The installation and setup is very easy by hand: 1. Unpacking; 2. Power plugging; 3. Connect the HDMI cable; 4. Insert batteries; 5. Switch
The configuration takes a minute to complete and away you go. The WD TV Live scans the connected drives for playable media (photos, videos, music) and proves to be a universal genius.
If the player is connected to your local network's, hanging hard drives can be accessed, read and filled over the network at the WD TV. The and streaming video files worked for me so far always without problems under OS X, Win Vista and Win. 7
For several months I run a NAS, which holds all the media files and streams through the network if necessary to one of my two players. This is so far caused no problem, jerking and disconnections. Everything works as expected.
For those who like it a bit more complex, the box can also be modified:
!!! WARNING !!! This invalidates the warranty!
Using an alternative firmware (WDLXTV) learns the universal player including the displaying Movie Sheets (for each film a self-created image with title, cast, plot, IMDb rating, Cover, Film length and if desired a lot more info). Furthermore, a small plug-in can be installed, for example, which already saw Epdisoden of television series with a small green check mark (very useful). Of course, the user interface can be modified with little effort. For more information, just Google for "WDLXTV Live" looking for!
However, all in all, the WD TV Live HD Media Player with standard firmware at this price a very good production, with alternative firmware in this price range unbeatable.
