The Home Media Server program is used as a DLNA server for viewing content and listening to music from a computer and laptop on a TV. Home Media Server is ideal for these purposes and has various useful settings.

What is DLNA?

In English translation, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) refers to certain standards, thanks to which compatible devices can transmit and receive various media content over a home network and display it in real time using wired and wireless channels.

Thanks to this technology, home computers, mobile phones, consumer electronics, laptops are combined into a single digital network. When you use DLNA certified devices, they are automatically configured and connected to your users' networks.

Thanks to the transmitting device (server), information is transmitted to the TV. A PC, phone, camera, or camera can act as a server. The presence of DLNA support may mean that the device can receive video.

Such a wired or wireless network has its advantages:

• The ability to instantly access materials located on all the user’s home devices. You can watch a movie or photo immediately after downloading, you can listen to music on music center in the highest quality.
• For wireless connection there is no need to drill holes in walls and doors.
• With a wireless connection via Wi-Fi, you can download entire files to necessary devices for further viewing.

Disadvantages of DLNA include:

• To make a wired connection (for example, through reinforced concrete walls that block the radio signal), it is necessary to drill holes in the walls and doors, which will negatively affect the interior.
• The wireless connection is significantly affected by various obstacles in the form of steel reinforcement or thick concrete (brick) walls.
• As with the Internet, there is a possibility of file playback delays when streaming if the file is too large or the connection speed is not fast enough.
• Using a weak router can affect the speed and quality of data transfer.
• Not all file types can be played, and HD video may be of poorer quality.

Installing Home Media Server (HMS)

Installation of HMS is carried out in the following sequence:

After the installation is complete, it is better to delete the unpacking files in manual mode because they automatic deletion not provided.

General setup of HMS as a DLNA server

The installed DLNA server will prompt the user to continue the settings process upon startup:

1. When you launch it for the first time, a window with initial settings will appear. It will ask you to select a device for broadcasting media content. Many templates with devices will appear in the proposed list. If your device or a similar one was not found, then you should stop at the standard DLNA Device. Having made a choice, you need to move on to the next action.
   
   
2. Select the folders from which you want to take media content. You can select media content folders at this stage or add them later. Having selected the folders, you need to click on the “Finish” button.
   
   
3. After making the initial settings, you will be prompted to create a backup copy with the settings, image cache and database. You will also be prompted to configure an automatic backup schedule. Then press the “Close” key.
   
   
4. The main program window will appear. Here it is worth paying attention to certain important settings. On the left side the types of settings will be listed, and on the right side there are sections with specific settings.
5. On the left side you need to go to additional settings and configure automatic loading of the DLNA server when the computer is turned on. For this purpose, you need to select the second and third points.
   
   
6. Next, you need to go to the “Server” tab and specify your DLNA server, which it will be on the network.
   
   
7. After changing the name, you need to return to adding folders (if this has not been done before or when adding other folders). To do this, click on the “Add” button, then select the folder you are going to add. Next, you need to perform a “Scan” to get files from the folders to the server.
   
   
8. If the actions are performed correctly, a list of these files will be on the right side of the screen. If the necessary files are present in this list, all that remains is to launch and start using the program. To do this, press the “Launch” key.
   
   
9. In the case of enabled " Windows Firewall"The system will ask you to allow access to the network. You should select which networks access will be allowed and click on the “Allow access” button.
   
   

Connecting and viewing media content

After starting the program, you should turn on the TV. At correct connection it will be located in the "Home Media Server".

Using the example of an LG TV

As an example, we present a variant of operation of the LG LN655V television receiver with a DLNA server. In the main Smart TV menu, go to LG SmartShare.

First connection:

1. When connecting the device to the TV for the first time, go to the “Connection Guide”, which is located in the lower right corner.
   
   
2. Next, you need to go to the “PC Connection” tab and click “Next”.
   
   
3. Next there will be two more windows, where you also need to select “Next”. If nothing is automatically set in the window for selecting an IP address, then select your home network (wired or wireless, depending on how the TV is connected).
   
   
4. On the fourth click, the owner’s computer should be visible. If it is missing, you need to restart the server.
   
   

After the initial connection, the device will be listed in the final section of LG SmartShare "Connected Devices". If it is not there, you need to restart the server on your computer. For example, for movies, select the folder with “Movies”, and then “Catalogues of media resources”.

A list of folders that have been added to HMS settings will appear. You can use any folder to launch the movie.

