Is it possible to access files on a connected external HDD while Macbook is in sleep?

[Colin0317]

I have an external HDD connected to my Macbook Pro with media files on it that I would like to play on my TV. Is it possible to stream those files while the Macbook is in sleep mode?

 

[simonsi]

I have an external HDD connected to my Macbook Pro with media files on it that I would like to play on my TV. Is it possible to stream those files while the Macbook is in sleep mode?

Can you make coffee while asleep?

 

[sebseb]

When the computer is in sleep mode, it does not communicate with anything. It pretty much stops all processes so the answer is no! That's why servers have to run 24/7 for you to have access to a website and its files!

 

[priitv8]

I have an external HDD connected to my Macbook Pro with media files on it that I would like to play on my TV. Is it possible to stream those files while the Macbook is in sleep mode?

In my experience, if you have wake-on-lan activated and your book is connected to power brick, it will be woken up by aTV when you start the playback.

 

[snaky69]

I have an external HDD connected to my Macbook Pro with media files on it that I would like to play on my TV. Is it possible to stream those files while the Macbook is in sleep mode?

No.

If you want external storage that is not dependent on a computer, buy a NAS.