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Title: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: l3xx on June 06, 2011, 01:40:27 PM: Hi

I'm considering buying this superb NAS. The only thing that prevents me from doing that is DLNA Streaming. I own a Samsung LED TV (7 Series, 2010 model) wich is a little special with DLNA streamings and hi-def MKV.

Does anyone tried to stream mkv files to a Samsung TV? It works?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: D-Link Multimedia on June 06, 2011, 01:41:18 PM: Last I checked Samsung TV's don't stream mkv's natively.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: drchris on June 06, 2011, 03:17:09 PM: ive got a 2011 8 series samsung tv. the tv doesnt stream mkv over the network - but it plays them if on usb.

however if you rename the .mkv to .avi for example - it works fine :)
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: l3xx on June 06, 2011, 03:22:24 PM: Thanks guys

I know that DLNA and mkv with Samsung is a bit dificult. The only software that I know who works fine is "minidlna", but its not natively supported by dlink. Using a ubuntu server running minidlna my tv plays mkv over the net, without conversion to any other kind of format.

drchris, please, could you confirm that renaming and .mkv to .avi streams fine through DLNA to a Samsung TV? It sounds fantastic
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: l3xx on June 08, 2011, 01:28:14 PM: ;D

It was true. Renaming it to .mp4 fix the problem. Now ~~mkv~~ mp4 streams fine!

Thanks
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: jasonsbx on June 12, 2011, 10:50:49 PM: I can second that, have renamed all mine to avi.
You may had no sound on some if sound format is unsupported.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: RayDNS320 on June 15, 2011, 07:57:35 AM: I am using miniDLNA to stream MKVs to my Samsung LE40B650 and can confirm that it's working (without renaming..).

I can't fast forward or reverse though, just play and stop.

There are several places which offer pre-compiled versions of miniDLNA, some work better than others, e.g. after updating mine is stuck at 100% load. Will report...
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: petehiggins on June 27, 2011, 08:35:31 PM: When I enable the UPnP AV Server and share my Photo, Music & Video directories on the DNS-320 my Samsung UN46B8000XF Television can't use the .jpg photos (I get "Not supported file format") or even see the music files (.mp3). It does play my videos (.mpg, .mpeg & .wmv) correctly.

Based on the posts here, I copied my Photo, Music & Video directories to a Ubuntu box and threw mini DLNA on it. I also downloaded a trial version of TWONKY. With either minidlna or TWONKY the B8000 saw the pictures & even ran a slide show, it also saw & played my music and videos.

Can your DNS-320 serve pictures and/or music to a Samsung TV?

DNS-320, H/W Ver.: A1, F/W Ver.: 2.00 (dtd.: 12/17/2010)
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Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: growingemily on August 19, 2011, 02:49:05 AM: i know a detailed guide on How to Convert MKV to Samsung Format to Play MKV, HD MKV on various Samsung Galaxy Phones including Samsung Galaxy S/S2/Infuse 4G/Tab... at http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-play-mkv-on-samsung-galaxy-s2.html (http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-play-mkv-on-samsung-galaxy-s2.html)
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: JavaLawyer on August 19, 2011, 05:27:37 AM: Here is a thread detailing another user's experience and (partial) solution for streaming media from a DNS-320 and Samsung TV: http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=38162.0
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: Hanzo on August 24, 2011, 02:03:27 PM: Hi

I want to buy the DNS-320 and have one doubt.

This UpNp AV server stream HD video MKV? Stream to my samsunc LED 32UEc6000 through Ethernet ?

thx for all
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: Hanzo on August 27, 2011, 01:17:03 AM: anyone can help me?
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: Hopperq2 on August 28, 2011, 05:17:11 PM: No DNS320 will not stream MKV smoothly to anything, same file on shared PC streams fine. DNS320 biggest waste of money ever.

Hopperq2
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: JavaLawyer on August 28, 2011, 07:44:54 PM: Quote from: Hopperq2 on August 28, 2011, 05:17:11 PM
DNS320 biggest waste of money ever.

