Run Plex on Apple TV 3 - Complete Beginners Guide (New fix)

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @rbergqvist85
    @rbergqvist85 9 лет назад +3

    I have done this but via PC, and wirelessly to the apple tv.
    Now also airplay works on my android tablet via plex.
    This is frikkin awesome.
    Finally i have some use of the otherwise useless appletv.

  • @giuliopiovene5490
    @giuliopiovene5490 10 лет назад +1

    Hi, thanks for the great tutorial. Is there any option to keep Trailers and use another Atv icon/channel? thanks

  • @samghilks1225
    @samghilks1225 10 лет назад

    Awesome. Will be recommending to others. Simple, clear and idiot-proof.

  • @Gizzburt
    @Gizzburt 10 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I followed your instructions with faith and it all worked perfectly.
    Apple TV 3.

  • @gmq402
    @gmq402 10 лет назад

    Totally worked for me. Best tutorial on this issue. Thanks a lot!

  • @ericgarcia424
    @ericgarcia424 10 лет назад

    Worked perfect for me! First time. Thank you!

  • @nicholascaves
    @nicholascaves 10 лет назад

    For anyone troubleshooting the "Trailers is not available. Try again later" issue:
    Make sure you've replaced the $$ with >> in the RefB terminal commands.
    benjmnf has mentioned this, but I missed it when configuring the first time, and a certificate is created regardless making it look like you've done it correctly.
    After recreating all the certificates this works fine on my recently updated Apple TV, Software 6.1 (6698.99.16)
    Thanks benjmnf, great walkthrough!

  • @tarunparmar
    @tarunparmar 10 лет назад

    kudos to you, worked for me. initially it took sometime for appletv to access and show the library but i got the hang of it. works a little slow but does the job very well.
    thanks again

  • @Peculiar223
    @Peculiar223 10 лет назад

    thanks for your efforts and information. I have installed and actually run plexconnect server and watched movies and everything was fine, however after turning my PC off that nite and waking up to run plex the next day i gotten an error message stating that trailers is unavailble try again later, so my question to you is how do you reconnect quickly after installing and hacking, without starting a new process as i have done twice to reconnect?

  • @StephenDaley
    @StephenDaley 9 лет назад

    So i am setting up a OMV (Open Media Vault) NAS and really like this guide. But i have a concern. Will mapping it to a static DNS still allow me to use all the other features with no issues like Hulu and Netflix?

  • @doopo23
    @doopo23 10 лет назад

    WORKS PERFECT AS OF 20/07/14 thanks! The configurator stage is different i think its been updated but still pretty much the same if anyone is wondering.

  • @claudeduvall8548
    @claudeduvall8548 10 лет назад

    Thanks for this! Worked on both my ATV 3. gen. I only have Tiger on my server, so I used the previous version of Apple Configurator, iPhone Configuration Utility. Apple technology without Apple restrictions. Sweet.

  • @marctipan7253
    @marctipan7253 10 лет назад

    Thanks. Worked on an iMac running Yosemite 10.10.1.

  • @PauloAmaral2U
    @PauloAmaral2U 10 лет назад

    Great! Thanks, the only tutorial that worked out for me!

  • @dball13101700
    @dball13101700 9 лет назад

    worked like a charm! Thank you!

  • @Tuckinrim
    @Tuckinrim 10 лет назад

    Benjmnf I just wanted to give you a pat on the back for creating such a easy to understand step by step guide. Very grateful. One question though, I have installed Plexconnect as you have shown and it worked perfectly the first time. I just turned on the Apple TV, and now it just sits there and saids Accessing Trailers but then can't find anything. Has something now changed, should I be check something. Do I need to do the latest update to get around the HTTPS??? Any extra info would be appreciated.

  • @tomthorn6596
    @tomthorn6596 10 лет назад

    Thank you soo much you have cracked it mate, ive been trying this for a couple of days now and could not get my head around it all but you just made that possible cheers buddy ;)

  • @njpryan4458
    @njpryan4458 10 лет назад +1

    Great job !! Worked a treat until I turned back on my macbook and now message "Trailers is unavailable. Try again later". Is there a way to have plea connect point to my ReadyNAS server where all my movies are as I have plex server on there also rather than having my macbook on all the time ?

  • @nishan45
    @nishan45 10 лет назад

    Hi thanks for the video it was really helpful, I just have one question, everything was downloaded without any problem but when I opened the trailers there was nothing on the Plex Library or in Plex Channel, it said no Plex Library available. How do I bring stuff on Plex Library?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Check that your IP and the Apple TV's DNS match. Also, make sure that no other service is running with that IP or the same port.

