I don't have a Plex library
New to Bookcamp? This guide explains what Plex is, why you need it, and how to set up your audiobook server
Written By Max
Last updated 8 months ago
What is Plex?
Plex is a versatile media server that organizes and streams your digital content, including videos, music, photos, and audiobooks. It acts as the engine that stores your audiobook files in one central location (your Plex server) and streams them to multiple devices.
Why use Plex with Bookcamp?
Bookcamp is an audiobook player app for iOS and Android that connects to your Plex server to provide a better audiobook listening experience than Plex offers. Together, they enable:
Stream your audiobook collection to any device
Sync playback history across devices
Access your library remotely
Browse large audiobook collections efficiently
What youβll need
A computer, NAS device, or dedicated server to run the Plex server
Plex Media Server software (free)
Bookcamp app
Your audiobook files (in MP3, M4B, etc.)
Note: Plex has started enforcing a Plex Pass subscription for remotely streaming video content. However, this restriction does not apply to audio content, so you don't need a Plex Pass to stream audiobooks with Bookcamp.
Setup guides
Step 1: Create your Plex server
For detailed steps on setting up Plex Media Server, refer to the official Plex installation guide.
Step 2: Optimize for audiobooks
To manage audiobooks on Plex using best practices, including folder structure and metadata management, refer to this audiobook configuration guide.