The 626X is easy to use, provides fast access to files, and delivers an experience akin to having an external hard drive connected to a computer. For home theater enthusiasts who’ve invested in large movie libraries, it’s worth considering as a replacement for the Plex Cloud. The end of the Plex Cloud means users now have to store their media files on computers or hard drives at home.įor Plex Cloud users with large libraries the question becomes: Where can I save movie files so they’re always accessible without having to leave a computer powered on all the time? The answer: A network attached storage (NAS) drive, of course.Īfter years of testing NAS drives, I have finally found a reliable, powerful NAS that can store and stream my media library: the Netgear ReadyNAS 626X.

Users could save their media libraries online to stream to the Plex app on devices at home or on the road. Launched two years ago, the cloud-based media server was tied to Amazon’s cloud storage as well as Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, and Dropbox. Streaming media company, Plex has announced the end of its Plex cloud.

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