# DLNAServer

> Simple DLNA server

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.al.dlnaserver](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.al.dlnaserver)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.al.dlnaserver`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oleg A
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 851,095
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (3,119 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.14
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-28
- **First published:** 2017-12-19
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.al.dlnaserver)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://oleg4120.github.io/AppsPrivacy/DLNAServerPrivacy.md](https://oleg4120.github.io/AppsPrivacy/DLNAServerPrivacy.md)

## Description

DLNAServer is a simple and efficient DLNA-compatible media server for Android devices. It enables seamless streaming of multimedia files such as photos, music, and videos to any UPnP/DLNA client, including Smart TVs, PlayStation consoles, and Xbox 360. Users can easily stream their favorite content without hassle.

The extension supports popular playlist formats like m3u, m3u8, and pls, allowing users to enjoy curated media collections easily. Additionally, DLNAServer can access media files from network shares using SMB or FTP protocols by specifying the appropriate network address (e.g., smb://user:pass@server/share or ftp://user:pass@server:port/ftpdir). This flexibility makes it ideal for those with media stored on different devices or servers.

For any issues, users can send logs directly from the app settings for troubleshooting. DLNAServer offers a straightforward solution for media streaming from Android devices to various DLNA/UPnP compatible clients, enhancing media accessibility and enjoyment.

## Rankings

- #74,860 — Overall

## Review summary

DLNAServer is praised as a simple, lightweight DLNA server that works well for streaming media to TVs. Reviewers highlight its easy setup, clean interface, and broad compatibility with DLNA, SMB, FTP, and LAN PNP. It’s free and ad-free, with some users noting it’s the best DLNA server option and that it works nicely with Samsung TVs. The main caveat across several reviews is reliability: it can drop connections or stop working sporadically, which frustrates playback. Some users also want feature enhancements like password protection and dark mode.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and simple interface.
- DLNA server works well and streams to TVs (including Samsung).
- Supports multiple protocols (DLNA, SMB, FTP) and LAN PNP.
- Free and ad-free.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: occasional connection drops or playback interruptions.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.al.dlnaserver)