Gizmo

Stream music, photos, video from JRiver. Play to DLNA renderer, use as remote.

Gizmo - Stream Media & Control JRiver on Android

"Gizmo" is an Android app that enables users to stream music, video, and photos from JRiver Media Center. It allows control of playback on your TV and the ability to stream to any DLNA device, providing a seamless media experience. JRiver Media Center is required on the server (license costs $49.98).
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App stats

By: JRiver
Version: 21.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-08-25)
Creation date: 2010-06-09
Permissions
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • set wallpaper
  • prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

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Gizmo (v1)
4.00 (6) 107
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App summary

Stream music, video, and photos from JRiver Media Center to your Android. Control playback of JRiver Media Center on your TV. Play to any DLNA device. JRiver Media Center required on the server ($49.98).

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well for controlling JRiver Media Centre
  • Streaming capabilities are solid, especially with Bluetooth and Chromecast
  • Free to use with useful features
  • Allows remote access to media library from anywhere
Cons
  • Outdated user interface
  • Frequent communication errors and requires manual intervention
  • Lacks modern features like EQ and notification support
  • Learning curve for hidden commands
Most mentioned
  • Need for updates to modernize the app
  • Issues with constant freezes or communication errors
  • Dependable as a remote control for JRiver Media Centre
User reviews
Does what's expected and more for free! UI could be much better but thats OK with me. Useful app.
by Girish Venkat, 2024-03-31

Does what I need it to. I was also able to load it on my Fire TV as well
by Anthony Catt, 2024-02-07

There's a bit of a learning curve for the hidden commands, but once found it really is a great app for controlling Media Centre
by Stephen Chetkowski, 2022-12-15
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