Media server from pc. Installation and initial setup of DLNA Home Media Server (HMS) on Windows. What you need to set up a server at home

Alternative program to play videos / photos / music on your TV. Any video stored on your computer is launched from the remote control. You don't need to run it from your computer. During playback, your TV does all the work, and your computer acts as a network storage device. This allows you to watch HDTV movies stored even on old weak computers.

(First remove from AllShare computer and all the "garbage" files that she created next to the video files (if there were a lot of folders, it is better to search for these files by the name of the extension with a search and delete from there)

Home Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)

Program website http://www.homemediaserver.ru/

Latest version on home page

Download update http://www.homemediaserver.ru/forum/viewforum.php?f=2

At the time of this writing, 1.20.2 was installed and updated to 1.20.3

Edited after upgrading to 1.42

Settings:

Run the program. Everything that you see on the left is displayed on the TV. I believe that all folders should be hidden except for the "Media Directories".

When you go to the TV in the "All Movies" folder, the TV starts downloading all open video files, and since there are a lot of them, this will take a lot of time each time and, as a result, will be terribly inconvenient (both in terms of time and sorting).

Hide folders one at a time by right-clicking and choosing "Hide Folder". The same should be done for the "Music" and "Photo" categories.

There are folders that cannot be hidden. In this case, I recommend deleting them.

"Settings" - "Media resources" - delete unnecessary folders and add our own, do not change the green dots

(For most users, it is enough to add 2 folders - Desktop and My Documents)

"Settings" - "Devices" - uncheck "Auto detect" and select the model of your TV, do not pay attention to the year and resolution

(For example, I have "Samsung TV 2012 (DNLA, 16: 9, 720x406)", "Samsung TV 2009 (DLNA, 16: 9, 1920x1080)" was previously selected, but this mode could not play * .MOV)

(If you still can't open folders from the TV, return the "Auto detect" checkbox)

"Settings" - "Server" - In the name field, enter the name you like or leave the standard (name of your pc)

"Settings" - "Advanced" - check the boxes "Startup program at the start of a Windows session" and "Install Windows service" Home media server (UPnP) "


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"Settings" -> "Media Resources" -> "Service"

"Service" folder -> Uncheck "Unload server", "Stop server"

Folder "Sort" -> Uncheck "Folder" Sort "in each folder of media resources"

Folder "Bookmarks" -> Uncheck "Folder" Add bookmark "in each folder of media resources

Folder "Bookmarks" -> Uncheck "Folder" Navigation history "in the root folder of media resources

A window will pop up asking "Do you want to scan media resource directories?" - we press "YES" and wait for completion.

Click "Start Server", or right-click on the tray icon and select "Start Server"

Exploitation:

Adding a new movie

When you have downloaded a new movie, in order for it to appear in the list on the TV, you must perform any of the steps to restart the service. After that, the program synchronizes its list with the files. From simple to complex:

Option 1: Restart your computer

Option 2: Run the program and click "Restart"

Option 3: Restart the Home Media Server (UPnP) service manually

Option 4: Execute net command stop HmsService && net start HmsService

Option 5: Create a * .bat file that restarts the service. Great convenience in subsequent operation. Instructions for creating will be provided below

Rewind video

Unlike turning on rewind when viewing via USB, rewinding when viewing via a network is a little "cut", namely - the standard rewind buttons do not work (only play, pause and stop). You can use 2 options for rewinding

Option 1: Press the "Tools" button on the remote control and rewind in 1 minute increments, moving to any point in the movie almost immediately. (This function does not work on all TVs)

Option 2: When watching a movie, use the "Left" "Right" buttons (rewind for 10 seconds) (which move through the folders.

Occasionally there may be files that cannot be rewound at all (depends on the codec and your TV)

File cannot be read

If you do not read any * .mkv file (very rare * .avi) referring to "Not Supported Video Codec" (this message may appear even if the audio codec is not supported), there are options for solving the problem. (For example: my TV's firmware T-MST4DEUC-1026.0 supports H.264 BP / MP / HP up to H.264, Level 4.1. H.264 FMO / ASO / RS formats are not supported)

Option 1: Use the "Transcoding" function

Option 2: If "Transcoding" does not work on your TV model, select a Philips device with a suitable configuration instead of a Samsung in the program settings and restart the server. In this case, the notification on the TV about the connected device will not be shown. We go to the desired folder and the files in which the error was written will begin to open. This method is not suitable for everyone, only for those who have a more or less modern PC. on the PC, the process of encoding video "on the fly" is launched when viewing and weak computers simply will not have time to process the video without visible "freezes". With this method, rewinding will not work, however, if you go into the transcoding folder (located in the same folder with the video file being opened) and then go to the folder with parts of the movie, you can select any piece of the file (1 minute intervals), when the minute ends, another piece will not "loaded" taking a break for a couple of seconds, and everything is played as it should be.

