Welcome to Discover your LaCie CloudBox
The LaCie CloudBox is cloud storage that you keep at home, ready to share with family and friends.
Cloud: Online storage that is always available worldwide.
Home Cloud: Personal storage kept in the home that is always available worldwide.
To see some of the great things that you can do with your LaCie CloudBox,
click on Examples.
To see simple instructions that help you use your LaCie CloudBox,
click on How To.
Examples
Centralize your media to easily share with your wife and kids.
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Share slideshows and videos of your kids' championship soccer match on the grandparents' PC in Paris.
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Show friends vacation photos on your mobile phone anywhere in the world or relax with your tablet while streaming movies at home.
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Invite friends to watch a movie or slideshow of your anniversary party on your HDTV.
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Keep your financial files and private data in a password-protected folder.
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Backup your music and family photos to keep them safe from computer failure.
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Centralize your media
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BenefitAll your data available in a single location – the LaCie CloudBox.
Example:
You have tons of documents, music, movies, and photos spread across your home network – on your computers, external hard drives, cameras, and other devices. Centralize the family data on your LaCie CloudBox to save time and storage space.Setup:
- If you wish to copy files from a digital camera, video camera, music player, or other external media device, connect the device to your computer.
- Locate the files that you want to copy on your computer or the attached media device.
- Connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
- Drag and drop or copy and paste the files to the Family folder on the LaCie CloudBox.
- If you wish to copy files from a digital camera, video camera, music player, or other external media device, connect it to your computer.
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Locate the files that you want to copy on your computer or an attached media device.
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Connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
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Drag and drop or copy and paste the files to the Family folder on the LaCie CloudBox.
Note:
Files should be copied within the Family folder. It is not possible to copy files next to the Family folder (at the root level).
Share at home back
BenefitEveryone in your home has access to files stored on the LaCie CloudBox.
Example:
You copied your weekend photos from your Ultrabook to the LaCie CloudBox. Your wife can view the pictures on her iMac in the living room while your teenager enjoys them on a laptop in her bedroom.Setup:
For instructions on how to create a personal folder with password protection, see the tutorial Add Users & Private Access.- Using a computer in your home, connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
- On a second computer in your home, connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
- Both computers have access to the same files.
Notes:
- The Family folder is a public folder accessible to all members of the household.
- It is not possible to copy files outside the Family and personal folders (at the root level).
- You can change the name of your LaCie CloudBox in the CloudBox Dashboard administration tool. For more details, see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
- You can change the name of the LaCie CloudBox Family folder in the CloudBox Dashboard administration tool. For more details, see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
Share Large Files back
BenefitFamily and friends all over the world can share full videos and photo albums.
Example:
You want your parents to see a video of your daughter's tennis match but it is too big for email. To give your parents access to the tennis match and many other great memories, simply copy it to the LaCie CloudBox Family folder.Setup:
Method 1: Share the full contents of your LaCie CloudBox
Use this method for plenty of storage to share large files. However, you must carefully consider who will share the full contents of your LaCie CloudBox.
- Configure LaCie MyNAS as explained in the Tutorial Access Anywhere.
- Provide your LaCie MyNAS address (http://mynas.lacie.com/nickname) and password to family and friends. Send the information to people you trust.
- Your family and friends can log onto the Dashboard for immediate access to all the contents of your Family and administrator folders.
Notes:- Your shared capacity is only limited by the amount of storage on your LaCie CloudBox.
- If you no longer wish to share your LaCie CloudBox using LaCie MyNAS, change the password in the Dashboard. See the LaCie CloudBox User Manual for further details.
- For instructions on how to create a special user without sharing your administrator password, please see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
Method 2: Share a specific folder only
Use this method to share a specific folder that is easily accessible to your friends by a simple weblink. However, storage capacity may be limited by your available capacity on Wuala.
Step 1: Install Wuala Secure Cloud Storage
I do not have a Wuala account:
- Click here to download Wuala.
- Launch the installer and follow the directions to completion. You may need to restart your computer. Note: Wuala will be optimized when you install the recommended additional programs (Windows: Wuala CBFS and Mac: OSXFUSE).
- Launch Wuala. Windows: Start > All Programs > Wuala and Mac: Go > Applications > Wuala.
- Select Create free Account.
- Complete all the fields. To take advantage of an additional 10GB of cloud storage, make certain to enter the serial number for your LaCie CloudBox in the field Wuala Code before clicking on Create Account. The serial number has 17 alphanumeric characters and may be found on the bottom of your CloudBox.
Notes:
- All new Wuala users receive 5GB of secure cloud storage. Your LaCie CloudBox gets you 10GB of additional Wuala cloud storage for one year.
- Once you have created a Wuala account, you can install the software on all the computers in your home and office. Your logon will work no matter where you use Wuala.
- Launch Wuala. Windows: Start > All Programs > Wuala; Mac: Go > Applications > Wuala.
- Windows: Select Tools > Options > Storage; Mac: Select Wuala > Preferences > Storage.
