Why do you need a Plex account to run a local Plex server?
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I'm running FreeNAS on an HP Microserver and there is a Plex server plugin available for it, and also a Plex client available for my Amazon Fire TV box. So it seemed like a good idea to set it all up.
One thing though, the Plex server install is insisting that I create a Plex account on their website and log in with it before I can continue.
Anyone know why this is?
One thing though, the Plex server install is insisting that I create a Plex account on their website and log in with it before I can continue.
Anyone know why this is?
Pretty sure its so you can authorise devices. i.e - I had to log into my plex account in order to authorise my Roku player (it gives you a little code to enter). From what I remember the client side TV boxes etc you cant just point at an IP address.
I've been using it for a couple of years now and I love it - the wife like it even more as it's so simple and just works.
With an account you can also enable access from browsers outside your LAN, as well as giving friends/family access.
I've been using it for a couple of years now and I love it - the wife like it even more as it's so simple and just works.
With an account you can also enable access from browsers outside your LAN, as well as giving friends/family access.
This didn't used to be required though; I used to run Plex server on my PC and never had an account. I set it up recently on my Synology NAS and pretty sure I didn't have to set an account up for that, but I did when I tried to set the client up on my PS3. Which then told me I had to be a paying subscriber for the PS3 client to work, so I binned it.
Am I missing something good?
Am I missing something good?
8bit said:
Which then told me I had to be a paying subscriber for the PS3 client to work, so I binned it.
Am I missing something good?
I've been premium before the price rise, love the xbox client. Am I missing something good?
I've tried several tools but plex serves me best. I use the Web, Android, Xbox, ios and chromecast clients, all without any issue.
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