You can browse directly to your server's local IP address and use it that way if your Internet goes down. The cloud stuff just allows you to connect from the outside without port forwarding on your firewall.

[–] Tak@lemmy.ml 10 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I don't mean when the internet goes down but never has internet access. Like I would want it on it's own VLAN with no internet access.

[–] nevetsg@aussie.zone 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

In you use case I would look at Jellyfin. One of Plex's main features is sharing across the web

[–] Tak@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Would Jellyfin play well with a VPN to watch media while outside my network?

[–] nevetsg@aussie.zone 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I can't see why not, if you know how to set it up. I am sure there are existing docker containers to help you out. But I am a Plex guy, not a Jellyfin expert.

[–] Tak@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 months ago

I appreciate the help! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

[–] conti473@thelemmy.club 3 points 6 months ago

Jellyfin runs great via VPN

[–] Geriatrickid@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Don't believe so, you have to create a plex account and authenticate to use the platform.

[–] scottywh@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You can absolutely configure it to allow exceptions for LAN so that you don't need to authenticate to their servers over the web.

[–] Geriatrickid@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Oh, fair enough! Never tried this.