Plex media server still works on older hardware but it will automatically disable transcoding if the hardware is insufficient, and playback will suffer and stutter on really old or under-powered hardware. The more users you expect to be watching at once, the better hardware you want. In addition to always being on, you’ll want the server computer to have a decent amount of processing power to handle the aforementioned transcoding. There’s no point in having a comprehensive streaming solution for all your personal media needs if, when you go to access it, the content is offline. But regardless of what platform you choose, it’ll have to be a computer that’s always turned on.
You can install Plex on Windows, Linux, OS X, and even on dedicated server software like FreeNAS and on NAS hardware like the Synology system (you can see all their supported platforms for the Media Server app here).
Media playback on iOS and Android devices requires an in-app purchase to. Once installed, it gets to work scanning and. The Plex Media Server component is free, as well as the Plex player for Windows, macOS and streaming boxes. Its the central, most important piece of Plex. First and foremost, you need a computer that houses all the files and runs Plex Media Server. The Plex Media Server scans and organizes your media, then lets you stream it to all of your devices.
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