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This article will talk about setting up on your computer. This technology is useful in that you can use it to view media content from your PC on your TV.

This can happen when the TV and computer are connected to the same network, or when connected directly. After that, it remains only to launch DLNA and turn on the viewing of the desired movie or photo. This is quite convenient, because it is much more pleasant to show a large company photos, videos, or make a presentation on the big screen.

There are many different programs that allow you to do this. Among them, it is often recommended "Home media server (UpnP, DLNA, HTTP)". Indeed, this application has shown itself well in practice. Therefore, in today's article, we will show an example using this particular program.

This home media server is quite versatile and is able to run a DLNA server that is compatible with any TV (and indeed with many devices, such as game consoles) that can work using this technology. If the TV is capable of connecting wirelessly, or it has a connector for connecting a network cable, then it is likely that it supports DLNA. In general, the program itself has many different settings, so standard applications, for TVs, are very much inferior to her.

Today's article itself will be useful to owners of TVs from almost any manufacturer. After all, as already noted, a home media server is a third-party program with great functionality and wide capabilities, which allows it to work with any technique. And also it's free.

Today we will consider in detail only ways to open access for TV to the necessary folders on the computer, instructions on how to create a server and watch movies using it.

For reference, this example uses an LG 32LN575U TV, an ASUS RT-N13U router, and an ASUS R56CM laptop.

Establishing a connection between the TV and the computer

As you already understood, in order to be able to watch video from a computer through a TV, you need to establish a connection between these two devices. If you already have them connected to each other, you can skip this step and proceed to the next one.

Well, if your TV is not yet connected to a PC, then you can do this through a router. Thus, without unnecessary troubles, you can connect the TV set to your computer via Wi-Fi. Another TV, you can connect with the help of a router. The most important thing is that both devices work with the same router.

In case there is no home Wi-Fi

When you do not have a router, and accordingly there is no wireless network at home, you can connect the TV to your laptop using a network cable, directly.

It will look like this:

This connection method is quite reliable, so there should not be any special problems. The downside is the presence of a cable that connects these two devices. Even if the TV does not see such a connection, you can still play multimedia files through the Home Media Server program.

It is possible that it is really possible to connect a TV to a computer. But we have not yet begun to check this and look for ways to implement such an undertaking. Most likely, you can do this using your laptop as a router.

After connecting the computer to the TV set, we proceed to the settings for the DLNA server.

Setting up a "Home Media Server"

Of course, first of all, we need the program itself. You can download it from the official resource https://www.homemediaserver.ru/index.htm and then install it. On the developer's site, click on the download button.

After that, save the archive with the program to your PC. After that, it needs to be unpacked. There will be a “setup” file, run it and follow the instructions to install the application. When the program is installed, its shortcut will appear on the desktop. Start Home Media Server.

Now we will specify in the settings all types of media files and folders that will be available for viewing on the TV. We go in the settings, in the upper part of the program window there is a corresponding button.

In the settings window, go to the media resources tab. There will already be indicated several standard folders with music, pictures and videos. Here we can add our own and edit the type of files that will be displayed on the TV.

In order not to rummage too much in folders, looking for the desired video or photo, it is better to open access to local disks. Check the box next to the corresponding item (or make sure that it is there).

Activating this option will provide the ability to access any files from the TV that are on all local drives.

In order to add separate directories with files or, for example, an external HDD, click on the "Add" button on the right. Then find desired folder, or an external device and select it.

The plate in the center displays all the folders for which the TV is accessible. This shows the type of files that can be viewed in these directories. In general, this is the main setting that is necessary for us, but the program has a lot of other useful parameters that can be configured.

After you've done everything, you will need to save these settings. Click on the "OK" button and agree to scan directories.

For some time, the program will scan the selected directories. After that, you can start starting the DLNA server. On the top menu, click on the start button. You should see a message that the server started successfully.

Turn on your TV and open, on the computer, in the program, a tab with playback devices. In the right corner, click on the "Update" button. After that, the TV should appear in the list.

If this does not happen and the Home Media Server does not find anything and the connected devices are not shown on the TV itself, then you need to check the connection itself. Make sure your TV and PC are connected.

In some cases, the operation of the media server can be blocked by antivirus programs and firewalls. In this case, add this application to the exceptions and try again.

If everything was successfully detected, you can start viewing media files. We'll start with photos. In the top menu, select the desired file type, in this case a photo.

Further, in the central part of the window, you can select the desired directory and find suitable files in it. When the desired photo is selected, then simply right-click on it and hover over the line "Play to" and then select your TV.

