Connect media player to tv

The objective of Miracast is to separate the streaming network from the Home WiFi network used to access the internet. A PC on a home network use the WiFi direct path to stream data to a TV receiver, without having to consume the bandwidth of the home network used by other devices for inter-communication and accessing the internet.

The PC can simultaneously stream data and access internet, but that could strain the WiFi port on the PC unless it has two separate WiFi ports — one configured for Miracast and the other for internet access. Windows 10 implementation of Miracast requires that i the PC take ownership of the media streaming part of Miracast to effect pixel data streaming of the PC screen, and ii the Display Device TV take ownership of the WiFi Direct networking part of Miracast to establish a direct communication path with the PC, by incorporating the WiFi-Direct hardware technology which we shall henceforth refer to as a Miracast adapter.

In Windows 10, the Miracast feature is part of Windows installation depending upon the capability of the hardware. In other words, it is upto the PC manufacturer to provide the necessary hardware to ensure that the media streaming part of Miracast is in place.

Miracast is natively available on a TV when the Miracast adapter is integrated into the TV electronics. Miracast can also go entirely missing on an android TV. Whatever may be the case, a TV can be made to support Windows Wireless Display by attaching a Miracast dongle, which among others is also offered by Microsoft specifically for Windows PC projection. Miracast is not available on the PC if the link is not seen on the action bar.

The action bar will now broadcast the Microsoft adapter name Or the TV-name if it has a built-in Miracast adapter Or both including all nearby devices which are ready to connect via Miracast. Select the one applicable to start mirroring the PC screen on to the TV. This access point on being enabled will show up as a hotspot on the "WiFi available networks list" of a PC. All participating devices must be DLNA certified to establish a network connection. On the media steaming options window screenshot above , enter a name for the user's library folders on the PC and allow access to the TV-name appearing under the devices list on the Local network.

The direct Ethernet cross-cable connection is the most reliable and simplest method. The WiFi connection although simple can cause stuttering and latency issues during HD video streaming. The Windows 10 Library folders will display on the TV screen from which a media file can be selected for playing on the TV.

Right click on any media file on the WMP Library and you get the Cast to device function in the shortcut menu. Was this discussion helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Was this reply helpful? My Sharp Smart tv used to see my pc as a n media server, it now doesn't. If I sect Media server on the tv it says media server "not found".

If I cast photos to the tv they are displayed will a banner at the bottom showing "pause" etc. From what you say, I believe that your PC is able to communicate with TV but not the other way round. Anything less will not work. Even then, video streaming from PC is likely to stutter. Simply copy the command from here and right click at the Power Shell prompt to enter the command. You are out of luck if this adapter is out of support. I have tried installing Universal Media Server software, but that is very hit and miss when it comes to starting up.

I have also added a new method for interconnection today; please refer to the penultimate paragraph under section 2. The tv is also cable connected, I have tried Emby as a server the tv connects, but all my jpeg's are seen as "Unsupported File".

It seems to me every time there's an update I lose functionality, first there was Homegroup and now Media Server, what next? Sushovon Sinha. Regards, Sushovon Sinha. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. A network media player makes it pretty easy to share your media, whether from your PC or the Internet, on your home theater.

Whether you choose a dedicated network media player device, or a TV or home-theater component that has these capabilities built-in to enjoy your media, be sure you have what you need to set up your home network properly to make it all work. My WDTV device is kinda old now and I'm starting to have multiple problems and I want to replace it for something better slow menu navigation, lag problem on some videos even tho I can watch the same video file on my computer without any problems, screen freezing that needs a complete reboot of the device So is there any alternative to the WD?

Hello Everyone! I did different trials but I didn't get to the ideal solution yet, especially because I cannot control the volume of the receiver from the tv remote control and I am a bit confused with all this ports. If the optical cable needs to be connected between the Tv and the receiver or from the WD media player to the receiver or from the Tv to the WD media box.