But I do not recommend leaving the Phillips device in the program settings. when watching any video file (even the one that went without problems), it will still be encoded and load the processor on the computer.

(Tested on Samsung LE32D550K1W)

Information:

The "Transcoding" function provides for video transcoding "on the fly", etc. if it is impossible to view it in normal mode (if your TV does not support any format or codec).

In my case (Samsung TV), transcoding rarely helps, you have to select a separate mode for each video.

Creation *. bat file to quickly restart the service (after adding a new movie)

Since there are 2 processes running on the computer at the same time:

C: \ Program Files \ Home Media Server \ hmssvc.exe - a service that does all the main work (for those who set the option "Install Windows Service" Home Media Server (UPnP) "

C: \ Program Files \ Home Media Server \ hms.exe - a program for managing through the interface (open a folder, change settings, etc.)

We remove in the settings "Startup program at the start of a Windows session"

Create on the desktop Text Document"Server restart.txt"

Copy the following text there

net stop HmsService && net start HmsService

On very old / weak / slow computers, where the service does not have time to complete quickly and instead of restarting, it turns off the service, another option (I recommend it to everyone):

@echo off

(net stop HmsService && net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & ping localhost> nul & net start HmsService) || (ping localhost> nul & ping local

The whole team must be entered on one line (except @echo off)

Save and rename "Server restart.txt" to "Server restart.bat"

When you download a new movie from the network / Internet, run "Server restart.bat" and after a few seconds (depending on the power of the PC and the number of open files) everything will be ready

In 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 have a home media network. Through it, you can transfer video from a computer to a 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 the trouble of downloading media content to a USB flash drive every time and create the conditions for choosing 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 - Alliance of the Living Digital Network) is a set of standards that enable wireless (Wi-Fi) and wired (Ethernet) networks to all compatible devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, game console, printer, camcorder ...) transmit and receive photos, video and audio files for playback.

All famous brands such as Microsoft, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, Samsung, LG, Sony ... are in 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 DLNA network.

In one of the publications for Samsung TV owners, I already wrote about how to set up a media server through specialized programs from the developers of the same company. It is O . So, in the work of the PC Share Manager program, jambs were not noticed, which cannot be said about the AllShare product. But more often than not, it still works properly.

Numerous calls to the support service from different users gave no results and all as one received a rather dry answer: "Our AllShare product does not work on a good half of the hosts." Well, let's leave them alone with our 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 familiarize yourself with the program's capabilities in more detail on the official website.

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

But in my opinion, it is still better to use a LAN cable for transferring multimedia files from a computer to a TV set. The fact is that wired connection There is only one drawback - wires, and of the advantages, one can note high data transfer rate, low ping (response time), minimal interference effect ... Given that in a Wi-Fi wireless connection, the stability of the connection and the speed directly depends on the antenna power, the effect of interference and the presence of obstacles ().

Therefore, for comfortable viewing (without brakes and freezes) video of such standards 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 everything your own way. So how do you connect your TV to your computer via DLNA? First of all, make sure that you have a router configured and a connection to the TV (read here and configure Wi-Fi).

Installing and configuring a home DLNA media server.

As you already understood, in order to create a network between a computer and a TV, you need to install a media server. Run the program distribution kit downloaded from the official website and proceed with the installation.

All you need to do is specify the installation path, put a tick in the "Create shortcut" and click on the "Install" button. The installation process will go quickly, and when it is completed, 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 selected, the field "Built-in 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 "Arbitrary device" and in the field of extensions (movies, music, photos) add the required format separated by commas. Click the "Next" button.

In the next window "Catalogs of media resources" you need to share, that is, make visible folders or local, network, removable drives 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 suggested 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, check the boxes and add your local drives. Click the "Finish" button. After that, 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, you need to click the "Add" button and select a local disk, and then "Scan". After that, 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 volume of media scanned 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.