This photo will instantly appear on the TV screen.

In the same way, you can launch and play videos and music. This is just one way to play files by launching them from a media server. But this method is not very comfortable. In many cases, it is much more convenient to search for the desired files on the TV itself, and then launch them.

By the way, if the window of a running program is closed, it will be hidden on the notification panel.

But the server itself will not stop and will continue to work.

Opening files on TV

After the server is launched, we return to our TV.

Typically, TVs have a special program that allows you to work with a DLNA server. In our case, this Smart Share. But perhaps, in other examples, it may be a completely different program.

If you have a TV, as in our case (LG), then you need to go to the Smart TV menu (press the blue button on the remote control) and then find and launch Smart Share. True, if, but supports DLNA technology, then everything can be completely different. Open it and go to the "My Computer" folder, where there will be all the available files and directories that are accessible.

You can open any and run the desired video, view photos, or listen to music

Summing up

Like it or not, but "Home Media Server" is quite an interesting program that opens up new possibilities for your TV. And by the way, this program has a lot of other useful features. For example, if you watch a long enough movie, the computer may go to sleep and the TV will stop showing. Whatever it was, in the settings there is a special option with which you can prevent the PC from going to sleep.

More recently, it was almost impossible to combine all digital devices and gadgets (smartphones, tablets) into one large media network, since their device did not allow connecting to local network. With the development of the mobile market, the need arose and the possibility of creating large multimedia servers at home. Let's take a closer look at what a DLNA server is and how to configure it on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

What is DLNA?

DLNA is a special set of instructions (protocol) that will allow you to view media content located on the main server using various devices located on the same network. For example, you can watch a new movie on your computer on your TV (only with the appropriate Smart TV feature), tablet, phone, or other gadget.

Why do you need a media server?

Placing such systems at home allows you to significantly save memory on all devices, create a single media library and organize all files so that they are easy to find. Another significant advantage of DLNA is the large channel width, which will allow you to watch the same movies in full HD or UHD quality without waiting for the file to download. You will say that in a video in this resolution you can simply watch online. Yes, it is, but the video that is on the Internet undergoes additional compression and the quality is significantly lost. This is one of the few benefits that you will be able to appreciate on your own after you set up such a system at home.

What do you need to set up a server at home?

To configure such DLNA servers, you need:

• all the necessary devices united in a single network (it does not matter if it is a wired or wireless network);
• personal computer with operating system Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 (note that Windows 7 version must be at least Home Premium);
• a little patience and minimal knowledge about the devices that you will connect (for example, new and old Smart TVs have slight differences in setting up and connecting to networks).

Step-by-step instructions for setting up for Windows using built-in tools:

To create a DLNA server, do the following:

1. So, go to the computer control panel and look for the "Network and Internet" item;
2. We are looking for the item "Homegroup" and select the sub-item "Select homegroup settings and data sharing":
   
3. Next, we need to group all devices connected to the network into a homegroup. Such a union is necessary so that all units of the group can access data that is located on the main medium (server). Therefore, in the next window, select "Create a home group":
   
4. At the next stage, select the types of files (libraries) to which network access will be provided and click the "Next" button:
   
5. After these operations, a window will appear in which the setup program will issue an automatically generated password. It will need to be written down, since all devices connecting to the DLNA server on Windows OS will request this key.
   
6. Next, a settings window will pop up, in which we once again check the “shared” folders and mark the item highlighted in the picture. Here you can also change the password to a more memorable one, leave the home group, or, using the system group, check for connection errors:
   
7. After marking the required item, go to the sub-item "Select media streaming options". In the "Media library name" field, enter the name of your DLNA server, and set "Allowed" to all devices that are displayed in the list:
   
   ATTENTION! Allow access only to devices that belong to you so that your files do not fall into the wrong hands!
8. We save all settings. This completes the DNLA server setup on your Windows 7, all that remains is to connect all the necessary devices and enjoy media content.

Setting up DLNA using third-party programs

Above, we examined the configuration method using the utility built into Windows 7, but third-party programs can also be used to create DLNA on Windows 7 (8). One of these programs is called “Home Media Server”.

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 transmit and receive media traffic (video, music, photos) in the home local network, as well as 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 the home media server to work in Windows 10, it is not necessary to share the folder for open access online. You can be on a public network (that is, network discovery is hidden), but streaming will work.

To set up DLNA windows server 10, you need:

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 a broadcasting device, right-click on the file and select Cast to Device from the context menu.
   
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, there are not many free and convenient programs with the necessary functionality. 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. For this, on Windows computer 10 . 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.

