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PlayOnDlna

Play your media ad-free on DLNA players in your local network!
New in version 1.16
New in version 1.16:

- Skip community-reported sponsor segments automatically with SponsorBlock during YouTube playback
- Enjoy more reliable remote control and smoother playlist playback on compatible players
- Reorder videos in your playlists to create the perfect viewing sequence
- Manage storage with a clearer overview of your library, cache, and unused downloads
- Meet PlayOnDlna with a refreshed themed app icon
Play your media ad-free on DLNA players such as Kodi and Smart TVs in your local network!
Simply share a supported media link with PlayOnDlna. The app prepares compatible video or audio and streams it directly to your selected player.

Supported sources include YouTube, YMusic, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and media.ccc.de.

🌍 More Choice

Enjoy media from your favorite platforms in one simple app.


🎧 Video and Audio

PlayOnDlna prepares compatible media, cover artwork, and subtitles for your DLNA player.


🎶 Playlists That Just Work

Enjoy continuous playback even when your player has no native playlist support.


📚 Your Media Library

Keep prepared videos and audio ready to play again whenever you like.


📡 Simple

Automatic discovery finds compatible players on your local network. Choose a player and control playback directly from the app.


💝 Ad-Free

Enjoy your media without advertising interruptions.


👐 Transparent and Local

Media is served directly from your Android device over your local network. The publicly available source code lets anyone verify the app's quality, privacy, and security.


If the app serves you well, consider a 🎁 donation to support continued development.


Kodi Setup

To stream media to Kodi, make sure Kodi can be found as a DLNA player in your local network.

1. Go to ⚙ Settings > Services > UPnP DLNA

2. Enable Enable UPnP support

3. Enable Allow remote control via UPnP


❤️ Happy streaming! ❤️

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.16 (17) suggested Added on Sep 27, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • io.github.scovillo.playondlna.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 32 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.15
    New in version 1.15:

    - More reliable streaming with multiple network connections: PlayOnDlna now targets your Wi-Fi network
    - Playlists now show whether playback is managed by PlayOnDlna or your player
    - If your player struggles with playlists, you can permanently let PlayOnDlna manage them
    - Favorites are clearer to manage and load faster
    - Shared links are accepted reliably from more apps
    - Players are discovered more reliably
  • Version 1.15 (16) - Added on Sep 07, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • io.github.scovillo.playondlna.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 32 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 1.14
    New in version 1.14:

    - More freedom: stream links from PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, media.ccc.de and YMusic alongside YouTube
    - Audio and audio playlists are now supported
    - Your player doesn't support playlists? No problem—PlayOnDlna handles it for you!
    - Faster, more reliable discovery of players on your network
    - A refined media server keeps streaming stable and easy to control
    - PlayOnDlna now runs on Android 8.0 and newer
  • Version 1.14 (15) - Added on Aug 30, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception
      Allows the app to receive packets sent to all devices on a Wi-Fi network using multicast addresses, not just your phone. It uses more power than the non-multicast mode.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • io.github.scovillo.playondlna.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 32 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log