When a USB hard drive with music on is connected to the USB input the only way to browse and play the music is by using the WebClient. USB input cannot be selected either by using the remote or the front panel buttons.

Some relevant updates can be found here: USB browsing SA30 and MusicLife

Thanks, I created a ticket for it and I’ll keep you posted about the progress.

Unfortunately there are no plans to bring playing music from USB to MusicLife app and the SA30 remote control.

I wasn’t actually referring to using the MusicLife app to be honest (although that would be good). It cannot be selected by either pressing AMP - USB on the remote or scrolling through the inputs using the buttons on the front panel. The only way to play music off a USB attached device is via the We…

The actual response was: There are no plans to bring USB browsing to SA30.

Is there any chance to integrate the navigation of a USB device attached to the SA30 within Musiclife. That was one of the reason of choosing the SA30, having this capability to connect an USB drive , but for now only the web browser allows to address the device and the interface is rather poor.

Sounds you are referring to this topic opened earlier. I moved your contribution to it, have a look at the conversation.

Thank you for your prompt responses. I must confess that I’m a bit disappointed about the lack of that feature. I don’t know how much influence you have on adding requirement in your development backlog for an App, but I will for sure escalate that to ARCAM management, in a constructive dialog of …

I’m sorry to hear you’re disappointed, I must admit I can imaging you are. I thought you were about to ask if this missing feature can be added to the product backlog. Therefore I already did a swift enquiry if there was any chance to add your question (“is there any chance to integrate the navigati…

USB input for music playback on the SA30 is only available by using theWebClient, ref#67

Issues

Topic		Replies	Views
USB browsing SA30 and MusicLife Features musiclife , webclient , usb	19	2247	July 18, 2020
Non feature stated in SA30 manual, ref#71 Issues manual	2	568	June 30, 2020
Question about USB support on CDS50, ref#73 Features musiclife , remote , usb	2	701	June 30, 2020
Audio formats played by SA30, ref#94 Features musiclife , webclient , usb	28	1685	September 15, 2020
USB mini Audio Port: Can we Play music? Features usb	8	1413	February 8, 2021

USB input for music playback on the SA30 is only available by using theWebClient, ref#67

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