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Is there a way to setup audio renderer (sink) [SOLVED] (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by rando@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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.

[EDIT] [UPDATE] now I understand why information was so lacking - because solution was just that simple. 😑

In gnome settings -> sharing -> enable media sharing.

Don't need extra app or setup.

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[–] elmicha@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

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.ml 4 points 2 months ago

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

[–] rando@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

I was overthinking it bit too much. I simply have to enable sharing

[–] rando@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months 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

[–] stupid_asshole69@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] rando@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

got it, also I was overthinking it bit too much. I simply have to enable sharing

[–] Unusable3151@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

barebones, but you can use RTP with pipewire