What matters
- Simple local streaming for videos, photos, and music files.
- Your Mac and Sony TV must be on the same Wi-Fi or wired network.
- No Plex account, cloud library, or self-hosted server dashboard.
Sony TV setup
- Put your Mac and Sony TV on the same home network.
- Open Media Server Pro, add the folder that contains your videos, music, or photos, and start the server.
- On the Sony TV, open the media player, home network area, or a compatible app that can browse local media servers.
- Select Media Server Pro from the network device or media server list.
- Choose Videos, Music, or Photos, then play a file.
FAQ
Why does my Sony TV not see the Mac?
Check that both devices are on the same network, disable VPN local-network blocking, allow incoming connections in macOS Firewall, and restart Media Server Pro.
Do I need to install a Sony TV app?
Usually no. Many compatible Sony TVs include a media player or home network area for browsing local media servers. You can also use a compatible media-player app if you prefer.
Will every file play?
The Sony TV or receiving app decides which formats it can decode. If one file fails, test with a common MP4 file to confirm discovery and playback are working. If the media player bundled with your TV fails, you can often install a known-good app such as VLC Media Player on the TV instead.