A media server is an excellent solution for owners of home computer networks, in the structure of which several devices are supposed to be used simultaneously - SMART-TVs, mobile gadgets, as well as PCs and laptops. How to create a functional home media server? What type of program can be used for this?

What is a home media server?

Many Russian users access the Internet through a Wi-Fi router. This device allows you to simultaneously connect several devices to the network at once. These can be laptops, tablets or, for example, Smart TVs. Capabilities wireless networks allow you to create a real home media server - for your TV, laptop and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device. What features should it have? For example, a server can distribute media resources between different devices - video files, music, photos. Another useful function is to provide device sharing to online services, such as IPTV.

Why create a home media server?

For what purpose do users create home media servers? This is usually associated with the desire to organize a more convenient and efficient way of working with media content through several devices. If, for example, with the help of Smart TV a person wants to watch a movie, then without a media server of the appropriate type, this can be done only by going online, where you have to search for the desired file for a long time, or through external media - a USB flash drive or HDD. In the second case, it is not always convenient to transfer media from one device to another all the time. But if you have a media server, you can place the necessary files on it and run them from the TV, as well as from other devices, at any time.

A home media server in a number of configurations can also function offline. This is useful if Internet access is not available for some reason. Even in this case, home network users will probably be able to entertain themselves by watching video files, photos, and listening to music available on the server.

How difficult is it to set up a home media server? Setting up such a system - what are its nuances? It all depends on what functions the user wants to see in the home media content distribution system. If we are talking about basic capabilities - for example, sharing files of common media types, then the server structure will not be too complicated. There are many different types of software that allow a user with little experience in working with local computer networks. If you need to create a media server for a TV, then the possibilities of such solutions are almost always enough. TV usually can not recognize as many types of files as a computer, but just those that belong to the most common media standards.

But if the question is how to set up a home media server not only for sharing content, but, say, for ensuring that devices go online or to Internet TV resources, then more complex work will be required. The capabilities of those types of software that are adapted for inexperienced users may not be enough.

Ways to create a server

What are the ways to create a home media server? One of the most technologically advanced is the acquisition of a separate system unit that performs the corresponding functions. Its performance does not have to be high, since it is supposed to serve not hundreds of thousands of users, as is the case with Internet servers, but several devices within the home network. Therefore, large investments in equipment are not required. What you should pay attention to is performance hard drive system block. It is desirable that the associated hardware component has sufficient volume and rotational speed to handle the job. The hard disk will be heavily loaded during system operation.

Where to locate your home media server? It is necessary to find a place in the apartment where the server unit can work constantly and not disturb anyone. It is advisable to connect the server to an Internet source - for example, a Wi-Fi router - using a wire, since you will probably need to use the maximum bandwidth capacity - this is sometimes difficult to do in wireless mode, because there are interferences.

Server software

In many cases, the optimal operating system with which you can organize a server that can accumulate user media resources is Linux Ubuntu. This OS is stable. However, in order to run a home media server using Ubuntu, the setup is quite complicated and the user needs to have a lot of experience with such platforms. But if a person has the appropriate skills, then he will be able to take full advantage of such a scheme.

The capabilities of Ubuntu OS allow you to create a functional server with which you can organize general access online with different devices, create storage for files, and use DLNA standards. An Ubuntu-based home media server will allow you to connect to the Internet not only computers, but also various mobile devices and even some types of household appliances that support the corresponding function.

If the user does not have enough experience to work with Ubuntu, then he can try using popular solutions for Windows. Among them is the Home Media Server program or Home Media Server. It has enough features to meet the needs of most home network owners. So, with it, you can organize file sharing, IPTV, use podcasts for your home media server. You can download the HMS program from homemediaserver.ru. Once we have downloaded and installed this type of software, we can create a home media server. It can be configured using the following algorithm.

Server setup via HMS

You should start the HMS program, then select the "Settings" button. After - a section called "Media Resources". Then go to the Directory List page and click Add. After that, you can use Windows interface move the necessary folders to the main program window.

The HMS program is characterized by a fairly high degree of work automation. In general, the user does not need to make significant changes to the settings of this software. But sometimes it may be required, for example, if the system does not work for some reason. Possible reasons incorrect operation of the server, we will consider a little later.

Once the files are uploaded, click "Launch" in the main HMS window. If the server starts, then everything is in order. It can be stopped or restarted if necessary. After that, you can start using the home server using devices that support the corresponding function, for example, using a TV.

