DLNA is a way for multimedia devices to communicate with each other on a local network. DLNA-compliant devices can stream local video, audio, and picture files to each other over your network. It's a way for your TV to stream videos from your media server and your smartphone to act as a remote that can play a file from one device on another device. That's the idea behind DLNA, anyway. These devices use a standard protocol to talk to each other. Rather than each manufacturer creating a proprietary protocol for streaming media files on a network, DLNA-compliant devices can communicate with each other.
You can buy a device from one manufacturer and use it with a device from another manufacturer, even if those two devices were never tested together. Many devices support DLNA. DLNA software is available for a wide variety of platforms. DLNA divides devices into different classes.
For example:. This isn't a complete list -- DLNA also defines other device classes, including different types of handheld devices. For example, you could use the Play To option in Windows Media Player to a play a local video file to an Xbox or other game console. Apple has decided not to join that particular party. Choosing a home entertainment platform is a bit like picking sides in a battle: there are two rival standards, DLNA and AirPlay.
North America. Digital home entertainment has come a long way in a fairly short time, and it's now easy to stream music, video and other media around the house without any hassle. Dan Grabham. Read on to find out all you need to know about DLNA. Just want to see great TVs? Browse hundreds of expert and independent TV reviews.
DLNA is an industry-wide standard for sharing data over a home network. Depending on the DLNA-compatible devices you own, you might be able to stream films from your laptop to your TV, play an MP3 stored on your phone over your hi-fi system, or print a photo from your tablet on your home printer.
It's a group of organisations, including many consumer electronics manufacturers, that has created a standard enabling all DLNA devices to share media over a home network. If you have a router in your home, you'll most likely be able to link DLNA-compliant products across your home wi-fi, too. You need one of each to stream content using DLNA. The DLNA server is the device that stores and sends your movies, music and pictures.
PCs running Windows have DLNA built into their operating system, and Windows Media Player can act as a media server that manages where the content is delivered and what content is accessible. A DLNA client is the device on which the content is viewed or played, and such products include most smart TVs, soundbars and digital radios.
The DLNA philosophy is admirable. And, if all devices communicated wirelessly and shared content seamlessly, it would be wonderful, but there are some limitations. First of all, file formats can be a bit of an issue.
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