Homelab

Stream films and series

Your own media library on TV, phone and tablet, with apps for almost every device.

Replaces: Plex and media folders on your PC

The software

Media server for films, series and music with apps for TVs and phones.

Requirements (official)

Intel graphics recommended for transcoding, e.g. N100 or newer. 8 GB of RAM for a typical setup. Raspberry Pi is considered too slow.

Ranked by suitability for the software, based on the official requirements. How we rank

2-bay NAS

Strength: Storage and computing power in one device. According to Jellyfin, the N100 also handles video well.
Limitation: Hard drives are sold separately. Two bays are enough for mirroring, not more.
Suitable for: Back up photos and videos yourself, Your own cloud for files, Manage your own passwords, Paperless office

Also available at UGREEN

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Mini PC with Intel N150

Strength: Enough power for several services at once, with Intel graphics for Jellyfin and Frigate.
Limitation: No room for large hard drives. For lots of photos or films, a NAS is better.
Suitable for: Run your smart home locally, Back up photos and videos yourself, Your own cloud for files, Block ads across your network, Manage your own passwords, Paperless office, Analyse cameras locally

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4-bay NAS

Also available at UGREEN

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