Synology NAS
Connect directly to Synology DSM, choose shared folders and scan the whole collection. Stream and cache on demand while reading tags, artwork, embedded lyrics and sidecar lyrics.
Native on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV
One library. Every piece of music you own.
Bring NAS, cloud drives, media servers and local files together, then keep listening across every Apple screen.
Free download
Seven interface languages
iCloud sync
Connect everything you already own
Import, scan, organize and play directly, without moving your entire library.
SynologyLocalApple MusicSMBWebDAVNavidromeJellyfinPlex
Every source has a place
Synology, local files and Apple Music in one library.
Primuse does not ask you to move your music. Connect the sources you already use and it organizes songs, albums, artists, playlists and history while every track stays where it belongs.
Local music
Import local files on iPhone and iPad. On Mac, scan local folders and read the system Apple Music / iTunes library. Your music does not need to be uploaded to a third-party server.
Apple Music
Once authorized, search the Apple Music catalog and sync personal-library songs and playlists. Subscription content plays through the system player and can join a mixed-source queue.
NAS, protocols, media servers and cloud drives are covered too
Connect QNAP, SMB/CIFS, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SFTP, NFS, S3, UPnP/DLNA, Navidrome, Subsonic, Airsonic, gonic, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, 123 Cloud, 115, Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
Real product, real interfaces
From connecting to listening, every step feels calmer.
Every image comes from a localized Primuse interface. Product capability is never replaced by concept art.
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Now playing, beautifully.
Artwork-led playback keeps every essential detail and control close.
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Lyrics that move with the music.
Time-synced lines keep the current lyric clear and in focus.
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Connect every library.
Scan, cache and manage local, NAS and media-server sources together.
Complete feature set
More than a player. A complete private music system.
Primuse brings source connections, library organization, high-fidelity playback, lyrics and cross-device sync into one native app.
Every music source
- Connect Synology, QNAP, SMB/CIFS, WebDAV, FTP/FTPS, SFTP, NFS, S3 and UPnP/DLNA.
- Browse Navidrome, Subsonic, Airsonic, gonic, Jellyfin, Emby and Plex.
- Use 123 Cloud, 115, Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and Apple Music.
High-fidelity playback
- Play FLAC, ALAC, APE, WAV, WavPack, MP3, AAC, Opus, DSD and more.
- CUE album splitting and DTS/DTS-CD compatibility are available on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- Use gapless playback, crossfade, ReplayGain, speed control, sleep timer, 10-band EQ, reverb and dynamics processing.
Lyrics and metadata
- Follow line-synced and word-synced LRC, translations, manual timing, Mac desktop lyrics and external displays.
- Find artwork, tags and lyrics from built-in or custom sources.
- Write artwork and LRC sidecars back to supported music sources.
Library and discovery
- Standard and smart playlists, quick favorites, M3U8/JSON import and export, duplicate management and Recently Deleted.
- Search by title, artist, album, Pinyin, fuzzy matching and full lyrics.
- Explore listening history, statistics, yearly reports and music personality, with Last.fm and ListenBrainz support.
Apple ecosystem and sync
- Sync sources, playlists, history, settings, library snapshots and lyrics through iCloud.
- Use Live Activities, Dynamic Island, Lock Screen, widgets, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Siri, Spotlight, AirPlay and external displays.
- On Mac, use the mini player, menu bar controls, desktop lyrics and output-device selection.
Signature capabilities
Useful details that do not stay buried in settings.
From restoring an old collection to filling in missing artwork and lyrics, these tools are built for everyday library care.
Metadata scraping
Built-in iTunes, MusicBrainz and LRCLIB sources find titles, artists, albums, artwork and lyrics.
Custom scraper sources
Import third-party metadata, artwork and lyrics sources from a JSON configuration or URL, then reorder, enable or disable them.
Sidecar write-back
Write scraped artwork and .lrc lyrics back to writable local, NAS or cloud folders so other players can use them too.
DLNA receive and cast
Act as a MediaRenderer for VLC, Synology Audio Station, Plex and other control points; on Mac, discover speakers and TVs and start playback.
Complete lyrics experience
Line- and word-synced lyrics, translation cache, manual correction, Mac desktop lyrics and iPad external-display lyrics.
Library insights
Smart playlists, duplicates, Recently Deleted, full-lyrics search, listening statistics, yearly reports, Last.fm and ListenBrainz.
Primuse
One library across all your Apple devices.
Playlists, sources, listening history and settings stay in sync through iCloud, from your phone and desktop to the living room.
iPhoneiPadMacApple TVApple WatchCarPlay
Native playback for the formats you value
FLAC APE WAV WavPack DSD ALAC MP3 AAC Opus OGG AIFF WMA TTA DTS CUE
CarPlay
Your whole library becomes a native in-car experience.
Primuse uses native CarPlay templates instead of mirroring a phone screen, keeping browsing and playback clear and quick while you drive.
Browse the complete library
Open Recently Played, playlists, albums, artists and songs, or use recent searches to find music quickly.
Native in-car playback controls
See artwork and track information, control playback and the Up Next queue, and jump to the current album or artist.
Continue seamlessly from iPhone
Use the same connected and synced library already on your iPhone, with system media controls, Siri and steering-wheel buttons.
Apple TV
Bring your private music library to the biggest screen.
Primuse gives Apple TV a native interface and remote-first controls, redesigning library browsing, search, lyrics and queue control for viewing across the room.
Made for the big screen
Native Home, Library, Playlists, Sources and Search views for albums, artists and songs.
Complete playback control
See artwork, format, bitrate and sample rate, then control progress, queue, shuffle and repeat.
Lyrics and music videos
Follow line-synced and word-synced karaoke lyrics, or play music videos in supported formats.
Sync and connect
Receive your library, sources, playlists and lyrics through iCloud, or transfer connection details over the local network with an iPhone QR code.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
A quick guide to sources, platforms, privacy and playback formats.
Which music sources does Primuse support?
Local files, SMB, WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, NFS, S3, Subsonic, Navidrome, Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and more.
Can Primuse play lossless and high-resolution audio?
Yes. Primuse supports FLAC, APE, WAV, DSD, ALAC, Opus and other formats, with high-quality playback when the device and output path allow it.
Does Primuse upload my music files to its own servers?
No. Your files stay on your devices, NAS, cloud drive or media server. Primuse connects directly to those sources.
Which Apple platforms are supported?
Primuse supports iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, with Apple Watch, CarPlay, widgets, Live Activities and AirPlay integration.
Privacy note
Primuse does not upload your library to a proprietary cloud service. This website currently loads no third-party analytics or advertising trackers; App Store buttons only expose an anonymous conversion-event hook for future consent-based analytics.
PrivacyGitHub
Fully open source. Every line is public.
The Primuse clients for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and CarPlay, together with the shared playback core, are publicly hosted on GitHub. Review the implementation, see how data is handled, report issues and help improve it.
View the source on GitHubgithub.com/chenqi92/primuse
Put your music back in your hands.
Download Primuse for free and connect the music sources you already own.
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