Good Wireless Blu-Ray Players?

I am going to buy a Blu-Ray player with built in wifi. I was set a on a few models but upon looking on this message board, the Samsung BD-C6500 and the LG BD570 have many issues connecting with the Airport Extreme. Does anyone know of any models that have no issues? Why are there any issues at all, aren't we past this Mac vs everything compatibly issue?

For what it's worth I have the LG and it works fine with both wired and wireless connections. However, I recommend connecting it via Ethernet if at all possible - this avoids many potential problems with a wireless network. I've used its wireless connection but the Airport is only a few feet away, and if they're that close you might as well wire them together.
Don't know about the Samsung. I looked for complaints on the discussions board but didn't find anything that would concern me though.
Why are there any issues at all, aren't we past this Mac vs everything compatibly issue?
A network is completely unrelated to a client's OS. Any problems you're likely to run into might concern Windows-centric configuration instructions, but there really aren't any required anyway. A Blu-Ray player is just another client on the network. It will either have an network connection, or not.
The LG has a "media center" function that allows you to play networked media storage - it may need some kind of Windows interface. I don't use that feature so I wouldn't know.

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I am looking to try using a wireless LG blu ray player to stream some channels from FIOS instead of having to purchase additional cable boxes for some bedroom TVs. I can not find the technical requirements I need in a device to get this to work. Is FIOS DLNA compatible? Has anyone found a wireless blu ray player that has had experience with streaming channels from Verizon as is advertised on their website?
The first link contains support information for LG streaming devices. At the bottom of the page it shows the two currently supported Blu Ray players. You would need to do your own evaluations in regards to the wireles. But right now I have for example, Redbox Instant Beta loaded in my Iphone and it streams Via 3G or Wifi.
The Redbox Beta list of players is not final, as the service is being tested.
Not the same as a BD player, but my X box is streaming those 75 channels with an ethernet cable, and I have not tried it with wireless.
Samsung information is also available from Verizon.
I hope this information is helpful. They may not show it but here are Verizon's listed devices that can download the app from the app stores.
LG Support
https://www22.verizon.com/Support/Residential/TV/FiosTV/Other+Hardware/OtherDevices/LGDevices.htm
Which LG Devices Are Supported?
Smart TVs
LM9600
LM9500
LM8600
LM7600
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LM6200
LS5700
PM9700
PM6900
PM6700
PM4700
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http://www22.verizon.com/Support/Residential/TV/FiosTV/Other+Hardware/OtherDevices/SamsungDevices.ht...
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Connected TVs
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D7900
D7050
D7000
D6500
D6450
D6400
D6300
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D6000
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D5550
ES6100
ES6150
ES6500
ES6550
ES6580
ES6600
ES6820
ES6900
ES7100
ES7150
ES7500
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BD-D7000
BD-D6700
BD-D6500
BD-D5500
BD-D5300
BD-E5500
BD-E5900
BD-E6500
http://www22.verizon.com/home/fiostv/features#connect
Some other information you may find interesting regarding my visit to the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 with Verizon.
http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-TV-Programming/CES-2013-and-items-that-will-change-the-way-you-enj...

16:9 standard DVD looks good w/ Blu Ray, zoomed in on DVD player

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Any ideas why? It looks about 25% larger when played on a standard DVD player, looks good on Blu Ray.

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Share files on Time Capsule with wireless Blu Ray player?

We're looking at getting a Blu Ray player with built in wireless to take advantage of Amazon Prime streaming and Hulu Plus. Star Trek; TNG remastered on Bl Ray also promped me in this decision!
We already have an AppleTV and tried jailbreaking to get access to Hulu and Amazon, but the hack caused numerous issues, so back to stock it went.
I have also started ripping all of my DVDs and importing them into iTunes, but with a baby in the house it's REALLY an issue to always have a laptop open and running whenever we want to watch one of our movies. I've looked at a number of Blu Ray players that include DLNA capabilities, plus file sharing via SMBA and UPNP. My question is, will the Time Capsule serve up those files to the player? I tried DLNA shares directly through our Samsung HDTV before and it just did not work.
Does anyone have experience with a make/model of Blu Ray player playing nicely with a Time Capsule and/or an additional storage device attached to a Time Capsule?
I have also read that I absolutely, positively do NOT want to go wireless, but to use Ethernet instead. Our TV is clear on the other side of the house from the modem/Time Capsule so I'd have to pull at least 100 feet of cable to make that happen. I don't think there's any conduit into the attic at the front of the house either, since the cable box comes in in from the exterior wall, so it could be a real job. Any thoughts on that?

