MediaBrowser Theater: Meant to replace MediaCenter on windows machines at some point considering Microsoft no longer updates it.
There's also the option to install plugins from a central repository, further expanding the functionality of the service above and beyond what's featured in a vanilla installation.įor anyone interested, MediaBrowser currently has many developers each working on different platforms. User profiles can be created to offer a more personalised experience for multiple users (or to enforce restrictions and/or parental controls. You're able to add locations where you wish media to be pulled from, as well as sorting through metadata settings.
Be sure to check out documentation and guides for more details. As noted above, those new to server deployment and configuration may find everything a little tricky to get started with. The web interface for administrating the server itself is both intuitive and simple to use. We've linked to the server package below, which is required, should you wish to take advantage of Media Browser (unless you have access to a live server). So, there are a handful of ways to access your content, but what about initially setting the server up? Managing the server This joins the mobile and Windows 8 apps available on respective stores (just in case you happen to be using a platform that isn't supported or simply require quick access). As shown in the above image, you can also access your media content through a web browser, thanks to the web-based interface.