Idiots Guide: NAS / Plex Home Media Server Setup
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The only plain English guide
The only plain English guide that shows every step; from plugging the hard drives in, to watching a movie, all in under 6 minutes! Watching your Movie & TV collection on Plex just got way easier.
This video is sponsored by Plex/Synology, all opinions are my own.
I've used a Synology DS418play for this tutorial and although you can use your own Hard drives just be aware that the NAS immediately wipes them clean as part of the setup process!! You can either transfer all your files to a spare disk and then transfer the files back across afterwards, or you can buy new drives specifically for the job. This is a pain in the butt, but it's entirely necessary so that Synology can format the disks in such a way that it can backup data across all the drives going forwards.
Please also bear in mind that if you aren't using the Synology NAS that I'm recommending you'll need to check your NAS can transcode for the device you intend to stream to. A weak NAS won't have the power to transcode HD video for a device that can't transcode the video itself such as a Raspberry Pi, old phones or tablets.
If you want a more detailed demonstration of setting up Plex and how to use Amazon Alexa to control Plex, or even how to get Alexa to play your own music collection using Plex across your network then check out my previous tutorial here: Plex Media Server Setup Guide And Why...
This guide moves at typical Paul Hibbert pace, so get ready to hit that pause button!
INTRODUCTION TO PLEX AND NAS
0:23 : Explanation as to what Plex is, and what is a NAS for / What does a NAS drive do.
MAIN TUTORIAL
1:30 : Step 1. Put drives in your NAS (IT WILL WIPE THEM CLEAN AND YOU WILL LOSE ANYTHING THAT IS ON THEM)
1:49 : Step 2. Accessing your NAS from your PC or mobile phone using Fing to find your NAS IP address.
2:47 : Step 3. Setting up the NAS for basic operation (just follow the wizard and select passwords. Pick the option for media server when it asks you what it's intended use is)
3:19 : Step 4. Transferring your movies and TV shows to your NAS using Webdav and BitKinex
4:43 : Step 5. Installing Plex Media Server onto the NAS and scanning your library of movies and TV shows into Plex
5:59 : Step 6. Installing Plex clients to your PC / Mobile Phone / Tablet (http://plex.tv/en-gb/media-server-dow...)
BUY THE SYNOLOGY NAS USED IN THIS VIDEO (DS418play (WITHOUT DISKS!)):
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :)
UK: https://amzn.to/31k2j54
US: https://amzn.to/31vmIV5
RECOMMENDED HARD DRIVES FOR THIS NAS:
UK: https://amzn.to/2MH3gjJ
US: https://amzn.to/2GQoPuz
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Other Smart Home Products I recommend:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :)
BROADLINK RM PRO (controls Infrared devices like TV's and Set top Boxes, and also RF plug sockets and switches)
Broadlink RM pro UK: https://amzn.to/2suhRra
Broadlink RM pro US: https://amzn.to/2SAcT6R
RF PLUG SOCKETS (Controllable with the Broadlink RM Pro)
UK: https://amzn.to/2QBWT3K
US: https://amzn.to/2PqU4xB
SMARTTHINGS HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at beginner level):
UK: https://amzn.to/2ZsCL60
US: https://amzn.to/37cfVCh
HUBITAT HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at advanced level):
Global: https://hubitat.com/products
ZIGBEE PLUG SOCKET (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: https://amzn.to/2XYiR1P
US: https://amzn.to/2FgH7Vx
IKEA ZIGBEE BULBS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: https://goo.gl/YQfesb
US: https://goo.gl/6CWvhy
XIAOMI DOOR SENSORS, BUTTON'S, & MOTION SENSORS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS, IT COMES WITH IT'S OWN HUB BUT IT'S RUBBISH):
UK: https://amzn.to/2t5sYXC
US: https://amzn.to/2ETwXcq
PHILIPS HUE DIMMER REMOTE (For use with Ikea, Hubitat, Homey, Smartthings and Hue):
UK: https://amzn.to/2Oan7XK
US: https://amzn.to/32JAYJJ
AISIRER WIFI PLUG SOCKET (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: https://amzn.to/2MuVo3R
US: https://amzn.to/2tOx9Hs
WIFI SMART BULBS (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED)
UK - https://amzn.to/2F1cV01
US - https://amzn.to/2LsTZvj
WIFI HARD WIRED MAINS LIGHT SWITCH (ON/OFF) (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: https://amzn.to/356ygQk
GLOBAL: https://bit.ly/32Vn0ox
This video is sponsored by Plex/Synology, all opinions are my own.
