I use volumio but that’s dedicated OS installation and it’s limiting in the sense of what other things can be done.

I’m looking to setup streaming to HTPC. What r my options?

I found uPnP is not advised due to security risk, however I didn’t see any other recommendation.

  • stupid_asshole69 [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
    3·
    2 days ago

    Upnp is not recommended for router and switch setup, it’s the normal way for devices on the local network to advertise and discover each others functionality though and is definitely the way off the shelf doodads do it.

    It’s like how anyone in the house can open the refrigerator door but people outside can’t.

  • elmicha@feddit.org
    3·
    3 days ago

    I found uPnP is not advised due to security risk

    There are different uPnP things: one that lets apps open ports in your router (security risk) and one with media renderer (safe).

    • rando@lemmy.mlOP
      1·
      9 hours ago

      Is there an explanation somewhere about how to do this? I was thinking I needed uPnP server on HTPC but after reading some more realized that’s probably not the thing. Then I found VLC should be able to do it (https://www.baeldung.com/linux/upnp-dlna-clients)

      we just select Universal Plug’n’Play from theLocal Network category on the left.

      but after that it doesn’t just show up under device where I can cast

      I think gmediarenderer is what I’m looking for

    • rando@lemmy.mlOP
      4·
      3 days ago

      Oh wow, I just kept thinking renderer somehow opens ports for accepting streams. Let me revisit it then.