Looking for suggestions for an app my family can use to “stream” entertainment from server to TV/computers while staying within the home network.

I know of a guide to redirect Plex so it doesn’t have to go to the internet, but I haven’t been able to get it to work.

Any recommendations?

  • Unrelative@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Emby.

    I know everyone loves Jellyfin because it’s open-source, but I’ve used Emby for years after trying all 3 and it’s been the easiest set and forget system. I also think the interface is the best but that’s subjective.

    If you have the time I suggest you try both Emby and Jellyfin and see which suits your needs best.

      • redwoodglacier@alien.topBEnglish
        1·
        11 months ago

        when WAF is involved

        I had to ask chatgpt what this meant:

        > In the context of media home streaming, “WAF” likely stands for “Wife Acceptance Factor.”

        And I choked on my coffee a bit with laughter. I must be old or something, but did not know of this word and I find it hilarious and so accurate!

        • justahobby20@alien.topBEnglish
          1·
          11 months ago

          Ha, glad you could appreciate it. I picked it up from some people in a diy electronics/home automation Discord, but it was relayed to me as Wife Approval Factor.