MyMedia - Media player NETGEAR - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Netgear
Model	MyMedia
Product Type	Media Streaming Feature (via NETGEAR genie app)
Platform Compatibility	Android, iOS
Network Requirements	Wi-Fi connection to a NETGEAR router
Supported Media Types	Music, Pictures, Video (formats depend on player device)
Chromecast Support	Yes (requires Chromecast device)
DLNA Support	Yes (router can be set up as DLNA media server)
Key Functions	Play media from home network, Share to Chromecast, Restart media service, Refresh source folders, Share files in network, Allow play in network
Compatible Routers	NETGEAR routers with genie app support (e.g., R7000, RT900)
TiVo Support	Yes (via router DLNA media server)
Installation	Download NETGEAR genie app from Google Play or App Store
App Version Requirements	Latest version of genie app
User Manual	Available at downloadcenter.netgear.com
Regulatory Compliance	See http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory
Warranty	Standard NETGEAR warranty applies

Frequently Asked Questions - MyMedia NETGEAR

How do I install the NETGEAR genie app with MyMedia feature?

For Android, open Google Play, search for NETGEAR genie, and tap INSTALL. For iOS, open the App Store, search for NETGEAR genie, and tap GET > INSTALL.

How can I play media from my home network on my Android device?

Connect your device to the router's WiFi, launch the genie app, tap My Media, then tap Player and select your device. Then tap Source and choose the device containing the media. Browse folders and tap the media file to play.

How do I share media to Chromecast using MyMedia?

In the genie app, tap My Media, then Options. Check Enable Chromecast Support. Then tap Player and select your Chromecast device. Choose a source and media file to play on TV.

How do I change the player device for media playback?

In My Media view, tap the Player tab. A list of available players will appear. Tap the desired device. If not listed, tap the Refresh button.

How can I restart the MyMedia service?

Go to My Media, tap Options. Under Restart media service, tap the Refresh button (Android) or tap 'Restart media service' (iOS). This is useful when WiFi settings change.

How do I refresh the MyMedia source folders?

In My Media Options, tap Refresh source folder. This updates the list of media folders if changes were made.

How can I allow other devices on the network to access files on my device?

In My Media Options, check Share files in network (Android) or move the slider to On (iOS). Devices on the network can then access files stored on your device.

How do I set up my NETGEAR router as a DLNA media server?

Access your router's web interface at http://www.routerlogin.net, log in, go to ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage, click Media Server tab, check Enable DLNA Media Server, and click Apply.

Can I play media from a USB drive connected to the router on TiVo?

Yes, if you enable DLNA media server and TiVo support on the router. Then on TiVo, go to TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases and select the router's media server.

What media file formats are supported by MyMedia?

Supported formats depend on the player device. MyMedia streams music, pictures, and video files that the player can handle. For example, MP3, JPEG, MPEG, etc. Check your player's specifications.

USER MANUAL MyMedia NETGEAR

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MyMedia

Support

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Conformity

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.

Compliance

For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Trademarks

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Contents

Chapter 1 Set Up MyMedia With the Mobile genie App

Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie App on Smartphones and Tablets ..... 5

Install the Android Mobile genie App 5

Install the iOS Mobile genie App.... 5

Play Media From Your Home Network on Your Device 5

Play Media From Your Home Network on an Android Device 6

Play Media on an iOS Device....8

Use the Mobile genie App to Share Media With Chromecast ..... 11

Share Media With Chromecast Using an Android Device ..... 11

Share Media With Chromecast Using an iOS Device 13

Chapter 2 Change the MyMedia Settings With the Mobile genie App

MyMedia Views....17

Change the MyMedia Player 17

Change the MyMedia Player on an Android Device 17

Change the MyMedia Player on an iOS Device 18

Restart the MyMedia Service 20

Restart the MyMedia Service Using an Android Device 20

Restart the MyMedia Service Using an iOS Device 21

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders 23

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders Using an Android Device 23

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folder Using an iOS Device 24

Allow Devices on the Network to Access Files on Your Device 26

Allow Devices to Access Files on an Android Device 26

Allow Devices to Access Files on an iOS Device 27

Allow Media Files to Play on Your Device 29

Allow Media Files to Play on Your Android Device. 29

Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device....30

Chapter 3 Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server

NETGEAR Routers That Support DLNA Media Server 34

Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server 34

Play Media on DLNA-Compliant Media Players 35

Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo. 35

Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo 37

Play Videos on TiVo....37

Play Music or View Photos on TiVo 38

Set Up MyMedia With the Mobile genie App

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Use the MyMedia® feature on the genie app to play media stored on computer and WiFi devices that are connected to your NETGEAR router's network. MyMedia is available with the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers and with the mobile genie app for iOS and Android devices.

