You might have a big stash of CDs and DVDs. I’m going to make a wild assumption that if you’re like me (a Gen X’er). Plex has a number of free options, including the News and Podcast section. You may also want to consider getting a lifetime Plex Passfor $149. If you want a channel guide and DVR functionality for live TV, a Plex Pass costs $4.99 per month. So I’ll break down some of the ways that I’ve used Plex for watching and recording live TV, and my own music, photos and DVDs.
I’ve been using Plex for a couple of years now as part of my cord cutting setup. There are Plex apps for iOS and Android smart phones, but you’ll need to get a Plex Pass subscription to enjoy all of the above features. So here’s a handy bullet list of its best features.īy adding Plex to a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV or NVIDIA Shield, you are essentially turning your streaming device into a customizable entertainment center.
But you can’t really sum up everything Plex does in a concise way. Or Plex can be used to watch live TV and record anything on your TV antenna. Plex is a software hub that can pull together all the DVDs and burned movies that you own in a single menu like a personal Netflix. If you like to tinker and customize your TV setup, and you have a collection of burned DVDs or music, then Plex is for you. It gives you first access to Plex's newest features, meaning you can impress your friends before they've had chance to try out the features themselves.Plex Live TV and DVR is an option that appeals to a certain type of cord cutter. The Plex Pass also includes intro skipping, 4K support, mobile syncing for offline viewing, support for multiple users, parental controls, movie trailers, and music features such as lyrics and offline listening. If you add an antenna and tuner to your setup, you can watch and record any over-the-air channels in your area through the Plex app. The most useful additions are arguably the Plex live TV and DVR offerings. You can pay $5/month, $40/year, or $120 for a lifetime subscription.Īs you'd expect, there are numerous Plex Pass benefits that are unavailable on the free version of the app. The basic Plex app is free on every platform, whereas the Plex Pass has three price tiers. But do you actually need a Plex Pass? Is a Plex Pass worth it? Arguably, many people could do without a Plex subscription.
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