5 Steps to Streaming Your Collection
simply, securely and on your terms.
Once your discs have been professionally prepared, you have options.
From dedicated media servers to lightweight home setups, your library can be streamed across TVs, tablets, phones and laptops without subscription platforms dictating what you can watch.
Below is one of the simplest ways to get started.
5 Steps to Streaming
1. Prepare your discs
Your DVDs and Blu-ray discs are professionally converted and structured by DIGIRAW.
Files are accurately named, metadata-ready and organised for seamless playback.
2. Store Your Files
Your new files can live on:
- A NAS (Network Attached Storage)
- A computer
- An external drive
- Or a USB drive connected directly to your router
Each option offers a different level of control and flexibility.
3. Connect to Your Home Network
For a simple, low-maintenance setup:
Connect your USB drive directly to your router’s USB port to share your digital movie library across your home network.
Many modern routers allow connected storage to be shared across your home network, without requiring a dedicated server.
This creates a central library accessible by compatible apps and devices. Perfect for Infuse and Kodi players.
4. Install a Media App (e.g. Infuse)
On Apple devices (Apple TV, iPhone, iPad), apps such as Infuse allow you to:
- Detect network storage automatically
- Stream high-quality video
- Support 4K, Dolby formats and DTS audio (Pro version)
- Pull metadata and artwork from trusted online databases
Infuse does not provide films or shows.
It simply organises and plays your own collection beautifully.
For many Apple households, this is the fastest route to streaming without managing a full media server. It requires no dedicated server hardware, ongoing maintenance or complex configuration.
Or download a media server such as Plex, Emby or Jellyfin to your computer or NAS.
5. Enjoy Your Library - Anywhere
From there, you can:
- Stream around your home over Wi-Fi
- Sync selected titles to mobile devices for offline use
- Create a closed local network for travel (caravan, yacht, hotel, second home)
- Or upload to a private cloud service for remote access
Your collection becomes portable, without losing ownership.
Whether you choose a lightweight router-based setup or a fully dedicated media server such as Plex or Emby, the foundation remains the same:
Properly prepared files are the foundation of every reliable streaming setup.
That’s where DIGIRAW comes in.
Another Simple Option
For those outside the Apple ecosystem, devices such as NVIDIA Shield TV Pro can act as both player and media server in one unit.
With a USB storage drive connected directly to the device, you can:
- Install Plex, Emby or Jellyfin server software, or use Kodi as a powerful local media player.
- Stream across your home network
- Access your collection from compatible TVs and mobile devices
- Enable remote streaming options (platform dependent)
This approach removes the need for a dedicated NAS or always-on computer while still delivering a structured streaming environment.
Paired with compatible home cinema equipment, advanced audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Dolby TrueHD can be enjoyed where supported.
As always, the foundation remains the same: properly prepared files.
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