AirPinCast

AirPinCast: Stream Media from Any Source to Any Screen

AirPinCast is a versatile media streaming application for Android devices. It functions as a universal sender, enabling you to cast your local media files, content from network-attached storage (NAS), or media servers to any compatible DLNA/UPnP renderer on your network. The primary appeal of AirPinCast is its ability to unify your disparate devices, turning your phone into a powerful remote control for your entire digital media library across televisions, speakers, and set-top boxes.

Streaming from Android Device Storage

Users begin by opening the AirPinCast application and navigating to the ‘Device’ section. Here, they browse the local storage on their phone or tablet to select music, videos, or photos they wish to stream. After choosing a file, users then select a compatible renderer device from the list discovered on the network. AirPinCast initiates the connection and handles the transcoding if necessary, sending the media from the Android device to the chosen screen or speaker for immediate playback.

Accessing Media from Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

For users with a NAS, AirPinCast provides a direct gateway. The setup involves entering the server’s IP address and access credentials within the app’s ‘Server’ menu. Once configured, users can browse folders and files stored on their Samba server as if they were local. Selecting any media file and choosing a renderer sends the content directly from the NAS over the network. This workflow is ideal for streaming high-bitrate videos without consuming storage or processing power on the mobile device running AirPinCast.

Connecting to DLNA/UPnP Media Servers

AirPinCast can also tap into existing media ecosystems by connecting to standard DLNA/UPnP servers like Serviio or Twonky Media. The application automatically discovers these servers on the local network. Users browse the server’s organized libraries—often categorized by album, artist, or genre—within the AirPinCast interface. This allows for a unified browsing experience where content from multiple servers and a local device can be accessed from a single app before being cast to the desired output.

Advanced Video Playback with Subtitle Support

When using an AirPin-branded receiver for playback, AirPinCast unlocks advanced video features. This includes robust support for external subtitle files in SRT, ASS, and SSA formats. During playback, users can load a subtitle file to have it displayed in sync with the video. The utility of AirPinCast is significantly enhanced for international media, ensuring dialogue is always understandable regardless of the source video’s native language.

Screen Mirroring and Live Display Casting

AirPinCast offers screen mirroring capabilities, projecting the entire Android device display to a compatible receiver. This requires the separate ‘AirPin’ receiver app to be installed on the target device, like an Android TV box. Users enable the function within AirPinCast's settings, and the phone’s screen is then broadcast in real-time. This is particularly useful for presentations, app demonstrations, or mobile gaming on a larger display, though performance is dependent on device hardware and firmware compatibility.

Media Playback Customization and Control

Beyond simple casting, AirPinCast provides tools for managing playback. Users can rotate images on the fly during a slideshow, ideal for correcting incorrectly oriented photos. The loopback play mode can be enabled to continuously repeat a track or playlist. Playback controls for pause, play, and stop are accessible within the app, giving users command over the media sent to the renderer without needing the TV remote.

Key Features

  Stream media from Android devices, NAS (Samba), and DLNA/UPnP servers.

  Cast to a wide range of renderers, including Smart TVs, Xbox 360, and AirPin receivers.

  Support for SRT, ASS, and SSA subtitle formats during video playback.

  Functionality for screen mirroring to compatible AirPin receivers.

  Tools for image rotation and loopback playback modes.

  Multilingual interface supporting English and Chinese.