Introducing TwonkyCopy for PC and Mac

[Twonky_Rick]

TwonkyCopy makes it easy to wirelessly copy media between your mobile device and your computer. All you need is TwonkyCopy on your PC or Mac, and Twonky Mobile software on your Android or iOS device. After you copy media from your phone to PC, you can instantly access it from your connected TV, stereo or game console.

You can see TwonkyCopy in action here in this YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF5PBOE1oV4

How to Install TwonkyCopy on your computer

TwonkyCopy is now part of the TwonkyServer installer. Before installing TwonkyCopy, you need to download the newest TwonkyServer installer from here:

PC: http://www.twonky.com/upfiles/TwonkyMed ... andard.exe
Mac: http://www.twonky.com/upfiles/TwonkyCopy_Setup.zip Note: The Mac version of TwonkyCopy is still Beta

Note: If your a TwonkyManager user and want to run TwonkyCopy. Install this server on top of your current TwonkyManager install. Once the server install is completed, you'll be asked if you want to install TwonkyCopy or TwonkyBeam. Make sure TwonkyCopy is checked. After the TwonkyCopy installer is finished, you should be able to run it, or your original TwonkyManager app.

After downloading, you’ll be asked whether you want to Run or Save the download. Make sure to click the Save button and place a copy of the installer on your desktop. After the download is complete, locate the downloaded copy of TwonkyCopy on your desktop. Next, double-click on the file called TwonkyCopy.exe and press Install. If you’re prompted with a security warning, click on Run to proceed.

1. You need to first select the language you want to use.

2. Next, you need to accept the end user license agreement. To agree, check the box next to “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” and press Next.

3. If it’s the first time you are installing TwonkyCopy, you will be asked to enter a license key now. If you don’t have a license key, press Next, and you can run TwonkyCopy as a 30-day trial.

4. Next, you’ll be asked to enter a name for your media server or collection and decide whether you want to use the Express or Custom install. You should select Express Install and press Next, unless you need to:

- Configure TwonkyServerâ„¢ for use with a network storage device or NAS
- Bypass iTunes® import
- Set different file paths for your media

5. You are now ready to install TwonkyCopy. Press Continue.

6. Press Install to start installation. Please be patient during the installation process. The installer scans your entire hard
disk to locate your media and playlists. This process can take a few minutes.

7. Press Next to proceed.

8. Although TwonkyCopy has been successfully installed, you will also be asked if you want to install TwonkyCopy and TwonkyBeam. It’s very important that you press Continue – otherwise TwonkyCopy won’t be fully installed. TwonkyBeam™ is not required to use TwonkyCopy, but is recommended if you want to stream media from the Internet to devices in your home.

To install TwonkyBeam, follow the onscreen directions. For instructions on how to use TwonkyBeam, go here.

How to Set Up Your Android Phone for Use with TwonkyCopy

1. Go to the Android Market.
2. Search for “twonky”.
3. Install either TwonkyServer Mobile or Twonky Mobile. Descriptions for each app appear in the Market. If you’re not sure which to install, we recommend Twonky Mobile because it offers more functionality than TwonkyServer Mobile.

After the installation is complete, you should run the Twonky application and let it scan your phone for media. You will need to connect to your wireless network to run this app and you should make sure your phone is connected to the same network as your PC.

How to Use TwonkyCopy

1. Launch TwonkyCopy by going to the Start Menu.
2. TwonkyCopy will scan your network for devices running Twonky software. This includes PCs, Macs, mobile phones, NAS devices, set top boxes or routers. Start by selecting a source like Twonky Mobile.
3. Then select a destination where you would like to copy your media. Both source and destination will be remembered after you close TwonkyCopy.
4. Now, browse the folders on the left to find the media you wish to copy. You can copy any folder, selection or playlist.

Tip: Use the Back button to move back one level or click on the Home button to go all the way back to the top level folders.

5. After you have selected the items you want to copy, press the large green Copy button. You will be notified after the copy is complete.


Viewing Copied Media on Your PC

To view copied media on your PC, click on the View Copied Media button that appears after you press the Copy button. The folder that contains the copied media will automatically open.

