If that sounds complicated, keep reading. We’ll break down everything you need
to know about Plex.
WHAT DEVICES SUPPORT PLEX?
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server, which runs on one device that stores all of your media, and the client,
which you can use to play back that media. Technically, you can use Plex on just
one device and run both the server and client to manage your library, but Plex’s
most useful feature is streaming your media elsewhere, so you’ll probably want
to download more than one client.
The Plex Media Server runs on a wide array of platforms that you might use on
a stationary computer. The most obvious examples are Windows and Mac. Plex
also supports Linux, FreeBSD, and even a bunch of niche NAS platforms for
those who would rather run a server on dedicated networked storage and free
up the desktop computer for other things.
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dedicated Plex apps for most smart TV platforms and boxes such as Apple TV,
Chromecast, and Fire TV, as well as consoles including the Xbox One and
PlayStation 4. In other words, wherever you watch TV, there’s a good chance
Plex already has an app for it.