Kernel Media Server

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About this app

Kernel Media Server
Your Ultimate Home Media Solution
Kernel Media Server transforms how you experience your personal media collection. Built for speed and efficiency, this powerful media server software lets you organize, stream, and enjoy your entire library of movies and TV shows, plus Live TV—all from one elegant interface.
Stream Anywhere, Anytime
Take your media collection wherever you go. Access your favorite movies and TV shows from any device, whether you're at home or on the go. Kernel Media Server delivers high-quality streaming optimized for your network conditions and device capabilities.
Supercharged Performance
Experience lightning-fast library scanning and seamless playback. Kernel Media Server is meticulously engineered to maximize efficiency, minimize resource usage, and deliver exceptional performance even on modest hardware.
Seamless Metadata Integration

Compatible with existing tools: Works with Sonarr/Radarr metadata
NFO file support: Utilizes local NFO files for rich media information
No redundant scanning: Leverages your existing metadata workflow

Complete Media Management

Intelligent Organization: Efficiently organizes your existing media collection
Advanced Search: Find exactly what you want with powerful filtering capabilities
Customizable Views: Personalize how you browse and discover your content

Seamless Live TV Integration
Cut the cord without losing your favorite channels. Kernel Media Server's Live TV capabilities let you:

Watch and record broadcast television
Browse comprehensive program guides
Schedule recordings
Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts

Beautiful User Experience
Navigate your entire media world through our intuitive, responsive interface. Designed with users in mind, Kernel Media Server offers:

Clean, modern design that puts your content front and center
Customizable views and sorting options
User profiles with personalized watch history
Parental controls for family-friendly viewing

Technical Excellence
Built by media enthusiasts for media enthusiasts, Kernel Media Server delivers:

Hardware acceleration for efficient transcoding
Adaptive quality streaming based on network conditions
Robust multi-user support
Low resource utilization even with large libraries
Comprehensive format support for virtually any media file

Private and Secure
Your media stays yours with Kernel Media Server:

Self-hosted solution keeps your data under your control
Strong encryption options for remote streaming
No data mining or tracking of your viewing habits

Getting Started
Setting up Kernel Media Server is straightforward. Simply install the server software on your preferred system, point it to your media libraries, and let it work its magic. Within minutes, you'll have a beautiful, organized media server ready to stream to all your devices.
Transform your media collection today with Kernel Media Server—where performance meets elegance.
Note: Internet connection required for remote streaming. Media library capabilities require local storage for your media files. Live TV features require compatible TV tuner hardware (sold separately).
Updated on
Nov 12, 2025

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