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gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

even if you’re already logged in, apps do not find and recognize your local server without internet access.

You set your server in those app’s settings to not use direct connect and thus they are being routed through Plex’s servers

When you select your Plex libraries from the drop-down there are usually 2 options, one will be the local IP and say (direct), that’s always the best choice if you’re able

I just turned off my Internet connection to my Chromecast and tested, no issues with accessing my media

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