PlugPlayer app for iPhone and iPad
4.6 (
736 ratings )
Utilities
Music
Developer:
PlugPlayer, LLC
4.99 USD
Current version:
4.3.2, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 15 Oct 2008
App size: 4.75 Mb
Finally, a simple way to use your existing UPnP™ software and devices from your Apple iPhone™ or iPod® touch. Introducing PlugPlayer, an application to stream music from UPnP™ media servers or control UPnP™ media renderers - all from the palm of your hand.
- Stream Music*, Video*, or Photos* from a Media Server* to your Apple iPhone
Already have a media server running on your home computer or server? With PlugPlayer you can access music from your media server and listen to it on your iPhone.
- Control PlugPlayer from another Apple iPhone
Like listening to your iPod touch while it is docked to speakers, but hate having to physically walk over to change the playlist or volume? With PlugPlayer, you can use your iPhone to remotely control another copy of PlugPlayer.
- Control a Media Renderer* from your Apple iPhone
Already have a media renderer hooked up to your stereo? No need to fumble around looking for the right remote. With PlugPlayer you can control your media renderer using your iPhone, creating a playlist from media on your media server.
- Push media from your Apple iPhone
Use PlugPlayer to push media from the built-in server, or from external servers, to Media Renderers or AirPlay compatible devices such as Apple TV.
- No Additional Software or Configuration Required
Other solutions require proprietary software on your home computer, but PlugPlayer uses the media server you already have. Plus, PlugPlayer automatically discovers devices on your network without the need for manual configuration or settings.
- Advanced Features
Of course, should your device not be discoverable due to your network circumstances, there is also a way to manually add a device. With PlugPlayers advanced device configuration, you can stream music and video from remote servers or even over VPN. You can even use PlugPlayer to help other media renderers discover your remote servers.
* Please see plugplayer.com for supported audio/video file formats and servers/renderers known to work with PlugPlayer
Pros and cons of PlugPlayer app for iPhone and iPad
PlugPlayer app good for
I had never used a UPnP server before. I activated it on my QNAP TS-201 NAS sever, copied music files to the QNAP, started PlugPlayer on the iPod Touch, and thats it, I could see all my music on the iPod. It worked also like a charm for videos. Worth every cent.
PlugPlayer works good for me! I am glad I bought it despite the bad notes of other users.
To make it work (for me) I had to change the PlugPlayer settings: I had to switch on WLAN in PlugPlayer "extended settings" (Einstellungen App / PlugPlayer / WIFI trotz Sperre in German).
Thereafter it did not hang anymore and everything is fine. Before I changed those settings PlugPlayer stoped working continuously, did not play in the background and I thought it to be useless.
I use it together with SonyBravia TV, Pioneer LX 86 AV Receiver and a Twonkey Media UPNP Server.
I really like PlugPlayer. I like its simple but powerful user-interface. It works.
I didnt find a better UPNP / DLNA controlpoint app - not for iOS and not for Windows Phone.
Been working with the designer to make this app perfect,and we did just that. This app is the best when it comes to streaming video, music and pictures from your computer to you iPhone/iPod touch. With this price, you will not be disappointed.
Much better interface in this version. Easier to use. Thanks.
I really didnt expect much, given the reviews, but this is just incredible for my purposes. I have a media server PC in my basement connected to a networked surround sound stereo receiver in my living room. (Denon 3808 Ci). I use Twonky Media Manager software on my pc. I installed this little $5 app expecting a big hassle, but it INSTANTLY recognized my Media Server and Stereo receiver. I have a music library of over 5,000 songs and it browses faster than iTunes and INSTANTLY streams them to my living room stereo. This is the best app Ive ever bought for my iPhone. Excellent, excellent work guys!!! Thank you!!!
Excellent app when used as a remote control for J.River Media Center. PP "gets" the Ipod user interface. Fantastic support. Buy it!!!
Some bad moments
Do not buy it if you need to see the movie from a media server without convert the movie with subtitles before. The program just call the video program that you have in your device and doesnt care about the rest. Also, if you need support the service desk are very impolite and aggressive with your questions.
i buy PlugPlayer but i canot see nothing from serviio media server, no music no videos, nothing very disappointed wasted money !
Version 4.2 does not work at all with videos (avi, etc), am using PS3 Media server with it, which is working perfectly well with my TV. €3.99 waisted, I expect refunding
Lists take a very long time to get displayed.
Very often an error messages shows up telling "error -207 reading directory"
Its sad having payed money for it.
Everytime i try to Play a Song to my Sony upnp HiFi System, Song Starts ans in The middle the app Crashs. Lost Money
App does not recognise NAS harddrive (SONOS recognises it no problem.
Please refund money.
