I have been running PMS on Windows 7 for a long time but just got an Apple TV3.
Following the instructions:
* I installed the latest version of Python 3.3.3
* Did the SSL cert part and put the two files in the Plexconnect>assests>certificates folder
* Downloaded the latest PlexConnect and moved it to "Program Files (x86), The instructions say to rename the folder from "Plexconnect-master" to "Plexconnect" and then to run the "PlexConnect.py" file.
But this is where I am stuck.
When I double click on the PlexConnect.py file, a CMD window opens and closes really fast (it looks blank but its too quick to see). So I never get the details required to setup PlexConnect on the Apple TV3.
I have been reading forum posts for hours to see if anyone has the same problem but can not find anyone having this issue. I have a feeling it might have been the firewall blocking Plexconnect from running but I am unsure. I have tried to allow the program. Disabled the firewall (Im not very good with Firewalls). Plus, I cannot figure out to tell if Plexconnect is running.
If I have missed any information, just ask but I really need some advice.
OS: Windows 7 64bit (Home Premium Service Pack 1)
Plex Media Server Version: 0.9.8.17
Anti Virus/Firewall: Eset Smart Security 6.0.316.0
I don’t think the latest version of Python is compatible. You need 2.x for PlexConnect to work properly. Once installed correctly, change ESS to interactive mode and create rules for Python and PMS to allow through firewall.
having same issue also. Instead using version Python 3.3.3 I am using the 2.7 that they suggested. Getting same problem..command window open and shut off.
go to python directory, then right click on python.exe and set it to run as administrator and compability to vista service pack 2. got mine running but still having issue failed to connect to https on the dns it is giving me port 443.
18:49:54 WebServer: Failed to connect to HTTPS on xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx port 443: [Errno
10013] An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access
permissions
found solution.
go to python directory, then right click on python.exe and set it to run as administrator and compability to vista service pack 2. got mine running but still having issue failed to connect to https on the dns it is giving me port 443.
18:49:54 WebServer: Failed to connect to HTTPS on xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx port 443: [Errno
10013] An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access
permissions
Either you are:
- using a non standard port (not 32400) for you PMS, if so alter settings.cfg to reflect this
- have a firewall config issue, make sure you have inbound TCP and UDP allowed for Python.exe
Thanks but after reading a bit more and what I am really for is to have Plex install on my synology server. Sadly the version I have it is NOT supported and all my videos are located on it and not on my computer.
Unless of course it see the share drives off my computer then it would be great but dont think it sees the shares drives of my server on my machine.
When ever you are having a problem with a script like this on windows, open a DOS prompt, change to the directory where the script is located, and type in the name of the script. You will be able to see the output (probably an error message) that you are missing when the DOS window opens and closes so quickly.
