The Ultimate Android Music Player Dilemma: Local Files vs. Streaming Services

If you ever wished for an Android music player that effortlessly blends your local music collection with streaming services like Spotify, you’re not alone. One Reddit user sought the ultimate solution to this common audiophile dilemma.

Summary

  • Struggling to blend local files and streaming services seamlessly
  • Searching for a music player that creates playlists from both sources
  • Critical need to reduce music collection fragmentation

Brave-Possession2537’s Insight

While pricey, Roon with Tidal or Qobuz offers a consolidated library solution, albeit with some setup complexities. The struggle is real, but options exist

mzmtg’s Take

Spotify can handle your local files too, just explore the ‘Local Files’ feature near ‘Liked Songs’ for playlist magic

berdmayne’s Suggestion

Could Plex/Plexamp come to the rescue with seamless integration? Let’s explore this potential fix

ILikeBeans86’s Recommendation

Considering Roon or Plex amp might be your best shot at merging local and streaming seamlessly. Get ready for some server setup

andrewcooke shared a non-mobile solution involving a raspberry pi running moode for a versatile music setup