Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1)
Windows 8.1 supports DLNA1.5. A Windows 8.1 PC can be used as both a DLNA server and controller.
By operating from a Windows 8.1 PC, you can enjoy music stored in a DLNA server (including a Windows 8.1 PC) on your home network with the speaker if you set the following.
If you download “Sony | Music Center” to your smartphone, iPhone, etc. and operate a Windows 8.1 PC, perform “ Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Windows Media Player” with “Sony | Music Center” operation).”
- Move the mouse pointer to the top-right (or bottom-right) corner of the screen to display the charms, then select [Settings].
In the case of a touch panel, display the charms by swiping from the right side of the screen to the center, then select [Settings].
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Select [Change PC settings].
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Select [Network].
- Select [Connections], and then select the icon with [Connected] using or .
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Turn on [Find devices and content].