How to build a HOME MEDIA SERVER with RASPBERRY Pi or UNRAID - Linux - (LincPlus LincStation N2)

🔥 *Build Your Own Automated Home Media Server!* 🔥 In this video, I’ll show you how to build a powerful *home media server* using either a *Raspberry Pi 4* or a *UNRAID NAS* . Whether you’re looking for a low-cost setup or a high-performance system, I’ll guide you through the exact software and hardware I use, including *Plex* , *Radarr* , *Sonarr* , *qBittorrent* , *Tautulli* , and more! You’ll also learn how to *automate your downloads* , *stream your media to any device* , and *access everything remotely using a secure VPN*. --- 🔧 *What You’ll Learn in This Video:* ✅ Full Raspberry Pi 4 setup as a media server (Plex, Radarr, Sonarr & more) ✅ Native installation of services on Raspbian (no Docker) ✅ Hardware and Docker setup on the *LincStation N2 with UNRAID* ✅ Network sharing, automation and media organization ✅ Secure remote access with *WireGuard VPN* ✅ Pros and cons of Raspberry Pi vs UNRAID NAS for home use --- 🛒 *Hardware I Used in This Video:* - 🖥️ *LincPlus LincStation N2 NAS* → https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lincplus/redefining-nas-style-power-and-usability-with-lincplus → https://www.lincplustech.com/ - ⚡ *ORICO PCIe 4.0 1TB NVMe SSD (for UNRAID Docker setup)* → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EuJV2JK - 🧠 *Raspberry Pi 4 (Board Only)* → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooTLntx - 🧰 *Raspberry Pi 4 Kit (Board + Power + Case + SD)* → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onBDINX - ❄️ *Mini PC-style Raspberry Pi case (Ice Tower Cooler + OLED)* → Elecrow → https://www.elecrow.com/raspberry-pi-mini-tower-power-kit-with-ice-tower-cooler-0-96-inch-oled-display-raspberry-pi-heatsink-cooling-case.html → AliExpress → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EG7u5TQ $19-2:【IFPARSV】 $39-5:【IFP2YZU】 $79-10:【IFP1RVP】 $159-20:【IFPARSQ】 $269-35:【IFPRZSL】 $369-50:【IFPSAQN】 $499-70:【IFPLOPD】 $599-90:【IFPFJEM】 From 1/3/2025 00:00 PT to 1/6/2025 00:00 PT --- 📚 *Tutorials & Setup Commands:* - 📦 Raspberry Pi Plex Setup → https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-plex-server/ - 📥 Sonarr for Debian-based systems → https://sonarr.tv/#downloads-linux-debian - 📊 Tautulli on Raspberry Pi (Linux) → https://github.com/Tautulli/Tautulli/wiki/Installation#linux --- 📡 *Related Videos You’ll Love:* - 🔥 ARM HomeLab Server UPGRADE! 🚀 WireGuard VPN + Mini PCs + Arduino Screen | Raspberry Pi + Orange Pi → https://youtu.be/gXFlG4c-Nf8 - 🛠️ How to Build a SIMPLE NAS SERVER🗄️ with Samba 🛠️ on Raspberry Pi 🍓 & Other SBCs 🖥️ → https://youtu.be/jieSFfIjRTA - 🌐 How to Turn Android, Raspberry Pi & Windows into Full Web Dev Machines (Next.js + ChatGPT) → https://youtu.be/5jLo39VhsNU --- 💬 What’s your current home server setup? Let me know in the comments! --- 📺 *Chapters:* 00:00 Intro: Raspberry Pi (Raspberry Pi OS) vs LincStation N2 (UNRAID) 00:25 Multimedia Server services: Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, QbitTorrent, Tautulli 01:40 Raspberry Pi as a Home Media Server 03:05 How to configure Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr and Transmission (Raspberry Pi + LincStation N2) 07:00 LincStation N2 as a Home Media Server with UNRAID 09:40 Raspberry Pi vs LincStastion N2 (UNRAID) – Pros & Cons --- 📢 *Like & Subscribe* for more videos on self-hosted servers, Raspberry Pi projects, and DIY tech setups! --- #HomeMediaServer #RaspberryPi4 #UNRAID #PlexServer #Radarr #Sonarr #SelfHosted #qBittorrent #WireGuardVPN #NAS #Docker #TechDIY #ServerBuild #LincStationN2 #LincPlus