What is a good Player that allows network browsing?

[hdp160]

ES File Explorer and Playing Music & Films.

When I log onto and browse my home (linux based) server with my Sam Note 4, I can browse and play both music and films no problem.

When I click on a track ( in ES File Explorer) I get offered by default a choice of playing with either:-

ES Media Player or
Google Play Music or
Sound player

Depending on the file format .mp3 .flac Etc the choice of players reduces, and the music plays nicely.

However I can not work out how to "SELECT MULTIPLE TRACKS".

I guess the solution would be to use a "Player" which allows network browsing.

Where and what should I be looking for? (Free prefered). ............. Thanks

 

[mbryanr]

Re: ES File Explorer and Playing Music & Films.

There are a few approaches to streaming music files on your server

1. Upload to Google play music or similar. (guessing you don't want to do this.

2. Install a DLNA or network share app on your phone, like this.. https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...?id=co.kr.spika.app.funkiaudio&token=3sqnAQaF
VLC will also browse network shares

3. Don't know what software you are using on your 'nix server (I use unraid and have a synology), you could install a music server/plug in on the server itself. You could then browse to the server address to play music.

4. Mount a cifs folder on your phone. I would only do this on your LAN. you could then use any player app to utilize the mounted folder.

I use option 3, but have utilized all 4 at some point with either video or audio.

 

[hdp160]

Re: ES File Explorer and Playing Music & Films.

Thanks mbryanr

Freenas server in the attic wired to everywhere and linking at the moment the Sam Note 4 wirelessly, might consider docking later?

Screen mirroring (plays videos and tracks) Sam Note 4 to Sony Bravia W6 works like a dream, not really needed but nice to have.

I'll try your good ideas tomorrow