Gariano Plex Server


FAQ

TL;DR - Plex is like Netflix but owned by a single person - they control what movies & tv shows are on there. You can download it on pretty much anything, and for the majority of devices it is free for watching in full quality! Your Plex account is for you and you only, do not share with others outside of your household.

What is Plex?

You can think of Plex as a streaming service like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video that is operated by someone you know instead of a huge company. What this means is that they have complete control over what content is available, and can often obtain shows and movies that you're looking for.

How do I get started?

The first step is to let me know the email address you will use to create your free Plex account. Shortly after you'll receive an email inviting you to join my server. Click the link in the email to accept the invitation and create your account at Plex.

Please don't share the account you create with others. At this time I am only inviting people that I know personally. In the future I may open it up to friends of friends.

Now's the time to connect your playback devices to your new account. Depending on what you're using, you may need download and install a Plex client for your device, or one may have come pre-installed. This includes the App Store on iOS devices, the Google Play Store on Android devices, and other similar stores and libraries on other platforms like Roku.

Upon first use for most of these platforms, you will either have to log in with your username and password, or link the device with your account when prompted. To link your account, your Smart TV or streaming device will show you a code made of 4 letters or numbers. Simply visit plex.tv/link and enter the code (you may have to sign in first if you're not already). This linking process saves you from having to enter your username and password on your TV which can be frustrating.

Once you've entered the code, your streaming device should sign in automatically after a few moments.
You can visit the Plex downloads page to see a list of platforms on which the Plex player is available and be directed on how to install it for your device.

Note: The creators of Plex recently added a new Library that appears for all users called Movies & TV On Plex. You should know that the ad-supported content in this special library is not provided by me, and is available through a deal between Plex software and a number of movie studios. I have no control over the content of this library. In most Plex players, you can find an option to Unpin this library from your list so it doesn't appear.

Playback Quality

Plex playback quality is dynamic and tries to adjust to the capabilities of your player and to the available internet bandwidth. However out of the box, the quality settings in most Plex players are very conservative.

To increase the quality of your playback experience, locate the settings in your Plex app, and navigate to the Video Settings section. Typically you should try to set Video Quality to Original or Maximum if possible. If you then find playback stutters or pauses frequently, reduce the quality setting until you achieve smooth playback. This will ensure that media is played on your device at the highest quality possible and can help reduce strain on the Plex server.

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Pub: 27 Jun 2024 12:10 UTC
Edit: 01 Oct 2024 00:40 UTC
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