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“UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play. It is a set of
computer network protocols which enables devices on a home network
to be aware of each other and access selected services. This
collection of protocols with the appropriate software offers a very
easy method of sharing media on your network as it features
automatic discovery and supports zero-configuration.“There are many devices that run UPnP audio visual servers. For
example, a wide range of software exists for the Linux, Windows,
and OS X operating systems that turn computers into media servers.
Many NAS devices also have built-in UPnP media servers. We even see
UPnP turning up in routers, audiophile hard disk players, and HD
media players.“In this article, we feature the best free UPnP clients that are
available for the Android platform. These clients enable users to
stream multimedia from a UPnP enabled media server, or control a
UPnP enabled media renderer from their Android phone or
tablet.”