Move on. After the scan is completed, a window appears. "Backing up / restoring program data"... Here, if you wish, you can specify a different path for the directory backups and customize automatic execution scheduled reservations. I'll leave it as it is.


In field "Backup directory" the path for saving and restoring program settings is displayed. After you click the "Execute" button, the settings will be saved. That's it, click the "Close" button because all the basic settings are done and home network the computer-TV set is created.

I recommend to you in the program settings on the tab "Additionally" check the box "Install Windows Home Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)" to start the media server as a service. After that, confirm your changes by clicking the "Ok" button.

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


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

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

    My desktop computer does not see the LG49sk8500 TV in the connection manager. The laptop sees, but the PC does not. Even tried the stock LG Smart Share program, the same thing. MGTS provider.

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

    Home media server sees TV in settings. TV still does not see the PC.

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

    Antivirus off

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

    Good day! TCL 43P6US TV on Linux. The TV is connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi router, but the TV does not see the computer. The media server program is installed, did everything as written, but everything was in vain. I ask for help to figure it out. Thanks.

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

    We looked for you for a very long time and found you. Everything was done according to the description, there is a list of channels, but the image is temporarily not available. Samsung TV connected via LAN

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

    Goodnight. Philips TV pfs7309 / 60, video, photos, and IPTV are included from the TV. Enrages that the TV does not appear in the menu of the DVR playback device. I can't figure out how to make it visible and run files from a computer and not from a TV set. There is a second Samsung TV, so everything is fine, it is displayed and you can run files from your computer. What is the salt ???

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

    Try resetting your router to factory defaults and re-establishing the connection. If there is an updated software, then it might make sense to update the firmware. P.S. Unsubscribe 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 in 12-16 minutes after the start of viewing, the Samsung UE55K6550AU TV, before that there 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 a Philips TV. The router and TV set are connected by a patch cord. Everything works in such a bundle. I replaced the router with Xiaomi mi nano and the TV stopped seeing the server - asks to start it. At the same time, there is an Internet connection through smarttv, 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 interfere with the Internet and work separately.

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

    And what does this media server do not like?

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

    Hello, and who can tell you the name of the 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 blocking the FireWall network. Disable it for a while and if everything goes well, then add HMS to the exceptions.

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

    Hello! Has anyone come across HMS setting on Samsung UE48H6400 TV. I set up the server myself, and I see the TV in it. But from the TV itself it is impossible to see the network. I can't find Allshare functions 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 accept such "heavy" files via Wi-Fi. P.S. Please, describe in more detail how the TV is connected to your home network.

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

    Hello! Couldn't watch 4K videos via media server. What is the reason? What to include? Through a USB flash drive, it shows normally, and through a server, like a simple HD. LG 49UB-830V TV

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

    But mine is different. The LAZY IPTV program is installed in the ndroid, there is already a built-in DLNA, I can watch different channels to run 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. I can test it for freedom.

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

    Used this program, but found a better Twonky server

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

    I have not encountered such problems yet. Alas! If only I will not advise and I do not have a clear answer yet.

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

    Moreover, when you enter the HMS through the prefix, folders are completely displayed there (Actors, Genres, Media Resource Directories, etc., but when you enter the Media Resource Directories folder, it is empty

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

    Thanks for the link, but computers see each other and visit each other (even connected to different routers). The set-top box also sees the HMS and Windos "ovsky server, but does not see the files in them. But the Home Media Server itself does not see the set-top box at all. And before that I connected the TV itself in the same configuration, everything worked fine. I think there is a problem with the set-top box, but I cannot understand what.

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

    Scanning is automatic, the result is zero. In HMS itself, no set-top box is 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

    Is there a check mark under the "Auto Scan" item on the "Scan" tab? Is the program included in the firewall exceptions or Windows Firewall (depending on which one you are using for network filtering)?

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

    Try turning off encryption in wireless network... Also note if the devices are using the same IP address. P.S. If the IP devices are not bound 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 media folders are empty (files are not displayed). Network configured in the following way- the main router with an Internet connection (192.168.1.1), an additional router in another room with the address 192.168.1.30, computer 192.168.1.40, set-top box 192.168.1.35. I did not register ports on routers.

Now, in the century mobile technologies and gadgets, it seems to be a very convenient opportunity to link them within the home network. For example, you can organize a DLNA server on your computer that will distribute video, music and other media content to the rest of your 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.) with various devices in streaming mode, that is, without completely 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 by limiting yourself only to the capabilities of your own operating system toolkit. Next, we will look at the various options for creating such a distribution point in more detail.

