave the iPlayer running & record using audacity- download for free from here http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ then export to iTunes & listen in the car
TT