Plex: Watch Live TV and Movies Hack 8.27 + Redeem Codes
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Developer: Plex Inc.
Category: Entertainment
Price: Free
Version: 8.27
ID: com.plexapp.plex
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Description
Watch live TV free and hop into TV series you know and love on Plex. Discover brand new shows and enjoy on-demand TV channels and shows, all in one place. Watch TV anywhere, on any device, together with your friends!
Streaming movies has never been easier with Plex. Watch your favorite movies from A24, Crackle, Warner Brothers, MGM, Lionsgate and more! Enjoy hundreds of free, full length movies from every genre: anime movies, children's movies, documentaries, and much more.
Dive into over 300 channels of top TV programming such as BBC Top Gear, Hannibal, PBS Antiques Roadshow, and more! Explore favourites like True Crime Now, BBC Doctor Who Classic, Game Show Central, TED when you download Plex today.
Watch news from over 190 global publishing partners, including CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, and top local news sources for over 80% of markets in the U.S.
Plex also offers a media server that organizes your personal data, lets you listen to your favorite podcasts, find new recommendations, and stream new music.
Watch now: stream TV, movies and more with Plex.
PLEX FEATURES:
Live TV Streaming:
- Stream live TV with access to 300+ channels of free live programming
- Enjoy many live channels for everyone in the family: watch kid shows, news, sports, and more
- Watch the news with CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, local news channels and more
Watch Movies Anywhere:
- Watch movies online or offline, anytime
- Stream movie favorites from your favorite studios, all for free
- Full movies of all categories: children movies, anime movies, new movies and more
TV On-Demand:
- Stream on demand TV shows instantly
- Watch TV series favorites or find something new for the whole family
- Watch TV shows anywhere, on any device
Plex Media:
- Organize your personal data, search your favorite podcasts, discover new ones, and stream music
- Store all your personal media such as photos, music, movies and shows, and stream them any device
Download today and start video streaming, with Plex.
Note: If you’ve already purchased the app on the App Store or you have a Plex Pass, you do NOT need to purchase again! Your previous purchase will be automatically detected.
Note: Playing media from your Plex library on mobile devices is limited (one minute for music and video, watermark on photos) until the app is unlocked. For full functionality, get a Plex Pass -OR- make a small, one-time, in-app purchase for app access. Streaming personal media requires Plex Media Server version 1.18.3 and higher installed and running to stream to other devices. DRM-protected content, ISO disc images, and video_ts folders not supported. Some features of this app are supported by interest-based advertising, to learn more about this and your choices regarding it visit the Plex Privacy Policy.
The app offers (but does not require) a Plex Pass In-App Purchase. Plex Pass is available for the equivalent of US$4.99 charged monthly to your iTunes Account, charged yearly for the equivalent of US$39.99, or as a one-off lifetime payment for the equivalent of US$149.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in your iTunes Account at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, charged at the same rate for renewals. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.
See the terms of service at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/plex-terms-of-service/
Streaming movies has never been easier with Plex. Watch your favorite movies from A24, Crackle, Warner Brothers, MGM, Lionsgate and more! Enjoy hundreds of free, full length movies from every genre: anime movies, children's movies, documentaries, and much more.
Dive into over 300 channels of top TV programming such as BBC Top Gear, Hannibal, PBS Antiques Roadshow, and more! Explore favourites like True Crime Now, BBC Doctor Who Classic, Game Show Central, TED when you download Plex today.
Watch news from over 190 global publishing partners, including CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, and top local news sources for over 80% of markets in the U.S.
Plex also offers a media server that organizes your personal data, lets you listen to your favorite podcasts, find new recommendations, and stream new music.
Watch now: stream TV, movies and more with Plex.
PLEX FEATURES:
Live TV Streaming:
- Stream live TV with access to 300+ channels of free live programming
- Enjoy many live channels for everyone in the family: watch kid shows, news, sports, and more
- Watch the news with CBS, Financial Times, Euronews, local news channels and more
Watch Movies Anywhere:
- Watch movies online or offline, anytime
- Stream movie favorites from your favorite studios, all for free
- Full movies of all categories: children movies, anime movies, new movies and more
TV On-Demand:
- Stream on demand TV shows instantly
- Watch TV series favorites or find something new for the whole family
- Watch TV shows anywhere, on any device
Plex Media:
- Organize your personal data, search your favorite podcasts, discover new ones, and stream music
- Store all your personal media such as photos, music, movies and shows, and stream them any device
Download today and start video streaming, with Plex.
Note: If you’ve already purchased the app on the App Store or you have a Plex Pass, you do NOT need to purchase again! Your previous purchase will be automatically detected.
