Digital Media Receivers Stream Music, Movies and Pictures Throughout Your Home!

image of Sling Media sign Image courtesy of Fred von Lohmann

Digital Media Receivers (DMR) are also referred to as a media extender, media streamer or digital media adapter. It's a home entertainment device that connects to your home network to share music, pictures and video from a personal computer or media server to your TV or home theater system.

You can connect one to a home network using wireless g, wireless n or a wired ethernet connection and navigation is accomplisted through a user interface.

What Can I do With a Digital Media Receiver?

image of the big picture

  • Watch, pause and record live TV
  • Play and store MP3 music
  • Play, catalog and store DVD movies
  • Listen to internet radio stations
  • View, store, and edit digital pictures

Hardware

Some DMRs include integrated speakers and displays, while others connect to your TV or stereo. There are stand-alone DMRs like the Apple TV, NetGear EVA700 and NetGear EVA8000. DMR Functions are commonly integrated into gaming platforms like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, set-top boxes and internet connected HDTVs.

Streaming and Communication protocols

Most DMRs use standard-based protocols based on the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). On a side note, years ago, many computer people refered to the UPnP as Universal "plug n pray" because sometime it didn't work. With today newer computers this almost never happens anymore.

Wired Connections

CAT-5 eithernet connections are governed by the speed of your router. Running CAT-5 cable around your house can be a large chore, but there are much easier ways to connect to digital media receivers.

Wireless Connections

It's much easier to connect your digital media receiver using a wireless network. The only downside is that if you live in a people congested area, there may be many competing wireless networks. Where I live, ten or more wireless networks are used by my neighbors which causes my wireless signal to get dropped from time to time.

Popular Digital Media Servers

Sling Media SC100-100 Network Media Player

  • The SlingCatcher is a universal media player for your TV.

Apple TV Wireless HD Digital Media Streamer

  • Apple TV streams movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and other media to your HDTV.

image of Apple TV box Image courtesy of Rob Boudon

WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player

  • The WD TV Live Plus HD Media Player is a digital media player for TVs or HDTVs.

Pioneer VSX-32 Elite A/V Receivers

  • Supports HD home theater components including audio support for two zones.

Seagate GoFlex TV HD Media Player

  • The GoFlex TV HD media player makes it easy to access, view and play your digital media files.

Roku XD Wireless HD Media Receiver

  • Roku XD is a little box that allows you to instantly stream entertainment on your TV.

D-Link Boxee Wireless 32GB HD Digital Media Streamer

  • Enjoy Movies, TV Shows, Sports or any other video that is available online.

D-Link DPG-1200 Digital Multimedia Receiver

  • Stream your favorite music, photo and video files from your PC to your TV.

WD TV Live HD Media Player

  • A Full-HD, 1080p media servier for your TV and optimized for My Passport portable hard drives.

Netgear NETGEAR EVA9150 Digital Multimedia Receiver

  • Streams media directly from the Internet such as Internet radio, Flickr photos, RSS, and podcasts.

D-Link DSM-330 Digital Multimedia Receiver

  • Provides 1 TB or storage plus Full-HD 1080p video.

Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Digital Media Receiver

  • Includes 5 speakers powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers.

Iomega 34499 Digital Media Player

  • watch 1080i and Divx files on your home theater or TV without a compuer!

image of Earth lighbulb

My Conclusion...

Digital Media Receivers are a great way to share your favorite music, videos and pictures in other rooms of your home. Setup is very easy and offers the ultimate in convenience.

RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

Directv HD Receivers

Find the Best Directv Receiver

Mobile/Portable Direct Tv receivers

If you finished reading "Digital Media Receivers", Visit my "Home Page"


Custom Search
Listen To Music
Direct TV offers all kinds of music for every listener's taste and something for everyone! From Old school Rock 'n' Roll, Folk, Laid back Country. Silky Soul, Jazz, Big/Band Swing, 80's Hits, Modern Country, Classic Rock 'n' roll to Zen.

Directv Rebate
The Direct TV Rebate can save you money by taking advantage of it, but there are a few things you need to know so you don't get surprised with a higher than expected first bill!

Directv vs Cable
When it comes to HD channels, DVR's, sports and what you get for your money, cable is the more expensive option.

Sony LCD TV's
Sony LCD Televisions (Liquid Display Displays) are well known and Sony has been around for since 1955. You get much of the same leading edge LCD TV features such as 3D, LED backlighting and wired Ethernet connectors as other leading brands provide.

Digital Media receivers
Digital Media Receivers (DMR) are also referred to as a media extender, media streamer or digital media adapter. It's a home entertainment device that connects to your home network to share music, pictures and video from a personal computer or media server to your TV or home theater system.

The NFL Sunday Ticket
Direct TV NFL Ticket (Directv NFL Sunday Ticket) is the ultimate football package for the die-hard football fan! With this package you can see more NFL games then anywhere else. If you are a new Direct TV Customer and are willing to wait, there is usually a new Customer offer made every fall called the "4 free months offer".