Ever thought about turning your Windows 11/10 computer into a cool DLNA server? You can, and we will tell you how to do it. With your own DLNA server on Windows 11/10, you will have the ability to stream content from the Xbox 360, Xbox One, and other devices that support DLNA or Digital Living Network Alliance.
Enable DLNA streaming server on Windows 11/10
Currently, the Internet is filled with software that can quickly turn your computer into a DLNA streaming box, but we’re not going to dig into those because they are not needed. We will talk about using the built-in DLNA option in Windows 11/10.
It is not as easily done as downloading software, but it is much more reliable and one less software to download onto your device.
What is DLNA or Digital Living Network Alliance
Many computer users must have heard about DLNA at least once or twice but probably have no idea what it is or what it means. We’re going to break it down as best as possible for the noobs out there looking for some information on what this thing is. DLNA means Digital Living Network Alliance, and it was founded by a group of companies interested in making it simple to share media content across devices. However, despite a number of companies and devices supporting DLNA, streaming media from one device to another is not an easy affair for laymen.
How to set up DLNA in Windows 11/10
First of all, you need to open the “Control Panel” and search for “media streaming.” Do this by using the Search bar to search for Control Panel, then when you’re in the Control Panel, search for media streaming.
You should now see it under Network and Sharing Center. Once here, click on the option that says, “Media streaming options.”
After that, click “Turn on media streaming” to permit the media streaming server. From here you can customize the streaming service.
We should point out that it is not possible for us to help you with adding media for streaming because it would involve us knowing which DLNA capable media box you’re using.
What we can say is this, make sure local network streaming is turned on your media streaming box. This can either be a PlayStation 3, Roku media box, an Xbox One, or some Chinese product “Straight Outta Shanghai.”
Now, once your media streaming box has been connected to your Windows 10 PC, you can check the available streaming files by launching Windows Media Player. Don’t think about using Groove Music, because it is as basic as they come.
All in all, streaming content over your local network is better than streaming from a third-party source. The only downside users might come across is if their upload speed is slow. However, if your upload speed is modern, go have some fun.
How do I use my PC as a DLNA server?
To use your PC as a DLNA server, you need to use the Media streaming options setting in Control Panel. It is the first thing you need to turn on. Following that, you can create a media library and choose what you want to upload or stream. You can stream music, pictures, recorded TV, video, etc., after creating a DLNA server on Windows 11/10.
How do I make my PC a media server?
To make your PC a media server, you need to take the help of the Media streaming options panel on your computer. This setting is available in Windows 11 as well as Windows 10. After turning on this setting, you need to create a library and upload your content. As mentioned earlier, you can upload images, videos, audio, recorded TV, etc., without any problem.
This post will help you if Media streaming is not working.
