This is the source code to a custom Plex Video Channel plug-in that, once installed on your Plex Media Server (PMS), will connect to a designated 3rd party UPnP/DLNA server and offer its content on your connected Plex Home Theater (PHT).
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For more information about Plex plug-ins, see dev.plexapp.com/
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For feedback and discussions about this specific Plex plug-in, see forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/129911-uplay-upnpdlna-custom-video-channel-plug-in/
None, although you will obviously need a Plex setup and a 3rd party UPnP/DLNA server.
See the CHANGELOG file for information on what’s new.
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Copy the bundle file (folder) to your PMS Plug-ins folder.
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Using the PMS web U/I, go to the plug-in’s configuration screen and provide the IP and port number of your UPnP/DLNA server.
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Using the PHT U/I, go to the actual plug-in and enjoy your content.
This plug-in was tested with a Synology UPnP/DLNA media server. It might not work with other UPnP server implementations?
This package is distributed as a .bundle file which in reality is a folder. On Mac OSX, to view the folder’s content, either rename .bundle to some other name or use “Right Mouse Click” + “Show Package Contents” option.
Plug-in is licensed under the terms of the MIT License, see the included MIT-LICENSE file.
© 2014, Yan Avery