Then keep using Plex. You can’t use tailscale on a Roku because Roku doesn’t allow it, you have the most locked down, unmodifiable streamer out there. Almost any decent modern router or android based streamer can run tailscale. Even Apple TV with its notoriously closed off ecosystem can do this. If you’re attached to Roku for some reason then keep using Plex. When it’s time to upgrade hardware look for options that are more open.
That’s a long winded way of saying your wrong and your recommendation is not out of best intents for anyone asking but just blasting your personal preference and user needs be damned.
Then keep using Plex. You can’t use tailscale on a Roku because Roku doesn’t allow it, you have the most locked down, unmodifiable streamer out there. Almost any decent modern router or android based streamer can run tailscale. Even Apple TV with its notoriously closed off ecosystem can do this. If you’re attached to Roku for some reason then keep using Plex. When it’s time to upgrade hardware look for options that are more open.
That’s a long winded way of saying your wrong and your recommendation is not out of best intents for anyone asking but just blasting your personal preference and user needs be damned.
Or that your users need someone more competent managing their media and hardware