Home media library

Question

Computer networks

I bought one of the modern "smart" TVs from Samsung.
I want to organize a file storage so that I can watch from laptops and from TV.
What is the best way to implement this?

Answer 1

Samsung has AllShare software for this .
I have it set up like this: A Netgear router with a hard drive connected to it, Transmission and a DLNA server are configured on the router, which distributes media content to the TV via cable.

Answer 2

It is better to implement in the form of a data warehouse.
Options:
1. Screw hooked to the router (not the best idea)
2. A separate NAS for 2-5 screws is already better
3. A compact system unit for 2-3 screws, but with a full-fledged operating system.
Option 2 and 3 are placed both behind the TV and behind the sofa, or even on the balcony.

Answer 3

Perhaps, in my humble opinion, it is too early to put the TV at the forefront of the home eco-entertainment system. Would it be better to have a “network media player, file storage, torento rocking chair”?

Answer 4

Hm. I have a USB port on my TV. We read at least 10 GB mkv FullHD with all tracks and subtitles.
Reads LAN in the same way.
I think you should be too. Perhaps there is a chance to pick up an external hard drive through one of the cables.

Answer 5

if I'm not mistaken, then freenas 7 can (could) pretend to be a UPnP / DLNA server. Freenas itself - works with 512 MB of flash and does not ask to eat.