Can a smart tv that is DLNA access the files on the hard drives that are attached to this? Currently streaming from my computer, but would prefer not to have to turn the server on.
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Yes this is possible. I have connected my hard drive to wd router and is able to play the movies from my sony blu ray player and logitech revue. This is not certified dlna but it supports upnp which is the actual protocal behind DLNA. Please also remember that the files will play only if your tv/player supports the codecs
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Hi C. Nunez, I will play a Japanese movie I just got with SRT file subtitles and I'll let you know the results. The alternative to this media box is a DLNA app on your computer (to play on your big screen) and I don't see advantage of DLNA over this WD box. I used TV MOBILI as a DLNA for months until they wanted money for going over 10 GB. This little box did the trick and even my nine year old son can run it.
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Yes it can bitstream all HD audio formats over HDMI to a receiver (This was the main reason I bought it). I stream all my content from a NAS including BD rips and mkvs so there is no issue there.
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Not sure about that. All my devices (PCs, phones, tablets) see this NAS as a DLNA server. I don't know if the Roku can do that.
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Hello Valobal, I am not sure if can do it through a DNLA server, I have mine configure over a normal LAN configuration and it works very good, plays MKV MP4, etc wiht the subs without any problem, hope this helps you and if you find a place where I can get a new one with good price let me know :) a need another for my bedroom :)
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Can you plug an HD Antenna into the back with a USB dongle & watch local over-the-air channels?- I have not tried it, but I don't believe so.Can it see/browse video files on a network NAS?- Yes. It was able to see my SaMBa share without any problems and play the videos there.
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I have no idea what a DLNA device is. We watch videos and music from Hulu, You Tube, Netflix etc. using our high speed wireless internet connection. Sorry I can't be more informative as I just got the TV a Christmas time and am still learning how to use it.
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I don't really know the answer... but I don't think it was intended to work that way. If you plug in the hard drive into the USB and then plug in the Ethernet connector and not hook up the computer, I don't think there's a built in server or anything to directly access the hard drive over the network.
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A lot of programs offer DLNA streaming control, Windows Media Player is one of them. I never set up the DLNA streaming myself but it should be automatically recognized by your computer, but following these instructions should get you there. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2360448/how-to-stream-media-from-your-pc-to-your-hdtv-over-wifi.html
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Yes, it does support DLNA. It can play from any UPnP server on your network, such as Windows Media Player.
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I am now in the same boat as the original poster. I ordered a Samsung LN52A650 that will arrive Monday. Hoping the DLNA will allow access to my Western Digital NAS, but not sure. Since it's back to work next week I'm not sure how soon I'll get to try the DLNA features. First priority wil be to get the TV set up and working for the BCS game Thursday. Go Gators!
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I have been using this player for about a year with this play for about a year. I have 2 MyCloud drives connected to the ethernet. I can easily access each one with the Live TV as well as another device I have which is the Live hub. The Live Hub has it's own internal storage ( yet small ) I am able to stream the content from the drive, or select media server, which is one of my 2 MyCloud.
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Yes, I have a smart TV and it does detect the network drive through my router. So, if you have a smart TV where you can select from NETFLIX, HULU, Facebook, etc... The television should pick up the network drive and from there it is just like picking any video file and running it. I am in the process of taking all of our old Disney VHS tapes and recording them onto my laptop. Then, I copy them over to the network drive so the kids can watch them on television.
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I know this is an old question but I'll answer this for everyone asking the same question. Yes it can... but you need to run a DLNA / Mediashare server app on your NAS or PC. Win XP, 7, 8: needs Windows Media Connect. Linux: you'll need to install MiniDLNA or Rygel or similar. After the server app is installed and configured, you can browse and play the shared media files from the TV through the "Media Share" app on the LG TV. I recently bought this TV and haven't found concise how-to info anywhere so I've researched and figured it out on my own. I hope I've provided helpful info.
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Since the time of that post, I got another BD player and it supports DLNA. The problem is the same as I have with my PS3. There's no decent way to skip forward and backward.What I don't know is the cause. I don't expect a solution, and I know the problem is at the server end, but I don't know why the problem exists there.The solution to my problem was to build my own box for about $200. I now have something that's bigger than the WD, but it runs Windows 7 and gives all the streaming options I need, including using Media Center directly. It's not a solution for everybody, and the cost reflected using an HD and optical drive I already had. Since the time of that post, I got another BD player and it supports DLNA. The problem is the same as I have with my PS3. There's no decent way to skip forward and backward.What I don't know is the cause. I don't expect a solution, and I know the problem is at the server end, but I don't know why the problem exists there.The solution to my problem was to build my own box for about $200. I now have something that's bigger than the WD, but it runs Windows 7 and gives all the streaming options I need, including using Media Center directly. It's not a solution for... » Read More Since the time of that post, I got another BD player and it supports DLNA. The problem is the same as I have with my PS3. There's no decent way to skip forward and backward.What I don't know is the cause. I don't expect a solution, and I know the problem is at the server end, but I don't know why the problem exists there.The solution to my problem was to build my own box for about $200. I now have something that's bigger than the WD, but it runs Windows 7 and gives all the streaming options I need, including using Media Center directly. It's not a solution for everybody, and the cost reflected using an HD and optical drive I already had. « Show Less
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This is exactly what I am wondering, too, whether it be the Samsung or the Pioneer plasmas with DLNA. I hope someone here can report whether these sets can access media on uPnp NAS drives. That's where this interconnectivity really needs to go.
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It only has an hdmi output that plugs into a tv. It has android software so if you can find an android app for it, it will work. I'm assuming you mean a 2tb hard drive or possibly a 2gb USB drive. Either one would need to be connected to the Internet to stream to the device.