Method 1: Home Media Server

The most popular third party DLNA server software 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 downloaded setup file Home Media Server. The integrity of the distribution will be checked automatically. In field "Catalog" you can write the address of the directory where it will be unpacked. However, you can leave the default here as well. In this case, just press "Run".

  2. The distribution kit will be unpacked to the specified directory and immediately after that the program installation window will automatically open. In a field group Installation directory you can specify the disk partition and the 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 the disk. C... It is recommended not to change these parameters unless absolutely necessary. In field "Program group" the name will be displayed Home Media Server... Also, there is no point in changing this name unnecessarily.

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

  3. The program will be installed. This will display a dialog box asking if you want to launch the application right now. In it you should press "Yes".

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

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

    In this case, the available content type is highlighted in green.

  6. If you want to distribute from a specific 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 you can distribute the selected content type from this folder.

  8. If you want to connect 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 "Directory selection" where you should select that folder on your hard drive, or external media with 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, as a result of which the green color will be added or removed, you can specify the type of content to be distributed.

  11. If, on the contrary, you want to disable distribution in a 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 them a content type, click "Ready".

  14. This will open a dialog box asking whether to scan media directories. Here you need to click "Yes".

  15. The above procedure will be followed.

  16. After the end of the scan, the program database will be created, and you will need to click on the item 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. Maybe then a dialog box will open « Windows Firewall» where you will need to press "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 current network... If you need to turn off the server and stop serving 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 app is designed to create a DLNA server on your computer that distributes content to devices manufactured by LG. That is, on the one hand, this is a more highly specialized program, but on the other hand, it allows you to achieve a higher quality of tuning for a specific group of devices.

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

  2. A welcome window will open Installation Wizards in which click "Further".

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

  4. At the next stage, you can specify the directory for the installation of the program. By default, this 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 necessary system components if they are missing.

  6. After completing this procedure, a window will appear informing you that the installation was completed successfully. Some settings need to be made right there. First of all, pay attention to the fact that opposite the parameter "Include all SmartShare data access services" there was a check mark. If for some reason it is absent, then you need to set this mark.

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

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

  9. After the required directory is displayed in the field Installation Wizards, press "Ready".

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

  11. After that, DLNA access will be activated.

Method 3: Windows 7 Native Toolkit

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

  1. Click "Start" and go to item "Control Panel".

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

  3. The homegroup editing shell opens. Click on the label "Choose your streaming media options ...".

  4. In the window that opens, click Enable Media Streaming.

  5. Next, a shell opens, where in the area "Name of the media library" you need to enter an arbitrary name. The same window displays devices that are currently connected to the network. Make sure that there are no third-party equipment among them 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, there is a check mark opposite the item "Streaming ..." already installed. Check the boxes opposite the names of those libraries from which you are going to distribute content via the network, and then click "Save changes".

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

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

  9. If remote device does not support any content format that you distribute from your computer, in this case, you can use standard Windows Media Player to play it. To do this, start 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 actions 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.

    12. The main disadvantage this method is that owners of Windows 7 "Starter" and "Home Basic" editions cannot use it. It can be applied only by those users who have the "Home Premium" edition or higher installed. For the rest of the users, only options with the use of 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 setting can be made using for these purposes third party programs... In addition, a significant part of the work on adjusting the parameters in this case will be carried out by the software automatically without direct user intervention, which will greatly facilitate the process. But if you are against the use of third-party applications unless absolutely necessary, then in this case it is quite possible to configure a DLNA server for distributing media content, using exclusively the operating system's own tools. Although the latter feature is not available in all editions of Windows 7.

It's no secret that over time we accumulate a lot of all kinds of films, photographs and the like, and this is all usually stored on a computer.

But it would not be bad to watch a movie that you just downloaded from the network on a large TV, and not on a PC screen, but for this you need to transfer this movie to a USB flash drive, or burn it to disk.

In a word, a lot of unnecessary movement. But there are solutions, this multimedia server.

Don't be alarmed, this is not exactly a separate computer with hard drives. This is a program that performs strictly assigned tasks.

Let's take a look at several programs that can provide access to media content from other devices or programs.

Let's start with the theoretical basics of what DLNA and Smart Share are.

DLNA(in its own words) is a technology that allows devices that are connected to the same network and support DLNA technology to exchange media content (video, photo, music).

