How to add an access folder using DLNA

kalifire

I've turned on Windows Media Streaming and DeoVR recognises it, but it takes me to a nesting structure full of empty folders I don't even recognise. Apologies if I'm overlooking a sorely needed tutorial, but how do I select the folder with my library of videos inside it, and save that as a local destination within DeoVR?

rando

Dude just google it

kalifire

That's obviously where I started, but I'm new to this so some friendly advice would be welcome.

rando

Make sure Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service is running and has read access to the folders in your library

philpw99

Windows library itself is a pain to manage. I suggest you use Plex server to create the library. It's much easier.

kalifire

Thanks, mate. I've set up Plex now and it's working perfectly. Love that I can flick between streaming and local files with a single click at the bottom bar.

One thing I don't seem able to do is add a DLNA location as a favourite for ease of access. A minor inconvenience, but it would still be nice to do.

erot79

kalifire Hi, a bit old post i know, but can u tell me where did u install plex? On your pc or on your quest device (is there a specific app?) Thanks for the support

philpw99

erot79
Plex is a free server that you can download from plex.tv
It can be installed on various type of computer / devices.
You install it in a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer , which has all the movies/videos stored.
Some NAS boxes also allow you to Plex server into them.
It is mainly for sharing movies with your family and friends, and it supports DLNA as a bonus feature.
Sometimes even Plex server will fail to serve DLNA files to DeoVR in Quest 3. In those cases you can use the free media server called Universal Media Server

erot79

philpw99 Hi, thanks for reply. Unfortunately Plex it's not recognized as DLNA in Deovr and also UMS it's not working fine. They both works perfectly with skybox and others video app i installed in my quest 3. So as many mentioned lot of times, DeoVR sucks when compared to others apps regarding the streaming from local devices.