Yes and no. You could, in theory, put it behind a reverse proxy, but you shouldn’t without further security measures.
You could put your server in a tailnet (tailscale, there are FOSS alternatives, but those are more difficult to set up), which is extremely, easy to configure, and allows every device in it (smartphones, tablets, computers…) to access your media server.
Oh cool! So I can stream stuff on the go for free?
The only cost is of obtaining the media you wish to stream, using whatever method you wish to aquire it.
Ok and then I can let the kids watch Wild Kratts in the car?
I do.
Yes and no. You could, in theory, put it behind a reverse proxy, but you shouldn’t without further security measures.
You could put your server in a tailnet (tailscale, there are FOSS alternatives, but those are more difficult to set up), which is extremely, easy to configure, and allows every device in it (smartphones, tablets, computers…) to access your media server.
Upvote for Tailscale. I don’t use it for media streaming but my frigate server with my pet cams is on there. Really great for a free service.