I was also finding a way to use my Raspberry Pi as a Plex Media Server since there is a Plex client for the Pi (Rasplex). I wanted to use the plex client built into my TV instead. Running Raspberry Pi Plex Server – Failed! It can be downloaded and installed from here. Rasplex is currently in Beta, but plans are in place to support Plex channels – which means that eventually, you should be able to use Netflix, Hulu and all that good stuff on your Pi. So far the Plex front end player can be installed on Windows, Linux and Mac computers, as well as on iOS and Android devices, Samsung and LG Smart TV’s, Roku and Google TV devices, and now the Raspberry Pi. One big advantage of using the Raspberry Pi Plex is to have a centralized media library throughout your home, made even better by the list of supported devices. This however has a better user interface than Raspbmc.

It also requires installation of Plex software on your PC to get this working. It might be a little more complicated in terms of understanding the technical details than Raspbmc. You can play media from any of the machines you have cluttering up the house using the RasPlex media server. It is a open, platform-independent home entertainment system.

Plex itself is a package based on XBMC, but separates the front-end player from the back-end database, which means that you can have multiple client devices connected to one media server. Rasplex is a Plex package for Raspberry Pi. Please read our Affiliate Link Policy for more information. This helps support the free content for the community on this website. I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these affiliate links.

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