Wireless Sync With Itunes

[NegativeBeef]

This is why a dock comes in handy. I don't have to loot for my cables ever because I just plop my iphone into the dock.

[TheClassicalGod]

In my opinion, there are a lot of things that are not worth it, but that's why it's called an opinion, everyone's is different. I think this would be a good idea, it would be much better if you could select what to sync via the iPhone especially. My computer monitor is my television, so if my wife is watching something on TV, I can't get on my computer to sync anything, so it would be nice to be able to use my iPhone to tell iTunes what to sync, and then let it do it wirelessly while my TV is not available.

I know exactly what you mean. Things are the exact same for me. Honestly, I see a lot of "not worth it" comments, and while it might be slower, that doesn't mean all of the applications of use should be thrown out the window.

The point of the matter... The hardware is already there. It's a competitor feature, and has been for years now. There has long since been an app that lets us use iTunes remotely which uses a password, so there is no risk on unwanted devices connecting to it.

Another scenario i've found myself in from time to time(and the forgetful people with feel me here)... I usually get everything set up for music in my car before leaving. Every now and again, I find I forgot to sync a few songs before leaving. I can still get my wifi connection no problem from my car. Good time to have something like that for a quick few songs without having to go back inside to do all of it. To have the option of what to grab from the device itself isn't something Apple would have to do themselves, i'm sure.

Another scenario would be hitting sync and throwing your device in your pocket or whatever the case may be while you continue any last minute routines before leaving home, the device continues to sync and there is no forgetting the device because it was left sitting on a desk for a sync instead of with you. Which is more of an issue in the case of an iPod(which I have) than an iPhone(which, I doubt people are going to forget their phone), but still a nice solution.

These are just on top of the examples people have already given. I also use my computer and monitor for TV(as a DVR and such, as well as my main source of watching anything). So, being able to do this stuff without interrupting other uses would be perfect for that.

There are plenty of services and features to other things that I don't use or need, but that doesn't make them unwanted or unused by others. I, for one, would use something like this daily.

[Flybeast0408]

Its called mobile me but 100$ a year not to good

[ijack70]

Can't You Just Use MobileMe For That Occasional Contact/Calendar Sync?

[TheClassicalGod]

You technically don't even need MobileMe for even that. I have mine set to sync to my gmail account. Every contact I add from my ipod goes to my gmail account once I hit wifi, can be viewed and changed on both ends. Works exactly the same for my calander as well. Not a perfect system for an Touch user like myself, but for the iPhone and a constant connection, it works fine.

Then, I use xmarks(formerly foxmarks) to sync between browsers. Not sure how the bookmark sync works for macs, but with windows, itunes uses internet explorer to sync. So I sync between firefox and IE, then it syncs fine to my ipod. That portion can't be done wirelessly, but it works.

All of my OCD with syncing everything has paid off though. I got a Droid(gasp, I know.) and everything was on my phone before I even left the store just because I logged into my gmail account. So, my ipod still syncs new info from a third source(my phone). And with this thing I can connect to my home file server and just download a song from my own pc whenever if I missed something during sync. Loving the open platform.

Its not all gravy though. The themers suck. A lot I miss from my ipod lately. Oh well, I still have both. Heh

Trust when I say its definitely nice to be able to sync things while away. I think it should be something apple should consider, at the very least to catch up to what has been thought to be their direct iPhone competitor.

[moon#pie]

I would like something like this. I'm sitting at my computer, my ipod is in it's dock and I want to do a backup. Open iTunes and sycn! I would love it! It's really not that slow either. Using ssh to transfer a 350MB movie took only 15-20 minutes, so for quick backups or syncs it would be nice.

[Melech518]

Ummmm...That's slow as crap dude.

[StealthBravo]

lol. That is slow

[moon#pie]

Yeah I know it's not that fast, but it's still something. If my iPhone/iPod is in it's dock charging an i'm not using it. I really don't care how long it takes. We know it not the fastest way in the world, but it's still something.

[StealthBravo]

I hear ya. I would love wireless syncing in some form

[B1ackha3ker]

Wait guys lets look at this for a sec:

Sure, sync through the wifi would be slower, but it would be worth it. Think about it: most people buy/download apps through the wifi. Wifi sync would be slower then wire connection but more pain free. Same with apps: it is faster to sync with a wire, but we still all download via wifi.

Also, by plugging in your ipod/iphone half charged you are damaging the battery slightly. Think about it: the main reason you would normally plugin your ipod/iphone would be to sync that ONE new song you got. Seriously a couple of songs wouldnt take THAT long to sync via wifi: though a movie might be a bit of a stretch.

Still, this app would be slightly harder then most apps, due to the fact it deal with iTunes: makes everything harder.

[moon#pie]

Actually, it's better for your battery to fully drain it only every 30 charges. It's good to charge it any time as long as it's below 90% otherwise it won't charge. It might be easier to make an app that would do this now that iTunes has wireless library sharing over LAN. I just realized that. it would still need modified but the code is probably there.

[sleky]

Apologize if this is considered a *dead* thread; but had to throw my 2 cents in. ^^

Personally, I would love this. My home network, is all wireless. Sure, I've got a few cables running inside the walls here an there, only cuz a few devices HAD to. But, my file server, has ALL my music, videos, pictures, books, whatever... All of it, on one box. Which is in my office. I've got a few laptops, and a couple other boxes that do other various things. So, plugging in a cable isn't "that" bad. However, in my bedroom, where my phone charges at night, I put it on a speaker dock, and its my alarm clock, clock clock, ect. It would be nice, to be able to plug my phone into the dock, pull up my laptop, get into iTunes, either via my laptop, or connecting to the media server, and manage my phone wirelessly, to sync, add/remove songs, and whatever; all the while my phone is still on the charger next to my bed.

Ok, there is my rant. TIA!

[Aced225]

Same. I would love this. And seriously. WHO CARES if it is slow????????
I dont want to get up. Go to the computer plug it in. Then walk back. I just want to be able to do it wirelessly. Now stop giving us ur "wireless wifi is slowz thou" crap andlet us know if it is made

[thedj]

I usually put videos on my iphone wirelessly with discover and use vlc4iphone to play them, but I would love to put my music wirelessly aswell with itunes that would be awesome if its possible

[hackernike]

I'mm gona buy a bluetooth thing from dealextreme for my pc and try using blutooth on my ipod and see if it syncs and through blutooth might be faster then wifi? who cares I'm gona make a ssh program that you just put in songs and stuff and don't have to look in the root and stuff and just have links for the thing ya know?

[utopia95]

It would be bloody good; as I have to share a computer and I update my iPod with a tonne of stuff frequently.

[moon#pie]

I'mm gona buy a bluetooth thing from dealextreme for my pc and try using blutooth on my ipod and see if it syncs and through blutooth might be faster then wifi? who cares I'm gona make a ssh program that you just put in songs and stuff and don't have to look in the root and stuff and just have links for the thing ya know?

no. you cannot you use bluetooth to sync your ipod. Apple limits the ability of the bluetooth.

[rajpatel275]

I hear ya. I would love wireless syncing in some form it

[1Unknown]

If I have my Ipod sitting in my stereo that has a Ipod Dock (and charger) it would be handy to synch to it from my PC.