Does this support UPNP streaming from a home media server like the PS3? I need a PS3 replacement that can auto detect and stream my home media.
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Hello Dennis, Thanks for your interest! We tried researching your question online, but sadly, we could not find any solid answers. We recommend contacting the manufacturer about this matter. We hope this helps steer you in the right direction.
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Hello Dennis,Thanks for your interest! We tried researching your question online, but sadly, we could not find any solid answers. We recommend contacting the manufacturer about this matter. We hope this helps steer you in the right direction.
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Dennis, assuming you have a DLNA/UPnP server on your network and you want to use the GS8 to play media from that server, just like you can with a PS3, then yes, use the Media House app; you will need to install an external media player like aVia. I think ES File Explorer will also work. If your DLNA server is Playon, then these apps do not work, but there is a specific Playon app in the Google Play store.
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Yes, if your home media server is on a NAS like Zyxel that supports DLNA then it will work vey well. You can stream video from it, also photos and music fine. Though the media server app on it that allows you to do that is pretty basic(even lacking in some areas like slideshows, etc.) I'm not sure if there is a better app on Google Play for this.
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If you use the Plex media server, there is a Plex app for Google TV. I use Plex as a DLNA media player on my PS3 now and it is awesome and the Plex Google TV app looks awesome, but I have not used it.
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All I can say, B.R., is that ours is streaming beautifully via our home WiFi network so, I don't see why not.Via USB stick...it plays .mp4s perfectly. I haven't tried any of the other formats.The wife and I are very happy with it. :-)
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Robbie....Thanks for the wealth of discussion on the S560 I am another dope who thought he would get Netflix streaming only to find out the it was only available on the S460.. then my son in law called a few mins ago and said the tech that had just set up his HD TV and PS3 said he needed the disk from Netflix before he can receive netflix. He then said I should use the disk to set up the S560 .... now I can tell him the it "almost works" but needs a date/time config........any more ideas guys?
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This remote does not support the Sony PlayStation 3. Logitech has other remotes that do, however. It is best to check your product's compatibility on their web page for this remote. The "Living Room Hub" and "Living Room Home" products do have support for the PlayStation 3 though. It appears that you will need one with a "hub" like the "Harmony Home Control" unit.
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I just got a PS3 and the streaming Netflix feature is only by way of inserting a Disc provided from Netflix which uses BD live to stream the content (from what I've read). It may be specific to the PS3, but it would be worth it to pop that disc into the Sony S560 and see if it can do it the same way. This disc is free from Netflix to customers by requesting one at www.netflix.com/PS3Someone try it out and post back here. If it works, I would consider getting this unit for the bedroom.
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Does anyone know anything about the function of "upconvert" on this receiver? Will it upconvert any video inputs at all?
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not sure what you are asking here.if you mean could you use a streaming box from those services or a HTPC, jack it into the reciever and be golden, then 100% yesdoes it hook into the internet and stream those services itself, then no
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I use Slingbox expressly for this purpose -- to watch my home U-Verse service at the cottage.I recently upgraded the speed on our home network to get greater upload speed, but at the cottage I have DSL which sometimes gets to 8 MB speed (but usually closer to 3-4 MB).I use my laptop to run Slingplayer, and connect via HDMI cable to my 19-inch LCD. The quality is pretty stunning. Very close to HD quality. Slingbox/Slingplayer does a nice job of optimizing the signal and speed, and gives me exactly what I want, without having the expense of Dish/DirecTV service.
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I think a remote for a Digital Stream converter box (e. g. ATSC -&gt; NTSC) might work. I've seen such work at my home.
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Hi Jerry,I'm not so sure about that. From my experience of using it, when I hook up to my PS3 set, I had to downgrade the Ethernet setting on the PS3 in order to be detect it on my network.That's all I can attest to. Not sure if it helps.
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I have three Sony Internet players in the house, and a 50 mbs internet connection. Generally it works well, although I did move the player at the far end of the basement onto a wired connection. Occasionally I still have an issue with the responsiveness of youtube videos, but as far as I can tell it is an issue with their streaming server or local ISP congestion, not with the player.
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Hello Valobal, I am not sure if can do it through a DNLA server, I have mine configure over a normal LAN configuration and it works very good, plays MKV MP4, etc wiht the subs without any problem, hope this helps you and if you find a place where I can get a new one with good price let me know :) a need another for my bedroom :)
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I've had no problems streaming various media formats including h.264, avi, mpg2, and wmv to my LG TV and PS3. So I think the transcoding works fairly well. I don't subscribe to Plex Pass, so I can't report on how well it works there transcoding for other devices.
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Hello!I first bought this with a total backup solution for my home network and found that it was also perfect for streaming movies and videos to my Boxee Box and LG BluRay player.Absolutely recommend this but will caution you that mine is hooked up via a network and not plugged directly into a Smart TV. I do use it via the Ethernet port.Hope this was helpful and feel free to ask more...
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Short answer, yes.That's actually what it's made for and works great. You may also love the DLNA option as well if you have digital media you wish to share over your network.Movies and music can stream strait to your smart TV or any DLNA compatible media player from the NAS.If you have an Android device and plan on storing digital movies on this for network streaming, check out "media house pro"Great combo
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Jim, could you send me a link to where you read this information? I checked Sony's website and could not find anything mentioning netflix streaming on this device. Thanks -
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What *I* had to do was go into Homegroups, click on ALL NETWORKS, and THEN the player showed up (as "Unknown device) - I set it to ALLOW. After that, streaming worked. Once you do that, you should see another media server listed with your PC name that DOESN'T prompt you for a password. Let me know how it goes.