Rygel is a media server software that allows users to stream music, videos, and photos to DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) compatible devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, and gaming consoles. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the installation process of Rygel on EndeavourOS Latest.
Before proceeding with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
The first step is to update your system to ensure that all packages are up-to-date. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Rygel is available in the official Arch Linux repositories. To install it, run the following command:
sudo pacman -S rygel
During the installation process, you'll be prompted to select which plugins you want to install. You can select all the plugins or choose only those that you need.
Once Rygel is installed, you can configure it by editing the configuration file located at /etc/rygel.conf. Open the configuration file and uncomment the lines that you want to use. You can also add or modify settings as needed.
For example, to add a specific media directory, add the following line to the configuration file:
uris=file:///home/user/Music
Note that you'll need to replace /home/user/Music with the path to your own music directory.
After configuring Rygel, you can start the service by running the following command:
systemctl start rygel.service
To enable Rygel to start automatically at boot, run the following command:
systemctl enable rygel.service
To test if Rygel is working correctly, open a DLNA-compatible device and search for available servers. You should see Rygel listed as an available server.
You can also test Rygel by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8200/. This will display Rygel's web interface, which shows all the available media files and folders on your system.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Rygel on EndeavourOS Latest!
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