Install Guide Linux

Overview

Because your specific Linux implementation can vary wildly from others, this guide is just a general overview. A fantastic thread by Wilsoncd2 can be found [here] (http://forums.plexapp.com/index.php/topic/71220-linux-install-for-plex-connect/?hl=linux) which may provide ideas for your Linux configuration.

1. Extract PlexConnect
2. Create Certificates and install them on the AppleTV and PlexConnect server
3. Run PlexConnect
4. Configure and test your AppleTV

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Guide

1. Extract the PlexConnect archive you [downloaded earlier] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/archive/master.zip). Place the folder in a location of your choosing.

2. Generate the SSL Certificates. Certificates can be generated using Linux but you must use the network method to actually install the certificate on the AppleTV as there is no native Apple Configurator tool available for Linux.
   Use the [Mac Certificate Guide] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/wiki/Install-Guide-Mac-Certificates).

Alternatively, you can serve the Certificate directly to the AppleTV through its Settings Page and the built-in WebServer in PlexConnect.

Original instructions post

1. Copy all three certificate files to default directory (.cer, .pem and .key to assets/certificates)
2. Complete AppleTV configuration steps in the Install Guide (steps 3 & 4 in Mac and Linux guides, 4 & 5 in Windows guide)
3. Go to the AppleTV Settings app
4. Select “General” then scroll the cursor down to highlight “Send Data To Apple”
5. Set "send data to apple" to NO
6. This time press “Play” (not the normal “Select” button) and you will be prompted to add a profile
7. Enter the URL for the .cer file: http://yourIPaddress/trailers.cer (don’t forget to add http:// and use your PlexConnect IP address)

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3. Run PlexConnect by first opening a terminal window, cd to your install path, then type the following:

sudo ./PlexConnect.py

Provide your Administrator password to complete PlexConnect startup.

You should now see messages like these in the terminal window: (Mac images shown, Linux will be similar) Write down the IP_Self: ###.###.###.### address as you will need it for the next step.

You can now minimize the Terminal window.

For manual configuration and advanced features see the [Advanced Settings page.] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/wiki/Settings-for-advanced-use-and-troubleshooting)

4. Configure the AppleTV for PlexConnect

   

   -[AppleTV Ethernet Guide] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/wiki/Install-Guide-AppleTV-Ethernet)

   -[AppleTV Wi-Fi Guide] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/wiki/Install-Guide-AppleTV-Wifi)

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