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Question

Why don't external HD movie files show up on my Smart TV

by Dec 6, 2012 6:08AM PST

I have a WD 2G External HD connected to my Samsung Series 6 Smart TV via a Netgear router (this is a network so that other members of the family can access it when required). I can view all the files on the HD using Windows Explorer but I can view all the files via the TV. I have read all the forums including how to refresh the HD and this clearly does not to help out. The HD is approximately 85% full. Why after having spent significant money on the TV I have this issue? If it is a memory issue then how can this be resolved? Thank you.

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Re: Why don't external HD movie files show up on my Smart TV
by Samsung staff Dec 6, 2012 6:12AM PST

Hi pog32,

Did you mean to say " I can view all the files on the HD using Windows Explorer but I can [not] view all the files via the TV."? If so, that's not surprising. Allshare needs a DLNA server to share these files on the network. I can't recommend one, but if you put "DLNA server" into your favorite search engine, you'll find a bunch of options.

HD Tech

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I will need your help and advice please?
by pog32 Dec 6, 2012 6:27AM PST

Please recommend a compatible DLNA server for the series 6 Samsung Smart TV. Once I purchase this what do I do then? I love technology and can follow instructions well but it is the process I need to understand.

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There are too many.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 6, 2012 6:51AM PST

You should try the search method given and you'll find Twonky, Servio and too many others. Folk seem to have their reasons for one over the other.
Bob

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What do I do then
by pog32 Dec 6, 2012 7:06AM PST

Thank you for your response. I have researched these. How doI set this all up?

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(NT) Pick one and I'll see if there is a tutorial.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Dec 6, 2012 9:00AM PST
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(NT) Oops I meant I can't view them via the TV.
by Dec 6, 2012 6:18AM PST
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