Stream support
Stream Docs
Connect your media, organize movies and TV shows, and get the most from Stream on Android. See what changed in each version in the release notes.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Install Stream, add your first source, and build a media library.
Quick Start Guide
Install Stream, connect a media source, choose a folder, scan your library, and play your first video on Android.
Read guideWhat Does Stream Pro Unlock?
See what Stream Pro unlocks on Android phones, including more video formats, resolutions above 1080p, and background audio.
Read guideInfuse Alternative for Android
Looking for an Infuse alternative on Android? See where Stream fits for NAS, SMB, WebDAV, Plex, and Emby, plus free playback limits and platform support.
Read guideBubbleUPnP & KMPlayer Alternatives for NAS
Compare BubbleUPnP, KMPlayer, and Stream for playing NAS videos on Android. See why direct SMB, WebDAV, Plex, and Emby need no DLNA setup and include no ads.
Read guideBest NAS Video Player for Android: SMB & WebDAV
Compare Android NAS video players for SMB, WebDAV, Plex, and Emby. Review Stream, VidHub, Nova Video Player, and VLC on sources, posters, and free limits.
Read guideSources
Sources
Connect local and network locations where your personal media is stored.
Play NAS Videos on Android With SMB
Play NAS videos on your Android phone with Stream. Follow the SMB setup walkthrough, choose folders, build a poster library, and fix connection errors.
Read guideHow Do I Connect a Synology, QNAP or Windows Share?
Enable SMB on a Synology, QNAP, or Windows PC, find the IP and share name, and add it in Stream with an address such as 192.168.1.20/media.
Read guideWebDAV Video Player for Android: Setup & Fixes
Set up a WebDAV video player on Android with Stream. See the connection form, build your library, and troubleshoot login, endpoint, and playback errors.
Read guideHow to Connect Plex to Stream
Sign in with Plex, select a reachable Plex Media Server, and browse movies and TV shows in Stream on Android phones and the upcoming Android TV app.
Read guideHow to Connect Emby to Stream
Connect an Emby server to Stream with its address and an Emby user, then browse and play your library on Android phones and the upcoming Android TV app.
Read guideHow Do I Play Videos From OneDrive?
Sign in to OneDrive on a phone, or use a device code on the upcoming Android TV app, then choose folders, scan them, and play videos over the network.
Read guideHow Do I Play Videos From Aliyun Drive (阿里云盘)?
Authorize Aliyun Drive (阿里云盘) with the Aliyun app or a QR code, refresh an expired code, then browse folders and scan them in Stream.
Read guideLibrary
Library
Organize files and improve movie and TV metadata matching.
Video File Naming Rules for Movies & TV
Name movie and TV files for more reliable metadata matching in Stream, including seasons, episodes, specials, and technical tags.
Read guideHow Do I Fix a Wrong Movie or TV Match?
Fix a wrong movie or TV match from the detail page with Edit Metadata, or rename the file using the naming guide and scan the source again.
Read guideAndroid TV
Android TV
Preview of the upcoming Android TV app, not yet on Google Play.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Fix connection failures, buffering, and other playback problems.
Why Can't Stream Connect to My SMB Share?
If Stream reports that the SMB connection failed, check the share path, credentials, local-network permission, guest Wi-Fi, VPN, and firewall.
Read guideWhy Does My Video Buffer or Stutter?
If video stutters in Stream, use a wired or 5 GHz link on the same LAN, ease server load, and clear the playback cache in Settings.
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