Features
Everything You Need. Without the Complexity.
Movies and TV libraries
Point StreamCrate at your folders and browse films and series in tidy, artwork-rich libraries.
- Separate movie and TV libraries
- Seasons and episodes grouped together
Movies and TV libraries
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Music and podcasts
Your audio collection sits alongside your video, ready to play on supported devices.
- Music libraries
- Podcast libraries
Music and podcasts
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Metadata and artwork
Supported media is enriched with posters, descriptions and other available information.
- Automatic artwork where available
- Descriptions and details where available
Metadata and artwork
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Automatic folder scanning
StreamCrate scans your chosen folders and keeps your libraries organised as content is added.
- Choose your own media folders
- Library scanning on the server
Automatic folder scanning
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Playback and Direct Play
Compatible files play directly without conversion, preserving quality and saving server effort.
- Direct Play for compatible media
- Playback on paired devices
Playback and Direct Play
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Transcoding when it's needed
If a device can't play a file directly, the server converts it on the fly so it still plays — no manual setup required.
- Server-side conversion when required
- Performance depends on your PC and the media
Transcoding when it's needed
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Continue Watching
Pick up where you left off on supported paired devices.
- Resume points
- Continue Watching row
Continue Watching
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Watched-status synchronisation
Watched progress is kept by the server so your devices stay in step.
- Watched / unwatched status
- Progress shared across supported devices
Watched-status synchronisation
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Device discovery and pairing
Compatible apps find your server on the local network and pair through the established local pairing flow.
- Local server discovery
- Local pairing experience
Device discovery and pairing
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Authorised device management
Only devices you approve can connect, and you can review them from the Windows app.
- Approve new devices
- Review authorised devices
Authorised device management
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Streaming Activity
See which devices are connected and what's currently playing.
- Connected devices
- Active playback sessions
Streaming Activity
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Windows server administration
A Windows management application to look after your libraries, devices and server.
- Manage libraries
- Manage devices and activity
Windows server administration
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Runs independently of the window
The server keeps working even when the desktop management window is closed.
- Server operates in the background
- Open the management app when you need it
Runs independently of the window
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Playback and transcoding performance depend on your PC, network and media files. Not every codec or device is supported.
Ready to bring your media everywhere?
Start with the Windows server, then connect your favourite screens.