Raspberry Pi is a great option for building a low-power Plex Media Server suitable for personal media streaming at home, thanks to its compact size, affordability, and capability.
To set up Plex Media Server on a Raspberry Pi, you need Raspberry Pi 4 or 5, microSD card or SSD, external storage for media, Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, Raspberry Pi OS, and a Plex account.
The setup process involves flashing Raspberry Pi OS, installing Plex Media Server, enabling and starting the service, accessing the Plex web interface, and adding your media library.
Additional tips include considerations for transcoding, USB boot for better performance, power supply recommendations, thermal management, and security measures like port forwarding, strong passwords, and secure remote access methods.