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Windows Media Player lets you stream music from your personal music library on your PC to your WiiM device. This article will guide you through the steps to set up and stream music from Windows Media Player.


Before You Begin


  • Make sure your PC and WiiM device are connected to the same local network.

  • Make sure your music files are added to the Windows Media Player library.


Step 1: Enable Media Streaming on Your PC


You can enable media streaming in two ways.


Option 1: Through Windows Media Player 


  1. Open Windows Media Player on your PC.

  2. From the menu bar at the top-left, click Stream > Turn on media streaming…

  3. Follow the prompts to share your Windows Media library over your local network.


Option 2: Through Windows Control Panel


  1. Open the Control Panel.

  2. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Media streaming options.

  3. Click Turn on media streaming if not already enabled.
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  4. Configure your sharing settings to allow access to your media library.
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Step 2: Stream Music to Your WiiM Device  


Once you've turned on media streaming, you can stream music in two ways.


Option 1: Use Window Media Player on Your PC


  1. Open Windows Media Player on your PC.

  2. Right-click any track, album, or artist, and select Cast to Device,  then choose your WiiM device from the list.


Option 2: Use the WiiM Home App 


When you access the media server using the WiiM Home app, the app will automatically index your files to enable faster browsing and smoother playback. For detailed instructions, see Building and Managing a Media Library from Your Media Server.