UPnP (abbreviationUniversal Plug and Play) – kit network protocols published by the forum of the same name.

The UPnP Forum is an open association of industry representatives to develop standards for UPnP technology, the goal of which is to simplify the integration of smart devices initially at the level of home, and later - corporate networks.

UPnP is based on standards and technologies such as TCP / IP , UDP , HTTP , XML and provides automatic connection between similar devices and their joint work on the network .

In this case, in order to give access, for example, to the resources of an FTP server hosted on a PC, it is necessary to perform a port forwarding operation on the router and assign a static IP address to the computer.

Note! Using the UPnP function on the router, all port forwarding settings are done automatically, so this method Suitable for people who are just starting to study the computer. The downside of UpnP is that it reduces the security of your home network.

In most cases, the user receives a router with UpnP enabled. Let's check the activation of this mode in the settings of our router.

To do this, in any available browser, you should write the IP address of your router (usually this is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1), enter your username and password.

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Section "Forwarding", subsection "UpnP" - "Status - Enabled"

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The "Advanced" section, the "Advanced Network" subsection, the "Enable UPnP" box is checked.

ASUS

Section "Internet", tab "Connection" - "Enable UpnP" checkbox is checked in the field "Yes".

Once UPnP has been enabled on the router, it must also be enabled on the application that requires port forwarding.

For example, to enable UpnP in Skype you need to go to section "Additionally", subsection "Compound" and check the box next to "Enable UpnP".

Creating a DLNA Home Media Server

DLNA- a technology that allows you to combine devices into a single digital network for the purpose of receiving / transmitting and viewing various media content on-line.

In practice, it looks like this, there is a computer with a larger hard drive that stores photos, movies, audio recordings and other media content.

What if you want to watch one of the movies not on the PC screen, but on a large TV?

Or your friends are visiting and you want to show your vacation photos either on the big TV screen or on your phone because you don't want to go into the house.

But what if each family member wants to watch their media files on their personal device (phone, tablet)?

The problem is solved by creating a media server based on a PC and connecting all devices into a single network using a router.

Draw your attention to that routers that support the 802.11N standard (data transfer rates up to 300 Mb / s) do not always cope with the transmission of large streaming volumes of high-quality video over Wi-Fi and fading occurs on the TV screen.

Download and install the program.

After the installation is completed, you should specify from which directory and what type of content will be broadcast to the network (the "Add" button on the right panel of the program).

The choice is made by placing green dots in front of the corresponding directories and content type.

To add resources located on network or removable drives, check the boxes in the corresponding columns at the bottom of the window.

If necessary, you can add the program to startup and install the service "Home media server", this will allow the program to run in automatic mode after the computer is turned on.

To start the DLNA server, click the "Start" button in the top panel of the program, after which you need to turn on the TV.

To launch the content, right-click on the file and select from the context menu "Play on..." instead of three dots there will be your device (in our case, a TV).

Now every Internet user has the opportunity to store their media files on a home server without using the computer's memory. This is very convenient if you collect your favorite movies, videos or video clips, besides, you can view all this not only on your PC, but also on your LG TV. This review is devoted to a detailed consideration of this topic and answers the question of users how to set up an upnp dlna home media server for an LG TV.

To be able to take full advantage home server on your LG TV, it is necessary that the computer and TV are connected to the Internet via the same network, it can be either wi-fi or a cable.

Also, to synchronize devices, you will need a special program, it is called "Home Media Server", you can download it from the official LG Store. In the case of a PC, the program can be downloaded on the official website of the manufacturer, but you need to activate it on both devices, then agree to the offer to synchronize them.

• If it is not possible to cope with the settings on your own, take advantage of a very convenient offer that is presented on our website: call the master of the LG service center to your home.

How to setup upnp dlna home media server for tvLG: Access folders and files

Open the settings interface of the "Home Media Server" program and select the "media resources" item, here specify the path to all the folders and files that you want to play on the TV. To simplify your task, you can open access to local drives, then you can play all the files. As soon as you decide on access rights, you can start the dlna server itself, the corresponding button is located at the very bottom of the main screen of the Home Media Server program.

All visible devices to connect will be shown here, you need to select your TV.

In turn, on TV, you can activate the Smart Share application, on smart TV it is installed by default. Open Smart Share, on the main screen you will see a folder icon with the inscription DLNA server. This icon will appear if you have already activated and configured the "Home Media Server" on your computer or laptop and both devices are connected to the same network.

Open the server folder and select the video or music folder, now you can play them on your smart TV.