Server Version#: Synology DS718+
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Okay, I’m new with Plex, but I would think that something as easy as adding a folder to the Plex library would be worry free.
Short version: not possible to just add any NAS folder to the library (folders not visible/selectable, and if selectable, then media not showing up in Plex).
Only media under the “homes>plex” folder of the Synology NAS gets imported in Plex library, and even so, no possibility to create a different library containing only Movies, and one containing only Series (TV Shows).
Detailed version :
1/- So, I did install the Plex Media Server on my Synology NAS (Synology OS > Package Center), and the installation created a folder “homes>plex”
2/- I open the Plex Media Server application, and see “Synology” listed on the right. I select the “+” sign to “Add Library”.
“Add Library”-Pop-up window opens: I select the library type “Films”.
3/- Next, I can select"BROWSE FOR MEDIA FOLDER". Fantastic, idiot proof, so it seems.
New pop-up gives me the possibility (left side of pop-up) to select 3 choices: root (/), “volume 1”, “config”.
After selecting “volume 1”, at the right column, a list of folders appears, including my own folder called “Media”.
FYI, my folder “Media” contains subfolders “Movies”, “Series” , “Photos” and “Music” (I’m old fart, still have mp3 collection).
4/- Selecting “Media” : left column does not change (still showing “volume 1”), and right column only shows “… [Back]”, however no subfolders (you know, “Movies”, “Series”,…).
5/- Okay, let’s then just add the “Media” folder as a whole. Library gets created, but nothing inside.
6/- Okay, let’s try something else. Using Synology “File Station”, I move my whole “Media” folder to “homes>plex” location. Then, via “Add library” in Plex Media Server environment, I try to find “homes>plex” folder. However after selecting “volume1” folder, the “homes” folder is visible but again the subfolder “plex” is not visible, ergo not selectable…
8/- I then just select the “homes” folder, and push the add folder. All media gets loaded in the Plex library. So, a mix of Films and TV series.
Bottomline, I can only get my media in de Plex library if I put my entirely “media” folder under the “homes>plex” folder (I can’t get any other folder in), and even then I can’t set up the library into different library types. It’s one chaotic mix.
Can anyone advice what I’m doing wrong?
Thank you.