# BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast

> Cast all your music and videos to TV, DLNA, Chromecast, Hi-Fi, phone and more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bubblesoft
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 12,304,107
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (83,083 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2011-06-14
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp)
- **Website:** [https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnp](https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnp)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnp/privacy\_policy.html](https://bubblesoftapps.com/bubbleupnp/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast is a versatile casting app that lets you stream your favorite music, videos, and photos to a wide range of devices in your home. Compatible with Chromecast devices, DLNA and Smart TVs, popular Hi-Fi music receivers, gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, and Amazon Fire TV, it offers extensive device support.

The app accesses media from various sources including UPnP/DLNA media servers, local Android storage, cloud providers like Dropbox and OneDrive, and music services such as TIDAL and Qobuz. Features include smart transcoding for Chromecast, subtitle support, audio/video track selection, playback queues, editable playlists, sleep timer, and secure internet access to your home media on the go. Additional functionalities are available through the optional BubbleUPnP Server software and license app, enhancing your streaming experience.

## Rankings

- #11,726 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION`

## Review summary

BubbleUPnP for DLNA/Chromecast is widely praised for powerful streaming, broad source/device support, and an easy-to-use interface. It handles local/NAS files and streaming services, supports transcoding, and is valued for Hi‑Fi playback and long-term maintenance. However, some users report reliability and stability issues, with occasional playback disruptions and transcoding/Chromecast errors. Licensing/feature restrictions in the free tier and some platform limitations are also noted by a subset of reviewers. Overall, a capable, well-maintained app with caveats around QoS.

### Pros

- Excellent DLNA/Chromecast streaming with transcoding support to TVs and hi-fi receivers.
- Broad source compatibility, including local files, NAS, and streaming services (e.g., Qobuz, Tidal).
- Intuitive, easy-to-use UI.
- Regular updates and strong ongoing maintenance; paid version is reliable.
- Long-standing, trusted app that remains useful across years and devices.

### Cons

- Reliability and stability issues affecting playback and connections (crashes, drops).
- Occasional playback/streaming errors during transcoding or Chromecast playback (e.g., files cannot be read, Chromecast errors).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp)