DLNA streaming to 3rd party apps on apple ipad air 2 ios 8

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Did you also try UPnP?  Did it work with DLNA turned on?

I also found issues with Infuse.  See this thread:

http://community.wd.com/t5/WD-My-Cloud-Mobile-Apps/iOS-HDMI-Out-and-WD-My-Cloud-App/m-p/827455#M5101

Otherwise, suggest you stick with using the My Cloud app under your conditions.