DAAP Media Player

DAAP Media Player is an open-source Android application that enables you to stream music directly from DAAP-supported servers, such as mt-daapd (Firefly), Rhythmbox, forked-daapd, Tangerine, most NAS devices (including FreeNAS and QNAP), and older versions of iTunes. It uses Apple's proprietary DAAP protocol, reverse-engineered by the developer community, to bring seamless music streaming to Android devices.

Key Features:

• Stream music without downloading entire songs.

• Search and voice search functionality for finding songs quickly.

• Support for password-protected servers.

• Ability to handle multiple servers simultaneously.

• Playback options including shuffle, repeat, playlists, and queue management.

• Home screen widget and shortcut support for easy access.

• Last.fm integration for scrobbling and artist information (requires a compatible scrobbler app).

• Intent handling for direct server links (e.g., daap://server:port#password).

Permissions Explanation:

• INTERNET: Required to connect to DAAP servers.

• WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows saving songs to an SD card.

• READ_PHONE_STATE: Pauses playback during incoming calls.

• CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE: Used to discover local servers.

• ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Determines whether to listen for local servers.

The app is available on GitHub, providing transparency and opportunities for community contributions.