Plex Questions

[2013]

Can plex (play) and/or plex server be used PC


Ok this is 2 separate questions

1. was wondering if you can use Plex locally like you can Powerdvd/media player instead of the internet but still have the features.

2. If you can run plex server on a pc/server but only run it when needed instead of all the time 24/7, like you do, so I'm not just running the drive all the time when they are not needed (shortening the life)

Or maybe you have some better options that will do a similar job.

 

[2013]

If you are asking if you can see artwork and play movies on the plex server then yes you can. Technically you are using the web browser as the player, but web browsers can play plex media.

Sorry the question must be confusing its 2 separate questions,

1. was wondering if you can use plax locally like you can powerdvd/media player instead of the internet but still have the features.

2. If you can runplex server on a pc/server but only run it when needed instead of all the time 24/7, like you do, so im not just running the drive all the time when they are not needed (shotening the life)

 

[2013]

Yes to both questions

Could you tell me how ?

for 1. is it just the case of installing the plex player for PC or the server software

for 2. Just close the app when not using it to reduce the usage ?

 

[2013]

1. Install the Plex Server software, add all your audio/video folders
2. Install the Plex Client software (or try the web browser!)

Close both the Client and Server down when not in use

Job's as gud'un

Thank you

 

[2013]

Thanks, so, as long as I close both Client and Server, the HDD I use to the storage the media will stop running also ? no more continues drive use ?