Questions tagged [dlna]
Digital Living Network Alliance is an organization which manages a set of guidelines/standards for multimedia streaming.
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Trying to invoke play on DLNA-device with streaming from Synology NAS
I am trying out the DLNA protocol for the purpose of invoking media on my LG TV, where the media is stored on a Synology NAS (hosted with Media Server) on the same network.
I have successfully found ...
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Expose video streams from M3U playlist through DLNA
Is it possible to somehow expose or share an M3U playlist file via DLNA?
I have a playlist in the standart M3U format, like this:
#EXTINF:0 tvg-rec="0",Name of channel
#EXTGRP:France
http://...
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Media Streaming Option Missing on Windows 11 Home
I'm not able to enable the built-in DLNA server on Windows. I have tried many methods given online and everything suggested on this website:
Reinstall Windows 11;
gpedit.msc: In Group Policy editor, ...
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If you run MiniDLNA on Ubuntu Subsystem of Windows should the service run as normal?
I'm trying to run MiniDLNA (ReadyMedia) on my Ubuntu Subsystem for Windows 10, and I've setup my conf file and checked the status of the service and it looks like it's running. But when I try to look ...
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Windows 8 DLNA streaming of MKV files
I have a Samsung TV that is capable of playing MKV files. The Windows DLNA Play To menu that appears when you right-click a media file does not support MKV files, but a simple trick has been to change ...
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Streaming 4k videos from ubuntu server via DLNA
I am running an ubuntu server in my LAN. Streaming videos and music was done with mediatomb but it looks like the server denied sending UHD videos. I also tried MiniDLNA but ended up with the same ...
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Why does mDNS and UPnP (DLNA) behave like this on my iPhone 8-created Access Point?
I'm trying to understand the behavior of the network of my iPhone 8's internet sharing access point (created when enabling its internet sharing).
In practice the iPhone 8 acts as an AP, default ...
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Windows 10 - How to share a folder for media streaming
I recently moved my movies to a different location on my PC and the sharing broke. I tried to recreate it using the Windows 10 share feature and in principle it works - I see them on my phone in ...
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How to make "Cast to Device" reliable in Windows 10?
I have Samsung QN85BA 65 TV connected to the same LAN as my Windows computer. Sometimes I see it in "Cast to device" but sometimes not, unpredictable.
How to force it either always visible ...
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Nested libraries in Windows 11
In Windows 11, I notice that when viewing the Libraries in Explorer, each top-level entry has a subfolder with the same name:
📁 > Libraries > Documents > Documents
📁 > Libraries > ...
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Oculus Quest 2 unable to view DLNA source on network
My Quest 2 used to be able to view DLNA NAS sources on my local network. I think something on this new router I have is now preventing this.
Here’s the setup;
Quest 2 is on 5Ghz WiFi.
DLNA NAS is ...
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How to make playlists for DLNA players?
One thing I noticed when I setup my DLNA server (minidlna on Debian) is that the protocol supports creating playlists. I would like to take advantage of it. My questions:
What format does the ...
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minidlna + OpenVPN = Can't see DLNA server on VPN
I've got OpenVPN (tunnel, not bridged) and minidlna servers running on my Ubuntu 14.04 PC. Each one works individually (as in the VPN works, I can connect and browse samba shares and internet traffic ...
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Why is DLNA not visible for clients connected to an Asus router set to AP mode?
I have a DLNA server on a computer connected wired to a main router running OpenWRT (no special rules, no subnets, no VLANs, quite basic configuration).
A second router, an Asus AC1200, is connected ...
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ffmpeg - Can't get video to play on LG TV [duplicate]
I am trying to come up with settings that will play properly on my LG TV via Twonky DLNA from my WD MyCloud NAS server. I have one video that works fine, and another that does not. Here is the ffprobe ...
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How do you add new folders to be shared from Windows Media Player 12 via DLNA?
