Replace Spotify with a $100 Raspberry Pi music server and stream your own library on your terms. Diggin The Greats walks you through a step by step tutorial to set up a private Plex server, load your music, and access it from your phone, laptop, or TV without paying monthly fees.
Quick note, you do not need a Raspberry Pi to do this. You can run Plex Media Server on an old laptop or desktop and get the same result.
Here are a few reasons to replace Spotify and build a personal music server
• No monthly fees, one setup and you are done paying
• You own your music library and control how it is stored and played
• Stream your music on your phone, laptop, or TV from one server
• Share access with friends or clients through your Plex server
• Upload and stream your own mixtapes, albums, or exclusive content
• Start with cheap hardware and upgrade storage any time you need more space
Let me know in the comments if you plan to replace Spotify and create your own personal music server.
Resources to get started
• Download Plex Media Server
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/
• Install Raspberry Pi Imager
https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/
• View Raspberry Pi 5
https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/
• Listen with Plexamp
https://www.plex.tv/plexamp/
Optional
• Try CasaOS
https://casaos.io/
Thomas Dishaw is the creator of Rap Therapy and a lifelong Hip Hop fan with deep roots in the culture. He previously worked at Heaven Studios, where he interviewed many of Detroit’s most influential voices.