This manual describes how to use MyMedia with the mobile genie app. For more information about using MyMedia with the desktop genie app, see the MyMedia desktop genie app user manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie App on Smartphones and Tablets
- Play Media From Your Home Network on Your Device
- Use the Mobile genie App to Share Media With Chromecast

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. For more information about the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which is available a downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie App on Smartphones and Tablets

You must download the latest version of the mobile genie app to use the MyMedia feature.

The mobile genie app runs on Android and iOS devices such as smart phones and tablets. You can see which smart devices are currently supported by visiting the NETGEAR genie web page.

Install the Android Mobile genie App

To install the Android mobile genie app on an Android device:

1. Open Google Play and search for NETGEAR genie.
2. Tap the INSTALL button.
3. Tap the ACCEPT button to accept any terms.
   The genie app installs on your Android device.
4. To open the genie app, tap OPEN.

Install the iOS Mobile genie App

To install the iOS mobile genie app on an iOS device:

1. Open the App Store and search for NETGEAR genie.
2. Tap GET > INSTALL.
   The app installs on your iOS device.
3. To open the genie app, tap OPEN.

Play Media From Your Home Network on Your Device

Use the mobile genie app to play media files stored on devices that are connected to your router's home network.

For you to play media from your home network on a device, the device must support the DLNA Player profile. Game consoles (like Xbox 360 or PS3) and DVRs do not support the DLNA Player profile. For this reason, they do not display as players in MyMedia.

MyMedia finds only the media types supported by the player. For example, an iPad does not play Adobe Flash files because this format is not supported.

If you want to access media files stored on a USB storage device connected to the router, you must set up the router as a DLNA media server. For more information, see Chapter 3, Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server.

Play Media From Your Home Network on an Android Device

To play media on an Android device with the Android mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap your device.
2. At the bottom of the page, tap Source.

The Source page displays.

MyMedia

1. Tap the source device that contains the media that you want to play on your device. The page displays media folders stored on the source device.

1. Tap the folder and tap the media file within the folder that you want to play. The media file plays on your device.

2. To view the media file that is playing, at the bottom of the page, tap Playing. The Playing page displays and the media plays on your device.

Play Media on an iOS Device

To play media on an iOS device with the iOS mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

1. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap your device.
2. At the bottom of the page, tap Source.

The Source page displays.

1. Tap the source device that contains the media that you want to play on your device.

The page displays media folders stored on the source device.

1. Tap the folder and tap the media file within the folder that you want to play. The media file plays on your device.
2. To view the media file that is playing, at the bottom of the page, tap Playing.

The Playing page displays and the media plays on your device.

Use the Mobile genie App to Share Media With Chromecast

Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. If you use Chromecast, the mobile genie app lets you use Chromecast to play media from devices in your network on your TV.

Share Media With Chromecast Using an Android Device

To share media on the network with Chromecast using the Android mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

5. Tap the Enable Chromecast Support check box.

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap your Chromecast device.
2. At the bottom of the page, tap Source.

The Source page displays.

1. Tap the source device that contains the media that you want to play.

The page displays media folders stored on the source device.

1. Tap the folder and tap the media file within the folder that you want to play.

The media file plays on your TV through Chromecast.

1. Use the MyMedia Play and Control modes to control how you play the media.

Share Media With Chromecast Using an iOS Device

To share media on the network with Chromecast using the iOS mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap your Chromecast device.
2. At the bottom of the page, tap Source.

The Source page displays.

1. Tap the source device that contains the media that you want to play.

The page displays media folders stored on the source device.

1. Tap the folder and tap the media file within the folder that you want to play.

The media file plays on your TV through Chromecast.

1. Use the MyMedia Play and Control modes to control how you play the media.

Change the MyMedia Settings With the Mobile genie App

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This chapter contains the following sections:

• MyMedia Views
• Change the MyMedia Player
• Restart the MyMedia Service
• Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders
• Allow Devices on the Network to Access Files on Your Device
• Allow Media Files to Play on Your Device

MyMedia Views

The MyMedia view that displays in the mobile genie app depends on which of the following items you select:

• Source. V iew a list of devices on your network that are sharing media files.
• Player. V iew a list of devices that can play media files over the network.
• Playing. V iew and control media that is playing on the selected player.
• Option. V iew the MyMedia settings.

Change the MyMedia Player

You can change the device that the media plays on.

Change the MyMedia Player on an Android Device

To change the player device on the Android mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap the device that you want the media files to play on.
2. If the device that you want to select does not display, tap the Refresh button to refresh the page.