I'm using Windows Media Player 12 as a DLNA server in Windows 7. When I add new files to my %USERPROFILE%\Videos directory, they show up on my DLNA clients just fine.
However, I've tried adding ...
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Windows 10 doesn't recognize USB MP3 Player
I just received this MP3 player, connected it to my Windows 10 PC through USB but it's not recognized by the system (e.g. I can't see the drive in "This PC").
Hope it's ok to post a link ...
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DLNA servers among 2 home networks
I have 2 networks, each one with its own internet connection, ISP modem-router , a dlna server(running serviio), some clients and the goal is to connect these two networks.
From each network, there ...
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Linux DLNA Server
I have just recently set up a DLNA server on my GNU/Linux desktop at home. I am using PS3 Media Server to do the job. I like it a lot so far, but I was curious about whether or not it is the best ...
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DLNA server outside LAN
I have a Sony Bravia HDTV that automatically detects my NAS as a media server, enabling playback of video files. However, is it possible for a remote server running windows with external static IP to ...
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miniDLNA (ReadyMedia) disconnects after few minutes
I'm using miniDLNA on my Pi 3 and I'm encountering weird issues that I've never encountered before, after setting up the Pi from scratch.
Setup
Pi connected via internal WiFi and via ethernet
DLNA ...
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How to play movie with subtitles using DLNA server?
Is there possibility to play a movie with subtitles using DLNA server?
Or only solution is to hard-code subtitles into a movie?
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DLNA over SSTP VPN
On my network, I have an SSTP VPN hosted on Windows Server 2008, and minidlna hosted from Ubuntu Server 14.04.
When I connect my client to the VPN (from outside the LAN), everything works fine, apart ...
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Is there any way to turn a PC into a Chromecast receiver?
I have an Intel Compute Stick, which is a Stick PC running Windows 10 which plugs into your TV via HDMI. My question is, is there any way to turn it into a Chromecast receiver, i.e. make it so that ...
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Route Windows 8 sound to DLNA device
Is that possible? Maybe some drivers exist that add DLNA device as Windows sound card? One possibility that I found:
http://www.dbpoweramp.com/asset-upnp-dlna.htm
It says: PC Sound Card Streaming
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How to stream Youtube audio from a Windows machine to a DLNA client?
I.e., just the audio. I have an ONKYO receiver that only supports audio streaming over DLNA, no video.
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My TV keeps spamming Windows Device Manager
Anything I can do to prevent this?
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Is it possible to push multimedia content on DLNA TV from Linux?
On Windows I loved the "Play To" function included in Windows Media Player to push content to my Samsung TV.
But now that I am on Linux I don't know how to do the same thing. I found how to setup a ...
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Is it possible to convert a PC (Windows 10) to a DLNA device?
My phone has the capability to connect and "throw" contents to a DLNA device. Now I'm looking for a way to make it so that my computer is detected as DLNA device (aka, something I can "throw" things ...
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Emulating a Chromecast on a Windows desktop
I am aware of the settings that allow Windows Media Player to become a DLNA receiver and the ability enable UPnP on Kodi (which is my current setup).
What I would like to do is have the native ...
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Access media collection with metadata over DLNA
I've got a big media collection on my main PC, and would like to be able to watch it on different devices (TV, laptop), without having to manually copy files around. A good way to do this seems to be ...
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Multiple connections to Plex dlna port 32469
Sorry if this is not in the correct forum.
I have Plex server installed on a Raspberry PI running Raspbian with Open Media Vault. Everything works well.
The only issue I have is that I get lots of ...
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Viewing DLNA servers' contents from Windows
I have a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ acting as a DLNA server. I also have a WDTV Live box, plugged in to my TV, acting as a client.
The problem is that the WDTV isn't picking up on a couple of folders that ...
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does DLNA support 4K resolution video?
Does DNLA support 4K resolution video?
If yes, which version of DLNA is it?
My Sony Bravia tv set doesn`t support 4K playback through DLNA i.e. from NAS server.
