The home media server does not see the Philips TV. How to set up upnp dlna home media server for LG TV
The DLNA media server opens up wide possibilities for broadcasting video and other media files from one device to another via WiFi. Since this technology is cross-platform, it can be used to transfer images from a laptop or PC running Windows to a TV or set-top box running Android. The previous article aroused such interest among readers that I decided to develop this topic and talk in more detail about the capabilities of a UPnP home media server on Windows, as well as how to organize work with the Home Media Server and SmartShare programs.
What are DLNA and UPnP?
The Integrated Digital Network Consortium (DLNA) is a group of companies that have come together to create a common, open standard for connecting devices. All devices that have DLNA support can automatically, while on the same network, be configured to receive from each other and view content.
What types of devices support DLNA?
DLNA-compatible devices include TVs, mobile phones, PCs and laptops, music players, game consoles such as Sony PlayStation 3, home media players, personal computers, Android phones, Blu-Ray players, tablets, wireless printers, camcorders, TVs flat screen, routers and HiFi systems. First of all, make sure that your device has this support. All DLNA Certified devices have a logo or sticker indicating that the product has been tested to meet DLNA requirements and is capable of connecting to other certified devices. Next, the device must have a description of the type of digital content supported (for example, audio, video, photos), as well as the type of purpose (for example, server, printer, player, etc.). A more detailed description of the accepted notation is at the end of the article.
Currently, The Digital Living Network Alliance's membership list includes most of the major players in the market, such as Intel, HP, Motorola, HTC, Microsoft, Samsung, LG and Panasonic. These companies create products that work well with each other. Only Apple remained on the sidelines and developed its own standard - AirPlay. So if you have a device from the Apple family, you won’t be able to include it in your media network consisting of devices from other manufacturers.
How to use DLNA media server on Windows?
DLNA devices are designed to be interconnected. Each device is assigned its own class depending on its purpose. For example, any storage device belongs to the Digital Media Server class. These are mobile phones that store photos, music and videos in their memory. Any device that can receive and play digital content from another DLNA device will be a Digital Media Player. This is your TV that can play videos, music and photos from other devices.
In order to create a home media server and start using it, you will need at least one DLNA server for storing content (for example, a laptop or mobile phone) and one DLNA device for playing it, for example, such as a TV.
DLNA devices connect and communicate with each other through a configured home network. The layout of this network is probably similar to your home Internet network. In reality, a router is the central point of communication in a network and is used to connect devices to each other.
Here's a short list of what you'll need:
- TV with DLNA support
- at least one DLNA digital media server, such as a file server, laptop or phone
- router
- one of three to connect the receiver to the transmitter: Powerline adapters (for distributing the Internet via the power grid), Ethernet cables or a wireless adapter for connecting to your network.
Setting up a DLNA home media server on a Windows computer or laptop?
We have come close to the topic of setting up a home media server via DLNA. First of all, you need to connect a laptop and a TV that supports this technology (for example, Samsung with Smart TV) to the router. There are several ways to do this. This is discussed in detail in, but they are briefly listed below. Which one to choose is up to you, depending on how far the router is from your TV and other connected DLNA devices.
Ethernet cable
If your router is close to your TV, an Ethernet cable is the easiest way to connect them.
Simply connect one end of the cable to the TV's Ethernet port and the other to the router's port.
Wireless bridge
If you have a wireless router, or your TV is far enough away, you might want to consider installing a wireless bridge to connect your TV to your router. The wireless bridge connects to the TV via an Ethernet port, and to the router via a wireless connection. Or, if your TV supports WiFi via a built-in or external adapter, then connect it to the router directly.
Some wireless routers, such as those from Buffalo Technology, are DLNA certified and are specifically designed for a DLNA home network.
