You should be able to see the files on the smart TV through the media server if the TV is connected through Wi-Fi since the unit and the TV are on the same network, the tv does not have to be hardwired.
Is it true that the Samsung Smart TV has to be HARDWIRED in order to see the MyCloud Network drive?
I don’t know, but it seems unlikely.
Why do you think this?
What model TV do you have?
What does its manual say?
Does it have built-in WiFi, or does it need a dongle?
Many manuals will recommend a hardwired connection because it is more reliable, since it doesn’t suffer interference or signal strength issues.
Can I use WIFI on my smart tv to access the MyCloud as long as both devices are on the same network?
Yes, you should be able to. I connect a number of devices to my MyCloud via WiFi on my local network, and stream media to them, using DLNA/UPnP apps.
If my Smart TV can natively play MKV files then in theory I should not have a problem playing them with MyCloud, correct?
In theory, yes…
Other users have reported that they have mixed results with Samsung smart TVs; old ones connect, new ones don’t. Compatibility with DLNA seems to be variable…
I’ve the ES7500. No issues with Wi-Fi N 2.4Ghz (144Mbps) and WDMyCloud streaming. N 5Ghz seems to have issues connecting with my R8000 though I’m sure it’s supported. But I prefer wired, smoother (no 1-2 secs buffering) when cueing through the timeline for larger >10G medias.
MKV is not DLNA compliant but it played well over the WDMyCloud.
“My goal is to stream my 1080 - 3D - DTS Movies from MyCloud to TV” - 1080p/3D(SBS)/DTS/DB/AC3 no issues.
