How to Run Plex Media Server on a NAS

Manual (recommended)

1. Download the Plex Server package. (Choose "Synology" under "NAS".)
2. Connect to your Synology NAS.
3. Open up the Package Center. Source: Windows Central.
4. Click on "Manual Install."
5. Click "Browse" and locate the Plex Server download.
6. Click "Next." ...
7. Click "Yes" on the pop-up.
8. Click "Apply."

1. Can you run Plex on a NAS?
2. Which NAS for Plex Media Server?
3. How do I use Plex as a media server?
4. How do I setup a local Plex Media Server?
5. Do I need transcoding on my NAS?
6. Which NAS for 4K transcoding?
7. What CPU is best for Plex?
8. How do I use my NAS as a media server?
9. What can I use as a Plex server?

Can you run Plex on a NAS?

Plex lets you store all your media-including movies, TV shows, photos, and music on the NAS, and allowing you to enjoy them on all your devices including your smartphone, tablet, Smart TV, as well as via most media streaming devices (e.g. Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV).

Which NAS for Plex Media Server?

Plex requires a solid server to get the most out of the service, though a capable network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure will suffice.
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2. Synology DiskStation DS920+: Best value NAS for Plex.

How do I use Plex as a media server?

1. Digitise your media collection. Plex streams media from your PC or NAS device , so you need to have the digital files on your PC. ...
2. Download Plex Media Server. ...
3. Sign up for a Plex account. ...
4. Open up the Plex Server. ...
5. Organise your media. ...
6. Add your media. ...
7. Play your media through the Web Player. ...
8. Stream your media to other devices.

How do I setup a local Plex Media Server?

How to Set Up a Plex Server

1. Pick the Hardware You Want to Run On. ...
2. Install the Plex Media. ...
3. Set Up Your Libraries. ...
4. Install a Plex App on Your Favorite Devices. ...
5. Expert's Guide to Managing Your Plex Server.

Do I need transcoding on my NAS?

So, if you've only got a couple TV's and never want to stream your media remotely, and those TV's and whatever hardware you use can direct play everything, then no - you've no need of transcoding. ... File formats change over time and my NAS will last much longer as storage device than it ever will as a server.

Which NAS for 4K transcoding?

Listed below are some of the best NAS devices that support 4K transcoding: QNAP TS-251A. Synology DS718+ Synology DS218+

What CPU is best for Plex?

Plex recommends a minimum of an Intel Core i3 or faster, but if multiple people will stream at the same time, look for a CPU with solid multi-core performance. We recommend the AMD Ryzen 5 3600.

How do I use my NAS as a media server?

The NAS device should appear as a network drive in Windows, MacOS or Linux, so you can copy and paste the files over as if it was a hard drive or USB drive plugged into your computer. With the media on your NAS device, you'll now need to tell your media server software where to look for that media.

What can I use as a Plex server?

If you do not want to build your Plex server from the ground up, a pre-built machine can perform just as well.

• Raspberry Pi 4.
• Nvidia Shield TV Pro.
• Lenovo M75Q Tiny.
• Intel NUC Mini PC.