Hopperq2

Please ignore this persons multiple posts and attempts to provoke members through inflammatory comments.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: airprox on August 29, 2011, 12:45:03 AM: Not in answer to the OP as I'm not streaming directly to my TV, but I am streaming MKV to a WDTV, have had no problems what so ever.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: Hanzo on August 31, 2011, 11:00:58 AM: Quote from: JavaLawyer on August 28, 2011, 07:44:54 PM
Please ignore this persons multiple posts and attempts to provoke members through inflammatory comments.

but then, stream directly or not?

If I change the file extension from MKV to for example MP4 will stream it?
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: JavaLawyer on August 31, 2011, 11:20:16 AM: The DNS-323 had (has?) a similar incompatibility issue with MKV files. The following thread describes the DNS-323 issue and other compatible video formats: http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=14731.0.

Assuming this issue in the DNS-320 is similar to the DNS-323, then you'll have to convert your videos to another container/codec. See the referenced thread.

Please let us know whether this information helps you.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: jasonsbx on August 31, 2011, 11:37:00 PM: Quote from: Hanzo on August 24, 2011, 02:03:27 PM
Hi

I want to buy the DNS-320 and have one doubt.

This UpNp AV server stream HD video MKV? Stream to my samsunc LED 32UEc6000 through Ethernet ?

thx for all
The answer is above. No it wont stream MKV but if you rename to AVI no problem. Only issue is some sound formats will be an issue probably HD ones as the Samsung probably can't decode them.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: growingemily on September 01, 2011, 02:35:55 AM: i just find a step by step guide on How to Play MKV on Samsung Galaxy S/S2/Infuse 4G/Tab... at http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-play-mkv-on-samsung-galaxy-s2.html

after free trial, it also applies to strem and play my mkv files on my samsung tv

really great
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: JavaLawyer on September 01, 2011, 04:29:30 AM: Quote from: growingemily on September 01, 2011, 02:35:55 AM
i just find a step by step guide on How to Play MKV on Samsung Galaxy S/S2/Infuse 4G/Tab... at http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-play-mkv-on-samsung-galaxy-s2.html

after free trial, it also applies to strem and play my mkv files on my samsung tv

really great

You successfully streamed MKV files from a DNS-320 to your Samsung TV?
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: Hanzo on September 01, 2011, 06:38:09 AM: Quote from: JavaLawyer on September 01, 2011, 04:29:30 AM
You successfully streamed MKV files from a DNS-320 to your Samsung TV?

I think it means a samsung galaxy S phone.

Then, if I rename MKV files to AVI should work it?

My Samsung UE32C6000 play all mkv with AC3 and DTS audio tracks through USB but I'm not sure that it works thrrough DNS320 LAN server
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: l3xx on September 04, 2011, 08:46:56 AM: Quote from: Hanzo on August 24, 2011, 02:03:27 PM
Hi

I want to buy the DNS-320 and have one doubt.

This UpNp AV server stream HD video MKV? Stream to my samsunc LED 32UEc6000 through Ethernet ?

thx for all

Yes, it will work. Just rename files from *.mkv to *.mp4. Mine is working fine
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: newwikstromkaren on March 27, 2013, 09:36:26 PM: some of mine work, some does not by rename mkv to mp4
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: dayrepz on November 10, 2015, 12:48:50 AM: Though Samsung TV claims to support MKV format, sometimes Samsung TV won’t play MKV files (http://www.videoconverterfactory.com/tips/play-mkv-on-samsung-tv.html). This is probably because the codec of MKV is not supported by Samsung TV. As a general user like me, you may not get familiar with various video&audio codecs. So the direct solution is to convert video file to MP4 (H.264/AAC) which is well compatible with Samsung TV.
Title: Re: Streaming mkv files to Samsung LED TV?
Post by: FurryNutz on November 11, 2015, 06:56:03 AM: Thanks for the information on this old topic. Hope this helps future users. ;)

Quote from: dayrepz on November 10, 2015, 12:48:50 AM
Though Samsung TV claims to support MKV format, sometimes Samsung TV won’t play MKV files (http://www.videoconverterfactory.com/tips/play-mkv-on-samsung-tv.html). This is probably because the codec of MKV is not supported by Samsung TV. As a general user like me, you may not get familiar with various video&audio codecs. So the direct solution is to convert video file to MP4 (H.264/AAC) which is well compatible with Samsung TV.