  • @wimbledonguy71
    @wimbledonguy71 10 лет назад

    OK, followed all the instructions which were very clear, BUT now I only have two icons on ATV, Computers and Settings! Help!

  • @jasonfollone4254
    @jasonfollone4254 10 лет назад

    is there a way to use workflow to make this boot on computer startup ? so you dont have to do the last bit on terminal ?

  • @robincarmack3675
    @robincarmack3675 9 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this! It really made it very simple ;)

  • @dinopelaez9711
    @dinopelaez9711 10 лет назад

    Hi benjmnf
    thanks for the instructions. i do however seem to be getting an error:
    22:40:43 DNSServer: Failed to create socket on UDP port 53: [Errno 13] Permission denied
    any advice? (i'm not prompted to enter my password)
    thanks in advance

  • @mnws69
    @mnws69 10 лет назад

    Hi perfect been wanting to do this for a wile. Everything works well I can see my movies and watch trailers but when I go to watch a movie it gives me the error not able to load content try again later any ideas? Thanks

  • @pfry10
    @pfry10 9 лет назад +1

    Do you have an update to this video using the Apple Configurator 2 app because the Apple Configurator app you show in the video isn't available. The interface on AP2 isn't completely different. I can't figure it out. Thanks!

  • @Bstash19
    @Bstash19 10 лет назад

    thanks for the help dude. my only question is do i have to leave the plexconnect-master folder on my desktop, or can i move it elsewhere?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      You can have the folder anywhere but the path needs to be specified during setup in the terminal. At 3:18, you can see the path "cd/Users/Home-Flanagan/Desktop/PlexConnect-master" modify this as needed.

  • @teaguejohnson
    @teaguejohnson 10 лет назад

    worked. first time. thanks!

  • @Skovkid
    @Skovkid 2 месяца назад

    2024 and I have an old Apple TV 3, trying to find out what to do with it. is this still working ?

  • @bradluma
    @bradluma 9 лет назад

    Hi Benjmnf. Install worked great, even using Apple configurator 2. Just a question though. I have my media on a password protected Qnap NAS. Do the ip settings differ and do I need to input my username & password in the setup somewhere? Thanks,
    Brad

  • @toobalkain
    @toobalkain 10 лет назад +1

    I can't find Python from Syno community to put it on NAS. Is there any other way to circumvent the computer and link Plex connect on 214 Play (which does transcode) with Apple TV?

  • @erikbean1990
    @erikbean1990 10 лет назад

    Thanks somuch, finally got it working!

  • @mikejohnson7923
    @mikejohnson7923 9 лет назад +2

    Looking for a apple config .dmg if there is one.. Apple Config 2 is not like the orignial

  • @bronxnla
    @bronxnla 10 лет назад

    Similar to Nikola below I followed the tutorial - everything seemed to go fine - network is connected properly (it was before anyway) but when I open the "Trailers" folder all I get is the regular content- I do not get the Plex Media Server content or menus - under settings the appletv-Plex profile is listed. Any ideas on where to proceed from here?

  • @Davidxdlol
    @Davidxdlol 10 лет назад

    Does your Mac need to be turned on all the time for it to work? Or only for this one time

  • @TheNikolakum
    @TheNikolakum 10 лет назад

    if i restart my computer do i have to use terminal and type ref b and d

  • @anselluchau
    @anselluchau 8 лет назад

    works as of Sierra and 7.2.2 on Apple TV. Used apple configure 2. Thanks.
    note: if your having a problem connection your Apple TV to the Mac then try a different cable I went through three before it worked.

  • @chavonnetaylor6436
    @chavonnetaylor6436 7 лет назад

    Do you have an update for this video? All steps worked fine but like most below I received the message trailer unavailable.

  • @CarsonCornerPodcast
    @CarsonCornerPodcast 10 лет назад

    I am unable to unzip the plexmaster file. Assistance needed. When I download the folder shows but not a zip file

  • @N_mudaiheem
    @N_mudaiheem 10 лет назад

    Thank you. I have followed everything but when i reached to "trailers" on the AppleTV it would not open instead i get this message "trailers is not available now"
    What should i do?

  • @steveallen2089
    @steveallen2089 10 лет назад

    Apple Configurator isn't compatible with Yosemite....any way round this?

  • @itzmillertyme
    @itzmillertyme 8 лет назад

    can i do this to play movies from my qnap hs-210 NAS without having my computer on?

  • @gregstewart930
    @gregstewart930 10 лет назад

    The PLEX master folder is on my desktop. When I move it's location it causes errors. I don't want to keep the folder on the desktop, but maybe move it into the the PLEX program files folder. I have a Mac. Any ideas?

