Plex media player version history manual#

I downloaded, then logged into Synology and did a manual install. Not a huge deal, go to Plex Downloads and get the right version for your Nas.

Plex media player version history install#

One note for Synology people like me, you’ll need to install the latest Plex Pass preview release of the server (v0.9.10.3). A Plex Pass is required, but it's SO worth it, and not expensive. Plex is out on Xbox One (and Xbox 360) and there was much rejoicing. But switching inputs to the Chromecast, getting a tablet out, starting Plex on the tablet and throwing it to the TV requires more tech than my wife is willing to give.

From the Xbox we can 'Xbox Watch Netflix' or 'Xbox Watch HBO' and it just does the right thing. We changed an option on the Xbox under Settings so it 'Boots to TV.' The Xbox controls our DirectTV and my wife uses a Logitech Harmony One Remote that we still love. While I do have a Chromecast and we enjoy it, the Xbox One is our set-top box. The one missing part has always been watching Plex on my big screen. One of the best features (there's a million) is being able to seamlessly mark a file as 'offline' and sync it to a portable device. I use Plex extensively on my iPad and Surface Pro 3.

I've even added a Git Server, iTunes Server, and a 'Cloud Station' which is basically 'Personal DropBox.' Glorious. I used to run most of this stuff on my desktop, but I'm convinced more and more that every connected home needs a Home Server. The Synology (since I upgraded the RAM cheaply) also runs Surveillance Station monitoring 4 IP cameras posted around my house, as well as VPN Server, *and* CrashPlan cloud backup. I run Plex on this Synology as it also hosts all my family photos, family videos, and DVD backups. In the few years since I've had the Synology I've had 2 drives fail and in each case the Synology emailed me, I pulled the drive and replaced them (I now keep two spares around) and rebuilt without incident. I put four 2TB 7200 Seagate drives in it. I have a Synology 1511 (the Synology 1513 is today's model).

Finally, today these three things are working together to give me a lovely unified view of my media library.