With the Plex key added, we can add the official Plex repository to the sources list.Įcho deb public main | sudo tee /etc/apt//plexmediaserver.list.This key is used to ensure the files that you are downloading are in fact from that repository and signed by that key.

Let’s add the Plex repository to the apt manager’s key list.Now, to retrieve Plex packages we need to first install the “apt-transport-https” package which allows “apt” package manager to retrieve packages over the “https” protocol that the Plex repository uses.Open a terminal and paste the following commands. Before we download Plex Media Server we need to ensure that our OS is updated.Once you have your Raspberry Pi all set up, we can install Plex Media Server on it. How to stream content from your external storage driveBefore I begin describing the steps to install, I must mention that my Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB Ram) can provide streaming for up to 5 devices seamlessly (without buffering) when my files do not require any transcoding.Now, for those who don’t have a Raspberry Pi, I would recommend buying a kit that includes all the peripherals required to set up a Raspberry Pi (Indian users can have a look at this – PiBox Jump Start Kit).You can install the Raspbian OS on it using NOOBS which is the easiest method and that is all you would need. You can find my previous article below where you can try setting it up on your PC / Laptop (takes 5 mins) and see if you like it (you definitely will). For the uninitiated, Plex Media Server allows you to stream content (Movies, TV Shows, etc.) from your local drives to any device that is connected to your Wifi (or sometimes even to the internet).

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