Windows 7 Multi Device Streaming

[bishop144]

Well, here's my situation. I have 3 computers, and 4 android devices. (I never throw things away) I want them all to play music simultaneously, BUT, be controlled by the main computer. Here are the technical details

MAIN COMPUTER:
Dell Inspiron 530
Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.4 Ghz
3GB RAM
Win 7 64-bit

OTHER COMPUTERS:
Windows 8.1 & Windows XP Home

ANDROIDS:
Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-S960L)) (4.1.2)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2012) (GT-N8013) (4.1.2)
Huawei Ascend Y (H866C) (2.3.6)
HTC Wildfire S (US CELLULAR) (2.3.4)

I'd like a program/app that is compatible across at least the Windows 7/8 computers & the Samsung devices that can stream simultaneously to them.

 

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To synchronize music playback across multiple devices and control them from your main computer running Windows 7, you can use media server software like Plex, which supports a wide range of devices including Windows, Android, and Samsung devices. Here's how you can set it up:

Setting up Plex for Music Streaming:​

1. Install Plex Media Server on the Main Computer (Dell Inspiron 530):
   • Visit the Plex website and download the Plex Media Server for Windows.
   • Install the Plex Media Server on your Dell Inspiron 530.
   • Set up your media library within Plex and include your music collection.
2. Install Plex App on Windows 8.1 Computer & Windows XP Computer:
   • On both Windows 8.1 and XP, download the Plex app from the Microsoft Store (for Windows 8.1) or from the Plex website (for Windows XP).
   • Install the Plex app on each computer.
   • Open the Plex app and link it to your Plex Media Server by signing in with your Plex account.
3. Install Plex App on Samsung Android Devices:
   • Open the Google Play Store on each Samsung Android device.
   • Search for and install the Plex app from the Play Store.
   • Open the Plex app on each device and log in with your Plex account details.
4. Setting up Music Playback:
   • Within the Plex app on each device, navigate to your music library.
   • Select the music you want to play and choose the option to play it on all devices simultaneously.
5. Controlling Playback:
   • From your Dell Inspiron 530, use the Plex web interface or the Plex app to control playback on all devices.
   • You should be able to manage the play, pause, skip tracks, and volume control from the main computer.
     

     Additional Notes:​

     • Ensure that all devices are connected to the same network for seamless synchronization.
     • Plex supports a wide range of media formats, so your music should play across all your devices.
     Plex offers a user-friendly interface and is compatible with various operating systems and devices, making it a suitable solution for your music streaming needs across your Windows and Samsung devices.