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Posted: **Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:31 pm**

I was wondering if there is a list somewhere with the different DLNA machines that Serviio can connect to and what metadata is displayed.

For example, Serviio has all the metadata in its database for my videos. Unfortunately it seems like anything I own that connects to Serviio only uses minimal information from that database (like PS3 grabs title, but that is about it). Does any of the "smart-tv's" or anything use the "outline" metadata?

I would love it if there was a machine that actually pulled more data and display it.

Posted: **Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:02 pm**

gmann001 wrote:I was wondering if there is a list somewhere with the different DLNA machines that Serviio can connect to and what metadata is displayed.

For example, Serviio has all the metadata in its database for my videos. Unfortunately it seems like anything I own that connects to Serviio only uses minimal information from that database (like PS3 grabs title, but that is about it). Does any of the "smart-tv's" or anything use the "outline" metadata?

I would love it if there was a machine that actually pulled more data and display it.

My Panasonic TV shows the thumbnail image (usually a movie poster or DVD box image). Of course, it's so small it is pretty worthless. My Sony media players are also only title lists (with release dates). My Roku using Chaneru is also a list, and there are issues with the type of video the Roku will play (rather limited). When I had a couple of Panasonic Blu-Ray players they were also just a list.

I've looked inside the Serviio database, and there is actually quite a bit of metadata stored. It's not the fault of Serviio that the player isn't making use of it. I don't know what level of metadata is supported by the DLNA standard, but whatever level it is the media player must support it.

Posted: **Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:20 pm**

most of it is optional so the players just ignore it. Most servers don't provide any metadata other than title and maybe year.

Posted: **Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:55 am**

that is such a shame... maybe the next generation of players will (like the new PS4 or Xbox1)... can only hope.

Posted: **Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:32 pm**

I don't know much of the DLNA protokoll (or advanced features), but the general profile of Serviio
is not compilant with some Hardware.
e.g. Inet-Radios:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9415&p=64916&hilit=radio#p64916
and some problems with F-Series TV from Samsung, just to name a few.

Other DLNA Server Software like miniDLNA or the integrated DLNA Server from dvbviewer have no problems with this Hardware by default.

Posted: **Sun Aug 18, 2013 4:49 pm**

Do idont understand why my SHARP 60 DLNA compliant TV will display thumbnails (posters) using PLEX, but SERVIIO only displays the movies titles (text). Does anyone have an answer to this?

Posted: **Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:48 pm**

lahlson wrote:Do idont understand why my SHARP 60 DLNA compliant TV will display thumbnails (posters) using PLEX, but SERVIIO only displays the movies titles (text). Does anyone have an answer to this?

I am not familiar with this TV. Are you using a Plex app (I know some TVs have them), or the same interface with both Plex and Serviio? My TV will display the thumbnails from Serviio.

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:31 am**

I've looked inside the Serviio database, and there is actually quite a bit of metadata stored. It's not the fault of Serviio that the player isn't making use of it. I don't know what level of metadata is supported by the DLNA standard, but whatever level it is the media player must support it.

Posted: **Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:44 pm**

jacob374 wrote:I've looked inside the Serviio database, and there is actually quite a bit of metadata stored. It's not the fault of Serviio that the player isn't making use of it. I don't know what level of metadata is supported by the DLNA standard, but whatever level it is the media player must support it.

And it certainly can be accessed by the right client. On my Roku boxes I am using Chaneru (so far the only functional DLNA client I've found), and it will show the movie metadata, including plot, actors, director, year, and thumbnail. In most cases it looks like a shot of the DVD case.

My Panasonic TV shows thumbnail and release date, while my Sony media boxes (both BD player and media players) only show the release date. That's really the only place the Plex server is superior to others. However, the inability to use my playlists makes Plex a non-starter for me. My wife loves using playlists. And the Sony boxes will all play one movie after another without intervention.

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