However, the perception is that you need a Plex Pass to watch remotely. It's not true. All users can stream remotely providing you've configured your Plex Server correctly. In this regard, the Plex Pass is only useful if you're going to be in a place with no internet—it lets you save content directly onto your device. If you want to access remote streaming on mobile rather than on a laptop, you'll need to install the appropriate Plex app. The app is free but has some restrictions.
Each video and music file is limited to one minute of playback, and your photos will have a watermark added. It's a fraction of the cost of a full Plex Pass. Of course, you don't get access to any Plex Pass features, but if you just want to watch content on a tablet a few times per year, it's more than adequate. You can also access your Plex server using your mobile device's web browser if you don't want to pay the fee for the app.
Are you the tech guru in your household? If you are, there's a good chance you'll want to share the benefits of Plex with the rest of your family. But setting up Plex on lots of different devices is time-consuming. And unless you're willing to continually add new media to other people's computers, it's almost impossible to keep everyone updated. Luckily, Plex lets you share your library with anyone. They don't even have to be on the same network as you.
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Mobile sync lets you queue content you can watch offline. Sync up your own content ready to watch offline while in the air. Plex Pass is great if you want to connect everyone in the family to the same media server. Plex Pass also includes the ability to set up individual Plex users — each with their own versions of your media library.
Want to create a user that just has access to your G-rated content? Now, you can. Are you a fan of romantic comedies, while your partner is into Sci-Fi horror? You can categorize films and include or exclude portions of the library as you wish. No more scrolling through Colin Firth images to find your Alien collection.
While you are probably using music streaming services such as Pandora or Spotify, what about all the digital music that you have collected over the years? It probably has the same problem as your movie collection: too many unorganized file names to scroll through only worse. But Plex can do the same for your music collection and your film collections.
Again, Plex scrapes the internet to enhance your collection with lyrics, album art, artist bios, and more. If you like to create your own playlists, Plex can help with features like Plex Mix and mood mixes. Just like with movies, you can also sync up your favorite tunes to play on your device when you are offline. Cloud Sync lets you upload selected content to a cloud storage provider like Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box.
However, online storage is so cheap nowadays; this is an easy way to have access to your media even if your home network is offline.
For example, when the new Star Wars trailer dropped, it became a big social event for me and my friends. You can set up Plex to play trailers before you watch your movie just like if you were at the theater. Plex is constantly improving. Think of it like getting early access to the next generation of the Plex Media Server. This covers as many devices as you need. But Plex Plus also comes with additional functionality that is unavailable with standard Plex. If you are going to use Plex Pass as your main media center, there are a variety of.
You can also download content to watch offline later, which can be useful while you are traveling. If you use Plex a lot, the lifetime pass pays for itself after two years; otherwise, use your best judgment.
However, the Premium subscription does offer a handful of interesting features. Plex will even offer a comprehensive guide based on your local listings. But the subscription is also not that expensive.
Here, we come to the crux of the issue. Plex is a wonderful service, provided that you can bring your own movies, TV and music to the party. The only question is, where can you get this stuff? First off, music is pretty easy to come by.
Movies and TV are a slightly thornier issue. A lot of Plex users build their libraries by ripping DVDs they already own. This is not technically legal, particularly if your DVD comes with encryption. At the very least, we can say that from a practical standpoint, ripping DVDs exclusively for your own use is unlikely to ruffle any feathers.
Based on my research, no private individual has ever gotten in legal trouble for this. Programs like PlayOn let you record programs from streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. Of course, far and away the most common way to build a Plex library is simply to torrent content. Anything beyond that, you can pursue at your own risk. If you need material to fill your media server, try downloading some public domain movies , and give it a go.
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