ReadyMedia is a popular media server that allows you to stream media content to compatible devices. It is installed on a computer and then your other devices connect to it. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install ReadyMedia on Clear Linux.
Before proceeding with the installation, it is essential to update the system fully. It ensures that all the repositories are up to date, and you will obtain a smooth installation. To update Clear Linux, run the following command:
sudo swupd update
To install ReadyMedia, run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add multimedia
The command above installs all the media-related tools, including ReadyMedia, on your system.
After the installation, ReadyMedia will start automatically but it will use the default configuration file. It means you may need to make adjustments before using it.
The configuration file for ReadyMedia is minidlna.conf, which can be found in the following directory:
/etc/minidlna.conf
To modify the configuration of ReadyMedia, edit the minidlna.conf file using your preferred text editor, in this case, Vim:
sudo vim /etc/minidlna.conf
Make the necessary changes and save using :wq!
After making the necessary changes, restart ReadyMedia to enact the modifications by running:
sudo systemctl restart minidlna
After configuring and restarting ReadyMedia, connect your devices to the media server. You can search and connect to the ReadyMedia server on your devices.
ReadyMedia is now installed and configured on your Clear Linux system. You can now effortlessly stream media content on compatible devices.
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