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Lennart at 18:39, 3 December 2020

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	PLEX organizes your media (~~video's~~, music, ~~photo's~~ and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones at the highest possible quality. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.		PLEX organizes your media (videos, music, photos and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones at the highest possible quality. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.

	To use PLEX you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].		To use PLEX you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].

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	== Adding media ==		== Adding media ==
	== Add a Plex library ==		=== Add a Plex library ===
	When you've uploaded some media files, using ownCloud or BitTorrent, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder. The dialog should look similar to the following:		When you've uploaded some media files, using ownCloud or BitTorrent, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder. The dialog should look similar to the following:

Lennart: /* = Add a Plex library */

2020-12-03T18:37:07Z

= Add a Plex library

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	== Adding media ==		== Adding media ==
	=== Add a Plex library ==		== Add a Plex library ==
	When you've uploaded some media files, using ownCloud or BitTorrent, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder. The dialog should look similar to the following:		When you've uploaded some media files, using ownCloud or BitTorrent, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder. The dialog should look similar to the following:

	[[File:Plexvideo.png]]		[[File:Plexvideo.png\|border]]

	=== Using ownCloud ===		=== Using ownCloud ===

Lennart: /* Adding media */

2020-12-03T18:36:34Z

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	== Adding media ==		== Adding media ==
			=== Add a Plex library ==
		⚫	When you've uploaded some media files, using ownCloud or BitTorrent, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder. The dialog should look similar to the following:

			[[File:Plexvideo.png]]

	=== Using ownCloud ===		=== Using ownCloud ===
	In your [[ownCloud]] account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].		In your [[ownCloud]] account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].

⚫	When you've uploaded some media to ~~your~~ ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.

	=== Using BitTorrent ===		=== Using BitTorrent ===

Lennart at 18:31, 3 December 2020

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	In your [[ownCloud]] account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].		In your [[ownCloud]] account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].

	When you've uploaded some media to your ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking "Browse for Media Folders", click on "media" in the menu on the left or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.		When you've uploaded some media to your ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking '''Browse for Media Folders''', click on "media" in the menu on the left (if it exists) or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.

	=== Using BitTorrent ===		=== Using BitTorrent ===
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	PLEX is capable of streaming in maximum quality – the quality in which the video file itself is encoded – or it can convert ("transcode") to a lower quality.		PLEX is capable of streaming in maximum quality – the quality in which the video file itself is encoded – or it can convert ("transcode") to a lower quality.

	You need to set a default quality in every PLEX app that you use (Settings - Quality). '''Please set the default quality to "Maximum"''' and only lower the quality of a stream when your internet connection is not fast enough. Streaming at maximum quality whenever possible greatly reduces server (CPU) load.		You need to set a default quality in every PLEX app that you use ('''Settings''' -> '''Quality'''). '''Please set the default quality to "Maximum"''' and only lower the quality of a stream when your internet connection is not fast enough. Streaming at maximum quality whenever possible greatly reduces server (CPU) load.

	Please use Plex apps instead of the web browser version. Since browsers do not support many video formats, the server often needs to transcode in order to play the video in your browser. This is bad for video quality, it is bad for server (CPU) load, and it is bad for the environment.		Please use Plex apps instead of the web browser version. Since browsers do not support many video formats, the server often needs to transcode in order to play the video in your browser. This is bad for video quality, it is bad for server (CPU) load, and it is bad for the environment.

Lennart at 22:36, 20 November 2020

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	To use PLEX you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].		To use PLEX you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].

			See [https://www.plex.tv/apps-devices/ this page] for a list of apps for different devices.

	To give other people access to your media, you need a [https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/ Plex Pass], which is a €5 per month subscription.		To give other people access to your media, you need a [https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/ Plex Pass], which is a €5 per month subscription.

87.209.130.18 at 22:31, 20 November 2020

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	=== Using BitTorrent ===		=== Using BitTorrent ===
	You can use [[Deluge]] to download media that is accessible to Plex. To do so, make sure your download is store in the correct subfolder under /home/media.		You can use [[Deluge]] to download media that is accessible to Plex. To do so, make sure your download is store in the correct subfolder under /home/media.

