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From LG Smart TV is it possible to play an MP4 vidoe file from my NAS? If possible how do I do it?

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I would like to play MP4 video file from my NAS, is this possible from LG Smart TV? I tried on the TV and did not see how I could do this, I also did not see any App that could help me in this area.

My LG TV is connected to my home network so has direct access to my NAS.

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I use the Plex app to access my NAS.

My NAS (which is a QNAP) has a Plex Server built into it.  The Plex Server collates and has access to all my Movie etc.

You could also run  the Plex Server from your home PC and achieve the same result.

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On 3/17/2023 at 8:09 AM, PoeyYong Wong said:

I would like to play MP4 video file from my NAS, is this possible from LG Smart TV? I tried on the TV and did not see how I could do this, I also did not see any App that could help me in this area.

My LG TV is connected to my home network so has direct access to my NAS.

 

Yes Plex

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On 3/17/2023 at 8:09 AM, PoeyYong Wong said:

I would like to play MP4 video file from my NAS, is this possible from LG Smart TV? I tried on the TV and did not see how I could do this, I also did not see any App that could help me in this area.

My LG TV is connected to my home network so has direct access to my NAS.

Hi @PoeyYong Wong

What is the make and model of your NAS?  This will determine if it is possible to install and use something like Plex or Emby.

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Philip Heavin Newbie

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You may not need anything extra. When I press the Input button on the remote for my LG 50UK6090PUA - in addition to the expected HDMI1, HDMI2, etc. there is also my server listed. I pick that and navigate to the video I want.

There are plenty of reasons that my case may be different from yours. I am using a WD MyCloud that is running its stock DLNA server and my files are mkv files instead of mp4. Still, it is worth a try and costs nothing in dollars or time. 

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Thanks everyone for your suggestion. I was hoping not to use a media server to play my video files. Was hoping there would be a simple app like VLC or similar that I could just play from the TV.

Seems like not possible, I will just use my notebook, project screen on TV and just play the video files from my NAS from there.

Thanks again.

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