Connect Macbook to Smart TV via Smart Share
To enjoy your films on a Smart TV, you can connect your Macbook to the Smart TV via Smart Share. We explain the procedure in this practical tip.
Here's how: Connect the Macbook to the Smart TV using Smart Share
First you need the so-called "Plex Media Server".
- Download the software and then open it.
- Call up the web interface from the Plex Media Server by clicking on the right arrow at the top and selecting "Media Manager ..." (see screenshot).
- Click the "+" under "My Library" and then select the videos and pictures you want to see on the Smart TV.
- Let the Macbook run and start the Smart TV.
- Then connect the Smart TV to the Macbook via the settings. Please note: Both must be in the same (W) LAN network!
- Select the network and then the "Plex Media Server".
- The server can now be reached under "Smart Share". There you have all the videos, files and photos that you previously uploaded to the Macbook.
This practical tip relates to LG Smart TVs. We'll show you how to stream with Samsung Smart TVs and a laptop in the next practical tip.