How to Install ReadyMedia (MiniDLNA) on macOS

ReadyMedia, previously known as MiniDLNA, is a lightweight media server that allows you to stream media from your computer to other devices on your network. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install ReadyMedia on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• A macOS computer
• Admin access to install applications

Installation steps

1. First, we need to install a package manager called Homebrew. Open your terminal and run the following command:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. After installing Homebrew, run the following command to update the packages:

brew update

3. Now, we are ready to install ReadyMedia. Run the following command in your terminal:

brew install minidlna

4. Once the installation is complete, we need to create a configuration file for ReadyMedia. Run the following command to create a configuration file:

sudo nano /usr/local/etc/minidlna.conf

5. Copy the following code and paste it into the configuration file:

media_dir=/path/to/your/media/files
friendly_name=Your Server Name
port=8200
network_interface=en0

• Replace /path/to/your/media/files with the location of your media files.
• Replace Your Server Name with the name you want to give to your media server.
• If you want to change the port number, change 8200 to the desired port number.
• If you are using a different network interface, replace en0 with the corresponding interface.

6. Save and exit the configuration file by pressing Control+O and then Control+X.

7. Finally, start the ReadyMedia service by running the following command:

sudo brew services start minidlna

That's it! ReadyMedia is now installed and running on your macOS computer. You can now access your media files from other devices on your network.

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