It's Playing

It's Playing: Media Server Software

Discover the ultimate media server software for streaming audio and video files to various devices, all from the comfort of your home network with It's Playing.

What is It's Playing?

It's Playing is an open-source, self-hosted media server application that allows you to manage and stream your digital media library to various devices. Developed as an alternative to commercial options like Plex or Emby, It's Playing focuses on simplicity and ease of use.

Once installed on a network-connected device like a NAS or old computer, It's Playing automatically organizes your media files into a searchable catalog. You can then access and stream this content to phones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more using the It's Playing apps for iOS, Android, Roku, and other platforms.

Key features of It's Playing include:

• Automatic media identification and metadata retrieval
• Intuitive web-based interface for managing your library
• Support for movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, and more
• Real-time transcoding for streaming media to any device
• Broad codec and container format support
• Customizable access permissions and user profiles
• Active open-source development community

For media enthusiasts looking for a free, customizable, and extensible media server, It's Playing is an excellent option to consider over closed-source commercial offerings.

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