- To receive 10GB of additional Wuala cloud storage, enter the LaCie CloudBox serial number in the field Wuala. The serial number has 17 alphanumeric characters and may be found on the bottom of your CloudBox
The Wuala Interface:
- Click on the Add pulldown menu to create a new Folder, Backup, Sync, or Group.
- Your account notifications, files, contacts (other Wuala members), and groups.
- All your files are in the center of the window, kept safe on your Wuala secure cloud storage.
Notes:
- All new Wuala users receive 5GB of secure cloud storage. Your LaCie CloudBox gets you 10GB of additional Wuala cloud storage for one year.
- Once you have created a Wuala account, you can install the software on all the computers in your home and office. Your logon will work no matter where you use Wuala.
Step 2: Sync the folder you want to share
Wuala can clone a folder on your computer to your Wuala cloud storage. Each folder will update, or synchronize, whenever new files are added. See the Tutorial Cloud Backup & Sync for details.
- Create a folder on your computer hard drive. This will be the folder you use to share large files with family and friends. In this example: Share Large Files.
- Launch Wuala then click on the pulldown menu Add > Sync.
- Local folder: Navigate to the folder on your computer that you wish to share.
Folder in Wuala: Wuala will synchronize the contents of the folder with a cloned folder on your Wuala cloud storage.
The Wuala folder will display a green check mark once the sync is complete.
Note:
- Upload times will vary based upon your internet connection. DO NOT turn off your computer or exit Wuala during the sync.
Step 3: Share your large files
- Right click on the folder you synchronized in Step 2 to select Share this Folder > Sharing & Access.
- Select the radio button next to Shared and check the box for Web Access. Click OK.
- Right click on the folder you synchronized in Step 2 again to select Share this Folder > By Secret Weblink. Click Copy to copy the unique Weblink created by Wuala.
Paste the link in an email that you send to your family and friends. The recipients of your email can click on the link to view the contents of your folder without installing Wuala.
Now you will be able to share large files with family and friends outside the home:
- Copy files on your computer hard drive
- Email the weblink to your family and friends for immediate access
Notes:
- Folders can be shared with one or more people.
- To avoid repeating the steps in Wuala, LaCie recommends that you do not delete your sync folder (Share Large Files, in the example above). You can remove and add files each time you wish to update the contents.
- Please be careful with your Wuala cloud storage and the total amount of large files you wish to share. All new users receive 5GB of secure cloud storage. Your LaCie CloudBox gives you an additional 10GB of Wuala storage for one year. You may add cloud storage capacity at any time at https://www.wuala.com/en/purchase/storage.
Access Anywhere back
BenefitAccess your LaCie CloudBox from any PC/Mac in the world.
Example:
You forgot to print a special recipe before leaving for your parents' house for the holidays. Since it's stored on your LaCie CloudBox, you can simply log on from your parents' computer and download it.Setup:
Step 1: Log on to the Dashboard
- Open the CloudBox Dashboard by clicking here. If you have not logged on to the Dashboard, please see the Tutorial Add Users & Private Access before continuing.
- Enter your administrator login and password.
Step 2: Create your MyNAS Nickname
- In the CloudBox Dashboard, click on Network.
- Select LaCie MyNAS on the Remote Access pulldown menu.
- Enter the nickname you wish to use when accessing your CloudBox from a remote location. In this example, CloudBoxDavidone.
- Click APPLY. A message will confirm your worldwide access link using LaCie MyNAS. Please note the link to log on to your LaCie CloudBox anywhere.
Now you will be able to access your LaCie CloudBox anywhere with a connection to the internet:
- Log onto LaCie MyNAS from any browser (http://mynas.lacie.com/nickname)
- Enter your Dashboard login and password.
- View and download your LaCie CloudBox content.
Note: You must use a computer connected to the same router as your LaCie CloudBox to create your LaCie MyNAS nickname.
Add Users & Private Access back
BenefitMembers of the household will have personal folders to store files they do not want to share.
Example:
You have financial documents, movies with mature content, and other types of sensitive material that are best kept private. Save it to your password-protected personal folder to restrict access.Note:
The administrator is the only person who automatically receives a personal folder. The administrator can create personal folders for other members of the household by adding users in the CloudBox Dashboard.
Setup:
Step 1: Log onto the CloudBox Dashboard
- To open the Dashboard, click here.
- At the first logon, you will be asked to create an administrator login and password. You will use the login and password with subsequent logins.
- The Dashboard provides a list of settings for your LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:- The first person to log on to the Dashboard is the administrator of the LaCie CloudBox. The administrator is the only user who automatically receives a personal folder.
- Personal folders are accessible on any computer in the home using the login and password created in the Dashboard.
- The CloudBox administrator is the first person to log in to the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The administrator is the only person who automatically receives a personal folder. The administrator can create personal folders for other members of the household by adding users in the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The LaCie CloudBox Dashboard can have up to 10 users, including the administrator.
Step 2: Add users with personal folders (Administrator only)
- Click here to log in to the Dashboard with your administrator name and password.
- Click on Users.
- Click on ADD USER.
- Enter the user name, password, and email address (optional). Click on the green check mark to add the user.
