How to Setup PS3 Media Server - Windows 7

[@waffler69]

I ended up opening some ports and it works like a charm now, I was even able to get MKV's to play without lagging

[@harrysidnell7241]

Couldn't make it work and really had me stumped. Looked on the links below the video and tried allowing it through my firewall, after adding ps3 media server to the list of programs allowed through I saved changes and instantly my ps3 was connected. Works a dream thanks!

[@obby79]

You Rock... I updated this last week but didn't know how to configure it, you saved me a bunch of restless nights...

[@jeremyfielder323]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I was looking for and it worked out great. Now I can quit moving my PC into the other room to watch movies on the big screen and my son can watch them in his room on his PS3. Thank you once again. very helpful and much appreciated for the time you put into teaching us how!!

[@jhoseps200]

THANKKKKKKK YOUUUUUUU. I can now watch Avatar: The Last Airbender all dayyyy. (not the movie, but the cartoon, which is worth watching.)

[@WinterPerkins]

I had no idea what I was doing, and you just totally saved the day!! FANTASTIC f'n video man. Thank you so much!!

[@slicedpage]

At the end 2012 I noticed that I could not use PMS. Looking online and finding nothing I switched to Plex,not the best but "any port in a storm". I'd check again for info on my problem, and yes a few had the same trouble as me, but no solutions. So I stuck with Plex. Until today, I found your video. It did not work for me but it inspired me to have another go at fixing it...guess what, after all this time it was my firewall that stopped access!! I am an idiot. Thank you for being so inspiring.

[@obby79]

Oh man... all I had to do was restart the router... feel like an idiot but this never happened before and plus i have other connections that was working perfectly but i do appreciate you responding so quickly, THANKS!!!

[@TheKB0024]

finally a simple working walk through! thank you and God bless your soul

[@rickandkile]

superrrr helpful, even 10 months later. thanks a ton

[@wnose]

Dude, thanks so much for posting this. Really helpful. It got me 90% there but it didn't work....then a google search told me to set up an exception in Windows Firewall for Javaw.exe. Now works!!!!

[@82ndReaper]

Thanks for your video man, I was having a headache getting my system set up on 2 of my PS3s. This did the Trick!

[@Jelle1880]

Great video, very clear and simple. I must say it's far easier with a wireless connection since my PS3 seemed to pick up the server automatically.

[@makavelikelly666]

Thanks Mate, Clear instructions, easy to follow and working perfectly. I set mine up on a wireless connection and Im loving it!

[@nadyableh]

I freakin' love your brain dude! Your brain is so full of knowledge!

[@GatoL0c0]

Hey thanks for your video man! This is exactly what I needed. I couldn't get Windows Media Player to show all of my files. This worked no problem!

[@khurramy7685]

Hey thanks so much for that video! I followed this step by step and now have my ps3 all setup with my laptop! All media available to watch on my ps3.. awesome, easy to follow and setup.. Thanks buddy

[@Afrokidkazyboi1994]

You likely won't need to do any of the ip configuration settings shown here. Simply download the ps3 media server, set up the folders you want your ps3 to have access to, and switch on the server. Connect your ps3 to the same network your computer is on as normal (no manual ip configuration), turn on media server, off and on if already enabled and give it about 60 seconds and your media server is there. Please note however this was through using a wireless network, it may be different if using a wired connection. I haven't tested using a wired connection, and if unsuccessful follow the guide in the video. But thank you YouLookLovelyDarling for the video, pointed me to the right direction.

[@TrojanJB87]

Well put together! Used your method for a wireless connection. Works perfect.

[@PillarOfVirtue]

THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. I have been trying to get that working for ages

[@NikkiTrickie]

Thanks. This video helped me a lot! The only thing I had to do that was different was "search for media servers" afterward. Also make sure that the IP address is one off or

[@curiosity1911]

at last this worked and even plays all kind of formats !!!!! wow thank you very much !!!!