Now, almost all devices support DLNA technology: computers, TVs, smartphones, game consoles, etc.

Smart Share Is a proprietary application (technology) by LG. If I can say so, then this is a kind of shell for working with DLNA.

Other TV manufacturers call these programs differently. Samsung has AllShare. SONY - VAIO Media Server.

And so, without a doubt, you can watch photos, films, etc. on TV that are on your computer or even smartphone.

But from the beginning you need to set up DLNA (Smart Share) between PC and TV. (TV must be able to connect to the network)

What does it mean?

This means that both the TV and the computer must be connected to the same No matter how they are connected. (via Wi-Fi or cable)

And so you have a router, but there is no Wi-Fi in the TV. We can simply lay a network cable from the router to the TV.

Our router must be connected to the Internet and configured. Also, we need a network cable. We connect one end of the cable to the router, into the yellow connector.

On the TV, we connect the other end of the cable to the network connector.

And the router itself can be debugged from the knowledge gained in this article:

Next, we need to configure the distribution of files from the computer so that the TV can play videos from the necessary folders, or show photos. We just need to open access for this. This can be done even with the standard Windows Player Media.

But there is a very good and absolutely free program « Home Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)», Which is an excellent analogue of Smart Share from LG, or for example AllShare from Samsung.

And so, friends, a media server for a computer that will pump your TV and make it much more functional.

Home Media Server

Home media server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP) is a program that provides media resources (photos, audio and video files) of your computer to other UPnP (DLNA) devices on your home network.

For example, TVs Philips, Sony, Samsung, LG, Toshiba, game consoles Sony Playstation 3, XBOX 360, media players WD TV Live, Popcorn Hour, Dune, Boxee Box, IconBit, ASUS O! Play, iPad / iPhone / iPod, mobile and PDA devices.

The program includes various transcoders of audio and video files that allow converting media resources into a format supported by the playback device.

It is also possible to convert the frame format of video files to the display format of the playback device (the color of the padding is set by the user), the choice of an audio track, subtitles. You can choose transcoding from any minute.

The program includes transcoding profiles for VLC Media Player, You can redirect streams of Internet radio, Internet TV from your computer to your media devices.

The program supports Digital TV (C, S, T), you can redirect streams digital television from your computer to your media devices.

The program supports control of DMR (Digital Media Renderer) devices, you can use the Play To function for an individual device and a group of devices.

This is a whole combine, the functionality of which knows no boundaries.

The only drawback will be the terrible interface of the program, but since it is needed to play movies on TV, this will not be a big problem. The program is absolutely free and is only available in the Windows version.

First, we need to download and install the program itself. I recommend downloading from the official website: https://www.homemediaserver.ru/index.htm... There is always a new version!

After installation, launch the program with a shortcut on the desktop. Let's go to the program settings. We will not do anything special there. We will simply indicate local drives, flash drives, external HDD and, or folders, the contents of which we want to see on the TV.

For example, you can only open a few folders with movies, photos and music.

A window with settings will open. In the first category, Media Resources, we need to specify which disks or folders we want to see on the TV. By default, standard folders with photos, videos and music are open there.

The program tries to sort everything. And in order not to get confused in all these folders on the TV, I advise you to open general access to local drives. This means that you can open any file on your TV that is stored on these local drives(drives C, D, E, etc.).

You can also specify and separate folders, or for example external hard disk. To do this, click on the Add button on the right, and select the desired folder, USB flash drive, or hard drive in the explorer. These are the basic settings, click on the Ok button, and agree to scan media resources.

Further, you can already start the DLNA server itself. To do this, just click on the "Start" button. Now, just turn on your TV. If everything is connected correctly, then it should appear in the "Home Media Server (UPnP, DLNA, HTTP)" program.

To do this, go to the Playback Devices (DMR) tab, and on the right, click the Refresh button.

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So Plex .

The most popular and, perhaps, quite convenient option... Having launched the server on a computer, you can control it from a browser, set up a media library, add subtitles, and more.

Plex downloads all information about the movie automatically and does it perfectly in most cases. The TV sees the Plex server without any problems and plays everything perfectly.

The disadvantage of Plex and other similar programs is that the TV does not see the subtitles embedded in the movie, but for me it doesn't really matter to you.
Plex is free, but for additional functions have to buy a subscription.
https://plex.tv/

PS3 Media Server.