To organize access to the server through a browser, you must again select the “Settings” item, then “Server”, and enter the required value in the “Port” section. Using a browser, you can enter the server by entering the IP address of the home server in the address bar, then a colon, and then the port number that we entered before. You can find out the required IP address by selecting "Settings", then - "Server", and then selecting the list of connections that are allowed.

Server setup via HMS: bug fixes

What to do if the home media server does not start? The network setup was probably done incorrectly in this case. Let's consider the most typical. First of all, it is useful to check which network connections are reflected in the list of available ones. This can be done by opening "Settings" and "Server", and then enabling the list of allowed connections. It is useful to compare the data that is displayed in the program window with the information that is contained in the list of available connections, which can be viewed using the "Search" button. You can also allow the system to use available network connections using the HMS interface.

It is also useful to check if there are any restrictions on the operation of the HMS program in the Windows firewall settings or its analogues, which may be installed in the operating system. The exchange of all types of packets - incoming, outgoing - should be allowed.

IPTV over HMS

One of the features that a functional home media server provides the user is Internet television, or IPTV. The HMS program allows you to set the corresponding function. The main thing is that the Internet provider to which the user is connected provides a service for broadcasting TV channels online - by subscription or as an additional service.

In order to organize a broadcast using an IPTV home media server, in addition to the HMS program, you should also download such a type of software as VLC Media Player. This can be done through the website videolan.org. Once VLC is downloaded, it needs to be merged with HMS. To do this, you need to open the "Home Media Server", then select "Settings", after - "Media Resources" and "Internet Resources". After that, find the VideoLAN settings and specify the folder on the computer where the player is installed.

Then you need to download a playlist that includes a list of broadcast channels. It is an m3u file. This can be done by visiting a specialized site for digital TV lovers, for example, nastroisam.ru. Also, such files can be on the websites of providers. After downloading the playlist, you need to move it to the appropriate area of ​​the HMS interface. To do this, go to "Settings", then select "Transcoder" and start working with the "Internet TV" option. After the appropriate configuration has been made, you should restart the home server. After that, you can use the capabilities of IPTV, for example, using a TV - if it supports this function.

Working with HMS: the nuances

Let's consider some of the nuances that are typical for the operation of the Home Media Server program. Using the main window of this software, you can edit the list of folders that form media content, as well as manage them when exchanging data between different devices.

If navigation through the files that form media content is slow, then this may be due to the specifics of a particular device. It is also possible that the performance of the server hard drive is not enough. The cause of failures can also be frequent changes in the directory structure. The slowdown of the server may be due to the fact that the directory scanning mode is activated in the program while the system is running.

You can navigate through the files that form the structure of media content using a folder called "Media Resource Directories". It is possible that certain media files will not be visible on the device with which the content is viewed, despite the fact that they are viewed in the main program window. This may be due to the specifics of mime types for a particular kind of content. You can set a different mime type - the program's capabilities also allow you to do this. You should click "Settings", then "Media Resources", after - "File Types" and change the extension if necessary.

Connecting devices

So, we have set up and launched a home media server. How to use it? The capabilities of the program in question allow you to connect a variety of devices to your home network - computers, TVs or, for example, multimedia projectors.

Let's assume that the network is organized through a Wi-Fi router, but the communication technology in this case is a secondary factor. If the devices are networked via Wi-Fi, then it is necessary to set the automatic procedure for assigning IP addresses to connected devices in the router settings.

How exactly the device connected to the server - a TV or a mobile gadget - finds folders with media content depends on the specifics of the corresponding device. Brands that produce devices may use interfaces that are quite different from the solutions of device manufacturers.

The HMS program is universal, it allows you to connect to the server almost any device that supports this function. With this software, you can organize access to video files, music and photos. It is optimal for both Wi-Fi networks and wired connections. Through this program, access to media content can be obtained from PCs, laptops, mobile devices, as well as, for example, printers, camcorders and set-top boxes that support the corresponding function.

But in some cases, the device can work correctly only if branded software is used.

So, for example, if a person uses Smart TV from Samsung, then perhaps the best option for him is the AllShare program, produced by the Korean brand. It allows you to create a fairly functional home media server on the user's computer. Samsung is not the only manufacturer of this type of software, of course.

Another Korean brand, LG, has also developed its own program. You can install the LG Smart Share software to run a home media server for LG.

