Use an old iPad as a media hub
Serving up files is not just for Macs
One of the main benefits of the iPad is its portability, and that makes it ideal for turning into a media streaming device. Once set up, you will be able to consume your media without needing to store it on your iPad.
For this, you’re going to need Plex, a media server app that’s free to download (but we recommend unlocking it to avoid its playback limits). Once you have set up your server following our steps on the left, install the Plex Media Server app on your server Mac. Once installed, this will scan your Mac for media files; you can add more from the Libraries section in the sidebar. Make sure to create an account.
On your iPad, install the separate Plex app from the App Store. When you open the app, sign in with your account. You will now see all the media you can stream to your iPad and watch at your leisure.