Universal Media Server
DLNA-compliant media server for streaming to TVs and consoles
Universal Media Server is a DLNA-compliant UPnP media server that streams video, audio, and images to a wide range of devices including smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices. It transcodes media on the fly so incompatible formats can play on almost any renderer.
Key features
- DLNA/UPnP streaming
- On-the-fly transcoding
- Broad device compatibility
- Subtitle support
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Works with old TVs and consoles
- Simple setup
Trade-offs
- Dated user interface
- Java memory footprint
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