Via electrical network, without cables
Networking using a power grid is a great way to set up a network throughout your home. Installation using your home's electrical network is simple and safe. Since existing wiring is used, cables are no longer required for connections within the DLNA network. Adapters for connecting to a network outlet are produced by almost all manufacturers of network equipment. They are called Powerline devices. Next, you simply connect the plug of the router, TV and other devices to the power outlet as usual, but now all your devices will form a DLNA network
Before you can transfer files from your computer, you must install the appropriate software on it. Options include Windows Media Player 11 or 12 (included in the new version of Windows 7) or VAIO Media Server (for Sony TV), AllShare for Samsung, LG Smart Share, Home Media Server, etc. After installing the software, you can select files to transfer to TV - photos, videos, music files, etc. How the transfer occurs depends on the software you're using, but typically it involves specifying a playlist, library, or files, or adding them to the appropriate folders.
Let's now look at the most popular programs that allow you to stream files from your computer to other devices.
Windows Media Player
To set up Windows Media Player to transfer files from your laptop to your TV, follow these steps:
Launch Windows Media Player, open the menu (right-click on the toolbar where the arrows are deactivated), section Tools > Options 
SAMSUNG Allshare Software
You can download it here. More advanced compared to the previous program, but again only for Samsung. It is based on the *DLNA standard, and with its help you can share multimedia content not only on your TV, but also on many other devices that support the *DLNA standard: computers, tablets, camcorders, digital cameras, mobile phones, etc.
The operating procedure is as follows:
Install the program, launch it, go to Tools > Settings > Sharing (Tools - Settings - Folder Settings) and select the folder from which the files will be open for sharing.
After that, go to the “Privilege Settings” tab and grant access to our TV. All shared folders and files will appear in the main program window
Now, for greater clarity, watch a video demonstrating how to work with these programs from Samsung.
Home Media Server - Home Media Server
This is another cool free program for organizing a full-featured media server from your computer, from which you can broadcast files to other devices included in the local network - not only a TV, but also a tablet with Android OS, for example. Its advantage is that it is suitable for any TV that supports network connections, for example the same inexpensive LG. You can download the latest version.
Let's take a closer look at how to use the Home Media Server. After installing it, you will be asked several times to set the basic parameters - here we click “Cancel” everywhere, but we do nothing, since we will configure everything later.
We get to the main program window.
In addition to viewing files, this program also allows you to broadcast streaming broadcasts from the Internet to your TV. But we’ll talk about this separately.
I hope that now it has become clearer to all blog readers what a DLNA media server is (not to be confused with) and how to connect various devices to it. Well, after carefully studying all this information and competent implementation, you can build something like this:
By the way, the phone can also work as a server - but more on that in a separate article about DLNA on Android. You can learn about the same by following the link.
For a snack, there are many more delicacies - the most popular questions with answers, a glossary of terms and visual videos on DLNA. And don’t forget to subscribe to blog news using the form below the article so you don’t miss the next article in the DLNA series. It will focus on the universal cross-platform media server Xbox Media Center (XBMC).
FAQ
Are all TVs DLNA certified?
No, not all TVs support DLNA. To make sure yours supports the DLNA network, look for the corresponding logo on it.
What should I do if my router is located a long distance from the TV?
There are two options if your router is located far from the TV and other devices
DLNA connection using a wireless bridge or electrical cable. This way you can connect your TV and devices to the router
- DLNA wirelessly. This article describes detailed installation steps.
Is it possible to connect other devices to the DLNA server via WiFi?
Some DLNA devices have built-in WiFi functionality. The method of connecting via WiFi will depend on the device itself. You may need to enable WiFi or Network Sharing in order to connect to your router (and DLNA network).
My TV does not connect to the media server. What should I do?
Check the cable and connections between the TV and the router, and between the DLNA devices and the router.
Check your network settings on your TV. Connecting a TV to the network is described in detail in a separate article, the link to which I provided above.
Which devices support DLNA?
There are a number of devices that support DLNA. Visit the Integrated Digital Network Consortium (DLNA) website
My TV does not see some devices. What should I do?
If the TV does not find content on another device, the following reasons are possible:
Your TV or other DLNA device is not connected to the network.
The problem is with the router or the network.
The other device does not support DLNA or is not a Digital Media Server, in other words, it does not have memory to store files.