Using the SONY Bravia TV as an example

In this case, the KDL-46XBR9 television receiver was used. Algorithm of actions:

1. The Home Media Server program is installed and launched on the computer. To go to settings, use the corresponding key.
2. On the right side you can see the “Add” button. In addition, it is possible to select a file to scan when the program starts. Scanning is necessary if the user changed the contents of this directory. The green circle shows scanning.
   
   
3. Next, you need to click on the button with file types on the right side. PAL video files cannot be played on certain TVs. You should enter “NTSC” to be able to recognize content (for example, MPEG-PS_PAL_NTSC for avi).
4. For the mkv container, select Transcoding (Core AVC). In DLNA you need to write MPEG-PS_PAL or MPEG-PS_NTSC (depending on the TV).
   
   
5. Then you need to go to “Categories”, then select “Device”. There you need to select the TV type and resolution. You should select DLNA1 or DLNA1.5. You can find out which version is supported in the instructions or by visiting the official website.
   
   
6. Configure Web access to the server, for which you need to go to the next item in the categories.
7. You should add your TV to client devices. When you click on the icon with a lifebuoy, the program will be in automatic mode The computer name is defined and it will be added to the “Server” section, “Name” field. To identify devices on the network that support DLNA technology, you need to use “Search”. You need to make sure that the TV is turned on and connected to wireless or wired networks. After scanning the network, the program will add network clients (TV and computer).
   
   
8. You need to go to the individual settings of the television receiver and insert the above-mentioned setting data.
   
9. The “File Types” key will take you to the registration settings for making the proposed corrections.
   
   
10. You should return to the main settings window and go to the “Transcoder” category item. In the "File Format" section you need to specify "MPEG (DVD)". In the “Video” section, select MPEG2 compression, quality 6,000,000. In the “Sound” section, select AC3, 448,000, “Frame size” - 1280x720, 16:9. Changing the original frame size - always. Check the box for “Add color to frame size” and all the boxes in the lower list.
    
11. Next, go to the subtitles tab. Here you can configure the style of subtitle display according to your own preferences and other parameters necessary for their optimal display.
    
    
12. In the final “Advanced” category, check the box “Install the Windows Home Media Server (UPnP) service.” This will facilitate the automatic download of the program when the PC is turned on as a service.
    
    

Possible problems (errors) and their solutions

Among possible malfunctions When setting up Home Media Server as a DLNA server, you can name the following:

• The server is found, but does not open on media devices. Making settings in the “Home Media Server (UPnP)” will help eliminate this inconvenience. Setting the settings in the “Device” (specify the old and new model version): “Authorization Service” - “Russian names of the main folders” - in the “Server” section, specify a permanent port (from 1024 to 65535).
• Errors occur, stop, or slow down during playback. You need to select “Transcoding” smaller size frame and quality of video content, then stop watching the movie so that a sufficient volume of the transcoded file is formed, and set a disk to store temporary transcoding files that is different from the one used for the swap file. We also need to optimize the system as a whole (disk fragmentation, list of automatically loaded programs).
• In some cases, a message may appear on the screen indicating that the file type is not supported.. After two or three restarts everything should be fine.

DLNA technology makes it easier to transfer files between Internet-connected devices. The process of setting up Home Media Server as a DLNA server is simple; the main thing is to accurately follow the step-by-step instructions given in the article.

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

What is a home media server?

Many Russian users access the Internet via a Wi-Fi router. This device allows you to simultaneously connect several devices to the network. These could be laptops, tablets or, for example, Smart TVs TV. The capabilities of wireless networks allow you to create a real home media server - for a TV, laptop and any other device with Wi-Fi support. What functions should it have? For example, a server can distribute media resources—video files, music, photos—between different devices. Another useful function is to provide shared access between devices to online services, for example, IPTV.

Why create a home media server?

For what purpose do users create home media servers? This is usually due to the desire to organize a more convenient and efficient option for working with media content through multiple 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 only be done by going online, where he will have to search for a long time required file, or through external media - a flash drive or hard drive. In the second case, constantly transferring media from one device to another is not always convenient. But if you have a media server, you can place the necessary files on it and launch 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 there is no Internet access 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 create a home media server? Settings similar system— what are its nuances? It all depends on what functions the user wants to see in home system distribution of media content. If we are talking about basic capabilities- for example, providing file sharing of common multimedia types, then the server structure will not be too complex. There are quite a lot various types Software that allows a user who has little experience in working with local systems to create an appropriate system computer networks. If you need to create a media server for a TV, then the capabilities of such solutions are almost always sufficient. TV usually can recognize not as many types of files as a computer, but only those that relate to the most common media standards.

