Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices
You can view or play media content saved to your device on other devices such as, for
example, a TV, or a computer. Such devices must be DLNA Certified™ by the Digital
Living Network Alliance and all devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network
in order for content to be shared. You can also view or play content from other DLNA
Certified™ devices on your device.
After you set up the sharing of content between devices, you can, for example, listen to
music files stored on your home computer from your device, or view photos taken with
your device's camera on a large-screen TV.
Playing files from DLNA Certified™ devices on your device
When you play files from another DLNA Certified™ device on your device, this other
device acts as a server. In other words, it shares content over a network. The server
device must have its content sharing function enabled and give access permission to
your device. It also must be connected to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
To play a shared track on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the track that you want to
play. The track starts playing automatically.
To play a shared video on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap Movies.
3
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
4
Browse the folders of the connected device and select the video that you want to
play.
To view a shared photo on your device
1
Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same
Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Album > My albums. All your available online albums and
connected devices are displayed.
4
Select a device from the list of connected devices.
5
Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
Preparing to play content from your device on DLNA Certified™
devices
Before you can view or play media files from your device on other DLNA Certified™
devices, you must set up file sharing on your device. The devices that you share content
with are called client devices. For example, a TV, computer or tablet can act as client
devices. Your device works as a media server when it makes content available to client
devices. When you set up file sharing on your device, you must also give access
permission to client devices. After you do so, such devices appear as registered devices.
Devices that are waiting for access permission are listed as pending devices.
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To set up file sharing with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi® network.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
3
Tap , then tap Media server.
4
To turn on the Share media function, drag the slider. appears in the status bar.
Your device can now work as a media server.
5
Connect your computer or other devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as your
device.
6
A notification appears in the status bar of your device. Open the notification and
set the relevant access permissions for other devices.
The instructions described above may differ depending on the client devices used. Refer to
your client device User guide for more information. If the device cannot connect, check that
your Wi-Fi® network is working.
You can also access the Media server menu under Settings > Xperia™ Connectivity > Media
server settings. If you close the Media server view, the file sharing function stays running in
the background.
To stop sharing files with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Media server.
3
Drag the slider to turn off the Share media function.
To set access permissions for a pending device
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Media server.
3
Select a device from the Pending devices list.
4
Select an access permission level.
To change the name of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Media server.
3
Select a device from the Registered devices list, then select Change name.
4
Enter a new name for the device.
To change the access level of a registered device
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Media server.
3
Select a device from the Registered devices list.
4
Tap Change access level and select an option.
To get help about sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices
1
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap .
2
Tap , then tap Media server.
3
Tap .
Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device
Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another
device connected to the same Wi-Fi® network. The other device must be able to
function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device, which means that it can render, or
play, content received from your device. A DMR device can be, for example, a TV with
DLNA function, or a PC running Windows® 7 or higher.
The settings for enabling the Digital Media Renderer may vary depending on the device used.
Refer to the user guide for the respective device for more detailed information.
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To view photos or videos from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected
to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap .
3
Find and tap Album.
4
Browse to and open the file that you want to view.
5
Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap > Throw.
6
Select a DMR device to share your content with. The selected files start playing in
chronological order on the device that you select.
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To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The file stops
playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.
You can also share a video from the Movies application on your device by tapping the video
and then tapping .
To play a music track from your device on a DMR device
1
Make sure that you have correctly set up the DMR device and that it is connected
to the same Wi-Fi® network as your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap , then find and tap WALKMAN.
3
Select a music category and browse to the track that you want to share, then tap
the track.
4
Tap and select a DMR device to share your content with. The track plays
automatically on the device that you select.
5
To disconnect from the DMR device, tap and select your device. The track
stops playing on the DMR device but continues playing on your device.