RideStream Documentation Hub
Explore step-by-step assistant guides for streaming media from PC to Android, setting up Android TV cinemas, car road trip servers, Bluetooth Hi-Fi audio, and 100% private LAN management.
🚀 Quick Start: Stream in 3 Easy Steps
Get local Wi-Fi streaming running between your Windows PC and Android devices in under 60 seconds:
- Install RideStream on your Windows PC (Microsoft Store) and Android device (Google Play).
- Connect to the same Wi-Fi network on both devices.
- Start Host Mode on the device containing your movies, then tap Receiver Mode on your other device to stream instantly!
Wi-Fi Host Mode
Turn your Windows PC or Android device into an embedded HTTP media server broadcasting across your LAN.
Receiver Mode
Connect client devices over Wi-Fi, browse server playlists, and control host playback remotely.
Licensing & 15-Day Trial
Understand trial privileges, single host unlocks, and free shared receiver permissions across your household.
Android TV & Smart TV
Stream movies from PC or phone to Android TV or Google TV using your TV remote D-Pad. TV-optimized interface coming soon.
Car & Road Trip Server
In-car Wi-Fi media server for road trips with 0 MB data. For passengers — set up before driving. Watch together in sync, or each tablet plays its own local/copied content.
Bluetooth Audio & Hi-Fi
Stream PC music libraries over Wi-Fi to Bluetooth speakers and car stereos with steering wheel controls.
Use Cases Overview
Explore all real-world setup scenarios for living rooms, car entertainment, and airplane travel.
Adaptive Streaming
Native resolution by default, scaling to 720p or 480p automatically only when Wi-Fi bandwidth is low.
Network Discovery
Zero-configuration automatic discovery of RideStream hosts and receivers over UDP broadcast + HTTP.
Transcoding Engine
Real-time video transcoding and container remuxing for non-native video file playback.
Settings & Debugging
Fixed HTTP streaming port 9191, Windows Defender Firewall rules, and host connection debugging.
Mixed Playlists
Combine MP4 videos, MP3 tracks, and FLAC audio files into a single unified playlist.
Video Playback Controls
Hardware-accelerated player for MP4, MKV, AVI, and WebM with adaptive quality, seek, and volume controls.
Background Playback
Keep audio playing when the app is minimized or screen is locked via foreground notification widgets.
Audio Normalization
Dynamic loudness balancing (LUFS / EBU R128) plus a batch re-encode feature for permanently even volume.
Copy from Server
Download video files and playlists from server storage to your device for 100% offline travel.
Storage & File Pickers
Import media from SD cards, USB OTG drives, and custom folders via Storage Access Framework.
Google Drive Backup
Back up a playlist (M3U8 + media files) to your Google Drive on Android, then restore it on another device.