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Gadget to make a HDD wifi enabled..

  • 19-10-2014 8:09pm
    #1
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭


    OK here is what I need to do...

    I am at present using usb drives stuck into the side of my TV to view movie files... Its a pain taking it in and out to update.. I am also concerned over time that I will break the connector ,,

    SO I have the brainwave is there an option for a harddrive to be connected to my TV by USB cable... and the files transferred by WIFI or BLUETOOTH to that drive ..

    Any and all help appreciated


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=chromecast&authToken=

    Get a chromecast, or a media streaming device of some sort. But a chromecast will do what you want, for peanuts. Just stream direct from your laptop to the tv, no mess, no fuss and cheap as chips.


  • #3
    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    Chromecast is a good option, but here is another option.

    WDTV Live Media Player

    It site under your set, connects via HDMI, and you can connect 2 HDDs to it via USB.

    It is accessible vis WiFi, so you can transfer files over from your laptop to the HDDs, simply drag & drop in explorer, without moving off the couch :)

    I've yet to encounter a file it won't play either.

    The chromecast is good, but laptop storage is small enough - I've got 4TBs hanging off my WDTV.


  • #4
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    sunny2004 wrote: »
    OK here is what I need to do...

    I am at present using usb drives stuck into the side of my TV to view movie files... Its a pain taking it in and out to update.. I am also concerned over time that I will break the connector ,,

    SO I have the brainwave is there an option for a harddrive to be connected to my TV by USB cable... and the files transferred by WIFI or BLUETOOTH to that drive ..

    Any and all help appreciated

    I have my HDD connected to my router which I can then send files via FTP on my laptop or phone. Then I use my Chromecast to stream from the HDD.

    Or you could by one of these - www .amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Connect-Wireless-Flash-SDWS2-032G-E57/dp/B00DBX371C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415291807&sr=8-1&keywords=SanDisk-Connect-Wireless-Flash


  • #5
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    SanDisk-Connect-Wireless-Flash-SDWS2-032G-E57

    the Q/A section on amazon says it cant be used while plugged into a tv ??


  • #6
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    sunny2004 wrote: »
    OK here is what I need to do...

    I am at present using usb drives stuck into the side of my TV to view movie files... Its a pain taking it in and out to update.. I am also concerned over time that I will break the connector ,,

    usb-extension-cable-active-amplifier-cable-17ft.jpg


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  • #7
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    mikom wrote: »
    usb-extension-cable-active-amplifier-cable-17ft.jpg

    That was my first thought.. a simply male to female USB cable, then I got all JAMES BOND on it and wanted the ability to send via WIFI from my laptop...

    ie, download file, sent to drive, watch on TV, While ms moneypenny made me a cup of tea, shaken not stirred..


  • #8
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    sunny2004 wrote: »
    That was my first thought.. a simply male to female USB cable, then I got all JAMES BOND on it and wanted the ability to send via WIFI from my laptop...

    ie, download file, sent to drive, watch on TV, While ms moneypenny made me a cup of tea, shaken not stirred..

    I know.
    Looking for all those elements myself.


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