Serviio for Windows

User Reviews

• painful to setup on mac

  abulr@hotmail.com1/3/2014

  Pros

  free (i guess good if you can get it to work)

  Cons

  spent a couple of hours trying to find log files, remove jar files, and update java and all sorts of nonsense based on poor (or completely lacking) setup instructions for mac server wouldn't launch (didn't stay in system tray) console wouldn't run without constant error messages (error 500) forums and FAQs are useless on these topics as they point to Ubuntu and other OS's bottomline - was up and running with Plex in less than 15 minutes wish i got my night back.... either write better / easier to use software or better instructions (yes i know how to get around in Unix), but most of the instructions didn't make any sense mac users have better things to do, or at least expect a better User Interface

  Summary

  go find something easier to use - terrible product

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• Simply Works! or Works Simply!

  jimbuist2/28/2013

  Pros

  Very simple and easy set up. Worked on Windows XP. Straight forward interface.

  Cons

  None that I have found so far.

  Summary

  After trying to use Windows Media Player and Media Monkey to stream files to my Blu-Ray player using DLNA, both of which failed miserably, Serviio worked with very little set-up required. I ran the setup file, opened the "Console", saw my Blu-Ray player listed on the status tab, selected my folders in the library tab, and then found Serviio was listed as a server on my Blu-Ray player immediately. It took a while to get everything into the library, probably because of the quantity &/or size of my files, but with a small amount of patience I was viewing my videos wirelessly. I highly recommend this program.

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• Worked where others did not!

  munkeynots12/19/2012

  Pros

  Just worked first time connecting NAS on ASUS RT-N66U through wired ethernet to PS3 - something Windows MS, PS3 MS & Media Server inbuilt on the router unable to do. Provided pro 15 day trial without payment - something Twonky & Plex wouldn't let me do.

  Cons

  None so far.

  Summary

  I don't work for Serviio or am I affiliated in any way with this company. It's just refreshing to stumble upon the answer to hours of frustration and at last enjoy technology without it really bugging the hell out of me. Now Serviio you can pay me if you want!

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• Not quite 'Free' and a Java update (to v7) broke it!

  9/10/2012

  Pros

  Seems to play nicely with PC and Samsung TVs. Other devices vary.

  Cons

  - Cannot run Serviio Console as limited user ~50% of the time - random 'service 'cannot be started' / 'is not running' errors. - Java update to v7 broke it. Considering that this was an essential Java update (and often installed-automatically) then this is uncool. - Works pathetically over wifi and doesn't give diagnostic messages that bandwidth is the issue (necessary, since TVs typically give rubbish unhelpful error messages too). Ethernet solved this last problem, but is not always practical, even for troubleshooting purposes. Besides, how bad does a given wifi signal have to deteriorate to in order to cause streaming of low-bandwidth media to fail? 0.5Mbps? Surely it can stream over just 5Mbps (not for HD, mind)? Why is the wifi standard called 54Mbps or 108Mbps when range and reliability are more important than that kind of bandwidth - and in many cases, you get neither? I love my ethernet cables, peace.

  Summary

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• Faster than Samsung Allshare, and has more features.

  Gavin9999999999/7/2012

  Pros

  Liter on computer system resources, than Samsung Allshare. Supports podcasts via RSS. Plays 1080p content without dropped frames, compared to Samsung Allshre. (Could be because my computer is not powerful enough for Samsung Allshare), but is still a reasonable system. (Intel Core 2 Q6600, 6 Gig of RAM) Very costimable if you want to. Works out of box, if you want to just play back local video and music.

  Cons

  Complicated to Setup Podcasts.

  Summary

  Grate product, if you don't mind getting you hands dirty for advanced features. Very light don't even notice it running in back ground. Should run fine on old computers as well.

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• Best Media Server

  AzizRahman7867/31/2012

  Pros

  Fast Realiable Can view online video content Works on NAS Has control via Android phone/tablet

  Cons

  No subtitles support yet

  Summary

  Its free and buiding up to be the best media server out there! It reminds me of XBMC but unlike XBMC you just need a DNLA device such as TV, BluRay player or Games Console to view the content. They include custom plugins (written in groovy) so you can watch Hulu (US only), iPlayer (UK), 4oD (UK) and much more. It works very well with PS3 Even if renderer doesnt support a video format, you try to throw any file, Serviio will transcode it on the fly. So your Xbox 360 or PS3 will play .mkv files even if they dont support it natively. Serviio also uses online databases such as TVDB and themovieDB to catalog all your TV and Movies videos. If you bought a new TV or device that has WIFI or network capabilities, you can use Serviio straight out the box! SONY UK now use Serviio technology for their Bravia TVs and gets full backing by Sony UK. YouTube videos will play in HD. With the latest version just out 2 weeks ago now include live streaming. So you can watch live news and channels as they happen! Yes this also includes live radio music such as SHOUTcast and TuneIn. Theres not a Media Server out there that has this much features. People still use old Mezzmo, TVersity or PS3 Media Server but doesnt have features compared to Serviio. Theres an Android app to manage Serviio remotely called ServiiDroid. Serviio is available for Windows, Mac and Linux (including NAS boxes) to share all your media. Best of all its FREE!

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• Excellent media server

  chirag.a.b@gmail.com4/14/2012

  Pros

  Easy to use and configure, can be configured using a mobile device as well

  Cons

  nothing that I can think of

  Summary

  excellent dlna server. There is also an android app (I am sure there must be an iOS app as well) that works very well with this. I store all my videos on this server on my 2 computers and stream them onto my TV (using GoogleTV). It works flawlessly, I have experienced no issues at all.

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