There are no media players in the TC whatsoever.. it is completely dumb box.. and is unsuitable as a media centre.. it is not even a file store, as it has no way to back itself up.. it is a backup target for Time Machine.
If you want DLNA you need to run a computer of some sort and use a player that can read the files and play them directly.. ie no streaming.
On the wireless to other side of the house, I do think you will have issues. Ethernet is still far superior solution and if you own the house consider it an investment in future usage.
But for now Ethernet Over Power adapters can offer superior performance to wireless and far better reliability. They are not without issues, so buy from store that offers no questions asked return.. and don't bother too much with super fast ones.. the 200mbit/s are already well above what is reality. You cannot use them on power boards generally so you also might need to think of ways around that.
If you do get stuck with wireless the TC is slow.. 2.4ghz is only 130mbps.. and range is not great. I would recommend a different device like ubiquiti router that offers high power and long range.

E4200 Connection issues with two Samsung Blu-ray players at a time

Hi everybody,
Sorry about my English,
I have E4200 V1 router, it is working fine, and I am connecting different type of devices with it like desktop computer, laptop, iphone, printer and two Samsung 3d smart Blu-ray players. Everything is working fine. I have charter cable internet.
But the problem is this: when I play movies via Netflix on both Samsung Blu-ray players (one player is in my family room and second player is in up stare bedroom) one player stopped playing movie and disconnected from the wireless network and message shows (check your wireless network).
When I stopped/turn OFF the second Blu-ray player, then the first one got connected with network and start playing movies.
I can’t run both Blu-ray players at the same time on this E4200. When I was playing both players at that time all the other devices I mentioned above was connected with the same network but were not performing any task, those were in sleeping mode.
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Blue Ray Players

I recently bought a HP Envy 23 All in One PC with a blue ray player, my question is, do you have to play only blue ray dvds in the player. I have been having problems playing my standard dvd, is this the reason I am having problems?

Hello 381SDW,
You are having issues with Blu ray player not playing standard DVD’s, is that correct? I will be happy to help you.
Blu ray players can play what are considered approved standard DVD’s. Which in other words means store bought DVD’s or commercial DVD’s.
Please respond back at your earliest convenience.
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Analog outputs for Blu-ray players

I'm not even sure if you can play a Blu-ray on an analog TV, but the internet features are usable, if you could display them. I know HDMI to RCA adapters can be purchased, but why make the consumer have to buy them. MANY people still have analog televisions. I think a large market is being missed. I use my Blu-ray players for the internet functions a lot more than I play discs.Also, many people still have analog stereos and can't output the sound. I know some players have coaxial outputs, but older stereos can't use them.It's going to be a long time before everyone has digital TV's and stereos. If these units had RCA video and audio, they could still have use for a Blu-ray player.

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Which Blu-ray players play Encore BDs?

Other threads in this forum state that only some consumer Blu-ray players will play BD-R disks authored by Encore. As I understand the situation, it has to do with a copy-protection code present in commercial Blu-ray disks but not on "amateur" disks burned on PC-mounted burners, and the insistence of some players, but not all, on finding that code. In my experience BDs authored by Encore CS5 and burned on my LG BH10LS30 burner will play on a Panasonic SC-BT100 player and a Samsung BD-C5500 player, but not an LG BD390 player.
Is there a list of which players will play BD-Rs without the commercial copy protection code? Or is there a way, other than buy-and-try to determine this information? A claim to handle BD-R media appears insufficient since the LG player above makes that claim but rejects the same disks played by the other two.

Sony Outlet in Camarillo, CA. The sales guys are on commission which probably helps. I just told him my exact purpose and goal.
In my case it was one player on one TV.
I'm thinking if you just ask your local shop they would do the same (hopefully).
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About blu ray players

can anyone tell me if blu ray players will play dvd or do i need to start my movie collection all over in blu ray?

Bluray players will play DVD and upconvert

I have a late 2013 27" iMac, can anyone recommend a really good external blu-ray player?

Hi,
I recently purchased a stock late 2013 27" iMac and I'm looking to purchase a really good external blu-ray player. I would prefer a Samsung USB 3.0.
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There are many solutions for watching BLU-RAY MOVIES on MAcs.
One is to download Bluray for Mac ... with a blueray player, this little player plays most bluerays perfectly.
You can download a trial for free here: http://www.macblurayplayer.com/
Second, You can get a program called MAKEMKV and use it in combination with VLC PLAYER to convert BLU-Ray to MKV format or STREAM from LOCAL NETWORK FAST to watch Blue Ray Free!!!!
GET MAKE MKV here: http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/34693/makemkv
And VLC PLAYER HERE: http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player/3000-2139_4-10210434.html?tag=mncol;tx t
There are videos on YOU TUBE to show you how to use MAKEMKV and VLC together.
Also, I just purchased a SAMSUNG Ext. SLIM Bluray writer for under $100 that works great for playing and burning Bluray Disc!
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Blu-ray players

I need some recommendations on what blu-ray player to get to play blu-ray DVDs on my iMac. Any good ones I should know about? I don't want to buy a tv when my iMac beats them all out on graphics.

