Forums General chat Playing Mkv Files Local Network Reply To: Playing Mkv Files Local Network December 28, 2017 at 5:01 pm #80 sammy 18 Posts @dave Yes, smart TV, Sony Bravia. The TV reads mkv via USB without problems and from my tablet. I’ll check the manual but it seems illogical to read mkv on USB but not via DNLA. I’m just after ease of use, right click Play to Bravia , job done ! I understand that Mkv and MP4 are containers.