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elvis35to05 · 23-05-11, 07:42 PM

I have lots of files on an external hard drive connected to my desktop computer, PHOTO's, AUDIO files and VIDEO files also some dvd t_s files.

I was told i can view them wirelessly on my Samsung L E D television.

But after weeks of trying i am no nearer,
can anyone suggest any program or anything that might help.
Thank you.
David.

TheBadger · 24-05-11, 07:34 AM

What exactly are you trying to do? Samsung smart TVs can connect wirelessly to your home network but their functionality depends on what apps you have loaded to them.

elvis35to05 · 24-05-11, 10:59 AM

Hi badger,
Thanks for reply,
I can view photo's and audio,
but i have lots of wmv and ( T_S ) dvd files which i was hoping to view on my television,
i have been told i need to buy a xbox 360 or a media hub??
Thanks again.
David.

waqasahmed · 24-05-11, 09:46 PM

An Xbox 360 would be quite expensive! I'd be tempted to get something that has DLNA enabled so that you can view files over the network

elvis35to05 · 24-05-11, 11:08 PM

Thanks waqasahmed,
My television is dnla enabled,?? but cant see dvd ts files from computer.

TheBadger · 25-05-11, 08:09 AM

You need an app on the TV which can play the files you mention. You'll probably have to pay for this.

elvis35to05 · 25-05-11, 09:07 AM

Thanks Badger.

23-05-11, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
elvis35to05 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can i view computer files on a television, wirelessly. I have lots of files on an external hard drive connected to my desktop computer, PHOTO's, AUDIO files and VIDEO files also some dvd t_s files. I was told i can view them wirelessly on my Samsung L E D television. But after weeks of trying i am no nearer, can anyone suggest any program or anything that might help. Thank you. David.

24-05-11, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheBadger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 202 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Can i view computer files on a television, wirelessly. What exactly are you trying to do? Samsung smart TVs can connect wirelessly to your home network but their functionality depends on what apps you have loaded to them. __________________ I used to be paranoid but now I'm a victim!

24-05-11, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
elvis35to05 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can i view computer files on a television, wirelessly. Hi badger, Thanks for reply, I can view photo's and audio, but i have lots of wmv and ( T_S ) dvd files which i was hoping to view on my television, i have been told i need to buy a xbox 360 or a media hub?? Thanks again. David.

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elvis35to05 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can i view computer files on a television, wirelessly. Thanks waqasahmed, My television is dnla enabled,?? but cant see dvd ts files from computer.

25-05-11, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
TheBadger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 202 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Can i view computer files on a television, wirelessly. You need an app on the TV which can play the files you mention. You'll probably have to pay for this. __________________ I used to be paranoid but now I'm a victim!

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