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What is MPD?

MPD, short for Music Player Daemon, is a music server. It usually runs on another device in your home, such as a Raspberry Pi, NAS, or computer, and handles your music library and audio playback.

MPD Pilot is a client for that server. It lets you browse your library, control playback, manage playlists, and, when configured, listen on your Apple device as well.

MPD is valued by many audio enthusiasts because it is lightweight, flexible, and works well with self-hosted music libraries. It supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, OGG, FLAC, and WAV, and can work with local files, network shares, and internet streams. It also fits well into setups where playback happens on one device while control happens from another.

This makes MPD a good fit for people who want more control over their own music setup, whether that means a simple home server or a more dedicated hi-fi system.

If you do not already have an MPD or MPD-compatible server, continue to How to set up MPD?.

Help Topics

1. What is MPD?
   Learn what Music Player Daemon is and how it works.
2. How to set up MPD?
   Suggested starting points and setup guides for new MPD users.
3. I can't connect to my MPD server
   Basic troubleshooting steps for connection problems.
4. Configure HTTP audio streaming for local playback
   Configure MPD HTTP streaming for playback on your device.

Still Need Help?

If you could not find the answer you were looking for, have a question or feedback, or discovered a bug in MPD Pilot, feel free to email us at support@mpdpilot.app.