minidlna.txt

Notes for Video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IceJYz5bM8w


1)
# install minidlna on debian/ubuntu base systems
sudo apt-get install minidlna


2)
# edit configs; only 3 shits u need to worry about
sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf

	## add in your folders
	## note: use symlinks to add additional folders if theres an error
	## note2: it will auto scan new files added to the folder, so you dont have to rebuild your database everytime
	media_dir=A,/home/heoyea-cb/Music
	media_dir=P,/home/heoyea-cb/Pictures
	media_dir=V,/home/heoyea-cb/Videos

	# Path to the directory that should hold the database and album art cache.
	db_dir=/var/lib/minidlna

	# Name that the DLNA server presents to clients.
	friendly_name=Gotbletu_Server

Save and exit; Ctrl+o, Enter, Ctrl+x


3)
# rebuild database; wait like 5 or 10mins if you got a ton of porn and music =)
# there is no progress bar to show you when is done; if you have logs enable then u can check it in there
sudo service minidlna force-reload


4)
# if you ever need to restart or stop the minidlna daemon
sudo service minidlna stop
sudo service minidlna restart

5)
# You need a upnp/dlna client for your system/mobile device
Android Client:

	Yaacc (F-droid): GPL3
	https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=dlna&fdid=de.yaacc

	BubbleUPnP (Play Store): Adware
	https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp&hl=en

Other OS:
	Just look for a upnp or dlna client and install that shit