Home server with Plex

If using branded software is less desirable for the network owner, then you can try using a common alternative to HMS - the Plex Media Server program. Its capabilities also allow you to effectively distribute media content between multiple devices - TV, mobile devices, PCs, laptops. The program in question is cross-platform. That is, it can be used by owners of a PC running Linux Ubuntu, who do not have enough experience to set up a home server, using the standard features of this operating system. You can download Plex from plex.tv.

How to use this program to set up a home media server? An instruction that takes a long time to learn is not needed in this case. A feature of the Plex program is that it has a friendly user-friendly interface. Its functionality allows you to get additional information about videos: for example, if they are movies or series, the program will find the appropriate annotations for them and additional media content.

Plex is a universal program. It works equally well on both PC and mobile devices. This program- the most convenient tool for viewing network content using devices on Android, iOS and Windows phone. Owners of the corresponding type of mobile devices can download the Plex application, which is characterized by the advantages noted above - a convenient interface, as well as the ability to supplement media files with useful content and annotations. Is in mobile application Plex and a number of other useful features - for example, the formation of playlists, playing a file from a user-selected location. It can also be noted that Plex allows you to share media content not only from devices located on your home network, but also for users connected to the Internet. So, you can show videos and photos to friends.

Plex users can subscribe to the services for a fee of $4.99 per month. This will allow you to use a number of additional software features, such as, for example, Sync. It is especially useful for owners of mobile devices. By launching the appropriate application on your phone or tablet, you can select the desired online media content and make it available offline.

One of the notable features of Plex is the ability to stream video content using a Google-designed Chromecast device. This device allows you to start video playback on any screen with HDMI interfaces. The Plex program allows you to stop using extra cables when organizing broadcasts through your TV - you can start watching movies using mobile devices.

If we're building a home media server using Plex, how do we use it? The algorithm, due to the high degree of software automation, as in the case of HMS, is very simple. First, you can copy the desired file to a folder located on your computer. Then update the list of content items with the program. Next, you can turn on the TV, smartphone or tablet - those devices with which it is supposed to access the files. Using the interface provided in them, you can select the desired media content.

HMS, Plex, branded solutions from device manufacturers allow you to create home media servers that are quite simple in structure and use. These programs are quite easy to install even for an inexperienced user. The capabilities of this type of software fully satisfy the basic needs of home computer networks.

Now, in the century mobile technologies and gadgets, linking them within the home network seems to be a very convenient opportunity. For example, you can organize a DLNA server on your computer that will distribute video, music and other media content to your other devices. Let's see how you can create a similar point on a PC with Windows 7.

DLNA is a protocol that provides the ability to view media content (video, audio, etc.) from various devices in streaming mode, that is, without fully downloading the file. The main condition is that all devices must be connected to the same network and support the specified technology. Therefore, first of all, you need to create a home network, if you do not already have one. It can be organized using both wired and wireless connections.

Like most other tasks in Windows 7, you can organize a DLNA server using third-party software or limit yourself only to the capabilities of your own operating system toolkit. Next, we will consider the various options for creating such a distribution point in more detail.

Method 1: Home Media Server

The most popular third-party program for creating a DLNA server is HMS ("Home Media Server"). Next, we will study in detail how it can be used to solve the problem posed in this article.

1. Run the downloaded Home Media Server setup file. The integrity of the distribution will be checked automatically. In field "Catalog" you can specify the address of the directory where it will be unpacked. However, here you can leave the default value. In this case, just click "Run".



2. The distribution kit will be unpacked to the specified directory and immediately after that the program installation window will open automatically. In the field group "Installation Directory" you can specify the disk partition and path to the folder where you want to install the program. By default, this is a separate subdirectory of the standard program installation directory on disk C. It is recommended that you do not change these settings unless absolutely necessary. In field "Group of programs" name will be displayed Home Media Server. It also makes no sense to change this name unnecessarily.

   But opposite the parameter "Create desktop shortcut" You can check the box as it is unchecked by default. In this case, on "Desktop" the icon of the program will appear, which will further simplify its launch. Then press "Install".



3. The program will be installed. After that, a dialog box will be displayed asking if you want to run the application right now. It should be pressed "Yes".



4. The Home Media Server interface will open, as well as an additional initial settings shell. In its first window, the device type is indicated (by default, DLNA Device), port, types of supported files, and some other parameters. If you are not an advanced user, we advise you not to change anything, but simply click "Further".



