Documentation

Introduction to Helium Streamer
Helium Streamer is a companion to Helium that streams your entire music library over the web - no separate software to install. Open it in any desktop bro...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Requirements to run Helium Streamer
Helium Streamer needs the following setup to install: Windows operating system (Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 or later) To browse and stream music...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Installation
Prerequisites Helium Streamer runs on Windows or Linux (including Raspberry Pi) and does not require Helium to be installed on the same machine. If Hel...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The Views in Helium Streamer
Helium Streamer's web app organizes your library into a set of focused views, all reachable from the left-hand sidebar. Your music keeps playing and the...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Tagging files in Helium Streamer
Helium Streamer lets you edit music metadata directly from the web app. There are two different kinds of "tagging" here - it's worth knowing t...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Settings
Settings are organized into tabs along the top of the page. Most changes save immediately as you make them — there's no page-wide "Save" butto...
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Setting Up HTTPS in Helium Streamer
Helium Streamer can serve its web interface and API over either HTTP or HTTPS. HTTPS is configured from the Streamer Launcher app, on the Settings page, and...
Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 9:41 AM