Media Player Options

• Dedicated Media Player
   - Western Digital WD TV Play and WD TV Live
   - Roku players
   - Chromecast by Google
   - Netgear NeoTV
   - D/Link players including Boxee Box

• Blu-ray Player with Ethernet & USB ports
   - BDP-S1100 and others from Sony
   - BD-F5100 and others by Samsung
   - functions can include streaming, USB media, and discs

coathanger

• TV with Ethernet and/or USB ports
   - many basic models now include USB media players
   - smart TVs also include ethernet & WiFi streaming functions

AppleTV with computer and iTunes

• Digital TV converter boxes with built-in USB media players
   - use with an older analog TV = 2 functions in 1 unit
   - Ematic AT103B from Walmart
   - HomeWorx HW180STB from Amazon
   - Viewtv At-163 from Amazon

• Windows PC or Macintosh Computer
   - use your HDTV as the monitor
   - works best with HDMI or DVI connection
   - watch anything on your computer’s hard drive and/or external drives
   - watch anything you can stream to your computer

Notes & Tips: To stream or download programming you need a broadband internet connection. Use hard-wired ethernet for best streaming results. Update player firmware for most complete list of options. Choose a player with both ethernet and USB for best capabilities.

Links:
Western Digital Media Players
Netgear Streaming Players