[@curiosity1911]

hi i tried every format i have everything plays except wmv files ''(.wmv) '' any thing you know of that will work ?

[@danlikesthings8247]

THANK YOU!!! Not a tech guy in the slightest so this was EXTREMLY helpful and now I'm happily playing all my music on my laptop straight to my kick ass surround sound on my PS3. One question though: This will not affect my ability to play games online? Since I set it up I've been getting error messages and getting kick out of games... did I do something wrong??

[@DwellzKhaosK]

Dude... This helped so much.... Everything worked as explained... Thanks

[@LeMiniMoine]

Nice vid, thanks! Maybe you could have briefly explained how to set up a static ip on the computer for the newbies. Or they will have to change the MS Config every time.

[@patrickv1x]

Sweet, it worked (even on a wireless setup)! Thanks for uploading.

[@cnegroni]

Hi Thank you very much. I followed your instructions (with wired connection) and the media server works perfectly, in fact, I made a donation to 'PS3 Media Server' because before this I used a flash drive to play content on my PS3... :-)...

[@davidsunday8645]

Worked great thank you. i was lost till i found this video

[@blzsummer]

Works like a treat, thanks for the video. Finally can watch .mkv files on my PS3 =).

[@TinyMonsters6]

Great stuff, been trying to do this for a while now. i would thank you a million times but i can only give one thumbs up!

[@JesseBone]

this was much easier for me than the video explains... i simply installed the ps3 media server and it automatically worked from the start. maybe cause i used wifi instead of a wired connection? was way easy though...

[@icevalk]

Legend, thank you very much for uploading this.

[@jimstama]

Worked like a charm...brilliant and have no tech abilities.

[@kepler798]

i love your greeting at the beginning

[@HeDtraX]

This was helpful. Impressive presentation and on-point.

[@norge696]

Why are so many people having issues? There is no need to set a static IP address on the PS3. Your PS3 and computer have to be on the same subnet. >Download and install >In the general configuration tab you have to put the IP address of the host machine >Under the navigation/share settings hit the + sign to add files/folders >Save, quit reopen PS3 media server >restart PS3. If you plan on just transferring media you have to disable all the encoders or it will come up with a strange file size. Obviously the video codecs have to be compatible if you're just transferring them instead of encoding+streaming The following types of files can be played under (Video). Memory Stick Video Format - MPEG-4 SP (AAC LC) - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC) - MPEG-2 TS(H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC) MP4 file format - H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile (AAC LC) MPEG-1 (MPEG Audio Layer 2) MPEG-2 PS (MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AAC LC, AC3(Dolby Digital), LPCM) MPEG-2 TS(MPEG2 Audio Layer 2, AC3(Dolby Digital), AAC LC) MPEG-2 TS(H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC LC) AVI - Motion JPEG (Linear PCM) - Motion JPEG (μ-Law) AVCHD (.m2ts / .mts) DivX WMV - VC-1(WMA Standard V2)

[@MrDrumlover92]

Whoops, just disabled the firewall, and it worked, thanks!!!

[@rjaitken1847]

Great video. Clear and easy explanation. Thanks for making my life more awesome!

[@ulvitron]

Great instructions! I got it working without any problems because of your tutorial, and i got a few laughs as well!

[@dixegg]

Just to add... I fixed it by changing Force Networking on the Interface to WAN Miniport (Network Monitor) Hoping this makes it work permanently!

[@SheenWarlock]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for making me finally be able to stream mkv in great quality! :D

[@MrFufuni]

Thanks for the video tutorial. It helped out immensely although i did not follow your steps after the installation of the program because my ps3 seemed to automatically link with my pc without and problems.

[@DionEccles]

Thanks Man. Set it up perfectly. Can i use it if my computer is off? Or do i need to have the computer on to use it?

[@mdricey]

I recommend using a ethernet cable for connection ... wireless seems to lag alot .... i use cat 6 cable and have not had a problem yet.

[@MazookDK]

Thank you man! A guide to understand - And it is working!

