# Samba Network Music Player

> Play music from your home network! (LAN)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.threecats.sambaplayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.threecats.sambaplayer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.threecats.sambaplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 3Cats Software
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 178,305
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (3,373 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-05
- **First published:** 2013-08-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threecats.sambaplayer)
- **Website:** [https://www.reddit.com/r/SambaPlayer/](https://www.reddit.com/r/SambaPlayer/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://rumburake.github.io/rumburake/Samba%20Player%20-%20Privacy%20Policy.html](https://rumburake.github.io/rumburake/Samba%20Player%20-%20Privacy%20Policy.html)

## Description

Samba Network Music Player lets you effortlessly stream your entire music collection stored on your home network directly to your phone. Compatible with shared folders on Windows, Linux, Mac, routers, NAS devices, and more, it requires no complicated setup. Enjoy seamless playback over WiFi, Ethernet, or hotspot mode, supporting popular formats like MP3, MP4 audio (m4a), Ogg Vorbis, and FLAC. Features include bookmarks for quick access, smart streaming for slow networks, playlist editing with shuffle and repeat, support for Bluetooth devices, Android Auto, and media controls. Download playlists with one click for offline listening, making your music truly portable wherever you go. Samba Player enhances your listening experience with album art and metadata support, perfect for cars, wearables, and more. Continuously improved by 3Cats Software, it offers both convenience and quality for music lovers using home networks.

## Rankings

- #168,252 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.threecats.sambaplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Samba Network Music Player for reliable, ad-free SMB/NAS music playback and its simple, easy-to-use interface that works well on Android TV and across devices. The strengths include solid network access and a no-frills experience that does what it promises. Common criticisms center on the lack of gapless playback, a clunky navigation experience (especially back button behavior), and limited audio format support (no Opus, no WMA; bin/cue issues). Other notes mention the absence of in-app search, with occasional freezes when changing tracks. Overall, a dependable starter for networked music with some usability gaps.

### Pros

- Reliable SMB/Samba network playback from NAS and network shares.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface with straightforward setup.
- Premium version is ad-free as promised.
- Good cross-device/Wi-Fi playback and Android TV compatibility.
- Performs as advertised; no-frills, gets the job done.

### Cons

- No gapless playback; noticeable pauses between tracks.
- Clunky UI with inconsistent back/button navigation.
- Limited audio format support (no Opus, no WMA; bin/cue issues).
- No in-app search within playlists; hard to jump around.
- Occasional pauses/lockups when changing tracks or seeking; stability issues.

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