Universal Media Server

Stream your content to the internet or a compatible device with the Universal Media Server‘s help, which can act as your go-to app for content that you can stream via UPnP through DLNA certification.

Universal Media Server can be a useful tool for anyone with content to stream to the internet. It will act as a UPnP server, enabling you to stream your files easily to the internet or other devices without complex configuration or installation.

It will communicate with many different devices and enable you to get the most out of your streaming.

Compatible With Various Devices

The main way people use this application is to stream their content over the internet. It acts as a UPnP server, allowing you to start streaming your files quickly and easily.

It will automatically help you detect what devices you have connected and start streaming, even if you’re a beginner.

But it’s also a great tool to use as a streaming application that you can use for various of your devices. It supports many devices, including PS3, XBOX 360, Sony TV, Samsung TV, and other devices.

Furthermore, it supports a wide list of media formats powered by MEncoder, FFmpeg, MediaInfo, AviSynth, and tsMuxeR.

The Plug-in Management page gives access to more channels, Google Music, GrooveShark, and IMDB info.

The great thing about the app is that it will automatically detect the type of device you have connected.

Transcoding Done on Its Own

Another great advantage of using this application is that you no longer need to transform your file formats. It will automatically convert media files so that they’ll get displayed on your devices no matter what type they are initially. The app will do that for you, so you won’t have to worry about compatibility issues.

It will transfer the content, so it’s displayed at the maximum bitrate possible. You can also adjust your content and configure it in the main window, where you can see and manage the share files and folders, giving you more control over them.

Conclusion

Stream and play your files and folders on various devices with the help of Universal Media Server. To add other plug-ins, you need to download .jar files and copy them into the plug-ins directory.

With these plug-ins, Last.FM integration, a shutdown feature, subsonic browsing, MythTV, and many other features can be added.