# How to make Plex work only on a local network **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-linux\ **Created:** [October 12, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387 "2025-10-12T16:45:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![m\_kar87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/54ee81/32.png) [@m\_kar87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m_kar87)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/1 "2025-10-12T16:45:34Z")
Hello dear Plex community. I have one problem that I can’t handle. There is a home NAS with the TrueNAS Scale 25.04.2.4 operating system. There are 3 devices, a computer, a TV and a set-top box. The computer, NAS, and TV are connected to the home network via a keenetik router, and the set-top box connects via WiFi. The router has a static IP set up for all devices. The PMS application is installed and configured on the NAS. The paths to the libraries are configured via the Plex web interface, and the network settings specify IP TV, computers, and set-top boxes that are allowed to connect without authentication. There is a relay check mark in the Plex settings. In this version of the settings, everything seems to work, but when I try to play media, a message pops up that I am not connected to PMS directly and the entire broadcast will go through the Plex servers using retransmission. If I uncheck the relay box on any device, I don’t see my content. I want my media to be available only on the local network without retransmission, so that the computer, TV and set-top box are connected to my PMS directly and the video is played in its original quality, but I can’t do it. Maybe I haven’t set up something somewhere, but I can’t figure out what and where. Please tell an inexperienced user. ---
**Author:** ![nibbles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/nibbles/32/150497_2.png) [@nibbles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nibbles)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/2 "2025-10-12T16:58:53Z")
Hey welcome to the forums. There’s a How-To sub which includes a guide for no internet. > **[Tips, Tricks & How-Tos](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/tips-tricks-how-tos/15)** > > This forum area is meant for unique tips that folks have used for Plex Media Server or a player app. They will be things that have hopefully proven useful to users in the past and encompass many different general areas. We are organizing them here so they are easier to find for everyone. Let us know if you’re still stuck. ---
**Author:** ![pshanew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/pshanew/32/160555_2.png) [@pshanew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pshanew)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/3 "2025-10-12T17:01:01Z")
In addition to @nibbles’ excellent advice, have a look here for some info on how to ensure your TrueNAS Scale-based PMS can be seen as local: > [@Plex doesn't work on my phone - it says remote access even if it's local](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-work-on-my-phone-it-says-remote-access-even-if-its-local/932331/2): > > A common problem with TrueNAS Scale installations is that folks leave the container (app) configured for bridged networking. Open the app’s configuration and ensure you have the “Host Network” box checked in the network configuration area: If not, check it and then save your changes (and ensure the app is restarted). Give it a few minutes and then try again (make sure you close and reopen that app on your phone). This will cause PMS to advertise the host’s IP address for connection… ---
**Author:** ![m\_kar87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/54ee81/32.png) [@m\_kar87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m_kar87)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/4 "2025-10-12T17:42:39Z")
I did as written, everything worked, but if you physically disconnect the Internet cable from the router, the Plex application does not load at all, there is an endless download waiting, an orange circle, and that’s it. Is this normal? ---
**Author:** ![pshanew](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/pshanew/32/160555_2.png) [@pshanew](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pshanew)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/5 "2025-10-12T17:57:42Z")
The Plex ecosystem, in general, requires a stable Internet connection for normal operation. There are some things you can do to mitigate this for short durations (search the forum for “Plex without Internet”) but you really need to have an Internet connect available for consistent operation. ---
**Author:** ![darganbright56](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/darganbright56/32/291111_2.png) [@darganbright56](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darganbright56)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/6 "2025-10-12T20:24:55Z")
On each of the devices, go into the Plex app settings and see if you can enable insecure connections. You also may be able to choose between local and always. More specific information on the devices and how you are running Plex on each, app or web client, could be helpful. ---
**Author:** ![m\_kar87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/54ee81/32.png) [@m\_kar87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m_kar87)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/8 "2025-10-13T18:12:27Z")
> [@darganbright56](#): > > More specific information on the devices and how you are running Plex on each, app or web client, could be helpful. I open it on my computer via a web client, applications are installed on my TV and set-top box. In the application settings, I searched for the item you are talking about, but I did not find it. ---
**Author:** ![FordGuy61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/22d042/32.png) [@FordGuy61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FordGuy61)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/9 "2025-10-13T18:47:24Z")
> [@m\_kar87](#): > > applications are installed on my TV and set-top box Which TV & STB? The Plex apps vary widely based on the TV and OS (tizen, webos, android, etc.). The Plex Smart TV apps (tizen, webos, vidaa, etc.) require an Internet connection to work. The app on the TV is just a small “loader” app. When launched, it checks with plex.tv for updates and downloads the full app if needed. If it cannot check in with plex.tv, then it most likely will not work without an Internet connection. [[HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet ](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325), in the section linked by @nibbles, has additional information. For the most part, you have to have things configured _before_ the Internet is unavailable. ---
**Author:** ![m\_kar87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/54ee81/32.png) [@m\_kar87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m_kar87)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/10 "2025-10-13T19:10:16Z")
> [@FordGuy61](#): > > Which TV & STB? Set-top box and TV on Android. The app is installed from Google Play ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-plex-work-only-on-a-local-network/932387/11 "2026-01-11T19:10:16Z")
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