Welcome to the discussion area!
+My questions is: Will Airport Express take the place of this extra piece and allow me to buy the cheaper "network ready" model. I could put them near each other and run an ethernet cable between the two. Will that work?+
If the Blu-Ray player has a standard ethernet connection available, the answer would be "yes".
I am assuming that both your Airport Extreme and AirPort Express are "n" versions. You will configure the Express to "extend" a wireless network if you want additional wireless coverage in the remote area. The ethernet port on the Express is active in this configuration, so you could connect the the DVD player.
A note of caution though about streaming video over wireless. If it's working OK for you now on the Apple TV, then it may be OK. A straight ethernet connection would be much preferable. Next choice would be ethernet powerline adapters. Wireless is third choice. Reason...much less bandwidth capability on wireless. Possible lag and stutter problems. So, my advice would be that if you want to try wireless for this, have a backup plan in place for ethernet.
Please post back on your results.

Can't connect wireless blu ray player

I've been using verizon DSL for about 5 years now. I have a Versalink 327W that was provided by Verizon. I've been pretty happy with the service, experiencing only a few glitches that were easily fixed. But I haven't been pushing it hard. I have a couple of desktops both wired to the Versalink by ethernet. The versalink provides internet access to the two computers, and file and printer sharing as well.
Now I have a problem. I recently bought a Sony Blu Ray player (model BDP-BX57) with built in wireless. No matter what I do, wireless connection fails. I've ruled out SSID and WEP key problems. The Blu Ray sees the Versalink with its SSID, and can't connect even if I set the Versalink to open. For what it's worth, if I plug the blu ray into the versalink with ethernet, that works, and I can access the internet.
That solution won't work for me in use. I need wireless.
Reading various entries in this forum and other places, I see that some people need to update the firmware in their Versalink. Do I need to do this? Is it going to help? Am I just going to have to upgrade my router/modem or my DSL service later on?
Also, looking at the steps needed to update the firmware, it looks error prone to me. What's my fall back if things go wrong due to either my error or Verizon's? I don't want to be without service for a long time while Verizon gets me a new router/modem.
Thanks in advance.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

This problem has been solved.
The solution turned out to be to upgrade the firmware inside the "Residential Gateway" (aka router/modem) provided by Verizon. The gateway is a Westell 327W of the A90 vintage. The firmware it contained didn't work for wireless connections.
After finding a Verizon site that provides firmware for downloading, and satisfying myself that this site was on the up and up, I finally ventured to download and install the new firmware. if you are interested in downloads from Verizon, start at download.verizon.net and navigate your way to the download you are loking for. There may be a link from My Verizon to this download area, but I sure couldn't find it.
The firmware is now at rev 4.04.03.00. And the gateway now supports wireless connections.
Thanks for all your responses, and a special thanks to some contributors to old discussions in dslreports where the solution was outlined.
The next problem to deal with is going to be slow speed. I'll start a new topic.

Samsung wireless blue ray home theater

i just got a samsung home theater HT - C5500 and I want to know what do I need to use the internet, wireless speakers, and all the features; also I need to know if I can plug my phone to the bluey ray player... its a htc phone

Ok, first of all, in order to use the internet features of the blu ray player, you can go about this two different ways. You can either directly plug an ethernet cable into the back of the blu ray player/home system and access the internet that way, or you can go and purchase the Wireless adapter stick. This stick looks very much like a flash drive that you plug into the back of the player and it picks up on your home wireless signal.
Secondly, in terms of making your speakers wireless there are a couple different options you go with. Samsung sells a device that can make your rear speakers "virtually wireless". What this means is instead of running speaker wire from the home system/blu ray player at the front of your room all the way to the rear of your room, there is a small box that will sit in the back of the room and you run the rear speakers speaker wire into the box. The box then communicates with the home system/blu ray in the front of your room, and you have now saved a lot of wire from being run all around your room. This is the most simple way, but the box is not sold in stores, you will need to order this box directly through Samsung.
The other option in terms of making your speakers wireless is the Rocketfish rocketboost setup. There are many different ways you can go about setting up your speakers so they're wireless and these kits vary depending on how you'd like things done. I'd suggest going and speaking with a Home Theater specialist at Best Buy about this option, they could actually give you demonstrations and a better visual explanation than what I can here.
Finally as for hooking up your HTC phone to the system, there are cables to do so, you just need to purchase the one specific to your model phone. For example, if you'd like to listen to music off your phone, you can purchase a cable that is a headphone jack on one end and a red and white stereo cable on the other end. This way, the headphone jack plugs into your phone and the red and white into the tv or surround sound system if it has the inputs for it (which i dont believe it does). In terms of transmitting video, you will need a specific cable, which I would then again speak to either a Best Buy Mobile associate and/or Home Theater specialist, the combination of the two will be able to point out exactly what kind of cable you will need (I have an iphone and I have it hooked up to my system to watch shows on).
I hope this helped you out and that you can get everything all set now in terms of your new surround sound system!
Ohh and I am a Home Theater specialist for Best Buy if you were wondering and I'm very confident in what I have explained here, hope it helps you out =D

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I'm thinking of buying a Samsung blu-ray player with wireless connectivity. They have the Allshare feature so you can stream music and video content from your desktop to the player. I have read that it does not work with Mac - is that the case? Does anyone have experience of this?
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