There are two very important things you need to first determine if you’re interested in using a NAS with Plex: Related Page: Related Page: Basic Prerequisites If you have trouble getting it set up or decide you’d rather not have it enabled, we have additional resources and troubleshooting information available. While the automatic setup works for a lot of our users, it can fail on some home networks. By default, your Plex Media Server will attempt to set up this Remote Access feature for you automatically. One of the great features of Plex is the ability to access and stream your media when you’re away from home. Related Page: Connecting to Plex with Remote Access If you are trying to access Plex Media Server from a device outside of your home network, remote access will need to be set up and running. If both are on the same network, everything should work, and you will be able to browse and play media from the device. Once you have downloaded the app, make sure you are on the same local network as the server. Related Page: Plex Downloads Network Connectivity

When on the Plex Downloads page, check the list of apps and follow the instructions for your preferred device. Whether you have an iPhone, Android, Roku, Smart TV, Xbox, or other device, you will want to download a Plex App from our website or the device’s app store. Setting Up and Installing the Plex Media Server

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