Install Guide Windows

Overview

1. Install Python 2.7.18
2. Extract and run PlexConnect
3. Create Certificates and install them on the AppleTV
4. Run PlexConnect

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Guide

1. Download Python 2.7.18 Windows Installer here and install it. PlexConnect will not work with Python 3.X

   Optional: To enable fanart support you also need to install Pillow:

   a) Open a CMD window with admin priviledge

   b) Navigate to C:\Python27

   c) Give following command python -m pip install Pillow

2. Extract the PlexConnect archive from the latest release. We recommend extracting it to "C:\Program Files"; if you are running Windows 7 or later ensure that the directory has the correct read/write permissions.

3. Generate the SSL Certificates by following the [Windows Certificate Guide] (https://github.com/iBaa/PlexConnect/wiki/Install-Guide-Windows-Certificates).

4. Run PlexConnect Open a CMD window with admin priviledge, navigate to PlexConnect folder and execute "PlexConnect.py". Upon first run, Windows may (or may not) prompt you for firewall exceptions - Click "Allow Access"

   

   You should now see messages like these in the CMD window:

   

   Write down the IP_Self: ###.###.###.### address as you will need it for the next step.

   You can now minimize the CMD window.

   To shut PlexConnect down cleanly use CTRL-C (do not just close the Terminal window).

If you wish to run PlexConnect as a service, so that it automatically starts at boot, see here.

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

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