Initially, 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 previous alternatives, it supports DLNA playback and does not require any setup hassle.
http://www.ps3mediaserver.org/

Serviio is far from the most popular multimedia server. The app 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 this allows you to play content from the WEB (this function is given as an introduction and in free version). Serviio has Android apps, but they act as a secondary control panel for the back end on the computer.
http://www.serviio.org/

Kodi or (XBMC)

XBMC was created to bring video playback functionality to the Xbox. Then the project spun off and now Kodi is one of the most popular media centers, supporting almost all platforms due to open source.

Kodi has iOS and Android apps that let you use your smartphone as a remote control. The service lives on donations and is absolutely free.
http://kodi.tv/

Good luck Friends!

In general, the Home Media Server program is conceived by the developers as a home media server. But most often HMS is used as a DLNA server. It is ideal for this purpose and has many useful settings often performing even better than official programs such as LG SmartShare PC SW and standard way DLNA settings via Windows Media Player. The idea is to let your TV play movies, music, pictures and other content right from your laptop or computer. At the same time, they must be connected to the same home network, for the organization of which a router or router is usually used. After that, all that remains is to configure the program, and the trick is in the bag. You can download it on the official website http://www.homemediaserver.ru by clicking on the “Download” button.

Installing Media Server is as easy as shelling pears: unpack the archive and run “setup.exe”, where we agree with all the conditions and click the “Next” button everywhere. After successful installation and launch of HMS, the main program window will appear. When you start it for the first time, select your TV from the list of devices (for example, LG TV). You can add media resources that your TV will have access to in the next window or in the settings later. In the window for backing up and restoring program data, click “Run” and “Close”.

HMS as DLNA server

Immediately go to the program settings. Here we are going to set up our home media server like DLNA. To do this, in the “Media Resources” category in the very first tab “Directory List”, using the “Add” button, specify the paths to the folders on our computer where the media files that you would like to see on LG TV or other are located. After adding all the folders, click “Scan”. Even though we'll set up autoscanning new media resources, new elements still sometimes do not appear automatically, and you need to scan manually using this button.

On the “Scan” tab, it is important to enable automatic scanning of directories when you change them and start the program, so that new media files are immediately displayed on the TV.

In order for the Home Media Server to start when the computer boots up, in the “Additional” category, check the boxes “Start the program at the start of a Windows session” and “Install the Windows Home Media Server service…”. Setting up HMS for DLNA server is completed, click OK.

Next, select the “PC Connection” tab and press the “Next” button 3 times. Please note that in step 3, your home network was selected (wired or wireless, depending on the method of connecting the TV), otherwise select it.

In step 4, you should see your PC. If it is not there, restart the server, it usually helps. Next, select the device and go to the "Connected devices" item.

View Media

After the first connection, our device will be displayed in the last item of LG SmartShare - “Connected devices”. If it is not there, restart the server on your PC. For example, to watch movies, you need to select the "Movies" folder, then "Media Resource Directories".

Here you will see a list of folders added to HMS settings... We go into any folder and start the movie. Sometimes the TV may write that “File type is not supported”. Do not despair, this is a glitch, try to run it again and everything will work out 2-3 times.

HMS features

Advantages home media the servers from Serviio are as follows:

  • on the TV you can see a clear structure of the PC folders;
  • the ability to start playing media files on TV from the program itself on a PC. To do this, select a file from the list and click on the green Play button, which is present if the TV is turned on;
  • relative stability of work (after PC SW DLNA from LG is just a fairy tale);
  • a large number of settings.

Disadvantages:

  • some confusion for beginners;
  • sometimes automatic scanning of new files does not work;
  • periodically you have to restart the server for the device to appear on the TV.

Despite these disadvantages, HMS is ideal as a home media server, including DLNA. The details of setting up the Home DLNA server are in the following video.

Other possibilities

The possibilities of the considered Home Media server do not end with DLNA. HMS can provide access to media resources of a computer using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) technology and HTTP protocol. This is more true for smartphones and tablets.

But for DLNA, this server can still do a lot. For example, you can give access not only to computer resources, but also to the stream of Internet radio and IPTV television. It is also possible to broadcast the so-called podcasts from various online cinemas, such as hdserials.ru, hdkinoklub.ru and hundreds of others. There is also the possibility of transcoding media files in a format that is not supported on TV. How do you like that? All this will be discussed in the following articles, subscribe to our newsletter, as well as VKontakte and Twitter.

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