Roon Nucleus Quick start guide

Brand
Roon
Model
Nucleus
Type
Quick start guide

This manual is also suitable for

Roon Nucleus (Rev A) is a powerful music server that allows you to enjoy your music in a whole new way. Here are a few of its capabilities:

Centralized music library: Nucleus can store and organize your entire music collection in one place, including music from your hard drive, NAS, and streaming services.

Multi-room audio: Nucleus can stream music to multiple rooms in your home, so you can enjoy your music anywhere.

High-quality audio: Nucleus supports high-resolution audio formats, so you can enjoy your music in the best possible quality.

Easy to use: Nucleus is easy to set up and use, even for those who are not familiar with audiophile equipment.

Roon Nucleus (Rev A) is a powerful music server that allows you to enjoy your music in a whole new way. Here are a few of its capabilities:

Centralized music library: Nucleus can store and organize your entire music collection in one place, including music from your hard drive, NAS, and streaming services.

Multi-room audio: Nucleus can stream music to multiple rooms in your home, so you can enjoy your music anywhere.

High-quality audio: Nucleus supports high-resolution audio formats, so you can enjoy your music in the best possible quality.

Easy to use: Nucleus is easy to set up and use, even for those who are not familiar with audiophile equipment.

Quick Start Guide
Welcome to
nucleus
by
Get ready to enjoy music in a whole new way.
Roon will transform the way you discover,
browse, collect, and listen to music.
Roon is the music
player for music lovers
AUDIO
SYSTEMS
And for the best experience, use products from
the family of Roon Ready and Roon Tested brands.
Nucleus streams music
all around your home
AirPlay
USB
Nucleus: Connect the power supply to Nucleus and plug it in. Use
an ethernet cable to connect Nucleus to your router or switch.
Before you begin, it’s important to get all your
equipment connected and powered up.
Audio: Roon works with USB, HDMI, and networked audio devices.
Make sure all your audio devices are connected and powered on.
Storage: If you have music on a USB drive, or you store files on a
NAS, connect those devices to Nucleus or the network now.
Nucleus and Nucleus+ support an optional internal 2.5” hard
drive or SSD. To install one, see roonlabs.com/guide
Note:
Step 1: Plug in & turn on
The Roon Remote app (iOS & Android) and Roon
(Mac and Windows) are used to set up and control
Nucleus. Download them for the phones, tablets,
and computers you want to use with Nucleus.
Once all your devices – Nucleus, hard drives,
NAS, and audio equipment –are powered up
and connected to your network, launch Roon
or Roon Remote on your computer or mobile
device to start using Nucleus.
Step 2: Get control
roonlabs.com
Roon Remote is available for iOS
and Android devices. Download
it from your device’s app store.
Roon is available for Mac
and Windows. Download it
from the Roon Labs web site.
Once you have a Roon subscription, just log
in with your email address and password.
Note: To use Nucleus or Nucleus+ you need a
Roon account with a valid subscription. If you
don’t have one yet, you’ll be able to create an
account and purchase one during signup.
The Roon app will find Nucleus on your network
automatically. Connect to it to continue.
Step 3: Sign up & sign in
Choose your Core
Nucleus
Nucleus (serial A123B456C789)
Firmware 1.0 (build 148) stable / 192.168.1.51
Roon version 1.3 (build 269) stable
Ready
Connect
Sign Up or Login
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Password
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In order to build your personalized music
database, Roon needs to find your music files.
Experience streaming music like never before.
Roon will automatically find the audio devices
you connected in Step 1. Choose the ones you
want to use as zones.
Roon finds all your audio
devices connected to
Nucleus via USB, HDMI,
ethernet, and WiFi. Just
enable the devices you
want to use as zones.
Step 4: Set up
Roon asks where your
music files are stored.
You can add as many
folders on different
devices as you like.
Where do you keep your music?
Nucleus MyPassport Music folder
Next
Add Folder
A subscription to
TIDAL gives you access
to tens of millions of
lossless tracks, and
Roon helps you find
the ones you’ll love.
Add streaming music
I have a TIDAL account I don’t have one yet
Set up your Zones
KEF LS50 Wireless
Devialet Expert
Apple TV
Sonos Play 5
Nucleus is designed to be easy to set up, but
everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. If
you have questions, check out these great
online resources:
Comprehensive documentation about how to
install, configure, and use Nucleus and Roon.
Frequently asked questions, step-by-step tutorials,
and instructions for raising support issues.
The Roon support team (and a vibrant community
of users) is at your disposal 24/7. You’ll find
information and discussion about Nucleus, Roon,
and products from our many partners. If you
haven’t found the answer to your question, drop
in and let us know!
Need help?
Roon Community Site
community.roonlabs.com
Roon User Guide
roonlabs.com/guide
Roon Support Links
roonlabs.com/support
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Roon Nucleus Quick start guide

Brand
Roon
Model
Nucleus
Type
Quick start guide
This manual is also suitable for

Roon Nucleus (Rev A) is a powerful music server that allows you to enjoy your music in a whole new way. Here are a few of its capabilities:

Centralized music library: Nucleus can store and organize your entire music collection in one place, including music from your hard drive, NAS, and streaming services.

Multi-room audio: Nucleus can stream music to multiple rooms in your home, so you can enjoy your music anywhere.

High-quality audio: Nucleus supports high-resolution audio formats, so you can enjoy your music in the best possible quality.

Easy to use: Nucleus is easy to set up and use, even for those who are not familiar with audiophile equipment.

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