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Welcome to Pauls Plex tutorials

A comprehensive resource where one can learn how to change settings, customize the home screen, and access detailed explanations of what Plex is and how it functions.

All the videos and tutorials are listed below, with full descriptions coming soon.

How to get your libraries to appear on your Home Screen: Quick, easy guide for the Plex mobile app.

How to reorder my Plex libraries? Quick, easy guide (mobile app)

How to switch between seasons: Quick and easy guide on the Plex mobile app

Desktop Tutorial

This is a step by step guide. To get you set up after you have installed the Plex app.

Step 1

Once you’ve installed Plex on your desktop, log in and you’ll notice your Home screen is empty. To proceed, click the three lines in the top left corner and select “More.” The rest is on the next step

Step 2

Next, go ahead and. Press on anime, movies or TV shows.

Step 3

After selecting the libraries you want to add to your home screen, click on the three dots on each library or hover over them. You’ll see a menu appear—click “Pin” for each of your desired options. It’s recommended to include Anime Movies and Shows.

Step 4

After you have done all the correct steps. Go ahead and click on the back arrow on pinned in the top left corner.

Step 5

All your selected libraries are displayed right on your home screen, making them quicker and easier to access since they’re pinned to the left side of your screen.

First of all, what is Plex?

Plex is a free app that lets you organize and stream your own movies, shows, music, and photos. Instead of relying on Netflix or Hulu, Plex lets you build your own personal streaming service. You add your media files to Plex, and it turns them into a beautiful library with posters, descriptions, and categories. You can watch your content on your TV, phone, tablet, or computer—anytime, anywhere

  • A personal streaming service that organizes your movies, shows, music, and photos.

  • Posters, titles, and descriptions that make your library look professional.

  • Access to your content on TVs, phones, tablets, and computers.

How Plex Works

When you open Plex and see all the posters for movies or shows, those posters are connected to the actual files stored on the Plex server. When you click on a poster and press the play button, Plex sends a request to the server. The server finds the file, prepares it so it can play smoothly on your device, and then streams it directly to you. From your perspective, it feels just like Netflix or Hulu—you click play, and the video starts right away.

  • A server that responds when you click on a poster and press play.

  • Smooth streaming, even if your internet or device needs the video adjusted.

  • A viewing experience that feels just like Netflix or Hulu, but powered by your own server.

Why Do We Need Plex?

Paul’s Plex Media Server gives you your own personal streaming service. Instead of relying on apps that remove shows or charge monthly fees, you get a library that is always available. When you log in, you’ll see posters and details for movies, shows, and music, just like Netflix. You click play, and the server streams it directly to you.

  • Access to a full library anytime, anywhere.

  • A streaming experience that looks professional with posters and descriptions.

  • No limits or disappearing titles — the content stays available.

  • A simple way to enjoy media without extra subscriptions.