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Browser and Planned Apps ​

Private beta

The local browser is the supported client for early access. It connects directly to your OmniLux server on your home network.

Private beta: local browser ​

After an approved OmniLux release is running:

  1. Open the server's local address in a modern browser.
  2. Create the local administrator.
  3. Add the approved read-only library root.
  4. Scan the library and play a title locally.

Local browser sign-in is direct to the server. An active OmniLux Cloud session or OmniPass subscription is not required for direct LAN playback.

OmniLux browser player showing a Continue Watching prompt for a movie.
OmniLux in actionReturn to an unfinished title from Continue Watching in the browser. View full size

Available: playback-focused browser view ​

The server includes a playback-focused browser view alongside local administration. It uses the same direct local connection and does not imply that a native client is available.

Private beta: account sign-in after local value ​

Link an account only when an approved release offers an account-linked feature you want. The recommended order is local setup, read-only scan, first play, then account linking when useful.

Submitting a beta request is a separate action in the signed-in account app. Opening a marketing link does not submit the request by itself.

Planned: phone, tablet, TV, and desktop apps ​

Native iPhone, iPad, Android, TV, and desktop clients are planned. No native client is promised by the private beta unless a current release notice explicitly names it.

The first native releases will keep the same product model:

  • your self-hosted server remains the home of your private library;
  • direct local access remains distinct from OmniLux-managed relay; and
  • cloud sign-in adds convenience without replacing local ownership.

Unavailable ​

  • Automatic public internet exposure
  • A new OmniLux mesh network
  • A generally available native phone or TV app
  • A generally available OmniLux-managed relay path

For access away from home, begin with a user-managed private network only after local playback is stable.