I've used a Synology DS418play for this tutorial and although you can use your own Hard drives just be aware that the NAS immediately wipes them clean as part of the setup process!! You can either transfer all your files to a spare disk and then transfer the files back across afterwards, or you can buy new drives specifically for the job. This is a pain in the butt, but it's entirely necessary so that Synology can format the disks in such a way that it can backup data across all the drives going forwards.
Please also bear in mind that if you aren't using the Synology NAS that I'm recommending you'll need to check your NAS can transcode for the device you intend to stream to. A weak NAS won't have the power to transcode HD video for a device that can't transcode the video itself such as a Raspberry Pi, old phones or tablets.
If you want a more detailed demonstration of setting up Plex and how to use Amazon Alexa to control Plex, or even how to get Alexa to play your own music collection using Plex across your network then check out my previous tutorial here: Plex Media Server Setup Guide And Why...
This guide moves at typical Paul Hibbert pace, so get ready to hit that pause button!
INTRODUCTION TO PLEX AND NAS
0:23 : Explanation as to what Plex is, and what is a NAS for / What does a NAS drive do.
MAIN TUTORIAL
1:30 : Step 1. Put drives in your NAS (IT WILL WIPE THEM CLEAN AND YOU WILL LOSE ANYTHING THAT IS ON THEM)
1:49 : Step 2. Accessing your NAS from your PC or mobile phone using Fing to find your NAS IP address.
2:47 : Step 3. Setting up the NAS for basic operation (just follow the wizard and select passwords. Pick the option for media server when it asks you what it's intended use is)
3:19 : Step 4. Transferring your movies and TV shows to your NAS using Webdav and BitKinex
4:43 : Step 5. Installing Plex Media Server onto the NAS and scanning your library of movies and TV shows into Plex
5:59 : Step 6. Installing Plex clients to your PC / Mobile Phone / Tablet (http://plex.tv/en-gb/media-server-dow...)
BUY THE SYNOLOGY NAS USED IN THIS VIDEO (DS418play (WITHOUT DISKS!)):
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :)
UK: https://amzn.to/31k2j54
US: https://amzn.to/31vmIV5
RECOMMENDED HARD DRIVES FOR THIS NAS:
UK: https://amzn.to/2MH3gjJ
US: https://amzn.to/2GQoPuz
=============================
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram a brother: Instagram: hibberthometech
Twitter me up: Twitter: hibberthometech
Facebook the heck out of me: Facebook: hibberthometech
BUY ME A BEER
Donate to the channel: http://paypal.me/PaulHibbert
Become a monthly contributor on Patreon: Patreon: paulhibbert
Use my affiliate link to sign up for Ivacy VPN (who are awesome) here and I will get a kick back at no cost to you :) : https://bit.ly/2vUnWet
==============================
Other Smart Home Products I recommend:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :)
BROADLINK RM PRO (controls Infrared devices like TV's and Set top Boxes, and also RF plug sockets and switches)
Broadlink RM pro UK: https://amzn.to/2suhRra
Broadlink RM pro US: https://amzn.to/2SAcT6R
RF PLUG SOCKETS (Controllable with the Broadlink RM Pro)
UK: https://amzn.to/2QBWT3K
US: https://amzn.to/2PqU4xB
SMARTTHINGS HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at beginner level):
UK: https://amzn.to/2ZsCL60
US: https://amzn.to/37cfVCh
HUBITAT HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at advanced level):
Global: https://hubitat.com/products
ZIGBEE PLUG SOCKET (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: https://amzn.to/2XYiR1P
US: https://amzn.to/2FgH7Vx
IKEA ZIGBEE BULBS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: https://goo.gl/YQfesb
US: https://goo.gl/6CWvhy
XIAOMI DOOR SENSORS, BUTTON'S, & MOTION SENSORS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS, IT COMES WITH IT'S OWN HUB BUT IT'S RUBBISH):
UK: https://amzn.to/2t5sYXC
US: https://amzn.to/2ETwXcq
PHILIPS HUE DIMMER REMOTE (For use with Ikea, Hubitat, Homey, Smartthings and Hue):
UK: https://amzn.to/2Oan7XK
US: https://amzn.to/32JAYJJ
AISIRER WIFI PLUG SOCKET (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: https://amzn.to/2MuVo3R
US: https://amzn.to/2tOx9Hs
WIFI SMART BULBS (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED)
UK - https://amzn.to/2F1cV01
US - https://amzn.to/2LsTZvj
WIFI HARD WIRED MAINS LIGHT SWITCH (ON/OFF) (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: https://amzn.to/356ygQk
GLOBAL: https://bit.ly/32Vn0ox
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