I can only play such file from USB ...
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How to debug missing DLNA connection
I am not sure this is the best place to ask this question, but I am stuck and hope to get some hints from the knowledgeable community. I am having hard time making my DLNA home audio system work.
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Is it possible to stream Windows desktop apps to a DLNA TV?
Is there any way (hardware or software) to stream the actual Windows desktop to a DLNA TV? I know you can stream certain media files (and this is working fine) but I would need to stream normal ...
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Streaming content to Vizio TV over DLNA
I have a 55" Vizio TV. I noticed in the on screen menus that it could stream content from my PC. I even managed to browse the video files on the PC.
However, my MP4 files won't play on the TV.
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Why can't I access my USB Device connected to a D-LINK 850L router?
I own a D-Link 850L router. It has a USB port. I have connected my external drive to it and enabled DLNA and SAMBA from the router configuration page.
I am using macOS. I can see the drive name in ...
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Interactive UI for Synology NAS using DLNA?
I've got a synology nas.
I connect to my movie library from TV using DLNA protocol.
there is no connection from NAS to TV..
Nas connect to router.. TV access NAS content via WiFi..
Problem is I ...
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How to play DTS audio file in Sony Bluray player?
I have a Sony Bluray Player Model: BDV-E3200 (Asian).
I have 5.1ch audio files with .dts extension (DTS format) in my PC.
How to play the .dts audio files on the bluray player?
I have these methods ...
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Redirect audio from one windows computer to another computer
I would like to redirect audio from a specific application on a Windows 10 computer to another Windows 10 computer.
I don't want to use RDP or any kind of remote desktop application - I want to ...
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NAS frozen when Media Server enabled. Normal or not?
I have a Network Attached Storage (NAS), with 8TB of storage. Currently 4TB in use. It's a Lenovo, model IX4-300D.
Having recently bought a smart TV, I became aware that I could use the TV to ...
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Live screencasting from a Windows PC to a DLNA-enabled TV - possible?
We're looking to buy some LCD monitors to be used as dashboard displays in the development offices around here at work. Primarily they will display information from a PC directly connected via HDMI or ...
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How to force Windows 7 to update the DLNA shares?
I am using my Windows 7 to share content via DLNA to my Google-TV. Frequently it doesn't update what it is sharing. At first I thought it was a codec problem, but then the media appeared a couple days ...
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What is the difference between DLNA and UPNP?
Can someone tell me the what is the difference between DLNA and UPNP? I can see that some device (such as NASes) specifications mention both (e.g., Iomega StorCenter) or only DLNA (e.g., Netgear Stora)...
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Cast or mirror PC or laptop screen to TV connected over wired LAN
How can I stream cast my laptop (running Windows 8.1) screen to a Samsung TV?
Provided:
TV is connected to LAN over wire (it is not wireless)
Laptop is also over the same LAN but wireless
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Playing FLAC, Ogg Vorbis and Opus files over DLNA to a renderer
I'm trying to play FLAC, Ogg and Opus files from my Windows 8.1*HDD to my TV** over DLNA.
Unlike MP3 and other files natively supported by Windows that work fine using the "Play to" feature of ...
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How to use DLNA feature of Comtrend Router?
I have a Comtrend 5220 that provides connectivity to my DSL service. There is a USB port on it and it has set-up options for ENABLE UPnP and ENABLE DLNA. The DLNA section has one configuration ...
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Using Huawei's Airsharing to stream to VLC
My Huawei Android phone comes with a feature called AirSharing which allows me to stream my phone's screen over DLNA. Seeing as VLC supports DLNA (I think), I installed it onto my mac, however I can't ...
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How do I play videos on a DLNA projector with my Mac?
I have a PicoPro (manual) and a Macbook Pro. I've installed Serviio (I've also tried Universal Media Server, with similar results). I'm able to get it to connect to/see the projector - but how do I ...