But if the question is how to set up a home media server not only for shared access to content, but, say, to ensure that devices can access the Internet or Internet television resources, then more comprehensive work will be required. The capabilities of those types of software that are adapted for inexperienced users may not be enough.

Methods for creating a server

What are the ways to create a home media server? One of the most technologically advanced is the purchase of a separate system unit, performing the corresponding functions. Its performance does not necessarily 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 a home network. Therefore, large investments in equipment are not required. What you should pay attention to is the performance of the system unit’s hard drive. It is advisable that an appropriate hardware component had sufficient volume and rotation speed to get the job done. The hard drive will be subject to significant loads during system operation.

Where should I locate my home media server? It is necessary to find a place in the apartment in which the server unit can constantly work 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 capable of accumulating the user’s media resources is Linux Ubuntu. This OS is characterized by stability. However, in order to run a home media server using Ubuntu, the setup will be quite complex, and the user will need to have extensive experience working with similar platforms. But if a person has the appropriate skills, then he will be able to take advantage of all the benefits of such a scheme.

The capabilities of the Ubuntu OS allow you to create a functional server with which you can organize general access online from different devices, create storage for files, and also use DLNA standards. A home media server based on Ubuntu will allow you to connect not only computers to the Internet, 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 with Ubuntu, then he can try using popular solutions for Windows. Among these is the Home Media Server program or Home Media Server. It has enough capabilities to satisfy the needs of most home network owners. So, with the help of it you can organize file sharing, IPTV, and use podcasts for a home media server. You can download the HMS program on the website 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.

Setting up a server via HMS

You should launch the HMS program, then select the “Settings” button. After that there is a section called “Media Resources”. Then go to the “Directory List” page and click “Add”. After this 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 automation. In general, the user does not need to make significant changes to the settings of this software. But sometimes this may be necessary, for example, if the system does not work for some reason. Possible reasons We will look at incorrect server operation a little later.

Once the files are downloaded, click “Launch” in the main HMS window. If the server starts, then everything is fine. If necessary, it can be stopped or restarted. After this, 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 via a browser, you must again select “Settings”, then “Server”, and enter the required value in the “Port” section. Using a browser, you can log into 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.

Setting up a server via HMS: fixing errors

What to do if the home media server does not start? The network setup was probably carried out with errors in this case. Let's look at the most typical ones. 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 displayed in the program window with the information 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 program interface.

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

IPTV via HMS

One of the opportunities that a functional home media server provides to the user is Internet television, or IPTV. The HMS program allows you to configure 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 a type of software such as VLC Media Player. This can be done through the website videolan.org. Once VLC is downloaded, it needs to be combined with HMS. To do this, you need to open “Home Media Server”, then select “Settings”, then “Media Resources” and “Internet Resources”. After that, find the VideoLAN settings and indicate the folder on your computer where the player is installed.

Then you need to download a playlist that includes a list of broadcast channels. It is a file in m3u format. This can be done by visiting a specialized website for digital TV lovers, for example, nastroisam.ru. Also, such files may 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 settings have been made, you should reboot the home server. After this, you can use IPTV capabilities, for example, using a TV - if it supports this function.

Working with HMS: nuances

Let's look at some of the nuances that characterize 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 files that form media content is slow, this may be due to the specifics of a particular device. It is also possible that the performance of the server's hard drive is insufficient. Failures can also be caused by frequent changes in directory structure. 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 quite possible that certain media files will not be visible on the device used to view content, despite the fact that they are viewed in the main program window. This may be due to the specific mime types for a particular type 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”, then “File Types” and change extensions if necessary.

Connecting devices

So, we have configured and launched the 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, televisions or, for example, multimedia projectors.

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

Exactly how a 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 can 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. Using this software, you can organize access to video files, music and photos. It is optimal for both Wi-Fi networks and wired connections. Using this program, you can access media content from PCs, laptops, mobile devices, as well as, for example, printers, video cameras and TV set-top boxes that support the corresponding function.

But in some cases, the device can only work correctly 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. In order to run a home media server for LG, you can install the LG Smart Share program.

Home server using 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 several devices - TV, mobile devices, PCs, laptops. The program in question is cross-platform. That is, it can be used by PC owners running Linux Ubuntu who do not have sufficient experience to set up a home server using the standard features of this operating system. You can download Plex from plex.tv.

