Winamp Remote: How to Stream Your Music
With the free tool "Winamp Remote" you can now access your Winamp music library from anywhere. Learn how easy it is to stream audio files on the go here:
How to install Winamp Remote
- Download Winamp Remote here.
- Follow the instructions through the installation.
- Create an account. It is enough to think of a nickname and a password. You do not have to enter your email address.
Upload audio files to the mobile music library
Before you can listen to your MP3 files on the go, you must first feed Winamp Remote with files. We show you how this works:
- Start Winamp Remote. Open the winamp.orb.com page in your browser.
- By default, Winamp Remote obtains MP3 files from the "Public Music" folder. Open this in File Explorer under "Libraries" -> "Music" -> "Public Music" and copy the desired songs into the folder.
- If you have moved files to your "Public Music" folder, click "Rescan Folder" on the right side of the browser page under "Browse Folder". You will then see music files added.
Stream music on other devices with Winamp Remote
Once you've added MP3 files to your Winamp remote library, you can easily listen to them on other devices. It is important that Winamp Remote runs on the host PC and that it is connected to the Internet.
- On other PCs: Open the winamp.orb.com page in the browser. After entering your nickname and password, you will find yourself in the Winamp Remote media library.
- On the mobile phone: Open the winamp.orb.com website with your browser and enter your access data. Download all audio files conveniently. Make sure you have Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, 3GPP or Flash Player installed on your phone. Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network or have an internet flat rate for your smartphone.
- On Xbox 360: Open "Media", then "Audio" and select the item "Computer". After you have selected the PC on which Winamp Remote is currently running, you have access to your MP3 files.
- On the Wii and PS3: Go to the Internet here and open the winamp.orb.com page.
- Share with friends: Select MP3 files and move them to the box on the right. Press "Share" and enter your friend's email address.
You can not only stream music and videos via Winamp Remote. The VLC media player is also suitable for this. You can find out how this works best in this practical tip.