Thats where having a Plex media server comes in handy.
you’re able to even share access with friends and family to create your own private media internet.
Weve put together this guide to help with major steps and decisions involved.
Similarly, youll need to think about horsepower.
This becomes especially crucial if you plan on streaming 4K UHD and HDR video content or Hi-Fi audio files.
However, more power will require both more expensive devices/parts, but also require more power draw for run.
On the other hand, you may not want to have a super-powerful rig as your server.
For more information on Plex server requirements, refer toPlexs support page.
NAS
Networked-attached storage (NAS) is your simplest optionhardware-wise, but also the weakest.
You also donthaveto build a new PC.
It is technically possible to use your current PC, or even an old one you have sitting around.
Plex supports Windows, macOS, and Linux PCs.
For example, in our testing, we used anNvidia Shield Pro as our server.
The Plexdownload pageincludes a full list of the supported operating systems and devices.
Setting up the server
Prepare your server gear.
Make aPlex accountif you havent already (the Android version of Plex uses your Google account).
you’re free to also move the files wirelessly from one machine to another byusing an FTP client.
(Plex also offers a free 30-day trial, if youre curious).
Plex Pass users can also snatch free HDTV signal right from the atmosphere using an HD OTA antenna.
Youll even be able to record shows as they air.
Plexs interface will even auto-fill-in programming information to create a guide/schedule.
you might check out what channels are available using this handyonline tool.
