

You’ll be prompted to enter your user name and password.

Once you’ve done that, you can use the app to access your content. Once you have set up your Plex server, you will need to sign up for an account with the network provider. The Android app for Plex is not complete without the Plex server.

This leaves Kodi as the best option if you want the full media server experience on Android. However, this feature only applies to content that is streamed from Plex, not to files stored on the device. The latter allows other Plex apps to stream your content. The Plex client for Android has two features, Share and Advertise as server.

Select the appropriate type of library for your content, such as Films, TV Programs, or Other Videos.On the Media Library screen, click Add Library if a relevant default library isn't visible.If you want to be able to stream from your server to your personal devices over the Internet from a remote location, make sure to tick "Allow me to access my media outside my home.".Enter a server name for your Plex server, which will be displayed in Plex client apps.You can skip this for the moment by clicking the close icon in the top right corner. The web interface will then suggest you can sign up for the Plex Pass.On the "How Plex Works" page, click "Got It!".If you don't have a Plex account, select an option and then the relevant link to sign up for an account, and complete the registration process.If you have a Plex account already, log in using your desired method via the page.This will display a Plex icon in the menu bar, and for the initial setup, will automatically open up a new browser window for logging in. Download Plex Media Server for Mac from the Plex website.
