Stream HD videos on PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 3 was used by many owners as a media center. We'll show you how to stream HD videos to PlayStation 4.
Install and set up Playstation 4 - Plex
So far, the PlayStation 4 does not yet support a streaming solution like DLNA, which is why you are currently still dependent on a transitional solution using the Plex media server software. You can set it up yourself or - as we show in the third paragraph - use the official app.
- First download the Plex Media Server and follow the installation instructions.
- As soon as Plex has started, open the internet browser of your choice and enter "127.0.0.1:32400/web" in the address line and open the page. The Plex web interface should open.
- Click the plus icon in the left sidebar to add a new library. You can now choose the file type between film, series or videos and then specify the folder in which your video files are located.
- Plex will now compare the videos with various databases and download additional information and matching artwork. As soon as Plex has completed the search, you can check directly in the browser whether the video files are playing.
Call Plex on PlayStation 4
After Plex has been successfully set up, you must now open the web interface on your PS4. Make sure that Plex is still active on your PC and that both the console and the PC are in the same network.
- Start the internet browser on your PlayStation. You now need your IP address. If you are a MAC user, you will find further information in this practical tip.
- Now enter your IP address in the address bar of the PlayStation 4 Internet browser followed by the expression ": 32400 / web". The address could look like this: 192.169.1.2:32400/web. The Plex web interface should now open on your PlayStation 4.
- To be able to play the videos on your PlayStation 4, you must first make a corresponding setting. To do this, open the settings using the wrench symbol in the top right.
- Now select the "Web" tab and from there "Player". In the top right you can display the advanced settings with "Advanced display". Now select the option "Prefer AAC Audio" at the bottom.
Alternatively: Use the official Plex app on the PS4
As an alternative to manual installation, you can also use the official Plex app. This gives you an optimized user interface and you no longer have any problems with different formats.
- However, you can only use the app if you have a paid Plex Pass membership. It currently costs EUR 4.99 per month, EUR 39.99 annually and can be concluded for an unlimited period for EUR 149.99.
- You can download the Plex app for free from the PlayStation Store or directly from the media category in the main menu of your PlayStation 4.
A cheap and simple variant of how you can use Plex HD videos on your TV streams is the solution with Google's Chromecast.