Notes:- A user must be in your home to access your LaCie CloudBox.
- You can revise and/or delete users at any time. Click on the X to delete a user. Deleting a user will delete all the user's data.
- You can change the name of the Family folder on the Dashboard User page. Click on Family in the section Pubic Share to type a new name.
- The CloudBox administrator is the first person to log in to the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The administrator is the only person who automatically receives a personal folder. The administrator can create personal folders for other members of the household by adding users in the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The LaCie CloudBox Dashboard can have up to 10 users, including the administrator.
Step 3: Open a personal folder on your PC/Mac
Windows:
In an Explorer window, click on your personal folder then enter your login and password when prompted.
Mac:
- Open the Finder then select your CloudBox.
- Click on Connect As…
- Select Registered User then enter your login and password.
Now users have at-home access to:
- The Family folder. A public access folder that is visible to everyone connected to the LaCie CloudBox at home. All users can share files stored in the Family folder.
- A personal folder. Each user can receive a private folder from the administrator that can be accessed using their name and password.
- The CloudBox administrator is the first person to log in to the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The administrator is the only person who automatically receives a personal folder. The administrator can create personal folders for other members of the household by adding users in the CloudBox Dashboard.
- The LaCie CloudBox Dashboard can have up to 10 users, including the administrator.
Enjoy Your Music back
BenefitEveryone in the home can access music libraries in a central location using their computers and mobile devices.
Example:
You listen to music stored on LaCie CloudBox on your laptop. At the same time, your daughter plays back her favorite song from the same music library on her mobile phone.Setup
Playback music on your computers:
Listen to music stored on your LaCie CloudBox
All music stored on the LaCie CloudBox Family folder will be available on home computers running iTunes and/or Windows Media Player. Shared music libraries appear on the left side of the window.
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Centralize your iTunes library on your LaCie CloudBox
An iTunes library that has been transferred to the LaCie CloudBox will be listed as a SHARED device on the iTunes application. Computers in your household can share and enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and playlists from a single location.
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Playback music on mobile devices:
Listen to your favorite music or iTunes playlists at home or on the go. iOS and Android devices can access music on the CloudBox or a shared iTunes library.
Notes:
To listen to music libraries stored on your LaCie CloudBox , download the Twonky Mobile app.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
- iTunes (PC/Mac):
- Preferences > Sharing - Check the box for sharing
- Your PC/Mac must be powered on and running iTunes.
- iOS Mobile Device:
- Settings > Music > Home Sharing - Enter your iTunes Apple ID and Password.
- Music > More > Shared
Notes:- For additional information, see iOS: Setting up Home Sharing on your device
- Twonky Mobile can access iTunes libraries stored on network storage such as your LaCie CloudBox.
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
LaCie MyNAS, Emit, Plex, etc. provide access to shared music libraries and your iTunes library on the go. See the Tutorial Mobile Access or the documentation for your mobile app.
- LaCie MyNAS requires that all music libraries are stored on the CloudBox.
- An iOS mobile device must be synched with iTunes to access its content.
- An iTunes library can be associated with up to 10 devices, including 5 computers.
- A computer must be on and running iTunes to allow access by iOS mobile devices.
Backup back
BenefitYour data is secure in the event that your computer fails or experiences technical problems.
Example:
Your home computers store important tax documents, family photos, music libraries, and holiday videos. Unfortunately, a computer hard drive can fail, taking away all the data. To avoid losing files that you rely upon every day, back up your data.Types of Backup:
| Source | Destination | Software |
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| PC | LaCie CloudBox | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie |
| Mac | LaCie CloudBox | Time Machine, LaCie Intego |
| CloudBox | External HDD* | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie, LaCie Intego |
| External HDD* | CloudBox | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie, LaCie Intego |
Setup:
Apple Time Machine and Windows Backup
Use Apple® Time Machine® or Windows® Backup to back up your computer directly to the LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:
- Open the backup utility available for your operating system.
- Choose the LaCie CloudBox Family folder as the backup destination.
- Start the backup.
Notes:
- Genie Timeline for Windows allows you to choose a folder as a source: click Customize Selections > Computer (Tab).
- Prevent data loss due to natural disasters, fire, or theft:
- Back up data to the cloud using Wuala by LaCie (see the Tutorial Cloud Backup & Sync).
- Back up data from your LaCie CloudBox to a CloudBox at another location (your friend's house, your parents' house, etc.). See the Tutorial Offsite Backup for more information.
LaCie Backup Utilities (Genie and Intego)
- Download and install the backup utility for your computer:
- Launch your LaCie backup utility. Genie is available in the Windows system tray on the lower right while Intego can be started at Go > Applications > Intego.
- Select the LaCie CloudBox Family folder as the backup destination, as well as the files you wish to back up.
GENIE
INTEGO
- Start the backup.
Further instructions on basic setup may be found in the LaCie CloudBox User Manual
Notes:
- Genie Timeline for Windows allows you to choose a folder as a source: click Customize Selections > Computer (Tab).
