serviio ☆

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Description:
Media server

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Serviio | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: media-server dlna upnp streaming transcoding

Install: brew install --cask serviio

About:
Serviio is a DLNA-compliant media server that streams video, audio, and image files to DLNA-supported devices like smart TVs, game consoles, and mobile apps. It supports real-time transcoding to ensure compatibility with various file formats and network conditions. The Pro version adds features like online content streaming and mobile library access.

Key Features:

Real-time transcoding for broad device compatibility
DLNA and UPnP media streaming
Supports 4K, HD, and HDR video
Metadata fetching for movies and TV shows
Online content streaming (web videos, live streams)

Use Cases:

Centralizing a media library for streaming to smart TVs and consoles
Transcoding incompatible video files for playback on mobile devices

Alternatives:

Plex – Plex offers a more polished UI and remote access but requires a separate server application and has stricter licensing.
Jellyfin – Jellyfin is fully open-source and self-hosted, whereas Serviio is a commercial product with a focus on ease of setup.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
May 21, 2026 8:05pm	2.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	8665c04e
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am	2.3.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	9c677338