Stream Music Seamlessly: Installing PlexAmp on Chrome OS

PlexAmp emerges as a top-tier music streaming application tailored for users of the Plex Media Server. If you’ve already established a Plex Media Server at home and wish to enjoy your music collection on Chrome OS, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will walk you through the process of getting PlexAmp up and running on your device.

Enabling Linux on Chrome OS: A Step-by-Step Guide

For newcomers to Chrome OS eager to run Linux applications, the good news is that this feature is within reach, provided your Chromebook supports virtualization. Follow these steps to enable Linux app support:

1. Access Settings: Click on the clock on the Chrome OS dashboard, then select the gear icon to open the settings menu.
2. Advanced Settings: Scroll down to the “Advanced” section and click on the arrow to display more options.
3. Developers Options: Find the “Developers” section, then select the “Linux development environment” option and activate it by clicking the “Turn on” button.

This action initiates the setup of the Linux LXC container, which is crucial for running Linux apps on your Chromebook.

Preparing Your Terminal for Linux Apps

After enabling Linux, you’ll want to set up your Terminal for command-line operations:

1. Launch Terminal: Open the Chrome OS app menu to find and open the “Terminal.”

2. Update Your Linux System: Execute the following commands to ensure that your Linux environment is up-to-date:

   sudo apt update

3. Upgrade Installed Packages: Next, upgrade your packages to their latest versions, which may take some time:

   sudo apt upgrade -y

With your Linux container fully updated, your Chromebook is ready to install various Linux applications, including PlexAmp.

Installing PlexAmp on Chrome OS

The most efficient method to install PlexAmp on Chrome OS is via the Flathub app store using Flatpak. Here’s how:

1. Install Flatpak Runtime: Start by executing this command in your Terminal:

   sudo apt install flatpak

2. Add Flathub Repository: Next, activate the Flathub app store:

   flatpak --user remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

3. Install PlexAmp: Finally, install PlexAmp with the following command, noting that the installation may take a few minutes:

   flatpak install flathub com.plexamp.Plexamp

Once the installation finishes, you can find PlexAmp in the “Linux apps” section of your Chrome OS app menu.

Getting Started with PlexAmp

To enjoy PlexAmp on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

1. Launch PlexAmp: Open the application from the “Linux apps” menu. You’ll be greeted by a login screen.
2. Sign In: Enter your email or username in the respective field. After that, enter your password and click the “Sign In” button. Alternatively, you can sign in with a Linux-compatible browser like Firefox, as Chrome for Chrome OS doesn’t support this directly.

Once signed in, your entire music library will become accessible. Use the search function in PlexAmp to find specific bands, songs, artists, or playlists. With your selection made, PlexAmp will begin streaming your chosen music, enhancing your listening experience on your Chromebook.

Now, sit back and enjoy the music that PlexAmp delivers straight to your device!