Note: The View Copied Media button only appears after you copy media to your PC. If you copy it to your phone, or another PC on your network, it will not appear. Here is where media is copied on a PC running Windows XP:

Copied music is stored here:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Music\TwonkyMedia\uploaded songs

Copied photos are stored here:
E:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Pictures\TwonkyMedia\uploaded photos

Copied videos are stored here:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Videos\TwonkyMedia\uploaded videos

Tip: Since all copied photos will be moved into a single folder, you may want to create new folders to organize your copied media so it’s easier to locate later.


Playing Media on Your Connected Devices

If you have web-connected devices on the same network as the PC running TwonkyCopy, your device can now access your PC’s media. Specific steps for playing your network media will vary by device, but when it comes time to select a server, choose the name that you gave to the TwonkyCopy media server. View your device’s manual or website for further instructions. To view a list of products that work with TwonkyCopy, go to our list of supported devices here, or check out the DLNA.org website.

TwonkyCopy Settings

Click on the Gear icon in the upper right to view the TwonkyCopy settings.

Max Copy Size: To prevent users from accidently filling up their entire phone with media, we limit the amount of media you can copy at a time to 1500MB. This is the amount of space required to store 500-600 songs or photos. Of course, you can increase this number if desired. You can also ignore the warning and continue with a copy operation if you’d like.

Upgrade: Clicking this button takes you to a page where you can upgrade to TwonkyManager. A future version of TwonkyManager will include all TwonkyCopy features.



TwonkyCopy FAQ

Q: What are the system requirements for TwonkyCopy?
- Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Processor: Pentium-class CPU equivalent or better. 2.0GHz or faster processor recommended.
- Memory: 2048MB or more recommended
- Monitor: Requires a monitor with a screen resolution of 800x600 or greater.
- Requires access to a Wi-Fi network if used with Android phones.
- Requires free TwonkyServer Mobile or Twonky Mobile software if used with Android phones. Also works with T-Mobile Screen Share.
- Works with any device running TwonkyServer 5.0 or later.


Q: Is there a way to try TwonkyCopy before I buy a license?
A: Yes. If it’s the first time you are installing TwonkyCopy, you will be asked to enter a license key. If you don’t have a license key, you can run TwonkyCopy as a 30-day trial.


Q: Can I use the license key I got with TwonkyServer to license this app?
A: Yes. If you purchased TwonkyServer 5.0 (or later) or TwonkyManager, you can use that license key on TwonkyCopy.


Q: Where can I find a list of products that work with TwonkyCopy?
A: You can find a list of products that work with TwonkyCopy here, as well as on the DLNA.org website. TwonkyCopy 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.


Q: How does TwonkyCopy share media on my PC with devices in my home?

A: It includes the award-winning TwonkyServer software, which works with thousands of different devices -- including Internet-ready TVs, stereos, digital photo frames, game consoles, PCs and low-cost digital media players. To view a list of products that work with TwonkyCopy, go to our list of supported devices here, or check out the DLNA.org website.


Q: My phone doesn’t appear in the source or destination menus. What can I do to fix this?

A: Follow these steps:

1. Download free TwonkyServer Mobile or Twonky Mobile software from the Android Market and install it on your Android phone.
2. Make sure your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC.
3. Launch the Twonky app you installed on your Android device.
4. Launch TwonkyCopy on your PC.


Q: Why don’t I see any media when I open the Music, Photo or Video folders in TwonkyCopy?

A: Make sure your media is in the My Music, My Photos and My Videos folders found in the My Documents folder. Otherwise, TwonkyCopy won’t see it.

- Rick

[jean.simeoni]

I am currently not able to load TwonkyCopy both on my Windows 7 SP1 64-bit Desktop and Notebook. I've installed the latest version of TwonkyServer over my TwonkyManager installation in order to install TwonkyCopy. When I tried opening TwonkyCopy on the Notebook it didn't show any UI although I was able to see a TwonkyCopy process (with about 3 MB of memory usage) on the Task Manager. On the Desktop it crashes right on start.

Is this a know issue? Is there anyone seeing the same behavior?

Thanks,
Jean

[Twonky_Rick]

Thanks for reporting this. I've asked someone to retest this issue and respond here with their findings.

- Rick

[TMM_Product_Support]

Hello Jean,

Sorry that TwonkyCopy does not start up or crashed on your systems. As a baseline I installed the same versions as you did and in the order you did. On my Win 7 Enterpise,sp 1 (64bit) TwonkyCopy Launches without issue. Question when you installed TwonkyServer did you checkmark "Preserved Settings" during install? I did in my testing.

Regards,
Product Support