Any one use this to stream or play HD movies to a Smart TV or Media player? ... please advice.
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I was able to stream to my Asus I play player and smart tv. The device was slow because the media scanner was constantly running and taking 90% of the resources. I recommend buying a synology nas instead for media and everything else. The OS is much better an the apps to stream to smart TVs and iPad/android are better. WD is not fully baked.
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I loaded a set of 30 mp4 ( M4V) versions of my HD travelogues to my local EX4 and they play nicely on Apple TV via my iPad mini. Our second EX4 server is 350 miles away in my son's house. I can up- and download with no problem but have not been able to stream to TV in real time. We both have FIOS service and the movies play on my iPad, so it should work on TV, if we get the buffering right.
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I have not use it for that purpose. I used it to stream Video files from my hard drive to the media player in another room. It works great.
1739400
I have an advice for you; throw that piece of crap and buy this one [G-Box Midnight MX2 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Dual Core XBMC Streaming Mini HTPC TV Box Player]. If you really want a 5* Media Player that's The One!!!
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I think this device will not help you like cable boxes or smart media/dvd player boxes. Unless you find an apps that will connect you to local programs. This device is very similar to a tablet that's missing a screen so you have to connect to a tv. Try looking for an app in google play for tv program player may help. You can subscribe to Hulu Plus, Netflix and such through device and never had any problem with streaming video.
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there is no internet connection for streaming.....so I don understand how you could stream......But this tv is one I would stay away....problem from hdmi ports losing signal from first day...Sony told me to se component port instead...lol......so stay away from this lemon
1213856
You are welcome. Do me (us) a favor and let me know which one you decide to keep and why. If the next firmware revision or two does not fix the video streaming, then I will probably add one of those two just for Hulu. You could save me the hassle of buying both, comparing, and returning one :)
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I recommend using a playstation 3 for that. It'll play movies from usb stick or sd, pro duo memory cards. I also use mine for blueray and dvds.
1341300
I seem to recall that this thing likes 1080p, so if you have a full HD monitor, you're all set. However, I found that this thing tends to stop working if I leave it plugged in, so I ended up removing it from my home theater setup. If you want a device for streaming video and Android apps, you might try the Kind Fire TV. This thing is really kind of... Well, cheap is the best word I can use to describe it.
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I have done this with this device. But if you try and pass video that has HDCP in it I was not successful even though they advertise it does work.
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If this device will not provide high quality images from my laptop to my older (but wide screen) TV, what device would you recommend? I would like to play movies and stream video from my laptop through my TV. Thanks!!!
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I've been wondering the same thing. I'm not sure this would be worth purchasing if it isn't capable of HD streaming. Does anyone know if this is something that could be resolved with a software update, or would it require Slingbox to release a new "Slingcatcher HD"?
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All I can say, B.R., is that ours is streaming beautifully via our home WiFi network so, I don't see why not. Via USB stick...it plays .mp4s perfectly. I haven't tried any of the other formats. The wife and I are very happy with it. :-)
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Sorry, I don't have HD cable, and it's not the greatest player and was overpriced for what it does! I would look around for something better.
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Mine works fine and I do get HD. It has an issue with Netflix and does not play a selected Netflix video through its own device. My TV also has chrome cast on it and so the chrome cast option icon comes up while on the UG007B and when that icon is selected the Netflix video selected on the UG007B plays in perfect 1080P through the chrome cast.
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Sorry, I can't help. I only used the Sony for playing movies in mp4 format on my HD TV. The sound was very good though.
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First, let me wish you "good luck" setting this thing up correctly. I have been using it for a couple of years and I am still trying to understand the "features" vs settings per the manual. I do believe the default for HDMI connections is PCM. I have also found through the "Audio Parameter" screens that there is a "Fixed PCM" setting which can be set as on our off through the Audio Parameter screens. I would suggest turning that off and go from there. Again, good luck!
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My mini HDMI port wont work with my Samsung 50 inch Plasma TV. I don't think the tablet is fast enough to play back movies on HDMI. Most of the time it don't play movies on the screen or it is to slow playing movies. Sound is very low with volume all the way up. Never tried downloading to SD card then playing either. Great for web browsing,weather,stock market and some games. Mine don't take good pictures or video. I use mine mostly for bible at church. I would look at a different tablet for movies.