  • @clinicadentariadopaco9609
    @clinicadentariadopaco9609 9 лет назад

    Hi, Since the mac os 10.10.3 update that my plex on apple tv doesnt show subtitles. If I select one subtitle it shows an error from plex. Can you help me?

  • @fauldsde
    @fauldsde 10 лет назад

    Quick question - so the terminal window has to be open for it to work correct? Do you just leave this open all the time or open as needed when you know you want to use it? like open terminal and change to the folder and type in REF D to get it working again?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад +1

      The terminal must be running for this to work. You do not have to follow all the steps however to get it connected again. Just follow the step begging at the 3:00 minute mark of the video.

  • @sathyachandramohan2570
    @sathyachandramohan2570 10 лет назад

    Hi Benjamnf, I Tried all exactly the same, I get Trailer unavailable when i open the apple tv

  • @frankytap
    @frankytap 10 лет назад

    Is there no way to have just a media player without having the computer running ? I just want a media player that can stream videos from the network or be able to download movies to the media player harddrive. Airplay and support for netflix and hbo would be good too

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      I have a Fire TV with XBMC installed and it performs very well. Easy to set up as well.

  • @a5t3k
    @a5t3k 10 лет назад

    Works, Yosemite 10.10 Thanks!

  • @FHProductions_cph
    @FHProductions_cph 9 лет назад

    I made a mistake:( in apple tv under dns server i used your ip instead of mine. What to do now

  • @psxdadz
    @psxdadz 10 лет назад

    would this work on apple tv 2 jailbroken

  • @SA-jy5zv
    @SA-jy5zv 10 лет назад

    my apple ATV3 does not show up after clicking install profile. My ATV flashes when connected to mac and a separate apple tv setup assistance window appears, could this be the problem?

  • @DJKEILODARENAISSANCE
    @DJKEILODARENAISSANCE 10 лет назад

    how do i check to see if other things are running on that port I'm having trouble its saying trailers unavailable

  • @jessecastewart
    @jessecastewart 10 лет назад

    Is there any way to reverse this process?

  • @JunedKhalifa
    @JunedKhalifa 10 лет назад

    thank you very much..........

  • @benjmnf
    @benjmnf  8 лет назад +1

    The videos have text vs someone speaking so that the user can pause the video and follow the process at their own pace. With someone speaking viewers often have to rewind the video multiple times if they miss a step in the process.

  • @josephhutcheon1619
    @josephhutcheon1619 10 лет назад

    Hey, so I replaced the $$ with greater than's, reinstalled ATV 3 and got it working fine. But Im still experiencing non connection next morning. I have tried several times, but anytime I want to use plex after a restart I have to use the usb micro work around beforehand. Any help would be appreciated.

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад +1

      The terminal must be running for this to work. You do not have to follow all the steps however to get it connected again. Just follow the step begging at the 3:00 minute mark of the video.

  • @Mathemalexxx
    @Mathemalexxx 10 лет назад

    amazing, thank you so much

  • @arnaudlust9449
    @arnaudlust9449 10 лет назад

    Hi thanks for the tutorial, The system asks my password but I don't know the password from what system? can you help me?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      The "password" is the same one you use to log in to your computer.

  • @whoDatBeDare
    @whoDatBeDare 10 лет назад

    Worked for me on aTV3 latest. ta

  • @sathyachandramohan2570
    @sathyachandramohan2570 10 лет назад

    Also I tried sudo lsof -i :53 | grep LISTEN, this command runs for longer timer but no output so far. ps anyone can help

  • @christophgage
    @christophgage 10 лет назад

    MY ATV3 will not now up in Apple Configurator. Any Thoughts?

    • @christophgage
      @christophgage 10 лет назад

      never mind. great tutorial!

    • @mega_syke
      @mega_syke 10 лет назад

      Same problem. what am I doing wrong?

  • @stevenjchang
    @stevenjchang 10 лет назад

    can this install on apple tv software 7.1.... i just bought apple tv and the software is 7.1...

  • @GuillaumeCohen
    @GuillaumeCohen 10 лет назад

    At the end when i click on the trailer icons it thinks for like 5sec and then tells me trailers is not available try again later, any idea where i went wrong? can you help? thanks in advance

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Did you make sure that your Apple TV DNS matches your Computers IP address. Let me know we will work through this..

    • @GuillaumeCohen
      @GuillaumeCohen 10 лет назад

      Yeah I did... It s the same...
      Thanks for the help.

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      I would need more information to help you resolve this issue, such as a screenshot of your Terminal output.