- Prevent data loss due to natural disasters, fire, or theft:
- Back up data to the cloud using Wuala by LaCie (see the Tutorial Cloud Backup & Sync).
- Back up data from your LaCie CloudBox to a CloudBox at another location (your friend's house, your parents' house, etc.). See the Tutorial Offsite Backup for more information.
Cloud Backup & sync back
BenefitOffsite backups to the cloud protect your files against natural disasters, theft, and drive failure.
Cloud Storage: Online storage that is always available. Wuala by LaCie is secure cloud storage.
You have been working on a presentation at home all weekend but forgot to bring it to work on Monday. Luckily, you synchronized the folder. Log onto Wuala on your office computer to download the presentation just before the meeting begins.
Upload ratings are based upon a broadband connection to the internet. Your upload rates may vary based upon the type of internet connection in your home.
Examples:
One day, a burst pipe floods part of your home. Though your computer equipment is waterlogged, regular offsite backups to your Wuala cloud storage have preserved your most important files, such as home insurance documents.You have been working on a presentation at home all weekend but forgot to bring it to work on Monday. Luckily, you synchronized the folder. Log onto Wuala on your office computer to download the presentation just before the meeting begins.
Setup
- Please see the Tutorial Share Large Files for instructions on installing Wuala and creating an account.
- In Wuala, go to Add > Backup or Sync
- Browse your computer for the local folder you wish to back up or Sync.
- A green progress bar runs vertically next to the folder. The folder will be stamped with a green check mark once the upload is complete.
Note: It is very important that you do not quit Wuala or turn off your computer before the upload is complete.
Upload times to Wuala:
Upload times will vary depending upon your network speed and the size of the files. Additionally, uploads are performed in the background to limit the impact upon computer performance.Average Upload Times:
| File Type | File Size | Upload Time |
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| Photo (small) | 0.5MB | 30 sec |
| Music | 3MB | 1 min |
| Photo (standard) | 3MB | 2 min |
| Movie | 700MB | 4 hr |
Now you can automate:
- Backup – Wuala will perform regular backups of select folders on your PC/Mac. Add, revise, delete files and Wuala will update the backup.
- Sync – Wuala will clone a folder on your PC/Mac (home and/or office) to the cloud in real time.
Note: Sync folders on your PC/Mac and Wuala are identical, automatically updating whenever you revise, delete, or add files. Changes can be made on any Sync folder.
Notes:
- Wuala Backup/Sync is optimized for your computer hard drive rather than network volumes. Therefore, using folders on your LaCie CloudBox is not recommended at this time.
- Your computer must be powered on for Wuala Backup and Sync to work.
- All new Wuala users receive 5GB of secure cloud storage. Your LaCie CloudBox gets you 10GB of additional Wuala cloud storage for one year. To add more cloud storage to your account, please go to www.wuala.com/pricing.
- Your Wuala cloud storage is secure since Wuala uses strong encryption technologies.
- For instructions on how to use the rich set of features in Wuala, see the Wuala User Manual
Tablet / Mobile
Mobile Access back
BenefitYour mobile device can access files stored on the LaCie CloudBox anywhere in the world.
Example:
You can use your mobile phone to show pictures of your new puppy to coworkers, and your teenager can relax in bed while streaming a movie on her tablet – all directly from the CloudBox.Setup
LaCie CloudBox mobile access is compatible with iOS® and Android® devices:AT HOME: Playback and stream media in your home using Twonky Mobile app.
- Download the free Twonky Mobile or Skifta app onto your mobile. Your mobile device must be connected to your home Wi-Fi.
- Launch Twonky Mobile or Skifta on your mobile device then tap on the icon on the upper left to select the LaCie CloudBox as your library.
- Select the type of media you want (music, video, or photos) then choose the file to playback.
- You can send the media file to a compatible UPnP/DLNA device such as your game console (Xbox, PS3), set-top box, or TV. Click on the phone icon on the lower left corner to choose a device. (Twonky only)
Notes:
- Twonky Mobile works by default since your LaCie CloudBox is embedded with a Twonky UPnP/DLNA Server.
- Third-party apps are available to stream large media files and multiple formats. Example setups:
- AcePlayer: Choose Media Explorer > Media Server > CloudBox
- ML Player, GoodPlayer setup: Select CloudBox then enter the administrator login and password if prompted.
- OPlayer setup: Click the + sign then enter your CloudBox IP address. Enter your administrator login and password if prompted. The CloudBox IP address can be found on the Dashboard Network page (e.g. 192.168.10.40).
ON-THE-GO: Access files anywhere in the world using the LaCie MyNAS app.
Android Users: Please use the LaCie MyNAS browser access described in the Tutorial Access Anywhere.
iOS users:
iOS users:
- Download the free LaCie MyNAS app onto your mobile device at Apple's iOS App store.
- Launch the LaCie MyNAS mobile app to enter your CloudBox MyNAS nickname and Password. (click on the top corner icons to access this menu; If you have not created a LaCie MyNAS nickname, please see the Tutorial Remote Access.)
- Select the Family folder or your personal folder to view your files.
You will not have to enter your password in subsequent logins.
