You have to port forward a port and setup dynamic dns, for 99% this is a insurmountable difficulty.
Comment on FFS Plex, the server is on my local network
Bazoogle@lemmy.world 4 weeks agothe ability to easily watch or listen to friends’ media
Why do you think this can’t be done with Jellyfin?
interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Bazoogle@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
You do not have to port forward. In fact, I would suggest against port forwarding. There are other options to access remotely
interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
Are these options going to require installation of specialist software and then entering of special configuration parameters on the client computer as rather than just using any standard browser on any internet connected computer and typing yourjellyfindomainname.com ?
octobob@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
My friends don’t have it set up. Some of them are friends of friends, and people I don’t talk to regularly. I’m not going to try and convert them. It’s also a bit more complicated via tailscale or VPN reverse proxies and Plex “just werks”. If there’s anything beyond just installing an app and clicking an invite, a bunch of people who use my library are going to have a hard time. Like my dad, he’s pushing 70.
I’m also not even sure if people I share with have means of installing. My one friend who uses my library a lot does it through a Samsung TV. That involves sideloading the app to install jellyfin.
Lastly, like I said, music. Plexamp is one of my #1 used apps. There’s a lot that goes into that beyond just being able to play media. It curates playlists depending on what you just listened to or gives you similar artists, similar to how Spotify makes a “radio” after playing something.