#Setting up universal media server how to#
#Setting up universal media server movie#
#Setting up universal media server 1080p#
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SIDE NOTE: Plex streaming apps are also available for quite a few other platforms including Android, so you can also use this trick to stream from your PC to a phone or tablet. Follow the on-screen setup instructions to pair your PS4 app with your computer’s Media Server.

#Setting up universal media server install#

(On your PS4) Install and run the Plex appĭownload and install the free Plex app for PS4 from the PSN store. Once this is done and to make sure things are working correctly, go ahead and try to play one of your movies locally in your PC browser from the Plex interface.

#Setting up universal media server movie#

It’s a pain to do the first time you do it, but I can guarantee this will make your life easier as most Movie managers use these conventions. In order to get the best of Plex, you should follow the XBMC naming conventions for your movies. You can then select a folder on your hard drive and Plex will process it.

This will open the UI to add a new folder.

To add your local movies to the Plex library, click on the “+” symbol in the left side Menu of the page, (above “Channels”). On Windows, You should be seeing the PLEX Media server icon in your toolbar. Troubleshooting: if the Plex interface does not show up when you type 127.0.0.1:32400/web in your browser, make sure the Plex Media server is running on your PC. (On your PC) Add videos to your Plex library On windows, you should see a new icon in your task bar, telling you that Plex media server is running. Plex Media Server is free and can be downloaded here (On your PC) Download and install Plex Media Server

It basically consists in installing the free plex ps4 media server on your PC, Adding your video folders to it, then accessing its web interface through the PS4’s web browser.ġ. Alright, let’s set up our PS4 Media Server 🙂 Doing so is actually extremely simple and is free, thanks to the PLEX media server and the power of the plex client (or alternatively your PS4’s browser, as explained below).Īs an added bonus, PLEX does not give you only access to your local files as a PS4 Media Server, it also has access to other video channels. People are regularly asking about the possibility to stream local content to the PS4 through a compatible PS4 media server. What this means is you can access your entire library of movies from your couch, your very own PS4 Media Server.

#Setting up universal media server 1080p#

I'll have to give it a shot and see if it has any advantages.There are however ways to stream video content from your PC to your PS4, and provided you have a reasonable PC and a decent local network, you’ll have no problem streaming locally 1080p movies to your PS4 as well. 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. I love Plex, use it every single day and would NEVER trade it for anything out there currently. 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.

#Setting up universal media server manual#

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.

#Setting up universal media server 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.