Note: Playing media from your Plex library on mobile devices is limited (one minute for music and video, watermark on photos) until the app is unlocked. For full functionality, get a Plex Pass -OR- make a small, one-time, in-app purchase for app access. Streaming personal media requires Plex Media Server version 1.18.3 and higher installed and running to stream to other devices. DRM-protected content, ISO disc images, and video_ts folders not supported. Some features of this app are supported by interest-based advertising, to learn more about this and your choices regarding it visit the Plex Privacy Policy.
The app offers (but does not require) a Plex Pass In-App Purchase. Plex Pass is available for the equivalent of US$4.99 charged monthly to your iTunes Account, charged yearly for the equivalent of US$39.99, or as a one-off lifetime payment for the equivalent of US$149.99. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off in your iTunes Account at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, charged at the same rate for renewals. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.
See the terms of service at https://www.plex.tv/about/privacy-legal/plex-terms-of-service/
Version history
8.27
2023-10-26
FIXED:
- The "Cast & Crew" hub on media details screens would fail to load for managed users.
- The "Cast & Crew" hub on media details screens would fail to load if a library had the "Include adult content" setting enabled.
- The "Cast & Crew" hub on media details screens would fail to load for managed users.
- The "Cast & Crew" hub on media details screens would fail to load if a library had the "Include adult content" setting enabled.
8.26
2023-10-09
NEW:
- Added a "Cast & Crew" details screen accessible from the new "Cast & Crew" hub.
- The "Cast" hub on media details screens has been replaced by the "Cast & Crew" hub and now also includes crew members.
FIXED:
- View All links would show on hubs that contained no additional content.
- View All links would sometimes disappear.
- Added a "Cast & Crew" details screen accessible from the new "Cast & Crew" hub.
- The "Cast" hub on media details screens has been replaced by the "Cast & Crew" hub and now also includes crew members.
FIXED:
- View All links would show on hubs that contained no additional content.
- View All links would sometimes disappear.
8.25
2023-09-13
FIXED:
Increased quality of uploaded profile images.
Increased quality of uploaded profile images.
8.24
2023-08-23
NEW:
- Changed default remote streaming quality to 12Mbps, 1080p HD.
FIXED:
- Managed user's details would not be displayed on the library access screen.
- Changed default remote streaming quality to 12Mbps, 1080p HD.
FIXED:
- Managed user's details would not be displayed on the library access screen.
8.23
2023-08-02
FIXED:
- Some devices may not be prompted for local network access and therefore couldn't access local PMS.
- Some devices may not be prompted for local network access and therefore couldn't access local PMS.
8.22
2023-07-17
NEW:
- Hubs that can be tapped to show an additional screen display a disclosure indicator.
FIXED:
- When signing out, would temporarily display home screen rather than welcome screen.
- Hubs that can be tapped to show an additional screen display a disclosure indicator.
FIXED:
- When signing out, would temporarily display home screen rather than welcome screen.
8.21
2023-06-21
FIXED:
- Sign In with Face ID would sometimes not show the Face ID prompt after switching between users.
- Sign In with Face ID would sometimes not show the Face ID prompt after switching between users.
8.20
2023-05-31
FIXED:
- Successful app unlock would sometimes display an error message.
- Successful app unlock would sometimes display an error message.
8.19.1
2023-05-22
Adjustments to the sign up process for some regions.
8.19
2023-05-10
NEW:
- Moved 'View all' button from above hubs to the end of the row.
FIXED:
- Fixed a certificate authentication issue that could cause download failures from some servers.
- Moved 'View all' button from above hubs to the end of the row.
FIXED:
- Fixed a certificate authentication issue that could cause download failures from some servers.
8.18
2023-04-19
NEW:
- Streaming services can be included in search results.
FIXED:
- Fixed a bug which meant episode artwork wasn't displayed on a download.
- Improved design of downloads list.
- Streaming services can be included in search results.
FIXED:
- Fixed a bug which meant episode artwork wasn't displayed on a download.
- Improved design of downloads list.
8.17
2023-03-29
NEW:
- Add/remove from My Services added to navigation bar on Discover service pages.
- Improved reliability of background downloads.
FIXED:
- Remove third blank option on privacy settings.
- Add/remove from My Services added to navigation bar on Discover service pages.
- Improved reliability of background downloads.
FIXED:
- Remove third blank option on privacy settings.
8.16
2023-03-08
NEW:
- Add/remove from My Services added to long press actions on Discover services.
FIXED:
- Fixed a crash that could occur opening the Timeline on a Photos library.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect file paths could cause a download to fail.
- Opening a person details screen would sometimes cause a media server to start a scan for new items.
- Add/remove from My Services added to long press actions on Discover services.
FIXED:
- Fixed a crash that could occur opening the Timeline on a Photos library.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect file paths could cause a download to fail.
- Opening a person details screen would sometimes cause a media server to start a scan for new items.
8.15
2023-02-15
NEW:
- Person details screens will now fall back to the classic grid view when there is no internet connection.
- The streaming services settings screen now groups different plans offered by the same service under a single item.
