From 7383c2de058fb0fdbdfc7b3450a765f34ac02a62 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Maniack Crudelis Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 23:40:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Create app_minidlna.md --- app_minidlna.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+) create mode 100644 app_minidlna.md diff --git a/app_minidlna.md b/app_minidlna.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fe2f9c3a --- /dev/null +++ b/app_minidlna.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +# Minidlna + +Minidlna is a lightweight [dlna](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Living_Network_Alliance) server. +It allows to easily share multimedia files with any compatible devices present on the LAN. + +Minidlna does not have a graphical interface, but does not require any special configuration. + +### What multimedia files are shared? +Minidlna sharing the folder /home/yunohost.multimedia/share, which is common to each user in /home/$USER/Multimedia/Share. +[More information about multimedia files here.](Https://github.com/maniackcrudelis/yunohost.multimedia) + +~~If [transmission](https://github.com/Kloadut/transmission_ynh) is installed, the downloaded media will be available in dlna.~~ + +### How to view and play media files shared by minidlna? +To view and play media files, all you need is a compatible client DLNA/UPNP. + +The majority of set-top boxes provided by ISPs are DLNA compatible, simply look for sources of external media. +This is also true for the latest generation game consoles connected to internet. + +Some TV and blu-ray player is also DLNA compatible. + +In any case, it is generally sufficient to seek external sources, USB etc, to find the DLNA server, displayed under the name **Yunohost DLNA**. + +There are a multitude of DLNA client for all platforms, including the following [not exhaustive list](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UPnP_AV_media_servers_and_clients#UPnP_AV_clients). +In general, a DLNA client does not require any special configuration to access the media sharing.