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Quick summary
DLNAServer is a no-cost Android app that converts your phone or tablet into a UPnP/DLNA media server. Once running, it lets you stream photos, music and video from the device to DLNA-capable clients such as smart televisions, PlayStation consoles, and Xbox systems.
Supported media and playlist types
The app handles common media formats and also reads playlist files so you can queue content for continuous playback. Compatible playlist formats include:
- m3u8
- pls
- m3u
Network and sharing options
DLNAServer also connects to networked storage using standard file-sharing protocols. It supports both SMB (Windows/network shares) and FTP access, and you can add remote shares using typical URI patterns (for example, smb://host/share or ftp://user:password@host/path). This makes it easy to expose content stored elsewhere on your local network through the server on your Android device.
Ease of use and performance
The interface is built to be lightweight and straightforward, focusing on quick setup and reliable streaming performance. The goal is to keep multimedia sharing simple for users who need portable server functionality without complicated configuration steps.
Other apps to try
- Plex — for a full-featured media server experience with client apps and library management
- Kings Cinema (Movies & Shows) — an app focused on streaming films and television content
- VLC for Android — a versatile player that can also access network streams and local network shares
Technical
- Android
- English
- Russian
- Free