Your PC or laptop does not have the appropriate DLNA server software installed.
Depending on your network settings, you may need to disable the firewall feature on your laptop. You should be aware of the risks associated with this activity. They are entirely your own responsibility. If you don't know what to do, seek professional help.
Which network setup method is better - cable or wireless?
It all depends on the distance of the network components and how desirable it is to have visible cables in the house. A cable network, however, may perform slightly better than a wireless one. A few more tips:
Try to avoid complex network setups with multiple subnets and hubs as this may impact the performance of your DLNA network.
If you want to be able to stream HD video files, we recommend using a network speed of at least 200 Mbps for more stable performance.
When choosing an Ethernet cable, choose Cat5e over Cat 5 as this will allow your network to reach faster speeds.
Can I rotate images when the TV is connected to a PC?
No, you cannot rotate images on the screen. You must rotate the image on your laptop or other device before it can be displayed on your TV screen.
Photos appear distorted on the TV screen. Why?
As you enlarge the photo, the image quality may deteriorate. For optimal quality, display photos at their native resolution, even if they don't fill the entire screen.
My photos don't fill the entire TV screen
Images may not fill the entire screen. It depends on their resolution and format. For optimal image quality, do not change the native resolution.
What file types are supported by DLNA devices?
It depends on the device itself. View your specific device's DLNA certificate
or visit the DLNA website. Depending on the network device, some files may be converted before
transmission.
Below is a list of files that are typically supported by DLNA devices:
Images: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF
Audio: MP3, WAVE, AAC, AC-3, Ogg Vorbis, LPCM, AMR, WMA
Video: AVI, FLV, MPEG2-PS, MPEG4, H.264 SD, WMV, WMA
Can I store files on my TV?
No, your TV is a DLNA media player. This means that it is capable of finding and playing files from DLNA media servers that contain content.
Do I need to install additional software on my PC or laptop to transfer files? Where can I find this software?
Yes, in order for your PC or laptop to transfer files within a DLNA network, software installation is required. In some cases, such as Windows Media Player, the necessary software is already installed.
Is it possible to access iTunes or share and play DRM files online?
No, although this may also depend on the codecs supported by different devices.
Why aren't the names of the files and folders with my photos displayed?
Some folders or files may not be displayed on the TV screen if certain characters are used in their names. Try changing the name and repeating their transfer to the TV. Please note that on many models, only the Latin alphabet is supported in the names of files and folders with photos.
My DLNA server device is listed on the TV screen, but the files are not available. Why?
The connection between the DLNA device and the router may have been lost. Check cables and connections. To check the connection between your DLNA device and your TV, you can also run an automatic diagnostic test, which is different for each model.
Sometimes the video quality when streaming wirelessly is quite poor. Why?
The quality of your wireless network connection can vary depending on the distance between the bridge and the router, any interference in the room, and the quality of the wireless router itself. To improve picture quality, use a wireless router that supports 5GHz video streaming and place the router as close to the wireless bridge as possible.
DLNA Technology Conventions
When using DLNA connections, you can create a connection between any devices that work with this standard, and each of them can act in different roles. To refer to them precisely, a number of terms are used, which are described below.
The first group of device connections, which are used mainly in the home, is called HND (Home Network Devices)
| DMS (Digital Media Server) - media server. These are devices that are the source, that is, which contain the files that we want to watch on another device. This could be a computer with the special software listed above installed, or a NAS device that has DLNA support. |
| DMP (Digital Media Player) - media player, or DLNA client. These are the devices that receive content from the media server and can either play it or transmit it to another device, acting as a media renderer. These are TVs, game consoles, independent monitors, home theaters, etc. |
| DMR (Digital Media Renderer) - media renderer. A device capable of playing content received through a media controller, which in turn transmits it from a media server. Usually the same ones that can do this are those listed above in media players. |
| DMC (Digital Media Controller) - media controller. Allows you to find files on the media server and transfer it for playback on the media renderer. These are tablets, smartphones, digital cameras with support for WiFi connections |
| DMPr (Digital Media Printer - devices that provide printing services for others - these are also printers. Media players (DMP) and media controllers (DMC) are capable of transferring printed information to them. tablets | |
| M-DMU (Mobile Digital Media Uploader) are portable gadgets that can upload files to servers. For example, digital cameras, camcorders or phones. |
| M-DMD (Mobile Digital Media Downloader) - portable devices that can find and download media content from DMS and M-DMS servers (mobile phones and media players) |
| M-DMC (Mobile Digital Media Controller) are portable media controllers that have the ability to find content on media servers and broadcast it to DMR media renderers - phones and PDAs. |
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Having at your disposal a home media server for Windows, you significantly expand the possibilities of using your information.
