It’s elegant, simple, and works with almost every streaming device and console around. Indeed, we here at The Geek Pub run Plex as our media server of choice. You can also try the 30-day free trial and then access the premium features using the Plex Pass.The Plex media server is probably the most popular home media server software, right next to Kodi and XBMC. Using Plex, you can organize your media library as well as stream your media effortlessly. Downloading and installing Plex on AppleTV is that simple. Launch the Trailer app on AppleTV to connect to the Plex media server. Now, you can access the Plex on your AppleTV via the Trailers app. Finally, when a dialogue box is shown, type in. Select Send Data to Apple option and click the Play button on your Apple TV remote.ĥ. Tap on the General option to select Send Data to Apple. On your Apple TV, go to th e Settings menu.Ģ. You need to install the SSL Certificate on Apple TV.ġ. Install SSL Certificate on Apple TVĪs Plex server and Apple TV will communicate over HTTPS using the SSL certificate. Now, enter the Plex server IP address on the respective box.ĥ. You should change the DNS setting to Manual if it is set as Automatic.Ĥ. Turn on Apple TV > Settings > General > Network > WiFi or Ethernet.Ģ. To do it, follow the steps given below.ġ. The DNS settings of Apple TV 3rd generation or earlier must be configured. The Plex Connect is successfully installed on your server.

Now, open the Plex Connect folder and tap the PlexConnect.py to install it.Ħ.

You should create and install the SSL certificate for Apple TV.Ĥ. Move the zip file to your preferred directory.ģ. Download the Plex Connect zip file on your Windows PC.Ģ. Now, the Plex Connect runs on your Plex server. Sudo “/Applications/PlexConnect/PlexConnect.py”ĥ. Open the Terminal on your Mac PC and type the command given below. Create an SSL certificate and install it on your Apple TV.Ĥ. Secondly, move the Plex Connect zip folder to the Applications section on your Mac.ģ.

Download the Plex Connect archive from GitHub and unzip it.Ģ.

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