  • @AnuragDoshi
    @AnuragDoshi 10 лет назад

    HI it stops after i shut down the terminal. Do i need to follow all steps when I switch on ?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      The terminal must be running for this to work. You do not have to follow all the steps however to get it connected again. Just follow the step begging at the 3:00 minute mark of the video.

    • @AnuragDoshi
      @AnuragDoshi 10 лет назад

      benjmnf Thanks for immidiate response... i did that however it said dns server now alive..shutting down.. i will try again today and let know.. much appreciated.

  • @martinsjlin
    @martinsjlin 10 лет назад

    thanks nice guide works fine

  • @BerlinettaFerrari
    @BerlinettaFerrari 9 лет назад

    My apple TV wont show up after I click install profiles!! I made sure I had a micro USB that did data. HELP!!

  • @hakakai
    @hakakai 9 лет назад +1

    I did the steps as you said, but when i open trailer ass on my apple tv, it said "trailer is unavailable, try again later", Why do you think this happen?

    • @Skene63
      @Skene63 9 лет назад

      +haider ali that's cause u used the REF:A text in the video description. Try using the one in the PLex connect dowloaded files ( assets/certificates). Open the certificate.txt file and see the differences or use this:
      openssl req -new -nodes -newkey rsa:2048 -out ~/Desktop/trailers.pem -keyout ~/Desktop/trailers.key -x509 -days 365 -subj "/C=US/CN=trailers.apple.com"
      I guess the one in the video description is not compatible with the latest Plex connect files.

  • @thehumanmechanicsbendigo3836
    @thehumanmechanicsbendigo3836 10 лет назад

    Hey guys I'm getting this error when I load up the plexxconnect
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: ***
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: PlexConnect
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: Press CTRL-C to shut down.
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: ***
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: started: 10:14:18
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: Version: 0.3.1+
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: Python: 2.7.5 (default, Mar 9 2014, 22:15:05)
    [GCC 4.2.1 Compatible Apple LLVM 5.0 (clang-500.0.68)]
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: Host OS: darwin
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: IP_self: *******
    10:14:18 DNSServer: started: 10:14:18
    10:14:18 DNSServer: Failed to create socket on UDP port 53: [Errno 48] Address already in use
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: DNSServer not alive. Shutting down.
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: Shutting down.
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: shutdown
    10:14:18 PlexConnect: shutdown

  • @rafaelriedijk1088
    @rafaelriedijk1088 9 лет назад

    everything worked, but when i open the trailer app. the app says there's is no playlist in de playlist nor the library. what is the problem?

  • @irawkmac
    @irawkmac 10 лет назад

    Does this work with shared libraries?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      I believe it does... but you have to enable it within the "Settings" tab.
      Here is a link to a picture showing the "Shared Libraries" tab.
      www.smugmug.com/photos/i-2ZMKK93/0/L/i-2ZMKK93-L.jpg

  • @sunnys513
    @sunnys513 10 лет назад

    Hi Benjmnf,
    iam not able to unzip master file as here is no option for unzip, second thng i cannot get apple configurator as my mac is on 10.7 it needs 10.8 or higher any other option wld you advice ....

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      First, there are multiple options for unzipping a file. I would recommend that you download The Unarchiver. It is a free application and works well. Lion (10.7) does come with a native Archive Utility, however maybe it is not configured properly. Also, using the Terminal you are able to unzip files... so maybe research that option. Second, concerning Apple Configurator, you will need to find and download the version compatible with 10.7, which is either Apple Configurator 1.2.1 or Apple Configurator 1.3.1 (274)... I can tell you though that those versions are not easy to find.
      If your mac meets the system requirements to run OS X Mavericks, maybe you should explore upgrading as an option as it would not cost you anything and might save you some time.

    • @sunnys513
      @sunnys513 10 лет назад

      benjmnf Thanks for replying everything did go well through your video , i had to send certificate through send data option on aptv directly without plugin usb as apple confrigrator 1.5 doesn't work on 10.7 .yes i tried downloading older version 1.2 but it started crashing while installing profile .here is the link i want to share how to send certificate without usb miapple.me/plexconnect-installling-certificates-on-apple-tv-without-usb/
      rest i followed your video thanks again :)

  • @Ryan-kl6fm
    @Ryan-kl6fm 10 лет назад

    I followed all steps, got it working however once my computer shut-down and I turned it back on, plex never opens on apple TV and comes up with "Trailers is unavailable. Try again later." This happened to me a few months ago and I just gave up. Also none of the other apps on my apple tv work now either...any help would be greatly appreciated

    • @Ryan-kl6fm
      @Ryan-kl6fm 10 лет назад

      Essentially I'm trying to run content from my QNAP through Plex on Apple TV.
      My QNAP is connected via Ethernet.

