Michael Hillmdhillca@gmail.comShare media on your local network using UPnP.Share your music, photos and videos
You can browse, search and play the media on your computer using a
UPnP or DLNA enabled device such as a phone, TV or game
console. Configure Media Sharing to allow these devices to access
the folders containing your music, photos and videos.
You must have the Rygel package installed for Media
Sharing to be visible.
Install Rygel
Open the Activities overview and
start typing Sharing.
Click on Sharing to open the panel.
If Sharing is OFF, switch it to
ON.
If the text below Computer Name allows
you to edit it, you can change
the name your computer displays on the network.
Select Media Sharing.
Switch Media Sharing to ON.
By default, Music, Pictures and
Videos are shared. To remove one of these, click the
× next to the folder name.
To add another folder, click + to open the
Choose a folder window. Navigate into the desired
folder and click Open.
Click ×. You will now be able to browse
or play media in the folders you selected using the external device.
Networks
The Networks section lists the networks to which you are
currently connected. Use the ON | OFF switch next to each to
choose where your media can be shared.