Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I will be walking through how to add transcoding to your Synology NAS with a ZimaBoard. This is great for services like Plex and Jellyfin - I will be showing the process using Plex.
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Links Mentioned:
SSH Commands: forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-use-zimaboard-as-hardware-transcoder-for-plex-with-synology-nas/1396?u=will
ZimaBoard Links:
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Official Site: bit.ly/45VqF69
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This video was sponsored by ZimaBoard.
#nas #plex #homelab
TOC:
00:00 Introduction
03:46 Install Plex media server on the ZimaBoard
07:14 Set Synology up as media folder
16:06 Performance comparison with and without ZimaBoard
21:25 Conclusion
*These are Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for supporting my channel!
In this video, I will be walking through how to add transcoding to your Synology NAS with a ZimaBoard. This is great for services like Plex and Jellyfin - I will be showing the process using Plex.
Hire Me! yarboroughtechnologies.com/contact/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=zimaboard
Post on the Forums! forums.spacerex.co
Links Mentioned:
SSH Commands: forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-use-zimaboard-as-hardware-transcoder-for-plex-with-synology-nas/1396?u=will
ZimaBoard Links:
Official Shop: bit.ly/49eha4J
Official Site: bit.ly/45VqF69
Buy on Amazon*: amzn.to/3MyDyMx
This video was sponsored by ZimaBoard.
#nas #plex #homelab
TOC:
00:00 Introduction
03:46 Install Plex media server on the ZimaBoard
07:14 Set Synology up as media folder
16:06 Performance comparison with and without ZimaBoard
21:25 Conclusion
*These are Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for supporting my channel!
