Easy installation

It only takes a few minutes to set up the Plex Media Server on your NAS. Plex Media Server allows you to store all media including movies, photos, and music in the NAS. You can enjoy stored media on multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, HDTV via mainstream media streaming devices (e.g., Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV).

24/7 accessible media

QNAP NAS can run 24/7 without requiring daily power off, which creates a stable network environment for Plex to offer you continuous multimedia streaming and access to media anytime and anywhere.

Why Do I Need to Consider Transcoding Capabilities of a NAS?

Transcoding is crucial when it comes to enjoying your files smoothly without any type of interruptions. In some cases where we store original high definition content in formats such as .mkv, .mp4 and etc, we would often face the challenge of file incompatibility with different streaming players. While on-the-go, while we're about to stream high-def content stored at home, without transcoding down to a suitable resolution would cause your bandwidth to lag. This is where Plex comes in; as it transcodes your stored media and lets you play your media on different media players and devices without problems.

Because Plex does not utilize hardware transcoding engines, but rather only use software transcoding, it mainly relies on the processor of the NAS. As some NAS on the market comes equipped with hardware transcoding engines, keep in mind that Plex does not utilize any hardware transcoding engine and only the power of the CPU. Our suggestion: to guarantee a smooth video playback, we suggest users choose the NAS model which has at least an Intel based CPU for HD content transcoding, and Intel® Core™ i3 (or higher end) for most of the scenario including extreme high bit rate HD video content.It is recommended to check out the official NAS compatibility list by Plex. Decide between your budget and the transcoding capability.

Store your Plex DVR

If you’ve been paying home TV cable boxes pricey monthly fees, then you may consider the all-new Plex DVR feature* recently released by Plex for its Plex Pass users. The integration between DVR, Plex, and QNAP can drastically redefine your home TV lifestyle. You can easily record your favorite TV shows and view them a few hours later while skipping through commercials.

• Install digital antennasPlex works with all types of indoor or outdoor digital antennas. Simply choose your preferred brand. (Remember, you get what you paid for!)
• Connect digital tunersPlex currently works with HDHomeRun digital tuners. They are easy to set up and work with all digital antennas.
• Set up Plex DVRPlex makes adding digital tuners super easy, by automatically detecting all channels available in your area, and customizes your TV program guide.

Because QNAP NAS is also connected to your home network, you can easily set up the NAS as the ultimate storage for all your recorded content. For more details about Plex Live TV, click here.