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It also doesn't keep track of watched/unwatched across several devices without some symlink magic.Īny time I've ever had an issue or concern, I've also gone to their chat or forums, and have even spoken with the creator of Plex on several occasions.Įdit: I just looked into Emby (I had never heard of it before) it seems it may actually be a realistic alternative to Plex in features. But Kodi is more about streaming from external sources, not internal, and is too intermittent for my taste. Except MAYBE Kodi.which is basically Plex, since they both come from XBMC bones. I have also tried most of the "alternatives" you list, and most are not even close to an all in one encompassing replacement for Plex.
#PLEX USE EXTERNAL PLAYER UPDATE#
To update Plex Media Server, go to the status/activity icon on the top-right corner.
Nonetheless, majority use Plex on NVIDIA Shield TVs as a media center to browse the files through network. Plex updates are necessary in order to avoid bugs, improve performance, and overall security. With an account on the official application, browsing third-party content is also possible. Using the application, you can browse them from any gadget.
#PLEX USE EXTERNAL PLAYER INSTALL#
I love Plex, use it every single day and would NEVER trade it for anything out there currently. Apparently, you need to install Plex server on the device where you store the media. I have had a few "issues" over the years, but mostly associated with computers or network, not Plex. I paid for it the day PlexPass came out (I had been using it for several years before that) and I never looked back. Wow, it sucks that you've had so many issues with Plex. If all else fails, switch to DHCP to have the router assign the NAS an IP. Double check manual IP assignment to ensure all numbers match (and the IP address you reserved for the NAS is actually available and offered by the router). Should you be unable to access the Plex server on the network as well as outside the home or office, you may have a misconfiguration of your NAS, which may include discrepancies between the router or access point and the unit. The Xbox 360 for example, you can use the System media player (via xbox button) and your Plex server will show up there, and you can browse all your Plex content there (bar the channels).
#PLEX USE EXTERNAL PLAYER HOW TO#
How to enable remote access in Plex (opens in new tab) Cannot access server on LAN This is the required port you need to have open but others can be added (opens in new tab) for additional Plex services like DLNA. How to forward ports on a router differs between manufacturers but the details you need to know are as follows: Or you can go down the manual route by opening up a port yourself. Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) can be enabled to allow Plex to "talk" with the router and have ports and routes opened up for access from the outside world. If you're able to access the Plex server using a client on the same network but are unable to connect outside, the most likely cause of the problem is the router.