Spiel is a self-hosted media player for bringing an existing collection to the TV, phone, desktop and browser. This first public update introduces the server, the supported library sources and the playback experience that keeps ownership with the viewer.

What’s included in this first public overview:

• A server for macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and Docker that can run quietly on existing hardware.
• Libraries built from local folders, NAS shares, cloud drives, Plex, Jellyfin or Emby sources.
• Apps for Apple TV, iPhone, Mac and Windows, plus browser playback across other screens.
• Shared resume points and preferences, with remote access available without manual port forwarding.
• Playback for MKV, HEVC, multiple audio tracks and subtitles, with server transcoding when a device needs it.

Spiel combines the polish of a modern streaming interface with the control of a library on hardware the viewer owns. This changelog can give users a clear home for new platforms, source support and improvements to playback at home or away.