I have installed plex server on synology, but i cannot see servers option in...
I log into plex server using local ip. Undser settings i have "web, users, devices". On home page i have "Looking for server... A server could not be found. Download and install Plex Media Server, and...
View ArticleSynology 416 (I think) Won't play 4k from my iPhone even without Transcoding
I recently made the move to recording my home videos in 4K. When I record (4K 24 fps) it uploads to my Photos account and I'm able to stream it from Apple Photos OK. I took some of that video into FCPX...
View ArticleMy media is not syncing with PLEX!
I like Plex but I didn't want it slowing down my laptop so I invested in a Synology DS218+. I was able to download plex from the official plex website and installed it. I also transferred all my media...
View ArticleDirect Stream vs Direct Play
Hello all, I am testing my DS718+ as a PMS, and so far I am liking what I am seeing. I am not going to be doing more than just serving up content from this PMS. I plan to transcode all my content via...
View ArticlePlex library keeps on updating unless disconnected from network drive
My library will constantly update if I am connected to my synology drives within finder. The only way it stops is if I go and disconnect the network drives within finder. I have updated to the latest...
View Article[DS218+] Can't download Plex Media Server
Whenever I try to manually install Plex Media Server I get a prompt saying: "This package is not supported on the platform of DiskStation or is incompatible with the current DSM version" I'm running...
View ArticleAre there any USB Tuners that work in the US with the Synology DS-218+?
Plex says that they don't support any USB HD Tuners in the US. But has anyone got any to work? I'm not above hacking if needed. -ms
View ArticleDS718+ Memory Upgrade
Is it better to get memory that has a higher MHZ rating or a lower CAS latency value? I am looking at DDR3L-1866 memory that has a CAS value of 11, but I could buy DDR3L-1600 memory that has a CAS...
View ArticlePlayback .ts file on LG WebOS PlexApp
Hi, my Plex Server is running on a Synology DS218+ and playback is on LG WebOS TV. Most media’s working well but all my recorded .ts files are not working, I get a timeout. Playback this files with...
View ArticleMacOS Plex server files inaccessible via AFP. Synology as file-server.
Hello! I have a problem with the rights (i think) on my NAS. Plex can find the files, but not play them? I use a MacOS Plex server where i connect to my Synology trough AFP. It have worked for years,...
View ArticleMove Plex database from Synology 1515+ to 918+ ?
I need to move my plex database library from my 1515+ to my 918+ I "think" I have a complete clone of the Library & tmp_transcoding folders. Can I simply move them to my new Synology's Plex folder?
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Is it possible to play 4K HDR(10) with surround sound with a DiskStation DS918+?
I'm looking for the best NAS solution possible for future 4K HDR10 with Dolby or DTS surround sounds. Am I dreaming or this is a possible reality, May 1 2018? Some mentioned QNAP some Synology. Even...
View ArticleDS918+ DSM 6.1.6-15266 Update 1 - PLEX 1.13.0.5023 "failed to run the package...
Hi, After a electric failure, I did restart my NAS and everything is doing ok. Nevertheless, the Plex package return a "failed to run the package service" everytime. Any input or help ? Thanks in...
View ArticleMoved media to DS418play, having audio issues
I've tried running plex server off both the NAS and my mac mini with no change in result. Seems that some (but not all) AAC / h264 files will play video, but no audio when using the xbox one app....
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Plex Premium Music: Cannot add a Music library
After I did my migration from my Mac mini Server to my DiskStation everything is working fine except all my music librairies. My libraries won't refresh. I'm Plex Pass member (For life!) and I never...
View ArticlePlex server stops after last update and NAS-Change
Hi Community, I'm new here, hello to all. for 2 years I ran the Plex Server on my Synology NAS 1815+ without any problems until I had a hardware crash 2 weeks ago. Now I changed to Synology 918+ 'cause...
View ArticleAny benefits of installing the x64 bit version of plex on a Ds3615xs ?
Is there any benefits of installing the 64 bit version of plex over the default 32bit Bit version on this Synology NAS. I know I won’t get hardware acceleration as the process does not support it. Was...
View ArticlePrivate IP change
Hi All, Hoping you can assist me with this. I am currently running PMS on a Synology NAS which has two NICs. One for internal access and the other in a DMZ network for outside access. I recently had to...
View Articlewhy can't interlaced content be transcoded with hardware?
I understand that interlaced content cannot be transcoded using the hardware engine of my NAS. But what I don't know is whether this is a limitation of my NAS or Plex? What stops my NAS to use the...
View Article4K Questions
Hello all, I am trying to stream 4K content from my Synology DS718+ NAS to my LG OLED TV, via the Plex WebOS client. The movie is in MKV format, with HEVC/DTS 5.1. I am having buffering/stuttering...
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