How can I set up a home media server using this program? In this case, instructions that take a lot of time to study are not needed. The peculiarity of the Plex program is that it has a friendly, user-friendly interface. Its functionality allows you to receive Additional information about videos: for example, if these are films or TV series, the program will find appropriate annotations for them and additional media content.

Plex is a universal program. It functions equally correctly on both PCs and mobile devices. This program is the most convenient tool for viewing online content using devices on Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Owners of the appropriate type of mobile device can download the Plex application, which is characterized by the advantages noted above - a user-friendly interface, as well as the ability to supplement media files with useful content and annotations. Available in mobile application Plex and a number of others useful functions- for example, creating playlists, playing a file from a location selected by the user. It can also be noted that Plex allows you to organize shared access to media content not only from devices on your home network, but also for users connected to the Internet. So, you can show videos and photos to friends.

Plex users can sign up for a paid subscription to access the services - it costs $4.99 per month. This will enable a number of additional features Software such as 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 media content online and ensure its availability offline.

Some notable features of Plex include streaming video content using Google's Chromecast device. This device allows you to play video on any screen with HDMI interfaces. The Plex program allows you to stop using unnecessary cables when organizing broadcasts via TV - you can start watching movies using mobile devices.

If we use Plex to create a home media server, 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 using the program. Next, you can turn on your TV, smartphone or tablet - those devices with which you are 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. Possibilities of this type The software fully satisfies the basic needs of home computer networks.

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 allows you to exchange information between various devices home network - for example, a computer, smartphone and TV equipped with 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 Wi-Fi router, supporting quality standards 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 joining the group - through the Center network connections, 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 with hard drive computer, 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 player menu Windows Media Player.

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 means systems, 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 playback devices into 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:

From this article you will learn how to connect a TV to a computer via DNLA through a home media server. After you set up a media server on your computer, you will have a home multimedia network. Using it, you can transfer video from your computer to your TV, as well as other media content (photos, music) and play it in real time. This approach to playing video and audio files on your TV will save you from having to download media content to a USB flash drive every time and will create conditions for selecting the required file on the TV panel.

How to connect a computer to a TV via DLNA.

It should be said that in order to create such a network between a computer and a TV, your TV panel must support a set of DLNA standards. What is DLNA?

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance - Living Digital Network Alliance) is a certain set of standards that make it possible for all compatible devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, game console, printer, video camera...) to transmit and receive via wireless (Wi-Fi) and wired (Ethernet) networks to play photos, videos and audio files.

All famous brands such as Microsoft, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony... are members of this digital alliance, but Apple, together with BridgeCo, has developed its own standard (technology and protocol) AirPlay, which is supported by devices from such manufacturers , like Bowers & Wilkins, iHome, Marantz, JBL. Therefore, if your TV or any other device is from Apple, then you will not be able to connect it to your existing DLNA network.

In one of the publications for Samsung TV owners, I already wrote about how to set up a media server using specialized programs from developers of the same company. This is about . So, no problems were noticed in the operation of the PC Share Manager program, which cannot be said about the AllShare product. But most often it still works properly.

Numerous calls to the support service from different users did not yield any results, and all of them received a very dry answer: “Our AllShare product does not work on a good half of the hosts.” Well, let's leave them alone with their buggy “product” and use a universal alternative, the Home Media Server program (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP). It works with TVs from Samsung, LG, Philips, Sony, Toshiba. You can find out more about the program's capabilities on the official website.

It is better to connect a computer to a TV through a router to transfer multimedia files using a LAN cable () than wirelessly Wi-Fi connection(). Why? Of course, digital progress does not stand still and with each new wireless standard Wi-Fi () coverage range increases, signal stability increases, data transfer speed increases... All this is certainly relevant in our information age.

But in my opinion, to transfer multimedia files from a computer to a TV, it is still better to use a LAN cable. The point is that wired connection there is only one minus - the wires, but the pros can be noted high speed data transmission, low ping (response time), minimal interference... Despite the fact that in wireless Wi-Fi connection Communication stability and speed directly depend on the power of the antenna, the influence of interference and the presence of obstacles ().

Therefore, for comfortable viewing (without lags or freezes) of video standards such as: Full HD, Ultra HD... it makes sense to connect a computer with a TV to a multimedia network using a LAN cable. But this is just my recommendation and you can do it your way. So, how to connect your TV to your computer via DLNA? First of all, make sure that your router is configured and there is a connection with the TV (read here and set up Wi-Fi).

Installing and configuring a DLNA home media server.

As you already understand, in order to create a network between a computer and a TV, you need to install a media server. Launch the program distribution package downloaded from the official website and begin installation.