This can bring maximum benefit if you have several computers and modern TVs at home.
Although the server will also simplify the use of information on mobile phones, laptops, game consoles and tablets connected to a common network.
Thus, each family member can watch videos and photos, as well as listen to music, using any suitable device.
What is a home media server?
A home media server is software that makes it possible to exchange information between various devices on a home network - for example, a computer, a smartphone and a TV equipped with the appropriate technology.
It uses the DLNA streaming standard and free software such as the UpnP, DLNA, HTTP Home Media Server application.
All devices can already be networked using wired connections, although setting up a home network in this case will be quite complicated.
But this option allows you to transfer fairly large amounts of information at high speed (up to 1000 Mb/s).
Still possible wireless connecting devices via a Wi-Fi router that supports quality standards of up to 100 or up to 300 Mb/s.
Although with this type of connection, when watching high-quality video (1920p or 4K), the image may freeze.
But such a connection is much easier to set up - you just need to set up a router (and, preferably, set a password) and connect all computers, TVs and phones to it.
As a rule, users choose wireless networks due to the ease of connection and the absence of wires throughout the apartment.
A lot of equipment simply does not have suitable connectors for inclusion in a single network - on many smartphones, tablets, older models of set-top boxes, and even on some photo frames with WiFi, you can only use a wireless network.
It is advisable to use a wired connection only for transferring information between stationary PCs.
Creating a DLNA server
In order to create a DLNA server, first of all, you should download a suitable program from the network and install it on your computer.
Now for all Microsoft systems starting with Windows 7 and later (there may be problems with Windows 7 Home Edition), you should follow these steps:
- go to the home group (through the “Control Panel” menu, from which you can enter, respectively, through the “Start” button);
- use another option for moving to a group - through the Network Connections Center, which can be opened by right-clicking on the connections icon in the tray;
- after that, you can see the inscription “Homegroup” at the bottom left.
If a homegroup has already been created, a list of currently connected devices will appear on the screen.
If there is no group, you need to select “Create a home group” by opening the “Creation Wizard”.
Now you should specify what information from the main computer will be accessible to other devices.
To work with general documents, select the appropriate item; To watch a movie from your computer’s hard drive, you should select “streaming to all devices” (Fig. 5).
The same item will be needed to create a DLNA server.
During the process of creating a home network, a password will be automatically created, which will be used to provide access to information and protect against entry into the group from unauthorized devices.
You can view it in the “Show or print homegroup password” item, and change it in the menu with the corresponding name.
The text of the message about creating a group will contain instructions for joining new devices to the home group (however, this information applies to wired devices running Windows).
Server settings
After the group and, accordingly, the DLNA server have been created, you can select the name of the library.
The server itself will be designated by the same phrase.
The streaming options menu will indicate devices that are currently connected to the network, working and supporting a connection to the server.
If the administrator wishes, using DLNA he can provide access to video and music to home computers and any suitable equipment.
Advice: To connect a set-top box, TV or multimedia player, you should configure this option in the items SmartShare or AllShare, depending on the manufacturer and model of the device.
To get quick access to server settings, you can use the standard Windows Media Player menu.
To use it, you need to open the app on the computer that is now your home server and enable streaming for your homegroup.
As a result, on a TV connected to the group, you can even watch movies whose format is not supported by the device - for example, mkv.