			== Quality and CPU usage ==
			PLEX is capable of streaming in maximum quality – the quality in which the video file itself is encoded – or it can convert ("transcode") to a lower quality.

			You need to set a default quality in every PLEX app that you use (Settings - Quality). '''Please set the default quality to "Maximum"''' and only lower the quality of a stream when your internet connection is not fast enough. Streaming at maximum quality whenever possible greatly reduces server (CPU) load.

			Please use Plex apps instead of the web browser version. Since browsers do not support many video formats, the server often needs to transcode in order to play the video in your browser. This is bad for video quality, it is bad for server (CPU) load, and it is bad for the environment.

	== Privacy concerns ==		== Privacy concerns ==

Lennart: /* Adding media */

2020-11-19T16:24:31Z

Adding media

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	== Adding media ==		== Adding media ==
	=== Using ownCloud ===		=== Using ownCloud ===
	In your ownCloud account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].		In your [[ownCloud]] account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].

	When you've uploaded some media to your ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking "Browse for Media Folders", click on "media" in the menu on the left or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.		When you've uploaded some media to your ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking "Browse for Media Folders", click on "media" in the menu on the left or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.

Lennart at 16:24, 19 November 2020

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	~~Plex~~ organizes your media (video's, music, photo's and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones at the highest possible quality. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.		PLEX organizes your media (video's, music, photo's and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones at the highest possible quality. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.

	To use ~~Plex~~ you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].		To use PLEX you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].

	To give other people access to your media, you need a [https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/ Plex Pass], which is a €5 per month subscription.		To give other people access to your media, you need a [https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass/ Plex Pass], which is a €5 per month subscription.

Lennart at 11:25, 18 November 2020

2020-11-18T11:25:34Z

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	Plex organizes your media (video's, music, photo's and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.		Plex organizes your media (video's, music, photo's and more) and streams it to your devices, such as PCs, Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones at the highest possible quality. Its list of features is impressive and it is very user-friendly.

	To use Plex you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].		To use Plex you need an account on [https://www.plex.tv plex.tv]. One account has been created for you when you first received your DLNET.ORG Cloud login. If you don't want an account, you can delete it. See also section [[#Privacy concerns]].
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	== Adding media ==		== Adding media ==
	=== Using ~~Seafile~~ ===		=== Using ownCloud ===
	~~One~~ ~~way~~ to ~~add~~ ~~media to Plex~~ is by ~~adding~~ a ~~particular~~ ~~[[Seafile]]~~ ~~folder~~ as a Plex ~~Library~~. ~~The~~ ~~folder~~ ~~must~~ be designated for a particular type of media, ~~choosing from~~ the ~~following:~~ ~~Movies~~, TV shows, ~~Music~~, ~~Photos~~ ~~and~~ ~~Other~~ ~~Videos~~. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].		In your ownCloud account there is a folder called "media" which is accessible by Plex. Within "media", you should create subfolders that are designated for a particular type of media. After the subfolder has been created you can add in Plex. Plex needs to know if it contains movies, TV shows, music, photos or other videos. It is a good idea to organize the structure of the folder and file names in accordance with the guidelines on the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/your-media/ Plex web site].

	When you've uploaded some media to your ~~Seafile drive~~, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking "Browse for Media Folders", click on "~~seadrive~~" in the menu on the left. ~~Choose~~ ~~the~~ ~~right~~ ~~Seafile~~ ~~user~~ ~~account and look for~~ the ~~media~~ ~~folder~~.		When you've uploaded some media to your ownCloud, follow the [https://support.plex.tv/articles/200288926-creating-libraries/ instructions here] to add a Library in Plex. After clicking "Browse for Media Folders", click on "media" in the menu on the left or navigate to "/home/media". Then select the correct subfolder.

	Currently, Plex does not have write access to Seafile files. If you try to delete a file in Plex, it will return an error message.

	=== Using BitTorrent ===		=== Using BitTorrent ===
			You can use [[Deluge]] to download media that is accessible to Plex. To do so, make sure your download is store in the correct subfolder under /home/media.
	You can also add a folder in which media downloaded with [[Deluge]] is located. Please follow the instructions on that page.

	Plex does have write access to the media downloaded with Deluge, so you can use Plex to delete and edit these files.

	== Privacy concerns ==		== Privacy concerns ==