Running media server software on a mobile operating system enables users to stream personal content to various devices within or outside their home network. This setup transforms a commonly used smartphone or tablet into a central repository for videos, music, and photos.
This approach offers several advantages, including cost-effectiveness by leveraging existing hardware, portability due to the device’s inherent mobility, and accessibility by allowing media consumption on numerous client devices. Historically, setting up such a system required more complex server infrastructure, but advancements in mobile processing power and network capabilities have made this option increasingly viable.