[@ajaydabest7]

Done all this and it works great, I was wondering if there was anyway I can share KZbin videos using the PS3 Media Server??

[@kairi1844]

Never mind just re tested the internet connection and it works now ^_^ thank you ^_^

[@nekodelrey7987]

WoW! Thanx buddy. I was looking for this sooooo long, u´re the best one and your instructions are very helpful and clear :) Now I can watch and listen to everything thanx to u!

[@gavinwhite4176]

make sure you have media streaming turned on in yr comp settings (start menu run:) media streaming options...click and turn on

[@chadstacey2467]

This video was very helpful. I almost gave up on it but with this video i got it working perfect! Very good step by step instructions. Thank you very much

[@haidar976]

thank you, i thing the ps3 network manual configuration is not needed, you just make it auto settings it works good and it takes valid ip in same local network and it works in my ps3

[@veldross1]

Worked like a charm. Beautiful man beautiful.

[@79Wizzle]

Great video; I've used this video multiple times. #SavedTheDay

[@OCDRUMGUY]

Dude, thank you so much. Got mine running perfect, thanks to you!

[@CHAKINGofficial]

Thank you! I just put in the IP and could access everything on my ps3 :)

[@Nkogneetoe]

Great video!! Everything worked like a charm!!

[@midnightzeratul3]

Amazingly well put together video! Thank you!

[@anthonyk6222]

Easy, worked like a charm!

[@willrawrz4689]

but guys follow everything he says to do when he's on the computer but when he goes on the ps3 and he's using wired connection and your not using wired connection and your using wireless follow these steps underneath after u did everthing he said to do on the computer.Your Welcome! :D

[@M1D3RM4N]

best guide EVER!!! thanks!!

[@datboyjt08]

Worked perfectly.

[@Wiz_Outlaw]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, Trying to connect your dam Windows Media Player is so damn complicated. Thank you for the awesome tutorial :DD

[@djavi90]

hey thank you buddy it works perfect but one thing when i want to access the media server on my ps3 it said not possible my ps3 system has not been registered ! where do i fix this on media server setting?

[@twilightkiller99]

Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@ethosflux]

Funny on my router the wifi and wired networks are in the same subnets and share the same broadcast domain. I don't have any issues with upnp media sharing from a wired device to a wireless device. I suspect some routers use entirely different subnets for this?

[@BlackOnyx456]

@will rawrz Thank you you so much for the help with wireless part! My sister and I have been going over the steps in the video and still couldn't get it to work till we found your comment! Thanks alot! Tanya & Tabs

[@cloggergirl92]

Thank you! It worked for me, i had no problems. :)

[@demonpride1975]

thank you so much dude this worked like a charm.

[@dansharonschiefen8137]

Worked perfect per your step by step...thank you!!!

[@QweenBee76]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@willrawrz4689]

OMG!!!!!Guys it's EASY if your using wireless disable the media server first then go to your internet connection settings and go on easy NOT CUSTOM do everything normal connect to your internet your wireless do scan then choose which one is yours wep,wpa-psk,......then when your done save it then test it then when your done go ahead and enable back your media server connection then sign in if not then u should see it its gonna say 'PS3 Media Server [your pc name]' and your done!!

[@MrSteveMort]

You're the best! Thanks man!!!

[@xYellowFlashx]

works flawlessly thank you very much!

[@timlorger8772]

Works awesomely man!!! Thanks very much.

[@sullers1986]

Hi, just wanted to find out something ... I recently installed the PS3 Media server on my laptop .. I can now access files on my ps3. this is great. What if I wanted a friend to access my files too? so they can also watch through there ps3? is there some code I can give them to access?

[@Cal_Gray]

Hey man nice tute, done everything to the letter my issue is i get error "no renders were found". I have just updated to 1.81. thanks

[@HoustonTXborn12]

Follow his instructions to the tee, and It'll work just fine for you. Thanks a lot!