All you need to do is specify the installation path, check the “Create shortcut” box and click on the “Install” button. The installation process will go quickly, and upon completion, launch the program.

After starting the program, you will be prompted to familiarize yourself with the list of changes. Click the "Close" button and in a new window "Initial settings" in the dropdown menu "Devices from the list" select your device type. Depending on the type of media device you select in the field "Native file support" will display a comma separated list of supported formats according to the documentation.

If your device supports any other types of formats that are not in the list offered by the program, then you can switch to "Custom device" and in the extensions field (movies, music, photos), add the required format separated by commas. Click the “Next” button.

In the next window "Catalogues of media resources" you need to share, that is, make folders or local, network, removable drives visible for your device. Here you can add your directory with media content (specify the path to it) by clicking on the “Add” button and delete the folders already proposed by the program.

Green dots indicate what type of media content is stored in this directory. As a rule, I open access to local and removable drives because it eliminates the need to download and move files to specific directories. To do this, you need to tick the necessary boxes and add your local drives. Click the “Finish” button. After this, the program will prompt you to scan media resources. Click the “Yes” button.

You can also add all local drives (or selected directories) after installing the media server in the program settings on the “Media Resources” tab. To do this, click the “Add” button and select local disk, and then “Scan”. After this, the program interface will display the entire list of video files that are stored on your hard drive (see image below). Please note that due to the large amount of media scanning during server startup, the program will take longer to load.

So, decide for yourself how much media data will be available to the server. The fewer local disks (directories) are added, the faster the media server will start.

Go ahead. After scanning is completed, a window will appear “Backup/restore program data”. Here, if you wish, you can specify a different path for the directory backup copies and configure automatic execution scheduled reservations. I'll leave everything as it is.

In field "Backup directory" the path for saving and restoring program settings is displayed. After you click the “Run” button, the settings will be saved. That’s it, click the “Close” button because all the basic settings have been completed and the home computer-TV network has been created.

I recommend you in the program settings on the tab "Additionally" check the box “Service installation” Windows Home media server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)" so that the media server runs as a service. After this, confirm your changes by clicking the “Ok” button.

To start your DLNA home media server, just click on the button in top menu"Run" program. Take the remote control in your hands and select your media server from the list.

Now you have your own network between your computer and TV. By the way, if you need to check your TV for defective pixels and, if possible, restore them, then read about this in detail. That's all I have for today. Bye!

2019-06-13T18:31:00+00:00

The LG49sk8500 TV does not see my desktop computer in the connection manager. The laptop sees it, but the PC doesn’t. I even tried the stock LG Smart Share program, same thing. MGTS provider.

2018-07-24T14:09:39+00:00

The home media server sees TV in the settings. The TV still doesn’t see the PC.

2018-07-24T13:34:17+00:00

Antivirus is off.

2018-07-24T13:32:05+00:00

Good day! TV TCL 43P6US on Linux. The TV is connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi router, but the TV cannot be seen by the computer. The media server program was installed, I did everything as written, but everything was in vain. Please help me figure it out. Thank you.

2017-09-18T11:51:04+00:00

We searched for a very long time and found you. Everything was done according to the description, there is a list of channels, but it says the image is temporarily unavailable. Samsung TV connected via LAN

2016-12-19T22:25:42+00:00

Good night. Philips TV pfs7309/60, video, photos, and IPTV are included from the TV. It's annoying that the TV doesn't appear in the DVR playback device menu. I can’t figure out how to make it visible and run files from the computer and not from the TV. There is a second Samsung TV, everything is fine, it is displayed and you can run files from the computer. What's the salt???

2016-11-30T18:06:19+00:00

Try resetting your router to factory settings and creating the connection again. If there is updated software, then it may make sense to update the firmware. P.S. Post whether it helped or not. OK.

2016-11-30T17:20:50+00:00

Good evening, the problem is the following, the TV loses connection with the server 12-16 minutes after the start of viewing, the TV is Samsung UE55K6550AU, before that it was a Sony Bravia, there were no problems...

2016-11-10T13:20:18+00:00

Dmitry, hello! Please help me figure it out. There is a laptop with a “Home Media Server”, a Dlink 615 router and Philips TV. The router and TV are connected by a patch cord. Everything works in this way. I replaced the router with a Xiaomi mi nano and the TV stopped seeing the server - asking to start it. At the same time, there is an Internet connection via smart TV and the router sees the TV in the devices. Tell me what could be the reason?

