The exact WD My Cloud models supported by this first release of Plex Media Server for WD include the My Cloud Mirror, My Cloud EX2/EX4, My Cloud EX2100/EX4100 and My Cloud DL2100/DL4100.
How do I use my WD My Cloud as a media server?
To turn on the WD My Cloud DLNA server
go to “Settings” then “Media in the configuration and turn on “Media Streaming.”
This will allow you to store movies, TV shows, photos, and music on your WD My Cloud and view them on any device on your network.
How do I install Plex on my NAS?
- Download the Plex Server package. (Choose “Synology” under “NAS”.)
- Connect to your Synology NAS.
- Open up the Package Center. Source: Windows Central.
- Click on “Manual Install.”
- Click “Browse” and locate the Plex Server download.
- Click “Next.” …
- Click “Yes” on the pop-up.
- Click “Apply.”
Do I need a NAS for Plex?
Although Plex has rounded out its feature set with free, legal streaming content, podcasts, and live over-the-air television, its server functionality remains at the forefront. As such, you'll not only want a great Plex client, but
you'll need a network-attached storage (NAS) device
.
What is the best NAS for a Plex Media Server?
- QNAP TVS-672XT — Best overall: Intel CPU, 6 bays, 8GB RAM, 10Gb LAN.
- ASUSTOR NIMBUSTOR 4 (AS5304T) — Best runner-up: Intel CPU, 4 bays, 4GB RAM, 2.5Gb LAN.
- TerraMaster F2-221 — Best affordable: Intel CPU, 2 bays, 2GB RAM, 1Gb LAN.
How do I stream video to WD My Cloud?
How do I update Plex on WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra?
- Open your My Cloud User Interface.
- Navigate to the Apps Page.
- Select “Add a new App” (the small box with a “+” on the lower left.)
- Select “Manually add a new App.”
- Navigate to where you downloaded the update file (*. bin).
- Select the *. …
- Follow instructions from there.
What is Plex cloud?
Plex Cloud, launched in fall 2016, was
meant to serve as a way for Plex customers to save their files to online storage services like OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive
, instead of having to host their saved files locally on their own machines or network-attached storage devices.
Should I enable DLNA on Plex?
If desired, you can turn the Enable the DLNA server option back on under Settings > Server > DLNA , though
we do not recommend doing so
. Warning!: Enabling the DLNA server means that any DLNA device or app will have full, unrestricted access to your content.
Can I use WD My Cloud as external hard drive?
The first thing you need to know about the WD MyCloud is that
it's not a traditional external hard disk
. This is not a device that you plug into a PC or a laptop and transfer files to. You do not carry this around with you when you go from place to place. The MyCloud device variants offer up to 8 TB of storage.
Is WD My Cloud DLNA?
WD My Cloud EX2 review
The My Cloud EX2 has a built-in DLNA media server
, so you can share your music, photos and videos easily over your home network.
Can you run a Plex server on a NAS?
Plex Media Server is available for a number of NAS devices
, including: Asustor (Intel, ARM) Drobo (ARM) Netgear ReadyNAS (Intel, ARM)
Does Plex work with NAS?
You can use Plex with a NAS device in two ways: as a simple movie storage drive, or as storage and transcoding hardware
. There are some serious limitations to the latter, all depending on the type of NAS you own, how powerful it is, and what kind of processor it's running.
Visit plex.tv. If not already signed in, click Sign In and sign in to your Plex account. Once signed-in, click – the Plex Web App loads. Click then choose Authorized Devices.
Can I run Plex off an external hard drive?
Well, to be honest, there are no particular hard drives designed to work with Plex,
you can simply use any external hard drive and it'll just work well with Plex
.
How do I cast to WD My Cloud?
What is Twonky media on WD My Cloud?
The Twonky Media Server is what is known as
a DLNA media server
. It allows DLNA clients found in numerous devices like smart TV's, media streaming devices, and mobile apps to stream supported media (music, video, pictures) from the My Cloud device.
How do I set up a DLNA media server?
- Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
- Select Network & Internet.
- Select Ethernet (if your computer has a wired connection), or Wi-Fi (if your computer uses a wireless connection) on the left.
- Select Network and Sharing Center on the right.
- Select Media streaming options on the left.
How do I access WD My Cloud home?
- Go to www.mycloud.com.
- Login with your MyCloud.com account credential.
- From the device listing menu, select your My Cloud device.
- Navigate and click on the file and folder to access your content.
How do I manually update Plex?
The latest version of Plex can be accessed by
launching the Web App on the Plex server
. The new version of the app can be loaded by simply refreshing the browser page if you already have it open.
