Western Digital WD ShareSpace User Manual

HOW TO PLAY/STREAM VIDEO, MUSIC & PHOTOS - 73

WD SHARESPACE

USER MANUAL

The following are general steps for using a network music player to access 
WD ShareSpace:

1. Connect WD ShareSpace to your local area network and power on the device.

2. Connect and configure your network music player on your home’s wired or 

wireless network switch or router.

3. Turn on your network music player.

4. If connected properly, you will find the device name of your WD ShareSpace.

5. Navigate through the network music player’s user interface to locate and play 

music stored on your WD ShareSpace.

Note: Please refer to your network music player user guide for specific instructions on connecting to 
a network attached storage system and how to access and play your media content.

The following are general steps for using a Digital Media Adapter (DMA) to access 
WD ShareSpace:

1. Connect WD ShareSpace to your local area network and power on the device.

2. Make sure that your DMA device is connected to your TV and powered on. The 

main screen of your DMA device appears.

3. Depending on the DMA device, you may need to access the Settings/Network 

Setup screen in the user interface to establish a connection between your DMA 
and WD ShareSpace. Please refer to your DMA’s user guide for specific 
instructions.

4. Once you have a connection established between your DMA and WD 

ShareSpace, access the Media screen on your DMA to view your pictures or 
stream music and video content from the WD ShareSpace.

Note: Please refer to your DMA’s user guide for specific instructions on connecting to the WD 
ShareSpace and how to access and play your media content.

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See specific Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) media device user manuals for 
instructions on connecting a DLNA device to your local area network so you can 
access content on WD ShareSpace. Go to 

for a list of DLNA-certified 

devices and for further information.