MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0 - Revision history

Lowlander at 17:22, 27 November 2025

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	# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.		# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
	# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)).<br>''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''		# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)).<br>''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
			#* If the MMW Media Server is not showing you can use the + icon to manually add a MMW Media Server. This allows you to manually enter the MMW Media Server information or scan the [[WebHelp:Setting UPnP DLNA Media Servers\|QR code from the MMW Media Server Server tab settings]].
	# Click Next		# Click Next
	# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.		# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.

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Sync Settings

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 == Sync Settings ==
-Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
+===Global Settings===
-* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
+'''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' contains several Sync settings relevant to all Device Profiles:
-* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
+* ''Sync configuration wizard''. Guides you through the initial Sync setup.
-* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
+* ''End sync on low battery''. Allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
-* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
+* ''Skip sync select storage selection''. Skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage location you want to Sync.
 == Syncing ==

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Wi-fi Sync Setup

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	# Click Next		# Click Next
	# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.		# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
	# ~~Configure~~ the 'Sync settings' ~~for each storage location~~ (see below) ~~OR if~~ you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|setup in MMW]].		# On the 'Sync settings' page, Choose 'Server Content' (e.g. Playlists, Artists, etc) that you'd like to sync (see 'Sync Settings' below for more detail). If you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|setup in MMW]].
	# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync		# Click 'Next' to advance to the final page of the Wizard, and then 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

	If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.		If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

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Wi-fi Sync Setup

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	This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.		This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

	=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===		==== Wi-fi Sync Setup ====

	Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).		Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

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	== Sync Settings ==		== Sync Settings ==

	Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

	~~=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===~~

	Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:		Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
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	*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.		*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
	*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.		*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.


	== Syncing ==		== Syncing ==

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Initial Setup

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	== Initial Setup ==		== Initial Setup ==

	To get ~~MediaMonkey for Windows (~~MMW) to recognize ~~and allow MediaMonkey for Android (~~MMA~~) to connect to the library~~, a 'Device Profile' ~~must~~ be created:		To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
	* ''Via USB''~~, for this~~ [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync\|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. ~~MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all~~ the ~~Sync settings.~~		* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
	* OR ''Via Wi-Fi~~'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.~~		* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync\|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.
	~~To be able to~~ Sync ~~you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases~~.
			This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

	=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===		=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===
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	# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.		# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
	# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.		# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
	# ~~Select~~ the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)).<br>''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''		# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)).<br>''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
	# Click Next		# Click Next
	# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.		# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.

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Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via wi-fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].		MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

	~~Before starting Sync it's recommended to read the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|full Sync documentation]] from MediaMonkey for Windows~~.

			Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

	== Initial Setup ==		== Initial Setup ==

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	== Initial Setup ==		== Initial Setup ==

	~~Before being able~~ to do the ~~first Sync~~, ~~the Sync needs to be setup. This can~~ be ~~done in 2 ways~~:		To get MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW) to recognize and allow MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) to connect to the library, a 'Device Profile' must be created:
	* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync\|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.		* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync\|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.
	* ''Via wi-fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.		* OR ''Via Wi-Fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.
	To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.		To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.

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	=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===		=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

	Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default). To ~~setup the connection in~~ MMA ~~the first time~~:		Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

			To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
	# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.		# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
	# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.		# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
	# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). MMW will show a prompt asking ~~access permissions the first time~~ you connect to ~~it from MMA~~.		# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)).<br>''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
	# Click Next		# Click Next
	# Enable the storage's you want Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.~~<br><br>You can now click~~ the ~~back arrow at~~ the ~~left top and continue~~ [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|setup in MMW]]~~, or<br><br>~~		# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
	~~# Modify any Sync settings for each storage enabled, more on this below~~		# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0\|setup in MMW]].
	# Click Sync Now to initiate the wi-fi Sync		# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

	If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.		If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

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	=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===		=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

	Wi-fi Sync requires a [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]]. To setup the connection in MMA the first time:		Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)\|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default). To setup the connection in MMA the first time:
	# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.		# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
	# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.		# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
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	If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.		If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.


	== Sync Settings ==		== Sync Settings ==