5. In the next window, the directories are assigned, in which the files available for distribution and the type of this content are located. By default, the following standard folders are open in the user's shared directory with the corresponding content type:
   • Videos(movies, subdirectories);
   • "Music"(music, subdirectories);
   • Pictures(photo, subdirectories).

   The available content type is highlighted in green.



6. If you want to distribute from a certain folder not only the type of content that is assigned to it by default, then in this case you only need to click on the corresponding white circle.



7. It will change color to green. Now from this folder it will be possible to distribute the selected type of content.



8. If you want to connect a new folder for distribution, then in this case click on the icon "Add" in the form of a green cross, which is located on the right side of the window.



9. A window will open "Select directory", where you must select the folder on the hard drive or external media from which you want to distribute media content, and then click OK.



10. After that, the selected folder will be displayed in the list along with other directories. By clicking on the appropriate buttons, which will add or remove the green color, you can specify the type of content being distributed.



11. If, on the contrary, you want to disable distribution in some directory, then in this case, select the appropriate folder and press the button "Delete".



12. After that, a dialog box will open in which you should confirm your intention to delete the folder by clicking "Yes".



13. The selected directory will be deleted. After you have configured all the folders that you intend to use for distribution and assigned a content type to them, click "Ready".



14. A dialog box will open asking if you want to scan the media directories. Here you need to click "Yes".



15. The above procedure will be performed.



16. After the scan is completed, the program database will be created, and you will be required to click on the element "Close".



17. Now, after the distribution settings are completed, you can start the server. To do this, click the icon "Launch" on the horizontal toolbar.



18. It may then open a dialog box "Windows Firewall" where you will need to click "Allow Access", otherwise many important functions of the program will be blocked.



19. After that, distribution will begin. You will be able to view available content from devices that are connected to the current network. If you need to turn off the server and stop distributing content, just click on the icon "Stop" on the Home Media Server toolbar.

Method 2: LG Smart Share

Unlike the previous program, the LG Smart Share application is designed to create a DLNA server on your computer that distributes content to devices manufactured by LG Corporation. That is, on the one hand, this is a more highly specialized program, but on the other hand, it allows you to achieve better tuning quality for a specific group of devices.

1. Unpack the downloaded archive and run the installation file located in it.



2. Welcome window will open "Install Wizard" in which you press "Further".



3. Then a window with a license agreement will open. To accept it, press "Yes".



4. At the next stage, you can specify the program installation directory. The default is the directory LG Smart Share, which is located in the parent folder LG Software, located in the standard directory for placing programs for Windows 7. We recommend that you do not change these settings, but simply click "Further".



5. After that, LG Smart Share will be installed, as well as all the necessary system components if they are not available.



6. After the completion of this procedure, a window will appear informing you that the installation was successfully completed. Here you need to make some settings. First of all, pay attention to the fact that opposite the parameter "Enable all SmartShare data access services" there was a checkmark. If for some reason it is missing, then you need to set this mark.



7. By default, content will be distributed from standard folders "Music", "Photo" and "Video". If you want to add a directory, then in this case press "Change".



8. In the window that opens, select the desired folder and click OK.



9. After the desired directory is displayed in the field "Install Wizard", press "Ready".



10. Then a dialog box will open where you should confirm your consent to the use of LG Smart Share system information by clicking OK.



11. After that, access via the DLNA protocol will be activated.

Method 3: Windows 7 Native Toolkit

Now let's look at the algorithm for creating a DLNA server using Windows 7's own toolkit. In order to use this method, you must first organize a homegroup.

1. click "Start" and go to point "Control Panel".



2. In the block "Network and Internet" click on name "Choose homegroup options".



3. The homegroup editing shell opens. Click on the caption "Select media streaming options...".



4. In the window that opens, click "Enable media streaming".



5. Next, a shell opens, where in the area "Media Library Name" you need to enter an arbitrary name. The same window displays devices that are currently connected to the network. Make sure that among them there are no third-party equipment for which you do not want to distribute media content, and then click OK.



6. Next, you return to the window for changing the settings of the home group. As you can see, the checkmark in front of the item "Streaming..." already installed. Check the boxes next to the names of those libraries from which you are going to distribute content over the network, and then click "Save Changes".



7. As a result of the specified actions, a DLNA server will be created. You can connect to it from home network devices using the same password that you set when creating the homegroup. You can change it if you wish. To do this, you need to go back to your homegroup settings and click "Change password…".



8. A window opens where you again need to click on the inscription "Change password", and then enter the desired passphrase to be used when connecting to the DLNA server.