Change the MyMedia Player on an iOS Device

To change the player device on the iOS mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Player.

1. Tap the device that you want the media files to play on.

2. If the device that you want to select does not display, tap the Refresh button to refresh the page.

Restart the MyMedia Service

You can restart the MyMedia service on the mobile genie app if the WiFi settings change.

Restart the MyMedia Service Using an Android Device

To restart the media service on the Android mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.

2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

5. In the Restart media service section, tap the Refresh button.

The media service restarts.

Restart the MyMedia Service Using an iOS Device

To restart the media service on the iOS mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

1. Tap Restart media service.

The media service restarts.

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders

You can refresh the MyMedia source folders on the mobile genie app if any changes are made to the media folders.

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folders Using an Android Device

To refresh the source folder on the Android mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

5. In the Refresh source folder section, tap the Refresh button.

The source folders refreshes.

Refresh the MyMedia Source Folder Using an iOS Device

To refresh the source folder on the iOS mobile genie app:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

1. Tap Refresh source folder.

The source folder refreshes.

Allow Devices on the Network to Access Files on Your Device

You can allow devices on the network to access files stored on your device.

Allow Devices to Access Files on an Android Device

To allow devices to access files on your Android device:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

5. Tap the Share files in the network check box.

Devices in the network can now access files on this device.

Allow Devices to Access Files on an iOS Device

To allow devices on the network to access files on your iOS devices:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

1. Move the Share files in the network slider to the On position.

Devices in the network can now access files on this device.

Allow Media Files to Play on Your Device

You can allow devices on the network to play media files on your device.

For example, to view photos from another device in your network on your smartphone or tablet, leave the Allow play in network feature enabled. This setting controls whether the photos from other devices can be viewed on this phone or iPad.

Allow Media Files to Play on Your Android Device

To allow devices on the network to play media files on your Android device:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

4. At the bottom or the page, tap Options.

5. Tap the Allow play in network check box.

Devices on the network can now play media files using your device.

Allow Media Files to Play on Your iOS Device

To allow devices on the network to play media files on your iOS device:

1. Connect your device to the router's WiFi network.
2. Launch the genie app.

The home page displays.

3. Tap the My Media button

1. At the bottom of the page, tap Options.

1. Move the Allow play in the network slider to the On position.

Devices on the network can now play media files using your device.

Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server

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You can set up the router as a DLNA media server.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• NETGEAR Routers That Support DLNA Media Server
- Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server
- Play Media on DLNA-Compliant Media Players
- Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
- Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo

NETGEAR Routers That Support DLNA Media Server

To determine if your NETGEAR router can be set up as a DLNA media server, see your router's user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

Set Up the Router as a DLNA Media Server

If your router can be set up as a DLNA media server, the router's DLNA media server lets you view movies and photos stored on an attached USB device, on DLNA-compliant or UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.

To set up your router as a DLNA media server:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to your router's network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window displays.

1. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

1. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.

Note: This navigation path might be different depending on your router. See your router's user manual for more information. Your router's user manual is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.

10. Click the Media Server tab.

1. Select the Enable DLNA Media Server check box.
2. In the Media Server Device Name section, click the Edit button to change the name of the media server.
3. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Play Media on DLNA-Compliant Media Players

To play media on DLNA-compliant media player:

1. Visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare to check for the most up-to-date list of USB devices that your router supports.
2. Connect a USB device to a USB port on your router.

If your USB device uses a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.

When you connect the USB device to the router's USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).

1. Connect your DLNA-compliant media player (such as a Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players) to your router's network.

You can now view the media on your USB device on your DLNA-compliant media player.

Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo

You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your router. The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats:

• V ideo. See and play MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files.

• Music. See and play MP3 files.
- Pictures. V iew images in .jpg format.

You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.

To set up the router to work with TiVo:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to your router's network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login window displays.

1. Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home page displays.

1. Select ADV ANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage.

The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.

1. Click the Media Server tab.

Note: The Media Server page navigation path might be different depending on your router. Check your router's user manual for more information.

1. Select the Enable DLNA Media Server check box.
2. Select the Enable T iVo support check box.
3. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo

Make sure that you set up the router to work with TiVo. For more information, see Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo on page 35.

Play Videos on TiVo

Note: The TiVo images used in this section were taken using a TiVo Premiere XL DVR.

To play videos:

1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows.

1. Go to the bottom of the list and select the router model.

Play Music or View Photos on TiVo

Note: The TiVo images used in this section were taken using a TiVo Premiere XL DVR.

To play music or view photos:

1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases.

1. Select an item to play or watch.