

It works with every digital media file type I’ve thrown at it, and Plex media server is updated basically every week to take advantage of the latest improvements.Īdding content is as simple as pointing Plex media server towards the appropriate digital content. Plex media server is built to present your media library in an attractive way for easy viewing of pictures and straightforward streaming of music and videos. With Plex media server on a compatible NAS, streaming to devices around the home is a cinch because every device can access the NAS, plus it centralises storage. In the past, I’ve used Plex media server on a computer without any issues, but the computer has to always be powered on and logged in. Some people may install Plex media server on a computer, but I’ve been using Plex for years on my ageing Synology DS216Play two-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device. All you need is Plex media server installed on a compatible device, then to point Plex towards where your media is stored. Plex is incredibly easy to set up for accessing personal media. Forget about Kodi or other media streamers, Plex is still the best.
