Windows 10: Using DLNA to watch videos on television

Discus and support Using DLNA to watch videos on television in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Since my desktop PC is connected via an ethernet cable to the router and a second cable connects to the smart TV I should be able to watch videos... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by BarryEdwards47, May 7, 2020.

  1. Using DLNA to watch videos on television


    Since my desktop PC is connected via an ethernet cable to the router and a second cable connects to the smart TV I should be able to watch videos stored on the PC on the TV using DLNA.

    I have found that I can display pictures from my Pictures folder and listen to music from my Music folder but the only videos I can play are a few that seem to have ended up in Pictures by mistake.

    This seems to be because the Pictures and Music folders give Read permission to WMPNetworkSvc but Videos does not.

    I suppose I could make Videos a sub-folder of one of the others but is there a way to set up WMPNetworksSvc with read permission on the Videos folder?


    Barry Edwards

    :)
     
    BarryEdwards47, May 7, 2020
    #1

  2. DLNA

    Hi,

    DLNA on Windows 10 can be done in 2 ways:

    • There is a Cast To Device button that you can use to stream Windows 10 to a DLNA
      video player.
    • For receiving content, you will have to use the Windows Media Player
    Which of the above are you trying to do? Also, provide error code or message, if any, when the video files do not play.
     
    Vinod Archak, May 7, 2020
    #2
  3. Lost DLNA connection to television from windows 10 desktop computer

    Hello Patrick,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

    What was the version of Windows installed on your computer prior to replacing hard drive?

    Follow the suggestion as mentioned below:

    • There are two types of compatibility to which Windows 10 upgrade depends. Your computer meets the Software compatibility criteria for Windows 7, however, it is not meeting the Hardware compatibility to run Windows 10. There might
      be some drivers or hardware components not capable with Windows 10. Click here
      to know about compatibility details of your computer provided by Dell.


    • Not all Sony TVs are supplied with DLNA capability. To see if your TV supports the DLNA feature, check the
      specifications, which are available through the Instructions Manual.
      If you cannot see any devices or files, you may need to scan for the DLNA devices which are connected to your BRAVIA TV. Refer the suggestion from the
      article.


    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes or No’.

    Harish

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Harish_kum, May 7, 2020
    #3
  4. Yaqub K Win User

    Using DLNA to watch videos on television

    Can't watch videos on Win 10

    Hi,

    Please assist me with the following information related to this issue:

    • Which web browser are you using to watch online videos?
    • Do you receive any error message?
    • What is the make and model of the computer?
    If you are using Internet Explorer to watch online videos, I suggest you to
    follow the steps mentioned in the following link and check:Why won't videos play in Internet Explorer?

    Note: The above mentioned article contains steps to reset IE. Resetting Internet Explorer's settings is not reversible. After a reset, all previous settings in IE are lost and cannot
    be recovered.

    Please reply us with the required information along with the status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, May 7, 2020
    #4
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