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SMB Media Player for iOS

FlixVault connects to any SMB/Samba share on your network and streams video directly to your iPhone or iPad. No Plex, no Jellyfin, no server software needed.

Native SMB Support

FlixVault speaks SMB natively. Enter your server address, authenticate, and you're browsing your shares within seconds. Automatic share discovery finds available shares for you.

Direct Streaming

Videos stream directly from your SMB share — no intermediate download or transcoding step. This means instant playback and no wasted storage on your device.

Every Format Supported

MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV, OGM, and more. FlixVault plays virtually any video format you throw at it, with hardware acceleration for modern codecs and smart software decoding for legacy ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMB and how does FlixVault use it?

SMB (Server Message Block) is the standard file sharing protocol used by Windows, macOS, and most NAS devices. FlixVault connects to SMB shares to stream video directly — no additional server software needed.

Does FlixVault support automatic share discovery?

Yes. After you enter your server address and credentials, FlixVault automatically discovers all available SMB shares so you can start browsing immediately.

Can I stream videos without downloading them first?

Yes. FlixVault streams video directly from your SMB share — no intermediate download or transcoding step. Playback starts instantly.