Although to do this you will have to keep the player turned on while playing the video.
Configuration programs
In addition to using standard system tools, a DLNA server can be created and configured using third-party applications.
Home Mediaserver
For example, using the Home Mediaserver program, which is quite simple to work with and can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
Many equipment manufacturers allow you to download their applications for working with DLNA servers from official resources, simplifying system setup.
We present the most popular of them:
Plex
Plex is a fairly convenient option for any user. The server runs on a PC, and control is carried out either from the application menu or directly in the browser.
According to consumer reviews, the program works without errors in 90% of cases;
Fig. 12. Serviio application.
XBMC
XBMC is a free software program originally designed for the Xbox, but now works on other devices and most operating systems.
Results
Using easy-to-install and configure software or even built-in Windows tools, you can link all your home media devices onto a common network.
This can significantly simplify your leisure time: on a regular TV you will have access to channels with the television company’s service package, and to any information on the Internet, and to the contents of your computer open for viewing.
Thematic video:
An alternative program for playing video/photo/music on your TV. Any video stored on your computer can be launched from the remote control. You don't need to run it from your computer. During playback, your TV does all the work, and your computer acts as network storage. This allows you to watch HDTV movies stored even on old, weak computers.
(First, delete AllShare and all the “junk” files that it created next to the video files from your computer (if there were many folders, it is better to search for these files by search extension name and delete from there)
Home media server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)
Program website http://www.homemediaserver.ru/
Latest version on home page
Download update http://www.homemediaserver.ru/forum/viewforum.php?f=2
At the time of writing the instructions, 1.20.2 was installed and updated to 1.20.3
Edited after updating to 1.42
Settings:
Launch the program. Everything you see on the left is displayed on the TV. I believe that we need to hide all folders except “Media Resource Catalogs”.
When you go to the “All Movies” folder on the TV, the TV starts loading all open video files, and since there are a lot of them, this will take a lot of time each time and will end up being terribly inconvenient (both in terms of time and sorting).
We hide folders one by one by right-clicking and selecting “Hide Folder”. The same should be done for the “Music” and “Photo” categories.
There are folders that cannot be hidden. In this case, I recommend deleting them.
"Settings" - "Media resources" - delete unnecessary folders and add your own, do not change the green dots
(For most users, it is enough to add 2 folders - Desktop and My Documents)
"Settings" - "Devices" - uncheck "Auto-detection" and select the model of your TV, do not pay attention to the year and resolution
(For example, I have “Samsung TV 2012 (DNLA, 16:9, 720x406)”, previously “Samsung TV 2009 (DLNA, 16:9, 1920x1080)” was selected, but this mode could not play *.MOV)
(If you still can’t open folders from the TV, return the “Auto-detection” checkbox)
“Settings” - “Server” - In the name field, enter the name you like or leave the standard one (the name of your PC)
"Settings" - "Advanced" - check the boxes "Autostart the program when starting a Windows session" and "Install the Windows service "Home Media Server (UPnP)"
(if your PC is quite old, you don’t have enough RAM, or you don’t intend to change the program settings often, don’t check the box “Start the program when you start a Windows session”)
"Settings" --> "Media Resources" --> "Service"
Folder "Service" --> Uncheck "Unload server", "Stop server"
"Sorting" folder --> Uncheck "Sorting folder in each media resource folder"
Folder "Bookmarks" --> Uncheck "Folder "Add Bookmark" in each folder of media resources
Folder "Bookmarks" --> Uncheck "Folder "Navigation history" in the root folder of media resources
A window will pop up with the question “Do you want to scan media directories?” - click “YES” and wait for completion.
Click "Start Server" or right-click on the tray icon and select "Start Server"
Exploitation:
Adding a new movie
Once you have downloaded a new movie, in order for it to appear in the list on your TV, you must do any of the steps to restart the service. After this, the program synchronizes its list with the files. From simple to complex:
Option 1: Restart your computer
Option 2: Run the program and click “Restart”
Option 3: Manually restart the Home Media Server (UPnP) service
Option 4: Run net stop HmsService && net start HmsService
Option 5: Create a *.bat file that restarts the service. Great convenience in subsequent use. Instructions for creation will be provided below.
