How the Plex Media Server Works - The Basics

This is a basic explanation of how the Plex Media Server works. I actually have a lot of people ask me these questions, so before you think all the information here is common sense, remember that everybody has to start somewhere.

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[MaxXximilian]

I still don't know what Plex is after this video.

[davidalanmedia]

Finally got my Plex server up and running. I had to bridge my modem and got it going thanks for super educational videos.

[wakeupuk]

As now a long in the tooth ex IT Trainer who no longer needs a great big beastie in the study decided to turn it into a NAS or Media Server. So have been looking at quite a few Youtubes to see what is available and with out doubt this video gave a very good all round explaination. So thank you will certainly look at your others.

[arthurkurbedzis]

The application was already installed on my notebook, so needed to find out how useful it is.

[Serafiniert]

Dude, all of your shelfs are emtpy /s

[jonathanfriend]

Very well explanation to the basics of Plex. Now I have a good general understanding of what Plex is. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[hencloud]

Why do these videos just assume a massive understanding already. They need to go through it step by step rather than just jumping ahead.

[DankSwampRebellion]

Thank you for all your videos concerning this topic of plex, because of your channel I now have my own personal plex sever. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you once again.

[MrGrundle]

If I set up plex on a laptop, and connect it and my smart TV to a home wireless network, do I need to be connected to the internet? I have a remote cabin that doesn't have internet (but do have a wireless router) connectivity and would like a way to access my movies. It is now a real pain with having to connect a flash drive or wire my computer to the TV. I'd like to be able to access my content both at the cabin and my main home. I don't mind taking my laptop with me. Thx for your insight.

[jimpotter]

I can even get help why would i buy it. my movies stop randomly. I am unable to post on the support page

[MiroslavGalic]

Nice channel but the intro/outro music is kind of annoying. Thanks for plex info.

[abeibrahim]

Hi, Great Video - 3Qs: 1. What will happen if media names have spaces not dots for movies, music, and pictures? 2. Does Plex offer International Sports, or how can I include it on the server? 3. It looks like I must create a Plex account; how can I be sure Plex is not accessing my server and its contents?

[ghost-nqpx]

why wouldnt I just use a ftp server? or any other open source local streaming/hosting platform without plex in the middle, what do they actually provide?

[robertkoretsky]

If you have to log into your plex account to get your home server to stream to your home TV, how do you know they’re not snooping your information? Privacy issues here.

[brandonsmith]

How can I watch full Harry Potter movies on Plex and how

[SmittySahn]

Byte My Bits Hello, I have a QNAP with all my files on it and it is directly connected to my TV via HDMI I used to use KODI, but QNAP auto removed that app and I just can't get it back on there to save my life. So I had to switch to Plex. Plex has been working fine for the most part. I turn on my TV and inside of my QNAP (via HDMI to the TV) I just open Chrome and go to plex. Or sometimes via the Roku I just use the plex app. But lately I have been getting a weird message about "Can't establish a secure connection". I get that message via HDMI to the TV, or through Roku, or even on my computer or phone. All the same. It gives me a button to "connect unsecured", but that down't work either. Plex / QNAP had an update recently and now it all working again without me doing anything (minus the update). But then again last night after using it just fine for a week or so, I get the same message. And now Plex is rendered broken and not connecting and not working on any device. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Pandabearmadness]

I'm just curious my Samsung tv has the plex app but instead of using plex through a pc with a hard drive could I use the plex interface accessing the content that have via usb on my tv and basically cut out using a pc.

[mysterydog]

Idk if uknow this but my uncle helped make this I’m not lying

[Hondacber]

I got a message in my PLEX Logs that The Butler was unable to optimize my music because The Butler had to much to drink and got drunk but he will be back on the job tomorrow and he's sorry but he got listening to music on his PLEX Server and decided to party.

[MovieReviewGuyOfficial]

No thanks. I thought I was interested, but I think I’d rather keep my physical copies of movies. VLC on my laptop’ll be my Plex.