Set up Pixette with TrueNAS

TrueNAS SCALE and TrueNAS CORE systems.

Install the WebDAV app

In the TrueNAS SCALE web interface, go to Apps → Discover Apps and search for 'WebDAV'. Click Install to add the WebDAV community app.

Configure the WebDAV app

Set authentication to 'Basic Authentication' and choose a username and password. Configure the HTTPS port (default: 30035). Add at least one share pointing to your photo dataset.

Start the app

Click Install to deploy the container. The WebDAV app will start automatically and be accessible over your network.

Connection Details

URL:https://YOUR_TRUENAS_IP:30035/share_name

Username:your_username

Password:your_password

Default ports are 30034 (HTTP) and 30035 (HTTPS). Replace 'share_name' with the name you configured for your share.

Using TrueNAS CORE?

TrueNAS CORE has built-in WebDAV support under Services → WebDAV. The steps above are for TrueNAS SCALE, which uses the WebDAV community app from the Apps catalog.

TrueNAS Documentation

For detailed WebDAV configuration specific to your TrueNAS version, refer to the official TrueNAS documentation at truenas.com.

Set Up the Pixette App #

These steps are the same for all NAS types.

Configure Pixette

Open Pixette on your device and enter the connection details: URL, username, and password. All values are case-sensitive.

Browse and select folders

Tap 'Connect and browse folders', then select the folder containing your photos.

Pixette folder browser showing NAS photo directories

Index your files

Tap 'Index Now' to catalog all your photos and videos. This may take a few minutes depending on your collection size.

Don't have Pixette yet?

Download it free on your tablet or phone, then come back to connect your TrueNAS library.

Quick Setup with QR Code

Skip manual typing. Generate a QR code with your NAS connection details and scan it with Pixette for instant configuration. Perfect for setting up multiple devices like photo frame tablets.

Secure and open source. Your credentials never leave your browser. The generator runs entirely client-side. View the source code for full transparency.

Can't see the generator? Open it directly on CodePen

Prefer manual entry? You can also generate QR codes with any standard QR library. Format the data as pipe-separated values: host|port|username|password|path

Troubleshoot WebDAV Connection #

If you're having trouble connecting Pixette to your NAS via WebDAV, try these steps. Connecting with Synology Photos instead? Make sure you're on DSM 7.0 or later, the Synology Photos package is installed, and the account you're signing in with does not have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.

1. Check that the URL is case-sensitive

WebDAV URLs are case-sensitive. Double-check every character, including folder names. For example: https://192.168.1.100:5006/Photos/Family

2. Test the connection from a computer first

Try connecting to your NAS via WebDAV from your computer using the exact same URL, username, and password. If your computer can't connect either, the issue is with your NAS configuration, not Pixette.

3. Use simple credentials for testing

Avoid special characters (like & £ @ #) in your password during initial setup. Use only letters and numbers until the connection works, then change to a stronger password.

4. Check if your IP is blocked

On Synology, go to Control Panel → Security → Account → Auto Block and verify that your device's IP address hasn't been blacklisted after failed login attempts.

5. Check the firewall and port

If the NAS firewall is enabled, make sure the WebDAV port (e.g. 5006) is allowed. Ensure your device is on the same local network as your NAS.

6. Check the WebDAV Server logs

On Synology, open the WebDAV Server package from Package Center to view logs. These logs often reveal the root cause of connection failures (wrong credentials, permission denied, etc.).

Still stuck? Contact me. I'm happy to help you troubleshoot.

Using a different NAS?

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