[@somf4eva]

Nice video. If I have PS3 Media Server set up correctly, but I cannot see it on my PS3 or other devices, such as AirPlay for the Iphone, do you know what the problem might be? On the status page, I see no renderers were found. Also, I am running windows 7.

[@demonrazgriz]

nice tutorial bro! easy and simple, thanks

[@BoozeBelly]

Great Vid you helped me A LOT, Thumbs Up!

[@billanastasiou9024]

Hello thanks for your time and info, I have a question. at the moment when I want to use my pc on my TV for any reason I connect it via HDMI, this way I get everything my pc contains, which I use mostly for viewing KODI instead of buying a box. I have tried numerous things but all I get is various files that appear. Is there any way I can get complete access to my pc wireless access that is via PS3 or my Smart TV ? Thanks for your time Have a great one!

[@GempotPolaroid]

Hi, thanks for the video! I set up everything as shown, however the status of the video server is on 'no renderers were found'. When I search for media servers on the ps3 it says it's found 1 but there are no further options and it doesn't appear to be there. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[@Lunarsun18]

Worked perfect for me! Thanks!

[@droidmatsuo]

It worked! Thank you so much!

[@Ferendial]

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm having an issue though-- as of now, I can only access my Windows Media Player library. On the Status page of the PS3 media server it says Detected Media Renderers: WMP. I had it set up before where I was able to browse through the specified folders (like you're able to do) but I can't figure out how to get it that way again. When I turn off media sharing, it doesn't find any media servers, and when I turn it on it just finds Windows Media Player. Hope to hear back :)

[@metaexpyrosinpalingenesis5005]

Works great, thank you!

[@waffler69]

Opening the ports fixed a problem that I had with the stream being cut off every couple of minutes. To fix the MKV lag problem I had to edit one of the files with notepad and change the amount of ram Java was getting (My PC was only giving Java like 1gig when it needed just a little more to play the video smooth) sadly I can't find the how to that told me how to do it.

[@Maganagee]

Thanks man, it worked like a charm :)

[@yasserahmed4489]

Great tut. mate, it works fine, thumb up

[@surges84]

brilliant! worked really well. Thanks for the vid!

[@paulo_e36]

seriously? people you don't need to download anything! Just go: Control Panel>Network and Internet>Network and Sharing Center>Media streaming options Click on Allow all, that's it...

[@yoboyzeak]

Yeah Thx for the heads up man you really don't have to download anything.

[@mdricey]

really ? you want microsoft seeing what your streaming ?

[@haidar976]

windows media streaming is not working with some format of movies i tried it and very like it but i shocked when some movies is not supported even the ps3 media server too so i prefer PLEX media server is the best

[@angelofdarkness7553]

Did not work for me

[@Mothiur02]

Pablo Saenz cheers dude you helped me to disable it

[@ronokenneally]

I have everything you have done set up and working but I have a slightly off topic question. Where I'm living there is a server which has media files stored on it, any laptop can connect and watch any videos on it, there is also an apple tv using XBMC to play from it as well. My questions is; is it possible to have my PS3 connect independently to that so I don't need to have a laptop as a middleman? In short I want to used it in the same way as a cracked apple tv. I'd appreciate any advice.

[@masonbrik86]

Hey man this was a great tutorial. My only problem is my PS3 automatically picked up my windows media player as a media server and I think it's interfering with the application that you instructed to use as the media server. Bc once I set it up a used a higher or lower octet it would succeed but once I enabled the media server it only shows the windows media player as the server. Can u help n any way man? And thanks again.

[@xlPawz]

you saved my night !! ^^ love you

[@tvolker]

worked perfectly. Thanks a lot!

[@drex1988]

if it is streaming and having frame rate issues i suggest just downloading it to your ps3 i have 250g so not a big deal

[@Great3stOfAllTimE]

WORKED!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@Aslowery1]

that was a lot of help thanks man

[@souldagger11]

Thank you for your time.

[@callous01]

wow, great guide, thanks!