With the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) feature, you can share and access local media files between the DLNA-enabled devices. Fortunately, you can use this DLNA on your Roku and access the files from your Windows PC.
In this guide, I will provide detailed step-by-step instructions for using the DLNA feature on Roku to watch local media files.
How to Use DLNA Using Roku Media Player
1. First things first, connect your Roku to a strong WiFi to which your Windows PC is connected.
2. Install the Roku Media Player on your Roku by following the on-screen instructions. Go to Streaming Channels → Click Search option→ Search for Roku Media Player → Hit Add Channel.
3. After that, enable the DLNA server on your PC by following the steps given below.
- Turn on your PC and hit the Action Center icon.
- Hit the All Settings menu and select the Network & Internet option.
- Then, choose the Ethernet or WiFi option to proceed with the Network and Sharing Center choice.
- Further, select the Media Streaming options to turn on media Streaming on PC.
- On the next screen, enter the name of the media library you want to play on Roku and choose the OK button.
4. Now, launch the Roku Media Player app that is installed on your device and start streaming the media file from the media library you have added.
How to Stream Local Media on Roku Using USB Drive
If your Roku TV is supported with a USB drive, you can proceed with the following steps. For that, you will need a Roku Media Player app on your device to access the files on Roku.
1. Connect your USB device to the Roku and launch the Roku Media Player.
2. Select the Video tab and ensure that the USB drive on your screen is highlighted.
3. Now, click the Asterisk button on your remote to view all the media files stored on your USB.
4. Select the desired media file you want to stream and start playing it on your Roku device.
Thus, by following the above steps, you can stream any local files on your Roku using DLNA. Apart from streaming the local files using DLNA, you can also utilize the screen mirroring feature on Roku to display your local files.
Moreover, if you have any questions regarding this post, you can ping me on my forum page. From there, you can get answers to all your queries from me or my fellow community members.
FAQ
The best alternative for DLNA on Roku is the Plex Media Player app. This app is natively available on the Roku Channel Store and can access your personal media collection.
No, DLNA is a built-in feature, not an app on Roku.
If you have issues using the DLNA feature, check the WiFi network. Be sure both devices are connected to the same WiFi network.
