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Build a Private Media Library with NetEase Filmly Video Player

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NetEase has recently launched a video player named Filmly. This player supports adding WebDav, Aliyun Drive, and Baidu Netdisk as video sources, automatically scraping metadata and presenting content in an elegant way, greatly enhancing interface aesthetics and the viewing experience. Filmly is currently compatible with iOS and Android systems, and interested users are encouraged to try it.

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Features

  • Supports adding WebDav, Aliyun Drive, and Baidu Netdisk as video sources, with potential support for more in the future
  • Aggregates movie resources
  • Intelligently identifies movie information
  • Automatically scrapes cover posters
  • Cross-platform synchronization

Installing Filmly

iOS and Android versions are currently available. The official website indicates that Windows and macOS versions may be released later.

Android users must download from the official source; third-party app stores may provide outdated versions with missing features.

Using Filmly

Here is a simple usage guide based on xiaoz's scenario:

  • Installed Zdir on NAS: https://www.zdir.pro/zh/
  • Zdir provides WebDav service
  • Added WebDav as a video source in NetEase Filmly

As shown in the image below:

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When adding a WebDav source in Filmly, users can select multiple top-level directories, but subdirectories or deeper levels are not yet supported. After adding the source, Filmly automatically identifies movie information and scrapes metadata, making the interface display more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. However, the accuracy of recognition still needs improvement.

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Conclusion

NetEase Filmly supports third-party cloud drives and WebDav as video sources, allowing many users without NAS to easily build their own private media libraries, significantly enhancing convenience and user experience. However, the accuracy of Filmly's movie information recognition still needs improvement. We look forward to Filmly supporting more video sources and releasing a PC version in the future.

Filmly official website: https://filmly.163.com/