9. If the remote device does not support some of the content formats that you are distributing from your computer, then in this case you can use the standard Windows Media Player to play it. To do this, run the specified program and click on the control panel "Flow". In the menu that opens, go to .



10. A dialog box will open where you need to confirm your action by clicking "Allow remote control...".



11. Now you can view content remotely using Windows Media Player, which is hosted on a DLNA server, that is, on your desktop computer.

The main disadvantage of this method is that it cannot be used by owners of Windows 7 "Starter" and "Home Basic" editions. It can only be used by users who have the Home Premium edition or higher installed. For the rest of the users, only options using third-party software remain available.

As you can see, creating a DLNA server on Windows 7 is not as difficult as it seems to many users. The most convenient and accurate settings can be made using third-party programs for these purposes. In addition, a significant part of the work on adjusting the parameters in this case will be carried out automatically by the software without direct user intervention, which will greatly facilitate the process. But if you are against using third party applications unless absolutely necessary, then in this case it is quite possible to configure the DLNA server for distributing media content using only the operating system's own tools. Although the latter feature is not available in all editions of Windows 7.

In this article, we'll look at how to install your DLNA server on Windows using the Home Media Server (HMS) program as an example

Nowadays, it is increasingly required to have a DLNA server on the home network, since most modern TVs do not support data transfer protocols such as SMB or NFS, but only work via DLNA.

What is DLNA?

DLNA (English Digital Living Network Alliance) - a set of standards that allow compatible devices to transmit and receive various media content (images, music, video) over a home network, as well as display it in real time. That is, a technology for connecting home computers, mobile phones, laptops and consumer electronics into a single digital network. Devices that support the DLNA specification can, at the request of the user, be configured and networked in automatic mode. (Source - Wikipedia)

Installing DLNA Home Media Server (HMS)

The installation of HMS is very simple, but we will still explain in detail how it works.

First you need to download the installer. At the time of writing, the official website was down. And it didn’t work a month before, so below is a link to download from our server latest version HMS:

There are not many settings here. In this window, you select the directory where the Home Media Server (HMS) program will be installed and "Program Group" - the name of the folder in the Start menu.

After selecting the installation folder and folder name in the Start menu, all that remains is to check the box “create a shortcut to launch the program on the desktop”, if necessary, and click the “ Install«.

At the end of the installation, which takes less than a minute ( depends on your hardware), we are offered to immediately launch Home program Media Server (HMS).

This completes the installation of the program.

DLNA Home Media Server (HMS) initial setup

So, we have a freshly installed DLNA server, let's run it and see what it offers us to configure first, and also make a couple of useful settings. Let's get started.

After the first launch of the program, we see the initial settings window.

In this window, we are prompted to select the device to which the media content will be broadcast. There are many templates in the list.

If you have not found your device or a device similar to yours, then you can leave the standard DLNA Device, as practice has shown, this does not greatly affect anything. Once selected, move on.

And then a choice of folders appears before our eyes, from which we will take media content. Folders with your media content can be selected now, or you can add them later. We'll take a look at how to do this below. After selecting the folders, click the " Ready«.

After the initial settings, we are prompted to do backup settings, image cache, database, set up an automatic backup schedule. Let's not dwell on this now and move on. To do this, press the button " close«.

After that, the main window of the program appears in front of us. Let's move on to a few "important" settings at once.

On the left are the types of settings, on the right are specific settings.

Let's jump straight into additional settings and configure the autoload of the DLNA server with the PC turned on.

To do this, select points 2 and 3.

Now let's go to the tab " Server” and write down the name of our DLNA server. As we will see it online.

After changing the name, you need to add folders with media content (if you didn’t do this in the “initial setup or decided to add more folders. Everything is simple here. Press the button “ Add» (2) and select the folder you want to add. After that, it needs to Scan» (3) to get the files from the folder/folders to the server.

If you did everything right, then you should have your files on the right side (as in the screenshot highlighted in yellow).

If you have your files there, then we have quite a bit left. Launch and use. Everything is very simple here - press the button " Run«.

If you have "Windows Firewall" turned on, then the system will ask you whether to allow it access to the network. Choose which ones to allow access to and click " Allow access«.

Similar

I recently realized that televisions are still in the last century. If mobile gadgets and computers are becoming more convenient, faster and simpler, then the only thing that changes in TVs is the screen size and resolution. It's not worth talking about convenience yet.

