You can grab the latest version of Plex Media Server for Mac using the link below. The existing Mac server versions run just fine under Rosetta2, but native is always better, right? Well, here it is!!!Īuto-update does not work in the latest build, based on the release notes. It also serves as a file and music server for all my old ripped obscure CDs. Since the introduction of the Apple M1 chip for macOS, users have asked for Plex Media Server to natively support “Apple Silicon”.

The code will also be more stable and efficient on the CPU. Most Macs will clear these hurdles easily my 2012 Mac mini runs Plex like a champ. All users will get this once it goes public,” he wrote.Īccording to the developers, Apple silicon Mac users can expect improved transcoding speeds. To set Plex up as a basic media server, you'll need: An always-on, Internet-connected Mac running Mac OS 10.9 Mavericks or later, with an Intel Core i3 processor or faster, and 2GB of RAM or more. Once the media server is fully installed, it will open a new browser window, which contains the Plex web app. If you are on the PMS beta program, you will automatically get the universal build starting with this version. 1.Simply download the appropriate installer and follow the instructions. “The universal build is now in beta as of 1.28.0. The release was announced over 2 weeks back by a Plex employee in a forum thread. Plex has just released the new version of its Plex Media Server as a universal build for Macs, bringing native support and full optimization for Apple Silicon Macs (via MacGeneration).

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