LaCie MyNAS is easy to use:- Tap + to add a folder to your CloudBox.
- Tap the camera icon to take a picture and upload it to your CloudBox.
- Tap the file icon to upload a file from your mobile device to your CloudBox.
- Listen to music stored on your LaCie CloudBox.
- Look at photos stored on your LaCie CloudBox. Click the icon on the upper right to increase the size of the image or download a photo.
- Download and watch videos (MP4 or QuickTime).
WORLD STREAM: Stream media anywhere in the world using third-party apps.
The iOS App store and Google Play for Android offer free and paid apps that allow you to playback and stream media from network storage such as the LaCie CloudBox.
Setup instructions for apps will vary so please review the app user manual. Certain apps such as Emit, Plex, and Air Video require their respective server software on your computer at home. The computer must remain powered on when using the app.
For additional information on basic setup, see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
Setup instructions for apps will vary so please review the app user manual. Certain apps such as Emit, Plex, and Air Video require their respective server software on your computer at home. The computer must remain powered on when using the app.
For additional information on basic setup, see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
Mobile apps compatible with the LaCie CloudBox
| App | Use | Free/Paid | Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaCie MyNAS | Remote | Free | Access all your files; play music; download photos and videos; iOS only |
| Twonky Mobile | Home | Free | Fast streaming from the CloudBox; Remote control between the CloudBox and your TV; MP4 only |
| AcePlayer, GoodPlayer, OPlayer lite, Skifta | Home | Paid/Free | Fast streaming from the CloudBox; large video files |
| Emit, Plex, Air Video | Home and Remote | Paid/Free | Stream and download media files on your CloudBox; iTunes access; iPhoto access (Plex only); Additional server software required for your PC/Mac (download server software at respective web sites); PC/Mac must be powered on |
* Except where noted, all apps are available on the iOS App Store and Android Google Play.
Note:
- LaCie MyNAS and Twonky Mobile can access media when your computer is off.
- Wi-Fi or 3G required when using the apps listed here.
- Optimize mobile performance when playing video from your home CloudBox:
Location Transfer Speed Setting Video Quality Setting Home Wi-Fi Fast High Definition External Wi-Fi Medium Medium Definition Office Wi-Fi (Firewall) No access No access 3G or lower Slow Low definition
Enjoy Your Music back
BenefitEveryone in the home can access music libraries in a central location using their computers and mobile devices.
Example:
You listen to music stored on LaCie CloudBox on your laptop. At the same time, your daughter plays back her favorite song from the same music library on her mobile phone.Setup
Playback music on your computers:
Listen to music stored on your LaCie CloudBox
All music stored on the LaCie CloudBox Family folder will be available on home computers running iTunes and/or Windows Media Player. Shared music libraries appear on the left side of the window.
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Centralize your iTunes library on your LaCie CloudBox
An iTunes library that has been transferred to the LaCie CloudBox will be listed as a SHARED device on the iTunes application. Computers in your household can share and enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and playlists from a single location.
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Playback music on mobile devices:
Listen to your favorite music or iTunes playlists at home or on the go. iOS and Android devices can access music on the CloudBox or a shared iTunes library.
Notes:
To listen to music libraries stored on your LaCie CloudBox , download the Twonky Mobile app.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
- iTunes (PC/Mac):
- Preferences > Sharing - Check the box for sharing
- Your PC/Mac must be powered on and running iTunes.
- iOS Mobile Device:
- Settings > Music > Home Sharing - Enter your iTunes Apple ID and Password.
- Music > More > Shared
Notes:- For additional information, see iOS: Setting up Home Sharing on your device
- Twonky Mobile can access iTunes libraries stored on network storage such as your LaCie CloudBox.
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
LaCie MyNAS, Emit, Plex, etc. provide access to shared music libraries and your iTunes library on the go. See the Tutorial Mobile Access or the documentation for your mobile app.
- LaCie MyNAS requires that all music libraries are stored on the CloudBox.
- An iOS mobile device must be synched with iTunes to access its content.
- An iTunes library can be associated with up to 10 devices, including 5 computers.
- A computer must be on and running iTunes to allow access by iOS mobile devices.
TV Playback back
BenefitPlay videos and photos on network-connected TVs or standard TVs with game consoles and set-top boxes.
Example:
Your videos and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox are ready for playback on the family television. Invite relatives to see videos of your child's birthday party or present a slide show of photos from a recent vacation.Setup
LaCie CloudBox to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's onscreen menu and user manual to learn how to:
- Connect the TV or game console to your router (Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi).
- Use the TV, game console, or set-top box remote control to playback video and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Mobile devices to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
- Twonky Mobile app can send video and photos stored on your LaCie CloudBox to your TV. All devices must be connected to the same router (wired and/or Wi-Fi).
Select the compatible device by clicking on the phone icon on the lower left.
- Twonky Beam app can send web content from a mobile device to your connected TV (e.g. youtube, toons, CNN, etc.). Just like your LaCie CloudBox, Twonky Beam enables devices that are UPnP/DLNA-certified to stream video (Blu-ray, PS3, Xbox, etc.).
