

Your system has default ones built in but although they contain A LOT of software programs for you, Plex is not one of those programs.

If you are new to Linux, a repository is basically like an "App Store" that you can install new software programs from. Everything else we do will be done by typing in a command and hitting enter. When the terminal opens you'll see a prompt like " ~ $". To open a new terminal click the terminal icon in the upper left corner. If you have not used Linux before, a terminal just a program where you can type in commands. The first thing we are going to do is open a terminal. The tutorial assumes you have installed "Raspberry Pi OS" as your operating system. You should have your Raspberry Pi up and running and connected to the internet, preferably with ethernet not WiFi. It's aimed at a beginner who has little or no experience with Linux or Raspberry Pis.īefore you start if you haven't set up your Raspberry Pi and installed an operating system, please do that first by following this guide. This is a step by step guide to installing Plex Media Server on your Raspberry Pi. Although you can install Plex on a "normal" computer, a good much cheaper alternative option for a beginner is to install Plex on a Raspberry Pi. Plex Media Server is a very popular and free piece of software that you can install on a computer to do this for you. When you are Owning Your Streaming, one of the most important things you need is a home media server which takes all of your content and streams it to your devices.
