# Vidi - SMB Viewer — Network Media Browser

> Network Media Browser (iPhone/iPad app by Johannes Nanninga.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidi-smb-viewer/id6754661464 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Johannes Nanninga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849500398)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-05-15
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidi-smb-viewer/id6754661464/reviews.md

## What is Vidi?

Stream videos and photos directly from your SMB network shares. Perfect for home servers and NAS devices.

FEATURES

• Direct Streaming - Watch videos instantly without downloading
• Multiple Connections - Save unlimited SMB server connections
• Face ID Protection - Secure your connections with biometric authentication
• Auto-Connect - Automatically connect to your favorite server on launch
• Video Zoom & Pan - Pinch to zoom and pan around videos during playback
• A-B Repeat - Set loop points with a three-finger tap to repeat specific sections
• Smart Reconnection - Automatically handles network interruptions and restores your position
• Beautiful Interface - Elegant dark interface designed for comfortable viewing

PERFECT FOR

• Synology NAS
• QNAP NAS
• Home Servers
• Windows Shares
• Linux Samba
• TrueNAS
• Unraid

Browse your network media library with ease. Vidi makes accessing your SMB shares simple and secure.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-01-13

Now Available on Apple TV!

• NEW: Vidi is now available on Apple TV - enjoy your media on the big screen
• Added subtitle support for videos - automatically detects and displays subtitles
• Enhanced video playback experience across all platforms
• Improved overall app stability and performance

### 2.0 — 2025-11-21

iPad Support & Video Playback Improvements

• Now optimized for iPad with split-view interface
• Browse connections in the sidebar while navigating files in the main view
• Fixed video seeker accuracy for better playback control
• Enjoy the full Vidi experience on your iPad

### 1.4 — 2025-11-18

New: Liquid glass UI effects for modern, translucent controls (iOS 26+)
New: Search files and folders by name in file browser
Improved: Video skip times now 5s back, 15s forward for better control

### 1.3 — 2025-11-16

Bug fix: Video orientation changes now work correctly with zoom/pan
Security: Face ID re-authentication after 5+ minutes in background
Previous: Video zoom & pan plus A-B repeat for detailed viewing!

### 1.2 — 2025-11-11

New: Video zoom & pan plus A-B repeat for detailed viewing and learning!

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