MacBook as a Plex Server setup advice

Plex Media Server Desktops & Laptops
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Hello,

It was suggested to me to use a PC/laptop to run PMS and using my existing NAS for the media storage. I have PMS installed as a Package in Synology DSM 7. I have installed PMS on a MacBook, which I want to use.

During the set-up process for PMS on the MacBook, I can’t work out how to connect it to the folders and files on the NAS. When trying to Add Folder, all I see is a list of locations that I don’t recognise, headed by my Mac Home and Macintosh HD. I don’t think the NAS can be seen on the desktop. I would appreciate some help :slight_smile:

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Have you mounted them as SMB shares?

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There’s similar KBs from Synology to connect via other network protocols (e.g. NFS)

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No I haven’t; thank you for the advice on that subject. I will get to it.

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Well, that was easy! Many thanks for your assistance, both.

My next task is to associate the server with my Smart TVs, is that as straightforward?

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Sign both your server and the app on your smart tv in using the same Plex account, done.

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No problem pal

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May I just ask, do I need the MacBook open all the time to serve from it (I assume yes!)

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Yes. The server needs to be running for any Plex client to access media from it.

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Thank you. It’s making more sense to me now…

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I can see why people have ‘headless’ Mac Minis for serving, saves on having to wake the MacBook up..

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Doesn’t even need to be a Mini. If you’re technically inclined, you can get a cheap NUC and install Ubuntu Linux to run your server.

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