Connecting Your Plex Server to Your TV: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of being stuck in front of your computer to access your favorite shows and movies? With Plex, you can easily connect your media server to your TV and enjoy your content from the comfort of your couch. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to set up your Plex Media Server for remote access.

First things first: make sure your operating system supports the 'something changed' trigger. If not, don't worry – you can still use the new Plex agents to manage your libraries and content.

To start, head over to your Plex Media Server settings and look for the 'Agent Settings' section. Here, you'll find a variety of options to customize your experience. You can set the maximum bitrate of a remote stream from this server, enter your internet upload speed, and even configure port forwarding on your router.

Once you've made these changes, click 'Apply' and wait for everything to settle. Your Plex Media Server should now be fully accessible outside of your network, allowing you to connect to it from anywhere.

But that's not all – there are a few more settings you might want to consider tweaking. For example, you can manually specify a public port if you're running Docker or prefer a fixed port. You can also enter your public IP address and enable remote access if desired.

Finally, make sure you've enabled advanced settings in the Plex Media Server settings menu. This will give you access to a range of additional options that might be useful for managing your content.

Some other settings you might want to consider include:

* JBOPS 4K Transcode Stopping with Tautulli: If you're using Tautulli, you can set this option to stop transcoding in 4K.

* Include music libraries in automatic updates: This setting will automatically update your music libraries whenever changes are detected.

* Empty trash automatically after every scan: This setting will ensure that any deleted files are removed from your library after each scan.

* Run a partial scan when changes are detected: If you have a large library, this setting can help speed up the scanning process by only checking for changes in specific areas.

By following these steps and adjusting these settings, you'll be well on your way to enjoying your favorite shows and movies from the comfort of your TV. Happy streaming!

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