If you already have the $9.99 Basic plan, you can keep it.

I’ve been putting off having a local copy of the series and movies I watch because I still can access them quickly and cheaply enough in some streaming service, I think it’s time to plan ramping up my selfhosted setup.

  • oranwolf@pawb.social
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    1 year ago

    They’re just driving us to self hosted content quicker. Honestly if you can afford a NAS like a Synology or an Asustor, setting up Plex is so easy.

    Some edits to this comment:

    • It’s surprisingly easy to do this versus most other custom configurations. You don’t even have to build a PC and setup holds your hand.
    • This is NOT including obtaining content, I was simply saying “Getting Plex running”.
    • There are other configs you may need to get Plex the way you want, but watching your content on your local network effectively is complete once you complete the standard setup.
    • WimpyWoodchuck@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      Even though many people suggest that, I don’t believe you can compare any off-the-shelf streaming service with a self-hosted Plex.

      You have to find and download content to your Plex. You don’t get recommendations. You don’t get a built-in interface on your smart TV. You have to deal with network configuration, VPN, private trackers, seeding ratios etc.

      How on earth is that comparable to pressing the Netflix button on your TV and selecting a recommended show? Even my boomer parents managed to do this on their own.