A TV without a media server on your computer or a special device is practically useless, unless you like to hang out. Therefore, I have selected the 5 best media servers for your computer that will upgrade your TV and make it much more functional.

Plex

Plex is the most popular and, perhaps, convenient option. By running the server on a computer, you can manage it from a browser, set up a media library, add subtitles, and more. Plex downloads all the information about the movie automatically and does it perfectly 9 out of 10 times. The TV sees the Plex server without any problems and plays everything perfectly. The only negative of Plex and other similar programs is that the TV does not see the subtitles embedded in the movie, but for most this does not matter.

Plex is free, but you'll need to purchase a subscription for additional features.

I used this server for a very long time on an old TV. It works quite well and unlike Plex, HMS is a whole combine, the functionality of which knows no bounds. The only negative will be the program's terrible interface, but since it is needed to play movies on a TV, this will not be a big problem. The program is absolutely free and is available only in the version for Windows.

Initially, the PS3 Media Server was distributed as an add-on to the PlayStation 3, allowing you to play movies on your TV using the console. Then the program began to live a separate life. Like the previous alternatives, it supports DLNA playback and doesn't require any setup fiddling.

Serviio is far from the most popular media server, but it also deserves a place in our top. The application is free, but for $25 you can buy the PRO version, which allows you to access your content from any network, not just your home network, and allows you to play content from the web (this feature is given as a preview and in free version). Serviio has apps for Android, but they act as a secondary control panel for the server side on the computer.

Kodi (former XBMC)

XBMC was created to bring video playback to the Xbox. Then the project split off and now Kodi is one of the most popular media centers, supporting almost all platforms due to open source. Kodi has apps for iOS and Android that allow you to use your smartphone as a remote control. The service lives on donations and is absolutely free.

For me, the clear favorite is Plex. And what do you use?

As part of this article, I will write how to create a home media server for Windows 10. Creating a DLNA server will allow other devices to use the media library hosted on a PC. First of all, this is useful for those who have a Smart TV.

What is a DLNA server?

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a special protocol that allows compatible devices to transmit and receive media traffic (video, music, photos) in the home local network and broadcast it in real time.

If the devices support this technology, at the request of the user, they can be configured and then automatically combined into a single network.

What is required for streaming?

Advice! To play media content on another device (tablet, smartphone or smart TV), it is not necessary to set up a DLNA server, homegroup or share a folder. Use the function.

For a home media server to work in Windows 10, it is not necessary to share a folder for public access on the network. You can be on a public network (that is, network discovery is hidden), but streaming will work.

To set up a DLNA server in Windows 10, you need to:

1. The two devices must be on the same home LAN (for example, connected to the same router). How these devices will be connected (via LAN or Wi-Fi) does not matter.
2. To ensure that the Smart TV (or other device) is turned on and supports DLNA technology. LG TVs call it Smart Share, Samsung calls it AllShare, Philips calls it Simple Share.

Setting

There are several ways to set up a home media server:

• using the built-in tools of Windows 10;
• using special programs.

Built-in Windows 10 tools

To turn on:

1. In the search Windows line 10 Enter the query "Media streaming options" and open the found application.
2. Click "Turn on media streaming".
   
3. All devices that are on the network will have access to media files. If desired, some can be removed or configured.
   
4. By unchecking the "Use default settings" checkbox, you can set some filters that will be applicable for this device.
5. You can now access media streaming from your Music, Videos, and Pictures folders on your TV. To transfer video from anywhere to the broadcasting device, right click on the file and in context menu select Cast to Device.
   
6. Windows media player will open, through which a network device is searched. The specified content is then launched and broadcast on the Smart TV.
7. There is a similar function in the Movie and TV player. Depending on which player is selected "by default", that one will be used for streaming playback.
   

If you want to open the broadcast directly from the TV, place the media content in folders shared on your home network, or add a new one. This can be done using Windows Media Player:

With the help of programs

In fact, free and convenient programs with the necessary functionality is not much. Among the programs for the DLNA server I would like to note:

In general, compared to the way you set up streaming in Windows 10, programs can be more finely tuned. They work with playlists, many audio and video formats (including RAW), have convenient sorting and navigation. The interface is easy to understand and should not cause any difficulties for the average user.

Advice! If you're using an Android Box, you can also access media. To do this, on a Windows 10 computer. On Android, download ES File Explorer, open "LAN" and click "Scan". Select a device found on the local network and you will get access to the shared folder.

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