DLNA and throw function problems after 4.3 update

[dynax73]

After Android 4.3 update my Xperia Tablet Z does not recognize DLNA servers and availables Renders (like my Bravia TV).

The Z1 phone recognize them all... maybe there is a conflict problem between Z1 and Tablet Z on same network?

How to solve this big problem?

[MastaG]

Works but you shouldn't have to do that

[Davem]

The latest firmware update 10.4.1.B.0.109 has fixed the throw problem and screen mirroring for me.

[takrzem]

Recent update (.109) have not changed anything in my case: DNLA does not work unless tablet gets reconnected to network, only after this music server appears in Walkman app.

Funny enough recent (similar) update for my XPERIA Z phone has broken this functionality as well. Not great, I must say!

[chicorice]

That works! You are a master. Thanks!!!

[Chris_S]

I had this problem on Xperia SP after upgrade to Android 4.3 . It seemed to be fixed by the following steps, although I don't fully understand it...

1. Xperia: connect USB to PC
2. PC: Windows Media Player / Stream / Allow remote control of my Player...
3. Xperia: Settings / Wireless & Networks / More...
4. Xperia: Media server settings / Change server name / MyNameNoSpaces
5. Xperia: Share media / Yes
6. PC: Windows Media Player / Navigation bar / Select MyNameNoSpaces / Music
7. Xperia: Media server settings / Registered Devices / [Mac address] / Set permissions / Allow
8. Xperia: Settings / Wireless & Networks / Wi-Fi / Yes
9. Xperia: Walkman / Options / Throw / [PCName]
10. Xperia: disconnect USB from PC

Without steps 1. through 7. to pair the Xperia to the PC I could not throw media with steps 8. and 9. Once the pairing was done, I never needed to do the other steps again but could throw directly from the Xperia to the PC over Wi-Fi.

I seem to remember the pairing worked more simply just with throw under Android 4.3 on the Xperia SP, without the need to trigger the pairing by accessing media on the Xperia from the PC.

I hope this helps.

[Framol]

I have XZ & XTZ doesn't recognize Sony NS510 wireless speaker. Shame Sony!
It works perfectly with Xperia S, Ipad & Samsung s4 but not called "bests" Xperias Z and tablet Z.

Please fix it asap.

[benedictwheatle]

Connect The Xperia with The TV with wifi direct, then touch The menu dots in walkman And select throw, appears The tv in The throw menu
In The wifi menu, appears The wifi direct option

[xperiaZ-annoyed]

What a disaster. 

When I "throw" music to my blu ray player (dnla, wifi AND Sony hardware) it stops playing after each track!

The walkman app on the phone plays continuously though. Why is that? Instead I have to turn on my screen, and browse my Xperia music from the BRD player, then it plas continuously.

Why is it so complicated, each time I want to play something from my Xperia to my Sony DNLA crap box? 

I have an Apple TV, and it *always* works right away (with an iDevice of course). So I rather use the Apple TV, curiously.... 

Get your software development right, guys! I have experienced Sony software for sooo many years, with much frustration. I am sorry to say that there has been NO improvement at all since 1999 (yes, for some reason, I am loyal).

[robbaltu]

Got both tablet Z and phone Z2. On both Walkman app fails to see devices/mediaservers. It's a shame cause my blurayplayer, tv and ps3 have no problem doing so.

What also worries me is the non-response of Sony on this Xperia Care Support Forum. The least Sony could do is shine a light on this perceived issue.

[MRAJU580]

Hello, I have some big problem with my Xperia Z since yesterday:
The power button stopped working. It doesn't do anything. I can't lock the screen or unlock it. I did not drop the device or something, it just happened.