How to Install ReadyMedia on Linux Mint Latest

Introduction

ReadyMedia, formerly known as MiniDLNA, is a free and open-source media server software that allows you to stream media files over a local network to various devices such as smart TVs, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install ReadyMedia on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, you will need:

  • A Linux Mint Latest installation
  • A terminal or command line interface

1. Installing ReadyMedia

ReadyMedia is available in the official Linux Mint repositories. Therefore, the installation process is straightforward using the apt package manager.

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in the Applications menu.

  2. Update the apt package list by running:

sudo apt update
  1. Install ReadyMedia by running:
sudo apt install minidlna
  1. The installation is complete. You can now proceed to the next step to configure ReadyMedia.

2. Configuring ReadyMedia

After the installation, you need to configure ReadyMedia to point to the media files you want to stream over the network.

  1. Open the minidlna.conf file in a text editor by running:
sudo nano /etc/minidlna.conf
  1. Uncomment the media_dir line and replace the file path with the directory where your media files are stored. For example, if your media files are stored in the /home/user/Videos directory, then the edited line should look like:
media_dir=/home/user/Videos

  1. Save and exit the file by pressing Ctrl + X, then Y, then Enter.

  2. Restart the minidlna service to apply the changes by running:

sudo systemctl restart minidlna

3. Connecting to ReadyMedia

After installing and configuring ReadyMedia, your media files should now be available for streaming on the network.

  1. On a device on the same network, open the media player (smart TV, gaming console, or mobile device) and navigate to the media library or network menu.

  2. The device should be able to detect the ReadyMedia server automatically. Select it to access the media files.

  3. You can now browse and stream your media files over the network.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured ReadyMedia on Linux Mint Latest. You can now easily stream media files over the local network to various devices using this media server.