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Getting Started ​

Installation ​

There are two ways to install the application:

Google Play Store (open testing) ​

MusicBee Remote is currently available through the open testing channel on Google Play. Anyone with the link can join — no invitation is required.

  1. Open the MusicBee Remote listing on Google Play on your Android device.
  2. Scroll to the Join the beta section and tap Join. It can take a few minutes for your account to be enrolled.
  3. Once enrolled, install or update the app from the same page. Future updates arrive automatically through Play.

To leave the beta, return to the listing and tap Leave under the beta section. You will then be moved back to the stable track once v1.6.0 is promoted to production.

GitHub Release ​

Download the latest APK from the GitHub Releases page. Two variants are available:

  • GitHub release — Clean build without analytics or crash reporting
  • Play release — Includes Firebase Crashlytics for crash tracking

To install, download the APK on your device and enable installation from unknown sources if prompted.

Connection ​

Automatic Discovery ​

When you first start the connection, the app automatically attempts to discover the MusicBee plugin on your local network. If a host is found, it connects without requiring any manual configuration.

Connected
Connected
Disconnected
Disconnected

The navigation drawer is the main way to move between screens. At the top, the connection button shows the current status:

  • Green — Connected (shows the connection name)
  • Animating — Connecting or reconnecting (shows attempt count)
  • Grey — Disconnected

Tap the connection button to connect or disconnect. Below it you'll find navigation to all screens: Home (player), Queue, Library, Playlists, Radio, Connection Manager, Settings, and Help & Feedback.

Auto-Reconnect ​

If the connection drops unexpectedly, the app automatically attempts to reconnect up to 3 times over approximately 45 seconds. The drawer shows reconnection progress. If all attempts fail, the background service stops to conserve battery.