![]() ![]() We’re using our Galaxy Note here as an example, but you can also other devices as long as it has DLNA certification or it has an app that supports it. Click on Stream then put a check mark on Allow remote control of my Player. We’re not sure if all WMP supports this feature, but for this demo we’ve used Windows Media Player 12. Once the two devices are linked to the same network, you need to go to the Windows Media Player. The connection can either be wired or wireless, but since we’re using a smartphone it needs to be a wireless router. The first thing you need to have is a network connection to bridge the two devices. We’ll show how to use your DLNA-certified smartphone to wirelessly stream media to your PC. In order to have better understanding of these subcategories, you can read through this article. Having said this, not all servers, renderers and controllers functions the same way. Once the roles have been defined, it makes it easier for the devices to get along with each other.Īlthough there are only three main classifications of DLNA-certified devices, there are 12 sub-categories that define how one device interacts with other devices. The protocol also sorts the devices in to three types Server, Renderer and Controller. So how does it work? According to, DLNA uses UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) protocol for media management, discovery and control. If all else fail, check with the retailer who sold you the product, there’s big chance that they also don’t know but it’s worth the shot. If for some reason the box is no longer available, you can Google your device’s specs and check if it has certification. If your device is certified you should see a logo that looks just like the image above. How do you know if you’re device is certified? The quickest way is by checking on its box. ![]() In English, the main purpose of this technology is to enable content streaming between two DLNA-certified devices on the same network. It’s a collaborative organization founded by Sony almost a decade ago which provides a set of guidelines that enables interoperability of various and multiple devices that are connected to a single network. So what exactly is DLNA?ĭLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance. We’ve probably seen its logo on the box of our smartphone, but I only know a handful of people who have actually used this neat feature. ![]()
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