run vlc on gnu/linux (or bsd, assuming any unix-like works) then in advanced settings under interface enable web/http and the built-in lua interface (set password there, default: vlcplayer) restart vlc player and open app, it auto discovers and scans your filesystem (without breaking permissions the vlc client has) so you can browse your media easily and also log in to youtube (temporarily necessary evil) through the app and play directly to vlc, which i never did before but do constantly now for On Cinema or whatever. perfect app, but if you use a proprietary OS / networking mechanism, i cheerfully have no idea whether it will work as well for you, take this opportunity to switch to gnu/linux. thank you developers, i will find you and send you some btc or usd or whatever for this!