Plex off the grid usage?

[ajmas]

I used to be able to use Plex client to connect to a local Plex Media Server, even in the absence of an internet connection. Did this functionality get forgotten somewhere or is still there, but not obvious?

I ask since recently my internet connection was out for four days and during that period I could not use Plex to access my local media server. I needed to resort to VLC on an AppleTV to be able to watch my movies.

[FlyMeFriendly]

Many threads on this. Do a search and you’ll see what you need to do for offline viewing.

[ajmas]

I’ll continue looking (didn’t find anything yet), but the main issue is that I have to log in before I can do anything and if my tokens expired, then I am stuck. The issue is I can’t log in if there is no internet connection.

I I can’t log in, then I can’t use Plex locally. I just tried on my iPhone all I get is a login screen.

[FlyMeFriendly]

Here’s some links:

[HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet

I’ve seen far too many posts regarding “can’t connect to Plex with no internet”, and an uprising/outcry always ensues. It eventually settles down, but the lack of single point resources can be frustrating. I’ve been there, no internet - can’t google anything from a computer so a phone will have to do, but navigating through results and trying “solutions” can be daunting. I’m creating this How-To to help alleviate those posts and help everyone access their servers when the net is down. Couple of …

Plex without Internet access?

Hi everyone,   So today my home experienced an Internet outage when a construction crew hit a line.  Wouldn't of cared so much,  except I learned that PLEX is dependent on Internet access to run.   I have a Synology that run PLEX and all my content is local.   Is there a way to operate PLEX when the Internet fails?  Or should I begin looking at other alternatives?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/46mxz6/plex_on_local_network_with_no_internet/?st=jyiud18o&sh=1c58c4f5

How to Use Plex Media Server Without Internet Access