Stream movies from pc downstairs to ps3 upstairs

[Mightyinvader]

My father has been wanting to do this for a while however has never been able to. I have offered to do it but I'm not sure if this is the way to do it.

OPTION 1 - WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER

So you don’t want to download any extra software? Windows Media Player is all you need. First thing we’re going to set is the sharing settings on your computer. If your computer isn’t set to share files, no matter how hard you try the PS3 will never see your computer, and if it does it probably won’t be able to play what it finds. To get things running, follow the steps below, starting with the Network and Sharing Centre.

• In Windows 8: Open your start screen and type ‘Network and Sharing’. Click on ‘Settings’ on the right hand side, and finally click ‘Network and Sharing Centre’.
• In Windows 7: Click on your start button, and click ‘Control Panel’. ‘Network and Sharing Centre’ should be listed here, if not, click Network and Internet and then you’ll see the option.
• Along the left hand side of Network and Sharing Centre, there will be a title saying‘Change Advanced Sharing Settings’
• For the profile you are using, first make sure Network Discovery is turned ON. Without this, your computer won’t show up on networked devices, such as your PS3.
• Next, make sure File and printer sharing is ON. Without this, won’t be able to access any of the media on another device.

 

Next, let’s turn on the Media Streaming Sever. There will be an option further down for Media streaming, click Choose Media Streaming Options. When you click this, if you get a button saying ‘Turn on Media Streaming’ click it! This needs to be on for the whole thing to work.

 

If you have followed up to this point, Congratulations! You can now leave your PC and go to your PS3. Turn on your PS3, and go to either the Audio, Video or Music section, and your PC should be listed there as a media source. Select it, and all available media will be there to use.

 

Is there a better way?

Does plex have the capability to do it for free or?

Any help appreciated many thanks

 

PS3 SETTINGS:

Some people may find that even if they follow the steps below, you may not be able to get your PS3 and PC to connect to each other. One thing that may cause this is if you have not got your Media Server Connection enabled on your PS3. To check if you have:

1. From your PS3 Home screen, scroll across to Settings.
2. Then scroll down to Network Settings.
3. Then select Media Server Connection.
4. Ensure this is set to Enabled, otherwise streaming will not work.

source: http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/how-to-stream-media-from-a-pc-to-ps3-console

[d3sl91]

Yes, Plex. 

 

I believe PS3 has DLNA capabilities. I have had no issues streaming to either my Sony blue ray player, Sony phone or sony google TV. 

 

Set up plex, it will automatically start a DLNA server, and voila, easy access. There is also a paid version, which will get you the pretty Plex interface: https://plex.tv/playstation

[Mightyinvader]

Yes, Plex. 

 

I believe PS3 has DLNA capabilities. I have had no issues streaming to either my Sony blue ray player, Sony phone or sony google TV. 

 

Set up plex, it will automatically start a DLNA server, and voila, easy access. There is also a paid version, which will get you the pretty Plex interface: https://plex.tv/playstation

So you need to buy a plex pass or?

[Laederem]

So you need to buy a plex pass or?

For local streaming, no.

 

For streaming outside of LAN the cost is the app, which is like 5$

Plex also transcodes so that you don't run in to content compatibility issues, which is frequent with a PS3, or for network optimization and congestion.  

[Mightyinvader]

For local streaming, no.

 

For streaming outside of LAN the cost is the app, which is like 5$

Plex also transcodes so that you don't run in to content compatibility issues, which is frequent with a PS3, or for network optimization and congestion.  

So just Sign up for it, install on PC on computer?  Like make your pc the Media server and then connect from ps3?

[neon]

So just Sign up for it, install on PC on computer? Like make your pc the Media server and then connect from ps3?

You don't need to make a Plex account or sign in for local streaming, all you would need to do is install the server, add in the media and check the settings that dlna is turned on from there any dlna device on the network should be able to see and stream all the stuff from it.