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Navidrome & music

Music streaming, scan, and clients for music.saxobroko.com on TrueNAS. Automated via Lidarr. See Navidrome doc.

NAV-001: Song won't play in Navidrome app?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Test same track in web UI at music.saxobroko.com.
  2. Verify login — Vaultwarden Navidrome creds.
  3. Client server URL exactly https://music.saxobroko.com
  4. Format may need transcode — wait a few seconds. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-002: Album missing after Lidarr import?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Confirm files on pool in Artist/Album structure.
  2. Navidrome admin → Scan all.
  3. Lidarr root must match Navidrome MusicFolder.
  4. Wait for scan to finish. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-003: Ultrasonic cannot connect?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Server URL https://music.saxobroko.com no trailing slash.
  2. Username password Navidrome not Jellyfin.
  3. Test on home Wi‑Fi first.
  4. Outside Australia blocked by geo. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-004: Web player works app does not?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Update client app.
  2. Re-enter server URL.
  3. Some clients need legacy auth mode off.
  4. Try play:Sub or Substreamer on iOS. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-005: Music skips or stutters on cellular?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Lower transcode bitrate in client if offered.
  2. FLAC transcodes on server — heavy.
  3. Switch to Wi‑Fi test.
  4. Australia required for remote access. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-006: Navidrome login page loops?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Separate from Jellyfin auth.
  2. Account must exist in Navidrome admin.
  3. Clear browser cookies.
  4. Authentik not in front unless added later. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-007: Scan never picks up new folder?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Manual Scan all in admin.
  2. Check MusicFolder path in TrueNAS app env.
  3. Files must be FLAC MP3 AAC etc.
  4. Folder naming Artist/Album/tracks. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-008: Duplicate albums shown?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Two folders same album different paths.
  2. Merge or remove duplicate on pool.
  3. Rescan.
  4. Lidarr should one folder per release. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-009: Wrong album art?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Tags in files drive art.
  2. Refresh album metadata.
  3. Embed art in files via Lidarr or manual.
  4. Cosmetic. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-010: Playlist empty on phone?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Playlists sync per user account.
  2. Create in web UI logged same user.
  3. Client refresh library.
  4. Subsonic API compatible clients vary. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-011: Cannot reach music.saxobroko.com?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Tunnel and geo same as other hosts.
  2. LAN TrueNAS Navidrome port.
  3. Check dash tile.
  4. NAS powered on. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-012: Lidarr grabbed but Navidrome silent?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Import finished in Lidarr Activity?
  2. Scan Navidrome after import.
  3. Path mismatch most common.
  4. See ARR and JFL paths doc. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-013: FLAC vs MP3 which plays where?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Navidrome serves both.
  2. Old clients may transcode FLAC to MP3.
  3. Library quality from Lidarr profile.
  4. Direct play FLAC on good clients. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-014: Volume low one album only?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. ReplayGain tags may affect.
  2. Source mastering not server.
  3. Compare web vs app.
  4. Not normalization bug if all tracks quiet. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-015: Search finds artist no albums?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Albums not scanned yet.
  2. Run scan.
  3. Lidarr may monitor artist without download complete.
  4. Check disk files exist. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-016: Shared account for household?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Create separate Navidrome users optional.
  2. Playlists per user.
  3. Same library all users typically.
  4. Admin creates users in Navidrome. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-017: Android auto or car play?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Depends on client — test Substreamer.
  2. Transcoding on cellular.
  3. LAN home Wi‑Fi in driveway test first.
  4. Not primary setup — may vary. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-018: Navidrome after NAS reboot?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Wait 10 min app start.
  2. Rescan if library empty temporarily.
  3. Clients reconnect server.
  4. Lidarr queue resumes. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-019: Tracks out of order?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Track number tags in files.
  2. Fix in Lidarr or tag editor.
  3. Rescan album.
  4. Folder order alone not enough. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-020: Compilation album split by artist?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Various Artists tagging.
  2. Album artist tag matters.
  3. Lidarr metadata settings.
  4. Rescan after tag fix. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-021: Radio or smart mix missing?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Feature depends Navidrome version.
  2. Use playlists instead.
  3. Check release notes.
  4. Optional feature. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-022: Lyrics not showing?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Embedded lyrics or LRC file.
  2. Client must support display.
  3. Not all tracks have lyrics.
  4. Add lyrics file optional. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-023: Server URL with /rest subpath?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Use root URL only — no /rest in client.
  2. Navidrome handles API path.
  3. Wrong path gives 404 login.
  4. https://music.saxobroko.com only. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-024: Too many artists duplicate?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Artist name spelling variants.
  2. Merge in Lidarr or fix tags.
  3. Rescan.
  4. Feat. artists in title vs album artist. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-025: Navidrome admin panel where?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Web UI → admin wrench or profile menu.
  2. First user often admin.
  3. User management there.
  4. Scan all in admin. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-026: Client says unauthorized?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Wrong password.
  2. User disabled in admin.
  3. Lockout after tries — wait.
  4. Reset password admin side. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-027: Gapless playback issues?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Client feature.
  2. Try different client.
  3. Transcode may break gapless.
  4. Direct play FLAC for test. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-028: Large library slow browse?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. First scan indexes all.
  2. Subsequent faster.
  3. NAS CPU during scan.
  4. Wait off-peak full scan. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-029: Delete album still visible?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Rescan removes missing.
  2. Clear cache in client.
  3. Deleted from disk not just app.
  4. Lidarr unmonitor optional. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-030: Manual add music without Lidarr?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Copy to music library folder on pool.
  2. Artist/Album/track structure.
  3. Scan Navidrome.
  4. SMB from Windows if mapped. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-031: Navidrome vs Jellyfin for music?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Use Navidrome for music always.
  2. Jellyfin is video stream.saxobroko.com.
  3. Separate apps libraries.
  4. Do not confuse URLs. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-032: Bitrate setting for mobile?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Client streaming quality option.
  2. Lower on cellular.
  3. Max on Wi‑Fi.
  4. Server transcodes if needed. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-033: Podcasts in Navidrome?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Not primary use.
  2. Separate podcast app recommended.
  3. Do not mix into music library.
  4. Wrong tool. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-034: Log file for playback errors?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. TrueNAS Navidrome app logs.
  2. Enable debug briefly.
  3. Note track path from error.
  4. Fix file or tag issue. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners
NAV-035: Upgrade Navidrome app TrueNAS?

Stack context: Navidrome @ music.saxobroko.com · Lidarr path Integrated runbooks: Service matrix · Navidrome

Diagnose (2 min): 1. Confirm whether the problem is LAN-only, public URL, or both — see Outage runbook. 2. Check Service matrix for which app/host owns the broken URL. 3. If a single device only, retry from a second device on the same network.

  1. Snapshot first.
  2. Update via Apps.
  3. Rescan after major version.
  4. Clients usually unchanged. Verify: Repeat the original symptom check — it should be gone or clearly improved. Deep dive: Navidrome for beginners