Frequently Asked Questions

If you can't find an answer to your question, then feel free to ask in the Community Forums.

Is Cardinal free?​

Yes. Cardinal Media Server, and the Music, Photos, and Cinema web apps are all free. You don't need to make an account or even connect to the internet.

Who makes this software?​

Cardinal Apps Inc. makes the apps. It is an independent organization operated by a developer called somebeaver. More information can be found on the About page.

Where is the API reference for my Media Server?​

Those docs are not on this website. Once your Media Server is up and running you'll find the API reference at <home-server-ip>:24900/api/docs.

Is Cardinal open source?​

No, not at this time.

Are there any mobile apps?​

Not yet, but they are planned.