Option 2: Hi-Fi Cast for Androidįor Android users who don’t want to deal with all of Plex’s setup, the Hi-Fi Cast app is a fine alternative, especially if your phone has ample storage or a MicroSD card slot for holding a large music collection. The Plexamp app will be an even better way to play music once it gets Chromecast support. Chromecast support is currently in development. If you’re a Plex Pass subscriber, I also suggest checking out Plexamp, an excellent alternative app that’s strictly focused on music instead of all media types. Select any of your Google Home speakers, speaker groups, Chromecast devices, then choose some music to start playing. Plex should find your media server automatically, and you should see the Cast icon on the screen. Just visit or download Plex’s apps for iOS or Android, then sign in with the same account with which you set up the server.

Once you’ve dealt with all that setup, using Plex is fairly easy. Using Plex with Chromecast and Google Home Be sure to read Plex’s devices and limitations page as well. Instructions for NAS setup vary depending on the manufacturer, but you can start by visiting Plex’s download page to get the appropriate software. Plex’s web app lets you manage your music library, even with the Shield TV. Locate the “Music” section in the sidebar, hit the vertical “…” button, then select Manage Library > Edit > Add folders.

If your music files are on an external hard drive, set up Plex to scan those files by visiting.

(Detailed Shield installation instructions are available on Plex’s website.)

Download the regular Plex app, which should detect your Shield and offer to install the media server.

To change where Plex looks for music files on your computer, head to . Locate the “Music” section in the sidebar, hit the vertical “…” button, then select Manage Library > Edit > Add folders.

This will allow Plex to scan for music files and stream them to your other devices.

When prompted, specify the folder where your music files are located.

If you’d really rather not, you can click “What’s this?” then select “Skip and accept limited functionality.

Create an account if you don’t have one.

Download Plex Media Server for your desktop computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) or NAS, then follow the installation process and hit “Launch.”.

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