2016-09-02T19:44:35+00:00

2016-09-02T06:42:11+00:00

It would be better to talk about the LG SMART SHARY program. How to run it separately via LAN, so that it does not affect the Internet and works separately.

2016-08-26T12:06:37+00:00

What's not to like about this media server?

2016-08-26T11:48:26+00:00

Hello, can anyone tell me what it's called? official program from Philips, which allows you to connect to a computer via a Lan network?

2016-08-19T15:43:41+00:00

Most likely the FireWall network is blocking it. Disable it for a while and if everything is in order, then add HMS to the exceptions.

2016-08-19T13:04:01+00:00

Hello! Has anyone encountered setting up HMS on a Samsung UE48H6400 TV. I set up the server myself, and I can see the TV in it. But I can’t see the network from the TV itself. I don’t find the Allshare function on it, and there is no media server in Source. Everything is connected to one router. What can be done in this case?

2016-05-15T14:09:38+00:00

A lot depends on the network equipment. I hope the TV does not receive such “heavy” files over Wi-Fi. P.S. Please describe in more detail the diagram for connecting the TV to your home network.

2016-05-12T22:43:38+00:00

Hello! I couldn’t watch 4K videos through the media server. What is the reason? What to include? It shows normally through a flash drive, but through the server it’s like a simple HD. TV LG 49UB-830V

2016-05-01T16:27:28+00:00

But for me it’s different. The Android has the LAZY IPTV program installed, it already has built-in DLNA, I can watch different channels and run it on an LG TV

2016-02-21T19:23:31+00:00

Better is a loose concept. You justify why it is actually better. P.S. Maybe I'll test it if I'm free.

2016-02-18T17:41:10+00:00

I used this program, but found it better Twonky server

2016-02-11T22:24:55+00:00

I haven't encountered such problems yet. Alas! I just won’t give any advice and I don’t have a clear answer yet.

2016-02-11T22:18:12+00:00

Moreover, when you go through the set-top box to HMS, the folders are completely displayed there (Actors, Genres, Media Resource Catalogs, etc., but when you go to the Media Resource Catalogs folder, it’s empty

2016-02-11T22:16:15+00:00

Thanks for the link, but computers see each other and access each other (even connected to different routers). The set-top box also sees the HMS and Windos server, but does not see the files in them. But the Home Media Server itself does not see the set-top box at all. Moreover, before that I connected the TV itself in the same configuration, everything worked fine. I think the problem is with the set-top box, but I can’t understand why.

2016-02-11T21:07:02+00:00

I set the scan to automatic, the result was zero. In HMS itself, the set-top box is not displayed in playback devices and there is no “play to” item.

2016-02-11T21:36:48+00:00

2016-02-07T21:39:27+00:00

On the "Scanning" tab, is there a checkmark for "Automatic scanning"? Is the program added to the firewall exceptions or Windows firewall (depending on what you are using for network filtering)?

2016-02-07T21:30:09+00:00

Try turning off encryption on your wireless network. Also pay attention to whether the devices share the same IP address. P.S. If the devices IP is not tied to the MAC address, then I recommend doing this.

2016-02-07T16:43:20+00:00

Hello! Dmitriy. Media set-top box DOM.RU, the media server is running on the computer, but does not display playback devices, the set-top box itself sees the server (both HMS and standard windows(win 10), but the media folders are empty (files are not displayed). The network is configured as follows - the main router with an Internet connection (192.168.1.1), an additional router in another room with the address 192.168.1.30, a computer 192.168.1.40, a media set-top box 192.168.1.35. I did not register ports on the routers.

Home Media Server (UpnP-DLNA-HTTP) is a server that provides media resources ( audio and video files, images, photographs) computer by another UPnP ( DLNA) devices on the home network - televisions ( Samsung, LG, Philips, Sony, Toshiba, etc.), game consoles (Sony Playstation, XBOX), media players ( WD TV Live, Popcorn Hour, Dune, Boxee Box, IconBit, ASUS O!Play, iPad/iPhone/iPod), mobile and PDA devices.

The server includes a transcoder (FFMPEG), which allows you to convert media into a format that will be supported by the playback device. It is also possible to convert the media frame format to the playback screen format. Transcoding can be selected from any minute.

Feature Home Media Server (UpnP-DLNA-HTTP)

You can redirect Internet radio and Internet TV streams to another media device. UpnP-DLNA-HTTP supports digital TV, which can also be redirected to another device. The server also supports external and internal subtitles. There is also support for Digital Media Renderer device management, where you can use the “Play to...” option for both an individual device and a group of individual devices.