Notes:
- Visit the Twonky website for further information - http://twonky.com.
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Camera / MP3
Centralize your media back
BenefitAll your data available in a single location – the LaCie CloudBox.
Example:
You have tons of documents, music, movies, and photos spread across your home network – on your computers, external hard drives, cameras, and other devices. Centralize the family data on your LaCie CloudBox to save time and storage space.Setup:
- If you wish to copy files from a digital camera, video camera, music player, or other external media device, connect the device to your computer.
- Locate the files that you want to copy on your computer or the attached media device.
- Connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
- Drag and drop or copy and paste the files to the Family folder on the LaCie CloudBox.
- If you wish to copy files from a digital camera, video camera, music player, or other external media device, connect it to your computer.
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Locate the files that you want to copy on your computer or an attached media device.
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Connect to your LaCie CloudBox and open the Family folder.
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Drag and drop or copy and paste the files to the Family folder on the LaCie CloudBox.
Note:
Files should be copied within the Family folder. It is not possible to copy files next to the Family folder (at the root level).TV Playback back
BenefitPlay videos and photos on network-connected TVs or standard TVs with game consoles and set-top boxes.
Example:
Your videos and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox are ready for playback on the family television. Invite relatives to see videos of your child's birthday party or present a slide show of photos from a recent vacation.Setup
LaCie CloudBox to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's onscreen menu and user manual to learn how to:
- Connect the TV or game console to your router (Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi).
- Use the TV, game console, or set-top box remote control to playback video and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Mobile devices to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
- Twonky Mobile app can send video and photos stored on your LaCie CloudBox to your TV. All devices must be connected to the same router (wired and/or Wi-Fi).
Select the compatible device by clicking on the phone icon on the lower left.
- Twonky Beam app can send web content from a mobile device to your connected TV (e.g. youtube, toons, CNN, etc.). Just like your LaCie CloudBox, Twonky Beam enables devices that are UPnP/DLNA-certified to stream video (Blu-ray, PS3, Xbox, etc.).
Notes:
- Visit the Twonky website for further information - http://twonky.com.
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Enjoy Your Music back
BenefitEveryone in the home can access music libraries in a central location using their computers and mobile devices.
Example:
You listen to music stored on LaCie CloudBox on your laptop. At the same time, your daughter plays back her favorite song from the same music library on her mobile phone.Setup
Playback music on your computers:
Listen to music stored on your LaCie CloudBox
All music stored on the LaCie CloudBox Family folder will be available on home computers running iTunes and/or Windows Media Player. Shared music libraries appear on the left side of the window.
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Note: Windows Media Player can also play compatible video and photo files stored on your LaCie CloudBox. For more information on Windows Media Player, please go to Windows Media Player
Centralize your iTunes library on your LaCie CloudBox
An iTunes library that has been transferred to the LaCie CloudBox will be listed as a SHARED device on the iTunes application. Computers in your household can share and enjoy music, movies, TV shows, and playlists from a single location.
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Apple provides instructions on how to move your iTunes library:
Sharing an iTunes library: Understanding Home Sharing
Centralize your iTunes Library on the LaCie CloudBox: How to move your music
Playback music on mobile devices:
Listen to your favorite music or iTunes playlists at home or on the go. iOS and Android devices can access music on the CloudBox or a shared iTunes library.
Notes:
To listen to music libraries stored on your LaCie CloudBox , download the Twonky Mobile app.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
To listen to your iTunes Library , follow the setup below.
iOS (iPod/iPhone/iPad):
- iTunes (PC/Mac):
- Preferences > Sharing - Check the box for sharing
- Your PC/Mac must be powered on and running iTunes.
- iOS Mobile Device:
- Settings > Music > Home Sharing - Enter your iTunes Apple ID and Password.
- Music > More > Shared
Notes:- For additional information, see iOS: Setting up Home Sharing on your device
- Twonky Mobile can access iTunes libraries stored on network storage such as your LaCie CloudBox.
To stream your iTunes library, use third-party apps such as TuneSync lite, Emit, Plex, etc.
LaCie MyNAS, Emit, Plex, etc. provide access to shared music libraries and your iTunes library on the go. See the Tutorial Mobile Access or the documentation for your mobile app.
- LaCie MyNAS requires that all music libraries are stored on the CloudBox.
- An iOS mobile device must be synched with iTunes to access its content.
- An iTunes library can be associated with up to 10 devices, including 5 computers.
- A computer must be on and running iTunes to allow access by iOS mobile devices.
TV / Game Console
TV Playback back
BenefitPlay videos and photos on network-connected TVs or standard TVs with game consoles and set-top boxes.
Example:
Your videos and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox are ready for playback on the family television. Invite relatives to see videos of your child's birthday party or present a slide show of photos from a recent vacation.Setup
LaCie CloudBox to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's onscreen menu and user manual to learn how to:
- Connect the TV or game console to your router (Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi).
