Whats a good replacement for Plex that will run offline? It is sad that after being a Plex Pass member for years that I still have to deal with this BS… no Internet in Texas and cant watch my own movies and TV shows on my own NAS that has a copy of software that I paid for… Time for a change any su…

It just takes a little preparation: [image] [HowTo] Use Plex with No Internet Tips, Tricks & How-Tos 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 po…

I live in Texas as well and my AT&T internet went down as well. But I was still able to stream my movies in my house with DLNA on.

Sorry that is not a solution, if it works on a device (Roku) with Internet it should work the same way without it. I dont want to have to sit in front on my PC to watch a movie. There is definite loss of functionality. Why does Plex even need Internet access? There is no reason that should be requi…

Emby? (Works just about anywhere Plex does.) Kodi? If you are using Android. Another way to go is simply browse to the movie you want to watch and play it via VLC or some such. BTW: I have no problem with accessing Plex or Emby when my internet is out. I do not use remote access and I enter all m…

From your PC sure, but try it from something like a Roku. Loss of functionality that should not happen.

Thanks, i will check those out. I can access from a PC fine, its when I try it from anything attach to my TV (Roku) that there is an issue.

I have my media on my pc and can still watch my movies with no internet on my Samsung TV, Nvidia Shield and a Roku.

must be some magic I dont have LOL…

Lol, there might be some setting on your server or router that you must of over look. But it is possible. Double check your settings when you have a chance.

I’ve used Plex on my Roku, and my nVidia Shield, while internet is off.

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