Windows 10: Using KODI to share media on NAS.

Discus and support Using KODI to share media on NAS. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When right-click a file in Explorer and choose play, it downloads the file then plays. Used to just play it from the NAS. Cannot figure it out. Any... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Stan King, Sep 5, 2022.

  1. STAN KING
    Stan King Win User

    Using KODI to share media on NAS.


    When right-click a file in Explorer and choose play, it downloads the file then plays. Used to just play it from the NAS. Cannot figure it out. Any suggestions?

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    Stan King, Sep 5, 2022
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  2. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    Video sharing with Kodi

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    Well, not really one PC to another. I have an Amazon Fire Stick with Kodi sideloaded on it. That was the main reason why I purchased it
     
    GoFigureItOut, Sep 5, 2022
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  3. JONATHAN1107
    jonathan1107 Win User
    Tips for media sharing/streaming

    ok guys. I've setup my HTPC and am ready to install something like KODI. I've run through some youtube videos introducing people to the basics of KODI but I haven't quite got the feeling that I know how to use it (the way I want to)

    Here are my questions about KODI:

    • Unless I'm mistaken KODI seems to be a sorta Huge Media playing software (kinda like Windows media player) I've seen countless videos on youtube where people ADD repositories (http links and whatnot) to STREAM a bunch of internet based stuff. That's all good but my focus is going to be MUCH more on LOCAL content (my pictures,movies,music etc.) What are the MAIN features of KODI one needs to be aware of?
    • How can I customize KODI so that it has all the apps I want? (Like facebook/youtube/web browser/movie player) Can I get different Skins and/or wallpapers? How do I add CoverArt for Movies/music? Is it kind of like Itunes?
    • Can I use KODI as a "user friendly" platform for many devices in my house? such as my Android Cell Phone, my Desktop PC (other room) and my laptop? If so, what steps must I take to make all of them communicate together? I can already send my music and pictures from my cell phone to my smart tv... but my videos don't have the "share button" that shows on pictures and music...
    • Does KODI interfere with the way files are played? Can I play DTS HD master movies? Do I need to download PLUG-INs ?? (is Kodi versatile like VLC media player?)
    Those are the questions floating in my mind right now, and I've been searching youtube, but what I find is constantly stuff about tv shows which I 100% don'T care about. Thanks again for your input you guys. Very much appreciated
     
    jonathan1107, Sep 5, 2022
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  4. JETSTER
    Jetster Win User

    Using KODI to share media on NAS.

    Video sharing with Kodi

    From one PC to another? If they don't show up in the File explorer or in Kodi?

    Kodi has a UPnP server but you have to be in the same home group and file sharing enabled

     
    Jetster, Sep 5, 2022
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