Plex

You can easily set up a Plex Media Server on your Raspberry Pi to stream your media collection across devices.

Requirements

To get started, you will need:

• A Raspberry Pi 2 or later (Raspberry Pi 4 is recommended for better performance).

• Raspberry Pi OS installed (Raspbian or a minimal version like Raspbian Lite).

• An internet connection (LAN or Wi-Fi).

• External storage (optional) for your media files.

1. Update Your System: Open the terminal on your Raspberry Pi and run the following commands to update your package list:

sudo apt update

sudo apt upgrade

3. Add the Plex Repository: Download the Plex GPG key and add the official Plex repository to your sources list. You can find detailed instructions in the tutorial here. 

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5. Install Plex Media Server: Run the following command to install Plex:

sudo apt install plexmediaserver

enable it to run on boot:

sudo systemctl start plexmediaserver

sudo systemctl enable plexmediaserver

Configuration

• Accessing Plex: Open a web browser on any device connected to the same network and navigate to:

http://<Raspberry_Pi_IP>:32400/web

o configure your Plex Media Server, follow these steps:

• Download and install the Plex Media Server on your device.

• Run the server to launch the Setup Wizard, which will guide you through creating and adding media to your libraries.

• Access the Plex Web App to manage your server and access content from any device on the same network.

• Enable Remote Access to allow access from outside your local network, ensuring you can reach your server when away from home or share content with friends and family.

• Troubleshoot network-related issues by checking your router settings and port forwarding, and ensure your Plex Media Server is signed in to your Plex account.
  For detailed instructions and additional guidance, refer to the Plex Support articles and guides available on the Plex website.