Can't get my KDL 40W5810 to stream video

[madbassist]

I've connected a LAN cable from the TV to broadband router and have been successful in getting the TV to view pictures and music from my phone but when it comes to video - it doesn't happen. I get the following message:

"Player is not available. Check the network status and connected devices"

This can't be right as I'm available to view pictures and play music.

Also I have tried to update the firmware (installed version 1.585SA). Have downloaded the latest firmware from Sony onto a FAT32 USB stick but it says no update found.

Any help out there?

[Batfinkk]

Not sure this model support video DLNA, as I think this was the first year DLNA was introduced and they only support pictures & music. The manual should clarify though

Easiest solution is to get any current Blu-ray player and stream it through that as the TV itself is still perfectly good.

[madbassist]

Hi Batfinkk,

Thanks for replying. The manual says it supports video DLNA.

I'm hoping that if I am able to update the firmware to the latest version or at least one more recent that it currently has then it might work. Got to find that new firmware first...

[Batfinkk · Accepted solution]

Ah in which case it may be native codec compatibility. Have you tried Sony's Homestream Software?

[madbassist]

It worked! Thanks Batfinkk.