Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as a TV
or a computer. These devices must be on the same wireless network and can be Sony
TVs or speakers, or products that are DLNA Certified™ by the Digital Living Network
Alliance. You can also view or play content from other DLNA Certified™ devices on your
device.
After you set up media sharing between devices, you can listen to music files stored on
your home computer from your device or view photos taken with your device's camera
on a large-screen TV, for example.
Playing Files from DLNA Certified™ Devices on Your Device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
To Use Your Device to Play a Music Track Stored on Another Device
1
Make sure the device you want to share files with is connected to the same Wi-Fi
network as your device.
2
From your
Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap , then tap
Home network.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track you want to play.
Once selected, the track starts playing automatically.
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To Play a Shared Video on Your Device
1
Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-
Fi network as your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap
Video.
3
Tap , and then tap
Home network.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video you want to play.
To View a Shared Photo on Your Device
1
Make sure the devices you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-
Fi network as your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap
Album.
3
Tap , and then tap
Home network.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Playing files from your device on DLNA Certified™ devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
To Set up File Sharing with other DLNA Certified™ Devices
1
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
2
From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap
Settings > Device connection >
Media server.
3
Tap the
Share media slider to enable this function.
4
Use your computer or another DLNA™ client device on the same Wi-Fi network to
connect to your device.
5
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set access permissions for each client device attempting to connect to your
device.
The steps for accessing media on your device using a DLNA™ client differ between client
devices. Refer to your client device User guide for more information. If your device is
inaccessible to a client on the network, check if your Wi-Fi network is working.
You can also access the
Media server menu from certain applications like Music, Album, or
Video by tapping , and then tapping
Settings > Media server.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3
Drag the slider beside
Share media to the left.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3
Select a device from the
Pending devices list.
4
Select an access permission level.
To Change the Name of a Registered Device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3
Select a device from the
Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4
Enter a new name for the device, then tap
OK.
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To change the access level of a registered device
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3
Select a device from the
Registered devices list.
4
Tap
Change access level and select an option.
To Get Help with Sharing Content with Other DLNA Certified™ Devices
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Device connection > Media server.
3
Tap , and then tap
Help.