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Homestream: Sharing your photos, music and movies with connected devices

Topic started on Jun 12, 2012 12:04 AM , last reply on Jan 29, 2013 12:03 AM

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Catmambo
Catmambo
2,036 posts since
Aug 28, 2003

We've just launched our new Homestream software, which is freely available to download from http://www.sony.co.uk/homestream

 

Very simply, if you've struggled with sharing photos music and movies from your Mac or PC with your connected Sony device, this software will make it much easier. Built on the tried and tested Serviio platform, the software has been optimised and tweaked to work with Sony hardware, including BRAVIA, PS3, Blu-ray players.

 

Once downloaded, if needed, there is also a setup video available here to help - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwtBQJadBL8&list=PL3DC17A2EB20BA103&index=27&feature=plpp_video Whilst it mentions Serviio in the video, the setup process is however identical for Homestream.

 

Feel free to download and comment below.

 

Thanks

 

Changelog

 

V1.0 - Launch version

V1.1 - Amended installation process to make it clearer.

          Added support for photos editied in Photoshop at full quality - YCbCr 4:4:4 which isn't natively support.

 

Message was edited by: Catmambo

 


  • sletonqu
    sletonqu
    69 posts since
    Nov 16, 2010
    Written on May 14, 2012 8:05 PM

    What a good piece of software !


    KDL-46EX501, BDP-S373, SMP-N100, Serviio.org
  • Nielsen
    Nielsen
    76 posts since
    Jun 16, 2011
    Written on May 17, 2012 12:26 AM

    Well it certainly improves the annoying format limitations on the video part , BUT it doesn't help any on the picture part. 


  • Catmambo
    Catmambo
    2,036 posts since
    Aug 28, 2003
    Written on May 17, 2012 10:52 AM

    Your referring to the YCbCr4:4:4 limitation right? Actually looking at fixing this via Homestream at the moment, so whilst the TV can't cope natively, you'd still be able to display edited photos via Homestream.

     

    Will let you know how we get on. Fingers crossed.

     

    Thanks


  • Bernie-the-Bolt
    Bernie-the-Bolt
    51 posts since
    Jan 11, 2011
    Written on May 22, 2012 3:35 PM

    Hi

     

    To send information to my TV does the PC need to be hard wired, or can I send information via wi-fi, to my router? Serviio needs a hard wired connection. Your Homestream webpage implies wi-fi capabilities.


  • Catmambo
    Catmambo
    2,036 posts since
    Aug 28, 2003
    Written on May 22, 2012 4:15 PM

    Hi

     

    I don't think Serviio mandates Ethernet, just recommends it for a better experience, and especially for HD video or anything like that.

     

    Thanks


  • Bernie-the-Bolt
    Bernie-the-Bolt
    51 posts since
    Jan 11, 2011
    Written on May 23, 2012 2:10 PM

    Hi

     

    I can assure you, then, that only ethernet will do. My thread here https://www.sony.ie/discussions/thread/141156

    refers (and I have had many hours trying all ways). All routers need to be hard wired unless, of course, a member of the Great British Public knows different! Still Serviio (sorry, Homestream!) does now stream ITV programmes from ITV Player so it should keep a few people happy, even if this isn't a direct Bravia TV app.

     

    Regards


  • buseng
    buseng
    22 posts since
    May 15, 2012
    Written on May 23, 2012 3:10 PM

    What a load of tosh!   I installed Homestream but when I tried running it, Norton anti-virus blocked it as a security risk & removed it!


  • Bernie-the-Bolt
    Bernie-the-Bolt
    51 posts since
    Jan 11, 2011
    Written on May 23, 2012 3:23 PM

    I would suggest looking at your Norton Anti-virus settings!!!! I use AVG which is both free and has given me no problems whatsoever with software setting up.

     

    Regards


  • buseng
    buseng
    22 posts since
    May 15, 2012
    Written on May 23, 2012 3:35 PM

    NAV is running on the default settings, it was sonar detection that removed it. Did not even quarrantine it.

    All I can do is try to exclude the programme/console/service   from Norton detection.


  • buseng
    buseng
    22 posts since
    May 15, 2012
    Written on May 23, 2012 4:38 PM

    Now got it running, but keep getting this when I open the programme.

     

    Capture.JPG


  • Batfinkk
    Batfinkk
    75 posts since
    Mar 20, 2011
    Written on May 23, 2012 4:50 PM

    +1 for AVG - never any issues here with it.

     

    The best bit of software Norton created was their uninstaller


  • Bernie-the-Bolt
    Bernie-the-Bolt
    51 posts since
    Jan 11, 2011
    Written on May 23, 2012 5:27 PM

    LOL - Cannot disagree!


  • Nielsen
    Nielsen
    76 posts since
    Jun 16, 2011
    Written on May 24, 2012 11:59 PM

    Thanks, and yes am I guessing it is the YCbCr4:4:4 limitation that blocks of my scanned pictures.

    While I am in my complain mode , it would also help a lot to add the possibility to process subtitle files (.srt) in a future release.


  • Nielsen
    Nielsen
    76 posts since
    Jun 16, 2011
    Written on May 25, 2012 12:07 AM

    Ooh a little to hasty. I just noticed your reply on the subtitle subject in another topic. Adding this functionality would be great, thanks.


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