JRiver for Android
JRiver for Android

JRiver for Android

Music & Audio

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Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: May 01, 2025

Run JRiver for Android on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run JRiver for Android, an app by JRiver, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Looking for a smooth way to listen to your music library on your Android device? JRiver for Android brings the heart and soul of JRiver Media Center right to your phone or tablet. Whether your tracks are stored locally or you’re tapping into a network collection, this handy app lets you play and control your tunes exactly how you want. Expect an experience that’s familiar, powerful, and a little bit more personal.

App Features

  • Simple Audio Player
    Just open the app and hit play—JRiver for Android manages music stored on your device with zero hassle.
  • Works with Remote Libraries
    Got music saved on another device with JRiver Media Center? No problem. You can easily access and play those files from anywhere, making your whole music library feel close at hand.
  • Network Streaming Power
    Turn your device into a DLNA or UPnP server or renderer. That means sharing and streaming music throughout your whole network is super easy.
  • Serve Other Devices
    Use the built-in Library Server to send your audio to other instances of JRiver Media Center—wireless listening with hardly any setup.
  • Loads of Audio Format Support
    Play almost anything: FLAC, APE, WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG—you name it. No strange conversions or missing tracks.
  • Android Auto & Google Voice
    Take your playlists wherever you go or use voice commands for hands-free music control—road trips just got better.
  • Ready for BlueStacks
    If you want to run JRiver for Android on your desktop, BlueStacks helps make that work easily, letting you manage your music however it fits your lifestyle.

Note: This app doesn’t include music—you’ll play your own collection.

Big screen. Bigger performance. Use BlueStacks on your PC or Mac to run your favorite apps.

How to Download and Run JRiver for Android on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for JRiver for Android in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install JRiver for Android from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install JRiver for Android

  • Click the JRiver for Android icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

JRiver for Android - FAQs

  • How to Run JRiver for Android on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run JRiver for Android on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download JRiver for Android on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are JRiver for Android PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run JRiver for Android on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.