Universal Media Server

Universal Media Server

Open-source media server

UMS Team

4.2
Downzen rating
0
Users rating

Universal Media Server is compatible with the following protocols DLNA, UPnP, HTTP/S. It is also available on a number of operating systems, namely Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. It can be used to stream video, audio, and images on a local wired or wireless network with minimal configuration.


The good
Free and easy to use.
Supports a large number of different devices.
Compatible with the following protocols DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP/S.
The bad
The web interface does not display well on smartphone screens.
Reviewed by
Ammar Kurd
4.2
Reviewer rating

Universal Media Server uses more than one codec (FFmpeg, MEncoder, tsMuxeR, MediaInfo, OpenSubtitles and more) in order to cover the largest possible number of audio and video formats and hence cover a large number of different devices such as:

  • AC Ryan PlayOn!HD.
  • Apple iPad.
  • Apple iPod.
  • Asus O!Play.
  • Boxee.
  • Cambridge Audio BD Players.
  • D-Link DSM.
  • Freecom MusicPal.
  • Google Chromecast.
  • LG Smart TV Upgrader.
  • Logitech Squeezebox.
  • Microsoft Xbox One.
  • Netgear NeoTV.
  • Onkyo A/V Receivers.
  • Panasonic Sound Systems.
  • Philips Streamium.
  • Pioneer Kuro.
  • Realtek media players.
  • Samsung smartphones.
  • Sharp TVs.
  • Sony A/V receivers.
  • Sony Network Media Players.
  • Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4).
  • Sony smartphones.
  • Telstra T-Box.
  • VideoWeb TV.
  • Western Digital WD TV Live.
  • Xtreamer.
  • AnyCast.
  • Apple iPhone.
  • Apple TV.
  • BlackBerry.
  • Brite-view CinemaTube.
  • DirecTV HR.
  • Freebox.
  • Google Android.
  • Hama Internet Radio.
  • LG TVs.
  • Microsoft Xbox 360.
  • Miracast M806.
  • Nokia N900.
  • OPPO Blu-ray players.
  • Panasonic TVs.
  • Philips TVs.
  • Popcorn Hour.
  • Roku 3.
  • Samsung TVs.
  • Showtime.
  • Sony Blu-ray players.
  • Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3).
  • Sony PlayStation Vita.
  • Sony TVs.
  • Technisat S1+.
  • Vizio Smart TVs.
  • XBMC Media Center.
  • Yamaha A/V receivers.

Supported devices are not limited to the devices mentioned in the previous list only, as the program supports many other devices as well. 

The media stream is streamed over the network and the UMS converts the video format to a format that is compatible with the connected devices in the network. As you can see from the previous list, the devices include smartphones, smart TVs, gaming devices, and others.

Universal Media Server features

  • Free and open-source.
  • Easy to use.
  • Compatible with the following protocols DLNA, UPnP, and HTTP/S.
  • Available on several operating systems.
  • Supports a large number of video, audio and image formats.
  • Supports a large number of different devices.

Download Universal Media Server for Windows

To get the latest version of Universal Media Server 11.5.0, with a fast and direct link via the Downzen, click the download button on this page or visit the download page on UMS official website for other download options.

Additional information

  • Version
    11.5.0
  • Last update
    2022-11-18
  • Downloads
    1.4K
  • License
    Free
  • Size
    162.3MB
  • Requires
    Windows 2000,Windows 2012,Windows 10,Windows 98,Windows 8,Windows 7,Windows 2003,Windows 2008,Windows Vista,Windows XP