

Plex is 'OK' as a server, but it's UI is too 'dumbed-down' and restrictive for any end-user that has a bit more savvy and wants / needs the customization element that Kodi brings. step4: browse from the library then play the media you want. it then starts scanning to index them into a library. step3: the app will instruct you to add shares where your media is located. step1: install the relevant qpkg onto qnap via qts app center, e.g. is what i consider a real media server (if your not transcoding, then a lower end model will work just fine)įrom as for setup is rather simple really.

as for hardware there is xx82 series, or the x77, or x73. theres even a new method, the cinema28 that may be able to stream as well. If you want to stream to the living room with a bigger tv, then the choices are all the previous options. Just create a shortcut on win10 desktop that can access the shares on the QNAP, double click to open using MPC-HC (megamix lav filters) for playback on a 24'' AH-IPS 1920x1200 monitor, Nvidia 1080gtx graphics, Aktimate Mini active speakers ^^ works great for anime. regardless of what you get, you'd still want a NAS for big storage which these devices can access via DLNA to playback from. either an android box, roku, google chromecast, nvidia shield. Not only can you view your digital media library on lan, it also doubles up viewing streams via addons similar to netflix.*coughįrom and another method.

Plex vs Emby: The Transcoding Showdownįrom Another good media alternative is the very popular kodi. you probably want to know what the plex pass is forįrom Alternative to plex is Emby, which does more or less the same.

Plex can direct stream or transcode content depending on the media type.įrom while mentioning plex. But your streaming content you have digitally stored on your NAS, rather than stream from netflixes own servers. in the way your media is layed out in the UI.