Rewind video
Unlike turning on rewind when viewing via USB, rewind when viewing via the network is a little “cut down”, namely, the standard rewind buttons do not work (only play, pause and stop). For rewinding you can use 2 options
Option 1: Press the "Tools" button on the remote control and rewind in 1-minute increments, going to any point in the film almost immediately. (This function does not work on all TVs)
Option 2: When watching a movie, use the "Left" and "Right" buttons (rewind 10 seconds each) (which navigate through folders.
Occasionally there may be files that cannot be rewound at all. (depending on codec and your TV)
The file cannot be read
If you do not read any *.mkv file (very rarely *.avi) citing "Unsupported video codec" (this message may also appear if the audio codec is not supported), there are options to solve the problem. (For example: the firmware of my T-MST4DEUC-1026.0 TV supports H.264 BP / MP / HP up to H.264, Level 4.1. H.264 FMO/ASO/RS formats are not supported)
Option 1: Use the “Transcoding” function
Option 2: If “Transcoding” does not work on your TV model, select a Philips device of a suitable configuration instead of a Samsung device in the program settings and reboot the server. In this case, a notification about the connected device will not be displayed on the TV. We go to the desired folder and the files in which the error was written will begin to open. This method is not suitable for everyone, only for those who have a more or less modern PC, because... On the PC, a process is launched that encodes the video “on the fly” during viewing, and weak computers simply will not have time to process the video without visible “freezes.” With this method, rewinding will not work, but if you go to the transcoding folder (located in the same folder as the video file you are opening) and then go to the folder with parts of the film, you can select any piece of the file (1-minute intervals); when the minute ends, the other piece will not work. “loads” after a break of a couple of seconds, and everything is played back as it should be.
But I don’t recommend leaving the Philips device in the program settings, because... when viewing any video file (even one that played without problems), it will still be encoded and load the processor on the computer.
(Tested on Samsung LE32D550K1W)
Information:
The “Transcoding” function provides for video transcoding “on the fly”, etc., if it is impossible to watch in normal mode (if your TV does not support any format or codec).
In my case (Samsung TV), transcoding helps extremely rarely; I have to select a separate mode for each video.
Creating a *.bat file to quickly restart the service (after adding a new movie)
Because there are 2 processes running simultaneously on the computer:
C:\Program Files\Home Media Server\hmssvc.exe - the service that does all the main work (for those who set the option "Install the Windows service "Home Media Server (UPnP)') in the settings
C:\Program Files\Home Media Server\hms.exe - a program for control via the interface (open a folder, change settings, etc.)
We remove in the settings "Autostart the program when starting a Windows session"
Create a text document “Server restart.txt” on the desktop
Copy the following text there
net stop HmsService && net start HmsService
On very old/weak/slow computers, where the service does not finish quickly and instead of restarting, the service turns off, there is another option (I recommend it to everyone):
@echo off
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The entire command must be entered on one line (except @echo off)
Save and rename "Server restart.txt" to "Server restart.bat"
When downloading a new movie from the network / Internet, run “Restart server.bat” and in a few seconds (depending on the power of the PC and the number of open files) everything will be ready
Home media server (UPnP)- a universal program that provides access to the contents of your computer’s hard drive to electronic devices such as TVs, players, game consoles. Data is transmitted via the UPnP (DLNA) protocol. This program works with TVs, game consoles, stereo systems, mobile phones and smartphones.
Today, human life in modern realities is very difficult to imagine without high technology. Each of us is surrounded by laptops, computers, televisions, and stereo systems. It often happens when you really want to watch your favorite movie on a big TV or play a computer game through a console. The multifunctional home media server software package for Windows is designed to solve such problems. With its help, you can organize full access to all media contents of your computer’s hard drive.