  • @desilmc
    @desilmc 10 лет назад

    having problems getting past the cd and drag the folder over part.... here is what comes up...-bash: cd/Users/markdesilets_MacPro/Downloads/PlexConnect-master: No such file or directory

  • @anastasiadicks9545
    @anastasiadicks9545 10 лет назад

    Im doing everything exactly like you do and everything works fine... as soon as i open Trailer app on apple tv it say's " Trailers is unavailable. Try again later....... Please help me...

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Look at your output in the Terminal window, do you see anything similar to "Port 80 already in use" or "Port 53 already in use" or "Port 443 already in use"? If so you already have a web server running on that port and it needs to be disabled before Plex will connect.

    • @skasax5
      @skasax5 10 лет назад

      benjmnf thanks for this video, I get an error saying Failed to create socket on udp port 53: [erro 48] address already in use. How can i fix this. thanks again

  • @garryhyare1659
    @garryhyare1659 10 лет назад

    Hey Benjmnf,
    i'm Hv trouble with the zip file. For some reason i cant unzip the file any suggestion. please reply back and let me know why i hv also updated my imac computer to mountain lion but im unable to install apple configurator on to the imac computer. im currently stuck on these 2 steps i appreciate it if u can reply back and give your insights...

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Please be more specific... what "file" can you not unzip. Also, you should be able to download Configurator with no problem... I am confused here.

  • @arnaudlust9449
    @arnaudlust9449 10 лет назад

    When I click on trailer it says:" Trailers not available"

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Check that your IP and the Apple TV's DNS match. Also, make sure that no other service is running with that IP or the same port.

  • @MrBibi86
    @MrBibi86 10 лет назад

    any way this can be done on windows?

    • @benjmnf
      @benjmnf  10 лет назад

      Yes. It is a similar process using the command prompt instead of terminal, Google it.

  • @jonathanmacapagal342
    @jonathanmacapagal342 10 лет назад

    I can't even create a certificate? using windows btw

  • @sundi712
    @sundi712 10 лет назад

    lol did you really have to block the internal IP of your computer?

  • @mattplozza1365
    @mattplozza1365 10 лет назад

    bit of sound to your video would make it a beginners guide

    • @benjaminflanagan2330
      @benjaminflanagan2330 10 лет назад +3

      We are all entitled to our own opinions. I feel that the video I have provided is very beginner friendly and I prefer text instructions over voice so you can pause and read everything rather then searching for a voice segment.

    • @mattplozza1365
      @mattplozza1365 10 лет назад

      yeah fare enough

  • @toobalkain
    @toobalkain 10 лет назад +1

    why do you even need Plex running on ATV since it runs on LG and Samsung TVs so you can stream directly to your TV?
    Even better, Plex runs on NAS, Synology and QNAP for instance.
    I have iPad, Synology 214-play, ATV and LG Smart TV. Synology has great iOS apps, p..ex. to download (or play) media files (via torrent) so you don't even need Plex running on your notebook but you can, if you wish, DL files via your notebook. In TV input sources Plex will show your libraries. It's a great solution with no cables, HDMI or otherwise, needed, everything on wifi without a glitch, even 40+gig 3D files.
    Plex finds the artwork and even subtitles for you and plays whatever format your throw at it, except ISO.

    • @whiteshadow247
      @whiteshadow247 10 лет назад +1

      because not everyone has a "smart" LG or Samsug TV...

    • @toobalkain
      @toobalkain 10 лет назад

      whiteshadow247 OK, sorry about that, but TVs have never been cheaper than now, stands to reason most tv show or movie buffs would get one.

    • @whiteshadow247
      @whiteshadow247 10 лет назад +1

      toobalkain Yeah, well some people are trying to live the American Dream of just getting by.

    • @SupportTheGOA
      @SupportTheGOA 10 лет назад

      toobalkain They are still a thousand dollars. Not everyone has mommy and daddy buying them shit.

  • @2cool0
    @2cool0 8 лет назад

    bruh why don't these tutorials ever have the person speaking? it's so annoying. like why is that so hard? you have a mic on the damn computer and if not you can buy a cheap ass mic on ebay or use your phone mic and sync both those things. come on bruuuhhhhhh. good info in this video though

  • @ThienNguyen-kg6pk
    @ThienNguyen-kg6pk 9 лет назад

    is it work for appletv ios 7.2. please show me how to do it? thanks

    • @2cool0
      @2cool0 8 лет назад

      +Thien Nguyen you don't need ios for the older apple tv