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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. I have an Apple TV 4K streaming device connected to my TV. I would like to be able to stream home videos (mp4 stuff I've recorded with my own video camcorder) to my Apple TV 4k.
I use Linux operating system on all my computers and have a separate network switch and router for my home network. My understanding is that I could buy a Mac Mini M4 and load my home videos into the Mac Mini's TV app. Then I could use the native "Computers" app on the Apple TV 4K to accomplish the stream. Correct?
The problem with the Mac Mini M4 option is its expense. It is exorbitantly priced, especially if one wants to get 512GB or a 1TB harddrive.
It would be a lot less costly to just use a NAS.
1) Is there a native Apple app for streaming from a NAS? (I'm assuming the native Apple TV "Computers" app will not work with NAS).
2) If there is not a native app, what are the preferred NAS apps? Is "Plex" one option? Does there tend to be monthly fees for the app offerings?
3) What kind of streaming experience can I expect using NAS? Would the Mac Mini M4 option provide a much better experience than NAS across any domains of use?
Thanks for any help anyone cares to offer.