Download Home Media Server for free
The Home Media Server program is small in size. You can install a home media server in just a few minutes. Its main capabilities include transcoding video and audio into a form that is supported by a TV or tape recorder. You can also customize subtitles, select the desired picture size for any screen, and select audio tracks yourself. The user has the opportunity to send Internet radio or television directly to the TV or player.
If you can't imagine your life without digital television, you can also download a home media server. It supports all modern digital formats (C, S, T), works perfectly with the VLC Media Player program and can, using the Digital Media Renderer function, transmit a digital signal to other electronic devices.
The home media server in Russian has wide functionality. It is possible to save transcoding profiles. Their use greatly simplifies setup when connecting new devices. Downloading a free home media server (DLNA) is recommended for owners of Philips, Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Toshiba, Samsung TVs and players. Each of them has all the necessary connectors for interaction via the UPnP protocol with a personal computer. Thus, with the help of this program you can significantly expand the capabilities of these TVs.
All novice users are advised to take a look at the official website of this application. There is a wonderful forum where solutions to the most common problems are described in detail. You can also learn how to effectively connect a particular device.
You can download the home media server without registration and SMS on the SoftAttaka website. We always provide the latest and most relevant updates.
Of course, you can simply connect your computer to the TV, but with the help of special solutions, access to multimedia files is possible from any device. There are apps for set-top boxes, smartphones, tablets, and web interfaces for everything else. You can even connect from anywhere in the world via the Internet.
From you - media collection
You can organize your own media server using good free programs, but of course, for this venture to be successful, you must have a decent collection of your own media files. Your own server is an excellent solution for those who have a large selection of videos (including from DVDs) and music (including from CDs): you can enjoy watching and listening on any device, without depending on services like Netflix and Spotify. You can even look at photos - ideal if you have a large photo collection.
Plex or Media Browser: the choice is yours
Perhaps the two most popular solutions for creating your own media server are and. Both work on the same principle and involve installing a server program on a computer, laptop, NAS drive or special home server. You can also try (in the past XBMC), but this solution is more complicated and works a little differently.
Both Plex and Media Browser offer server software for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, BSD, and a variety of NAS servers. To create your own media server, you can use a regular computer, a separate server, or a ready-made NAS drive with support for server software.
Plex has client apps for Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox and PlayStation, as well as support for Chromecast. In addition, you can connect to the server using mobile applications for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Windows 8. There is a web interface and a functional Plex application for PC, which is useful when connecting a computer to a TV.
Media Browser also has clients for Roku and some other set-top boxes, as well as support for Chromecast. Mobile applications are available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Windows 8, and you can connect to the server from your computer via the web interface.
Both solutions are very similar in functionality, but Plex has a much wider selection of client applications (it supports PlayStation, Xbox and Fire TV). However, it comes at a cost: the Plex app for iOS costs $5, and installing the apps on Xbox and PlayStation requires a $5-per-month Plex Pass.
Media Browser and accompanying client applications are completely free - there are no subscription fees or in-app purchases. But Media Browser doesn't have PlayStation or Xbox support, even at extra cost. You will have to choose what is more important – economy or versatility. Better yet, try both to make your choice.
Install the server, applications - and start using
Installation will take just minutes, regardless of the solution you choose. Install Plex or Media Browser on the future server and specify the address of the folder with multimedia files in the settings. If you wish, you can create an account (both Plex and Media Browser have this option) - then it will be easier to log into client applications and connect to the server remotely via the Internet.
After setting up the server, install the applications on your set-top box, smartphone, tablet - and connect to your media collection. Everything is very easy here. And if you have a Chromecast, you don’t even need to install a special Plex or Media Browser application on your TV - just install the application on your smartphone and use it to stream multimedia directly to the Chromecast.
Of course, to use all these features you need the server itself on which the collection of files will be stored. If 24/7 availability of the collection is not required, you can install the server program on your regular computer or laptop and use media files only when it is turned on.
Or you can allocate a separate server for this, which will work constantly and even allow you to connect to the collection remotely via the Internet. It is not at all necessary to use a full-fledged powerful computer for this - a weak, compact NAS drive with a large hard drive for storing media files will do.
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