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What NOVA Video Player is

NOVA Video Player is a free, open-source player for Android phones, tablets, and Android TV devices. It plays video from local storage, external USB storage, and network shares; it does not supply streaming content. Network sources can use SMB, UPnP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, or WebDAVS. The app gathers sources in a media library and uses TMDb for movie and TV descriptions, posters, and backdrops.

Playback includes hardware-accelerated decoding, multiple audio and subtitle tracks, subtitle downloads, and manual audio/video synchronization. Listed codec support includes HEVC/H.265, Dolby Vision, AC3, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X, TrueHD, and E-AC3 JOC; supported subtitle formats include SRT, SUB, VOBSUB, PGS, and SSA. On compatible hardware, AC3/DTS passthrough works over HDMI or S/PDIF, alongside audio boost and night mode. Trakt can track watched content and progress, and resume points can be shared through writable network shares or Trakt, which syncs up to the last 100 played entries. Playback speed is unavailable during audio passthrough, and Android storage restrictions can limit local file visibility.

Who it suits

NOVA suits Android users who keep video files on their device, external USB storage, or indexed network shares. It is not a source of streaming content.

What it does well

  • Free and open-source Android video player.
  • Supports multiple network file-sharing protocols.
  • Media library uses TMDb descriptions and artwork.
  • Supports hardware-accelerated decoding and up to 4K.
  • Trakt can track watched content and progress.

What to know first

  • Does not provide streaming content.
  • Playback speed is unavailable with audio passthrough.
  • Android storage restrictions can limit visible local files.

Limits

NOVA is a free Android video player for local and network video content; it does not supply streaming content. Playback speed is unavailable during audio passthrough, and Android storage restrictions can limit visibility of local files.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
NOVA Video PlayerFree Android video player · local and network video contentFree

As github.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Choose an installation source: Google Play, Amazon Appstore, GitHub, IzzyOnDroid, or F-Droid.
  2. Install NOVA on an Android phone, tablet, or Android TV device.
  3. Open local or external USB video files, or connect an accessible network share.
  4. Use TMDb media information and Trakt tracking if desired.

Verdict

NOVA is built for playing locally stored and network-accessible video on Android devices, with media-library and playback-resume options. Check its passthrough limitation and Android file visibility constraints against your setup.

Questions

Is NOVA Video Player free?

Yes. The listed NOVA Video Player plan costs nothing.

Which devices does NOVA support?

It supports Android phones, tablets, and Android TV devices.

Does NOVA provide movies or streaming content?

No. It plays video from local storage, external USB storage, and network shares, but does not provide streaming content.

Which network protocols can NOVA use?

Supported network sources include SMB, UPnP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, and WebDAVS.

Is NOVA open source, and where can I install it?

NOVA is open source. Installation sources listed by the maker are Google Play, Amazon Appstore, GitHub, IzzyOnDroid, and F-Droid.

Does NOVA sync playback progress?

Trakt can track watched content and playback progress. Resume points can also be shared through writable network shares or Trakt, which syncs up to the last 100 played entries.

Facts from NOVA Video Player's own pages

Distribution
The maker lists Google Play, Amazon Appstore, GitHub, IzzyOnDroid, and F-Droid as installation sources. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Headquarters
France · github.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
NOVA supports Trakt for tracking watched content and playback progress, and uses TMDb for media information. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Library and metadata
NOVA combines video sources in a media library and retrieves movie and TV descriptions, posters, and backdrops through TMDb. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
Local and network playback
It plays videos from local storage, external USB storage, and network shares; it does not provide streaming content. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Network protocols
Supported network sources include SMB, UPnP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, WebDAV, and WebDAVS. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Notable limits
Playback speed is unavailable with audio passthrough, and local file visibility is limited by Android storage restrictions. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Playback features
The app supports hardware-accelerated decoding, multiple audio and subtitle tracks, subtitle downloads, and manual audio/video synchronization. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
Playback resume
Resume points can be shared across devices through writable network shares or Trakt, which syncs up to the last 100 played entries. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Security and privacy
The Google Play data safety section says the developer reports no data collected and no data shared with third parties. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its Reddit community for support and also lists an IRC channel for chatting with developers. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
TV audio
On supported hardware, NOVA supports AC3/DTS passthrough over HDMI or S/PDIF, plus audio boost and night mode. · play.google.com, 3 Oct 2026
What it does
NOVA is an open-source video player for Android phones, tablets, and Android TV devices. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The maker describes NOVA as a player for people with video files on their Android device or accessible through indexed network shares. · github.com, 3 Oct 2026

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