- Use the TV, game console, or set-top box remote control to playback video and photos stored on the LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Mobile devices to connected TVs, game consoles, and set-top boxes
- Twonky Mobile app can send video and photos stored on your LaCie CloudBox to your TV. All devices must be connected to the same router (wired and/or Wi-Fi).
Select the compatible device by clicking on the phone icon on the lower left.
- Twonky Beam app can send web content from a mobile device to your connected TV (e.g. youtube, toons, CNN, etc.). Just like your LaCie CloudBox, Twonky Beam enables devices that are UPnP/DLNA-certified to stream video (Blu-ray, PS3, Xbox, etc.).
Notes:
- Visit the Twonky website for further information - http://twonky.com.
- Game consoles and/or set-top boxes must be UPnP/DLNA compliant to playback media from the LaCie CloudBox. Examples of compliant devices include the Xbox and the PS3.
- Earlier versions of the Xbox may require an adapter for Wi-Fi.
- LaCie recommends that you keep media files in the LaCie CloudBox Family folder. Due to password protection, external media devices may have difficulty accessing personal folders.
- Review your TV, game console, or set-top box's user manual for compatible video and photo file types.
Hard Drive
Eco Mode back
BenefitEco mode reduces your energy consumption by up to 75%.
Example:
Your family wants to be more "green," as well as save money. You activate Eco mode on your LaCie CloudBox and configure it to consume less energy between midnight and 6:00 AM.Types of Eco Mode:
| Auto Sleep Mode | Deep Sleep Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Decrease in power usage following inactivity. | Conservation of power for a scheduled period of time. |
| When does it start? | After five consecutive minutes of inactivity. The time can be adjusted*. | You set the times for deep sleep mode to begin and end*. |
| How much energy is saved? | Up to 50% | Up to 75% |
| Does the front light (LED) stay On or Off? | On | Off |
| How does it exit Eco mode? | Access the LaCie CloudBox from any computer. | Push the On/Off button for 3 seconds (back of the LaCie CloudBox). It may take a minute or more for the device to appear. |
Setup
- Click here to log onto the LaCie CloudBox Dashboard. Enter the administrator login and password. (See the Tutorial Add Users and Private Access for instructions on how to log onto the Dashboard.)
- Click on the Eco Management tab on the bottom left of the window. The tab's icon is a light bulb.
Adjust Auto Sleep Mode:
Use the pulldown menu to change the inactivity period that puts the device in Auto Sleep Mode.Schedule Deep Sleep Mode:
Click on the box next to Deep sleep enabled.
Click on the "-" signs to enter the times that the device will Power on and Power off.
Power on: The device is active. (Data is accessible.)
Power off: The device is inactive. (Data is not accessible.)
Notes:
- You can wake up the LaCie CloudBox from deep sleep mode before its scheduled time by pushing the On/Off switch on the back of the device for 3 seconds.
- For further details, please see the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.
Backup back
BenefitYour data is secure in the event that your computer fails or experiences technical problems.
Example:
Your home computers store important tax documents, family photos, music libraries, and holiday videos. Unfortunately, a computer hard drive can fail, taking away all the data. To avoid losing files that you rely upon every day, back up your data.Types of Backup:
| Source | Destination | Software |
|---|---|---|
| PC | LaCie CloudBox | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie |
| Mac | LaCie CloudBox | Time Machine, LaCie Intego |
| CloudBox | External HDD* | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie, LaCie Intego |
| External HDD* | CloudBox | Windows Backup, LaCie Genie, LaCie Intego |
Setup:
Apple Time Machine and Windows Backup
Use Apple® Time Machine® or Windows® Backup to back up your computer directly to the LaCie CloudBox.
Notes:
- Open the backup utility available for your operating system.
- Choose the LaCie CloudBox Family folder as the backup destination.
- Start the backup.
Notes:
- Genie Timeline for Windows allows you to choose a folder as a source: click Customize Selections > Computer (Tab).
- Prevent data loss due to natural disasters, fire, or theft:
- Back up data to the cloud using Wuala by LaCie (see the Tutorial Cloud Backup & Sync).
- Back up data from your LaCie CloudBox to a CloudBox at another location (your friend's house, your parents' house, etc.). See the Tutorial Offsite Backup for more information.
LaCie Backup Utilities (Genie and Intego)
- Download and install the backup utility for your computer:
- Launch your LaCie backup utility. Genie is available in the Windows system tray on the lower right while Intego can be started at Go > Applications > Intego.
- Select the LaCie CloudBox Family folder as the backup destination, as well as the files you wish to back up.
GENIE
INTEGO - Start the backup.
Further instructions on basic setup may be found in the LaCie CloudBox User Manual
Notes:
- Genie Timeline for Windows allows you to choose a folder as a source: click Customize Selections > Computer (Tab).
- Prevent data loss due to natural disasters, fire, or theft:
- Back up data to the cloud using Wuala by LaCie (see the Tutorial Cloud Backup & Sync).
- Back up data from your LaCie CloudBox to a CloudBox at another location (your friend's house, your parents' house, etc.). See the Tutorial Offsite Backup for more information.
Cloud Backup & sync back
BenefitOffsite backups to the cloud protect your files against natural disasters, theft, and drive failure.
