“Does this TV support video playback from a USB stick? For instance, can I have a video set to loop play from a thumbdrive?”
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YES, THIS TV DOES SUPPORT VIDEO PLAYBACK FROM USB!!! I had seen this question asked before and always the response has been, that you can only view JPG files from the USB port on a thumb drive. Virtually every other smart TV with a USB port allows video playback, so it struck me as odd, but I never checked myself. Even the manual states it only supports JPG files via the USB port. I happened to read a negative review in which the poster mentioned that he had been told by Insignia customer support that the USB port could playback video provided he/she download ES Explorer as well as VLC media player as apps onto the Insignia NS-55DF710NA19. I was skeptical that this would work, because I haven't read ANYWHERE else that video playback is possible through the USB port. I can definitely verify, though, that video playback of MP4 files works flawlessly with the Insignia NS-55DF710NA19. Download ES Explorer and VLC media player. The thumb drive used must be formatted in FAT32 file format. Insert the USB drive into the USB port. Initially, once you open ES Explorer, you will need to scroll down and select the USB drive and then select mount. ES Explorer will do nothing at first but eventually the screen will close. Once it does, open ES Explorer again and the USB drive should then be a viewable source underneath "Internal Media." Click on the USB drive and you will see your media files or folders. Select your MP4 file, select play, and enjoy!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I scrabbled to get the TV to read files on my USB drivve. Found the dilemna; START your television and one on.......plus you drive in the USB slot. The TV will to you a prompt as to what you will do next and this will involve formatting the external USB device.l Not sure if this works on all television, but works on mine.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The first time I plugged in the USB stick, it supported pix as well as audio and video playback. However, only certain videos would work. I'm still trying to figure out why some would not play.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.JasonJeremiah, thanks for your answer. Very helpful. Will it play MKV flies as well? Also will it support 4K video from a flash drive?
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No it only supports Jpeg, so basically useless for anything but power. One good option is using a Chromecast. If you look up the VLC player app on your Android phone or tablet, it supports playing any video and you can cast it to the Chromecast. The Xbox One console has the VLC app as well and you can plug in a USB drive and playback any video just the same. The Xbox One S is also capable of playing 4K Blu-rays as well, there should be some good holiday deals on it.
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