This video shows how to successfully setup a PS3 media server so you can access media files from your PC on your PS3. Link to Download PS3 Media Server for PC - www.ps3mediaser...
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!!!!
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)
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...
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
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
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...
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
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... :-)...
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
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!
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.
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!!
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??
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
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
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.
@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
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.
What's happening when the Media Player being used (PS3, PS4 or other renderer's), see's the PS3 Media Server but not the actual files when you click on it's folder?
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!
I Need help I have done this exactly my ps3 can see the media sever but when i go in to my music folder i have shared , it says "No titles" or "No Tracks" plz reply
Fixed it for myself, not sure what went on but .... Fix was, reset my firewall to default, then "Allow Java Access" popped up when I opened PS3MS and I hit allow. Fixed it... dunno what the fuhhhh, lot of frustration for something that shouldn't have been the problem lol. Whatever, hope anyone here finds what they need. Good luck.
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.
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?
followed instruction to a tee doing it on a wireless connection everything works fine but videos dont play no error message the just start then go immediatley blank plz help
You Rock... I updated this last week but didn't know how to configure it, you saved me a bunch of restless nights...
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!
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!!
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
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.
superrrr helpful, even 10 months later. thanks a ton
I freakin' love your brain dude! Your brain is so full of knowledge!
I had no idea what I was doing, and you just totally saved the day!! FANTASTIC f'n video man. Thank you so much!!
finally a simple working walk through! thank you and God bless your soul
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.
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!!!
THANKKKKKKK YOUUUUUUU. I can now watch Avatar: The Last Airbender all dayyyy. (not the movie, but the cartoon, which is worth watching.)
Thanks for your video man, I was having a headache getting my system set up on 2 of my PS3s. This did the Trick!
Worked great thank you. i was lost till i found this video
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!!!!
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)
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!
Thanks Mate, Clear instructions, easy to follow and working perfectly. I set mine up on a wireless connection and Im loving it!
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.
at last this worked and even plays all kind of formats !!!!! wow thank you very much !!!!
hi i tried every format i have everything plays except wmv files ''(.wmv) ''
any thing you know of that will work ?
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...
Yeah Thx for the heads up man you really don't have to download anything.
really ? you want microsoft seeing what your streaming ?
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
Did not work for me
Pablo Saenz cheers dude you helped me to disable it
THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. I have been trying to get that working for ages
Well put together! Used your method for a wireless connection. Works perfect.
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
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...
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!
Dude... This helped so much.... Everything worked as explained... Thanks
Sweet, it worked (even on a wireless setup)! Thanks for uploading.
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
Worked like a charm...brilliant and have no tech abilities.
Great instructions! I got it working without any problems because of your tutorial, and i got a few laughs as well!
This was helpful. Impressive presentation and on-point.
i love your greeting at the beginning
Great video. Clear and easy explanation. Thanks for making my life more awesome!
Whoops, just disabled the firewall, and it worked, thanks!!!
Works like a treat, thanks for the video. Finally can watch .mkv files on my PS3 =).
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... :-)...
Thank you man! A guide to understand - And it is working!
make sure you have media streaming turned on in yr comp settings (start menu run:) media streaming options...click and turn on
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
Awesome tutorial! Thanks for making me finally be able to stream mkv in great quality! :D
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!
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.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Trying to connect your dam Windows Media Player is so damn complicated. Thank you for the awesome tutorial :DD
Dude, thank you so much. Got mine running perfect, thanks to you!
Just to add... I fixed it by changing Force Networking on the Interface to WAN Miniport (Network Monitor)
Hoping this makes it work permanently!
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!!
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??
Amazingly well put together video! Thank you!
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
Legend, thank you very much for uploading this.
Thank you! I just put in the IP and could access everything on my ps3 :)
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.
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
Worked perfect per your step by step...thank you!!!
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.
Worked like a charm. Beautiful man beautiful.
Great video; I've used this video multiple times. #SavedTheDay
Great video!! Everything worked like a charm!!
Thank you! It worked for me, i had no problems. :)
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?
thank you so much dude this worked like a charm.
Never mind just re tested the internet connection and it works now ^_^ thank you ^_^
nice tutorial bro! easy and simple, thanks
Thank you so much for uploading this!
Worked like a charm! Thanks!
that was a lot of help thanks man
Great Vid you helped me A LOT, Thumbs Up!
Easy, worked like a charm!
Follow his instructions to the tee, and It'll work just fine for you.
Thanks a lot!
best guide EVER!!! thanks!!
Thanks man, it worked like a charm :)
Works awesomely man!!! Thanks very much.
@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
works flawlessly thank you very much!
Great tut. mate, it works fine, thumb up
You're the best! Thanks man!!!
Worked perfect for me! Thanks!
brilliant! worked really well. Thanks for the vid!
Thank you! just what i needed
Thank you so much!! this helped a lot!
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
Done all this and it works great, I was wondering if there was anyway I can share TH-cam videos using the PS3 Media Server??
Thanks this was very helpful
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.
worked perfectly. Thanks a lot!
What's happening when the Media Player being used (PS3, PS4 or other renderer's), see's the PS3 Media Server but not the actual files when you click on it's folder?
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!
It worked! Thank you so much!
you saved my night !! ^^ love you
Worked perfectly.
I Need help I have done this exactly my ps3 can see the media sever but when i go in to my music folder i have shared , it says "No titles" or "No Tracks" plz reply
alright i did it's working now thanks!
Man there is a much simple way than your way bro. Yes your way gets the job done.
But thanks for the info
Fixed it for myself, not sure what went on but .... Fix was, reset my firewall to default, then "Allow Java Access" popped up when I opened PS3MS and I hit allow. Fixed it... dunno what the fuhhhh, lot of frustration for something that shouldn't have been the problem lol. Whatever, hope anyone here finds what they need. Good luck.
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.
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?
Works great, thank you!
followed instruction to a tee doing it on a wireless connection everything works fine but videos dont play no error message the just start then go immediatley blank plz help
wow, great guide, thanks!
hi there i have done what you said to do in this video . im having trouble connecting to internet when i change the ip address