Cloud Storage: Online storage that is always available. Wuala by LaCie is secure cloud storage.
You have been working on a presentation at home all weekend but forgot to bring it to work on Monday. Luckily, you synchronized the folder. Log onto Wuala on your office computer to download the presentation just before the meeting begins.
Upload ratings are based upon a broadband connection to the internet. Your upload rates may vary based upon the type of internet connection in your home.
Examples:
One day, a burst pipe floods part of your home. Though your computer equipment is waterlogged, regular offsite backups to your Wuala cloud storage have preserved your most important files, such as home insurance documents.You have been working on a presentation at home all weekend but forgot to bring it to work on Monday. Luckily, you synchronized the folder. Log onto Wuala on your office computer to download the presentation just before the meeting begins.
Setup
- Please see the Tutorial Share Large Files for instructions on installing Wuala and creating an account.
- In Wuala, go to Add > Backup or Sync
- Browse your computer for the local folder you wish to back up or Sync.
- A green progress bar runs vertically next to the folder. The folder will be stamped with a green check mark once the upload is complete.
Note: It is very important that you do not quit Wuala or turn off your computer before the upload is complete.
Upload times to Wuala:
Upload times will vary depending upon your network speed and the size of the files. Additionally, uploads are performed in the background to limit the impact upon computer performance.Average Upload Times:
| File Type | File Size | Upload Time |
|---|---|---|
| Photo (small) | 0.5MB | 30 sec |
| Music | 3MB | 1 min |
| Photo (standard) | 3MB | 2 min |
| Movie | 700MB | 4 hr |
Now you can automate:
- Backup – Wuala will perform regular backups of select folders on your PC/Mac. Add, revise, delete files and Wuala will update the backup.
- Sync – Wuala will clone a folder on your PC/Mac (home and/or office) to the cloud in real time.
Note: Sync folders on your PC/Mac and Wuala are identical, automatically updating whenever you revise, delete, or add files. Changes can be made on any Sync folder.
Notes:
- Wuala Backup/Sync is optimized for your computer hard drive rather than network volumes. Therefore, using folders on your LaCie CloudBox is not recommended at this time.
- Your computer must be powered on for Wuala Backup and Sync to work.
- All new Wuala users receive 5GB of secure cloud storage. Your LaCie CloudBox gets you 10GB of additional Wuala cloud storage for one year. To add more cloud storage to your account, please go to www.wuala.com/pricing.
- Your Wuala cloud storage is secure since Wuala uses strong encryption technologies.
- For instructions on how to use the rich set of features in Wuala, see the Wuala User Manual
Speed Up Transfers back
BenefitSpeed up the time it takes to copy large and/or multiple files to the LaCie CloudBox.
Example:
You want to copy all your music and photo libraries to the LaCie CloudBox. Since the amount of files reaches beyond 10GB, you connect the LaCie CloudBox directly to one of your home computers to speed up the transfer rates.Setup:
- Disconnect your LaCie CloudBox from your home router.
Note: Make certain to unplug the end of the Ethernet cable that is connected to the router. - Plug the Ethernet cable from your LaCie CloudBox into the Ethernet port on one of your home computers.
- Access the Family folder or a personal folder on the computer:
- Windows: Open an Explorer window to type \\LACIE-CLOUDBOX in the address bar. Open the folder you wish to access (Family or personal). You must enter the username and password for a personal folder.
- Mac: Select Go > Connect to server… to type SMB://lacie-cloudbox. Open the folder you wish to access (Family or personal). You must enter the username and password for a personal folder.
- Once all the files have been copied to the LaCie CloudBox disconnect it from the computer and reconnect it to your home router.
Notes:
- When first powered on, the LaCie CloudBox may take up to 9 minutes to boot and become available on your computer.
- Please make certain to reconnect the LaCie CloudBox to your router to enjoy all of its features.
Offsite Backup back
BenefitBackups to a second LaCie CloudBox at another location guarantee that data on your home LaCie CloudBox will be safe from natural disasters, theft, and damaged equipment.
Example:
Following a long weekend away, you discover that the family home has been burglarized. All your high tech equipment has been stolen, including your hard drives. At least you know that all your CloudBox data is safely backed up on the LaCie CloudBox that you keep at your parents' home.Follow this tutorial and you will automatically back up your documents, music, movies, and photos on the LaCie CloudBox in your home to an offsite LaCie CloudBox (e.g. your parents' home, your friend's home, etc.). Choose daily, weekly, or monthly backups.
How it works:
Requirements for an offsite backup:- Location 1: Connect your LaCie CloudBox to your router.
- Location 2: Connect a second LaCie CloudBox to the router. You can also use another model of LaCie network storage.
Setup:
Configuring an offsite backup is considered an advanced feature since it requires a certain level of understanding on networking, routers, and hardware. A detailed explanation on how to configure an offsite backup using the Dashboard administration tool is available in the LaCie CloudBox User Manual.Note:
While configuring an offsite backup can be challenging, the effort is worth the peace of mind you receive knowing that your data is close to 100% safe.
