– find that a home media server is a better solution. That’s why folks who have extensive media libraries – whether it be home videos & family photos, digitally downloaded movies & music, etc. Whereas streaming services host their content for streaming to your devices, Plex allows you to stream the content you have downloaded and stored – enabling you to be your own content provider. What makes Plex different from Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and all other streaming subscriptions services is that you provide your content. In a nutshell, is a media server app that allows you to stream a large volume of locally stored media to your devices, such as your TV or even mobile devices (more on that later). ( SPOILER: if you like having large amounts of movies, music, and home videos & photos saved locally for easy access across multiple devices, then a Plex server may be the solution for you).

We have always happily obliged, but for those unfamiliar with Plex or perhaps are in the market for an efficient home media solution, read on. Over the years, we’ve had several customers reach out to our sales reps asking for help building out a Plex Media Server.

Plex media server hardware requirements