When checked, Plex will automatically query and enable port forwarding on a UPnP supported router. Leave the box checked if Plex access is required outside of the network. Click Got It to continue.Ī Plex Pass is not required to use Plex on a My Cloud Home.Ĭlick the X in the upper right hand corner of the Plex Pass offer to decline and go to the next screen

No access of content and many features provided by Plex.

No access to the media server from outside the home.

It will be more difficult, and sometimes impossible, to find the server and discover players.

There could be degraded streaming performance.

The user must be signed in for Plex to work properly.

Click Sign Up if there is no Plex Account.

Click Sign In if there is an existing Plex Account and claim the My Cloud Home.

If there is a Connection Timed Out Message check that the My Cloud Home and the computer being used are on the same network and router.Ī Plex Account is required to ensure the best Plex user experience.

Tap the 3-line Menu icon located on the upper left of the screen.

Enter the My Cloud Home Email address and Password.Enter Email address and Password for WD Account.Sign into My Cloud Home device using one of the options below. Guest of My Cloud Home do not have access to configure the server side of Plex.

The device owner that enabled and configure Plex will become the default Plex administrator.The 1st time installation of Plex must be enabled and configured on the local network.Remote access to Plex is not possible without a Plex account.Degraded streaming performance will be experienced when not using a Plex account.Any connections between Plex media server and players will not be secure if a Plex account is not used.Must be signed in for Plex to work properly.Not signed results in: Plex DLNA Media Server is disabled by default, Smart TV and 3rd Party Media Players may not see the My Cloud Home until DLNA is enabled in Plex.A Free Plex Account is mandatory when used with My Cloud Home.First time installation of Plex must be enabled and configured on the local network.Plex Media Server for My Cloud Home differs from other versions Plex:

Plex home media server