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I have a flash drive plugged into the USB port on my router. I then use VLC downloaded to my Fire Stick to access and play my videos. Very easy, and works great.
Wow! Didn't know it can be done until now. I might try to do that to see how well it works.
I have a flash drive plugged into the USB port on my router. I then use VLC downloaded to my Fire Stick to access and play my videos. Very easy, and works great.
OMG, you just saved me $200 on getting a newer dedicated media player. I just got a new Chromecast with Google Tv device and it's only been installed a couple days, so I haven't done much with it. I've been trying to find a way to play 4k HDR movie files, and so far I've just been using my laptop's Windows 10 DLNA server, and Roku Media Player to play them. Works perfectly, but I don't want to do it that way.
Anyway, I saw your post, downloaded VLC from Google Play to the Chromecast, and sure enough, it can see everything on my network, including the Readyshare drive plugged into my router. So, I put a movie on there, and VLC plays it through the Chromecast perfectly, full 4k HDR!
OMG, you just saved me $200 on getting a newer dedicated media player. I just got a new Chromecast with Google Tv device and it's only been installed a couple days, so I haven't done much with it. I've been trying to find a way to play 4k HDR movie files, and so far I've just been using my laptop's Windows 10 DLNA server, and Roku Media Player to play them. Works perfectly, but I don't want to do it that way.
Anyway, I saw your post, downloaded VLC from Google Play to the Chromecast, and sure enough, it can see everything on my network, including the Readyshare drive plugged into my router. So, I put a movie on there, and VLC plays it through the Chromecast perfectly, full 4k HDR!
Yee Haw!
WooHoo! Yeah, I was about ready to buy a media player too, even though I really didn't want one, until I discovered this.
I had a Western Digital. That brought back some memories.
I prefer Android over any closed system like Roku.
For offline content and if you can afford it, an Nvidia Shield.
Non-Pro version is is smaller but only has Micro USB. You can get an adapter cable to convert to full size USB. It should support USB hubs? It also has ethernet. https://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-Stream...dp/B07YP94PBJ/
There are also generic Android boxes. They probably average about $60. I see you posted one. I would spend a bit more, it will be faster and have more ports, not to mention RAM and internal storage.
You can also save your files on a PC or NAS and access over home network. I use Kodi installed on my Fire Stick but any Android device will do. I play from my home server.
I have been using Nvidia Shield for almost a year now. Now I choose a large volume HDD for storing 4k films. In this review, I was interested in Seagate and WD. Which firm is the best?
I have been using Nvidia Shield for almost a year now. Now I choose a large volume HDD for storing 4k films. In this review, I was interested in Seagate and WD. Which firm is the best?
My preference is WD.
Many years ago it was Seagate.
In my experience, WD has been more reliable.
I've seen some good deals on the larger drives, above 8tb.
Chevy v Ford
Honda v Toyota
Western Digital v Seagate
If you like one, the other is fine too.
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