- You can now navigate directly to the details of a movie or show by long pressing on its trailer in Discover.
FIXED:
- Avatars for some user's servers would be missing in search results and Discover details screens.
- Context menus for items from Discover would incorrectly include actions to add the item to the play queue.
- Fix stuttering playback that could occur with certain files.
- In some cases Direct Stream DoVi playbacks wouldn't display correctly.
- Playback errors are now presented in a persistent alert message rather than a notification that quickly disappears.
- Playback of Movies & Shows on Plex could fail after watching certain Live TV channels and vice-versa.
- The details screen for a miniseries opened from the activity feed would incorrectly display the series' season instead of its episodes.
- Person details screens will now fall back to the classic grid view when there is no internet connection.
- The streaming services settings screen now groups different plans offered by the same service under a single item.
- You can now navigate directly to the details of a movie or show by long pressing on its trailer in Discover.
FIXED:
- Avatars for some user's servers would be missing in search results and Discover details screens.
- Context menus for items from Discover would incorrectly include actions to add the item to the play queue.
- Fix stuttering playback that could occur with certain files.
- In some cases Direct Stream DoVi playbacks wouldn't display correctly.
- Playback errors are now presented in a persistent alert message rather than a notification that quickly disappears.
- Playback of Movies & Shows on Plex could fail after watching certain Live TV channels and vice-versa.
- The details screen for a miniseries opened from the activity feed would incorrectly display the series' season instead of its episodes.
8.14
2023-01-26
NEW:
- A count of the available seasons of a show are now displayed next to media server results in the "Watch from these locations" section of media details screens.
- Added an option to dismiss the "Find What To Watch, Anywhere!" banner in Discover.
FIXED:
- Fixed a bug so all directors names are now displayed on the preplay screen.
- Fixed share sheet character count and pasting issues.
- Resolution information was missing from episodes available on media servers in the "Watch from these locations" section of media details screens.
- Resolution information was missing from movies on people pages.
- A count of the available seasons of a show are now displayed next to media server results in the "Watch from these locations" section of media details screens.
- Added an option to dismiss the "Find What To Watch, Anywhere!" banner in Discover.
FIXED:
- Fixed a bug so all directors names are now displayed on the preplay screen.
- Fixed share sheet character count and pasting issues.
- Resolution information was missing from episodes available on media servers in the "Watch from these locations" section of media details screens.
- Resolution information was missing from movies on people pages.
8.13
2022-12-14
NEW:
- App icon picker screen has been redesigned.
- Libraries with the "Include Adult Content" setting enabled are no longer excluded from people pages or the "Watch from these locations" hub on media details screens.
- New launch animation.
FIXED:
- It is again possible to enable signing in with Face ID or Touch ID in account settings on supported devices.
- Now showing correct custom thumbnail for playlists if one has been set.
- Ratings would not be displayed when sorting a library by audience rating.
- When sorting a library by rating, the rating of unrated items would show as 0%.
- App icon picker screen has been redesigned.
- Libraries with the "Include Adult Content" setting enabled are no longer excluded from people pages or the "Watch from these locations" hub on media details screens.
- New launch animation.
FIXED:
- It is again possible to enable signing in with Face ID or Touch ID in account settings on supported devices.
- Now showing correct custom thumbnail for playlists if one has been set.
- Ratings would not be displayed when sorting a library by audience rating.
- When sorting a library by rating, the rating of unrated items would show as 0%.
8.12.1
2022-11-30
FIXED:
- Colors could be washed out when playing 10-bit SDR content.
- Colors could be washed out when playing 10-bit SDR content.
8.12
2022-11-23
NEW:
- Added more descriptive errors for failed downloads.
- Long pressing a search result for an item available in multiple libraries now opens a context menu.
- Selecting a media library from the "Media Libraries" section of a person details screen now opens a unified view of all items in the library that the person has acted, directed, produced or written.
FIXED:
- Album artists and titles would be reversed when browsing a library containing mixed content from TIDAL and a personal media server.
- Fixed an issue causing color banding in HDR content when using the modern video player.
- Pictures of cast members on media details screens were sometimes square.
- The layout of search results could break when searching a server with a ludicrously long name.
- Added more descriptive errors for failed downloads.
- Long pressing a search result for an item available in multiple libraries now opens a context menu.
- Selecting a media library from the "Media Libraries" section of a person details screen now opens a unified view of all items in the library that the person has acted, directed, produced or written.
FIXED:
- Album artists and titles would be reversed when browsing a library containing mixed content from TIDAL and a personal media server.
- Fixed an issue causing color banding in HDR content when using the modern video player.
- Pictures of cast members on media details screens were sometimes square.
- The layout of search results could break when searching a server with a ludicrously long name.
8.11.1
2022-11-03
FIXED:
- Fixed ChromeCast position on iOS Cast menu.
- Downloads: Fix for downloaded music tracks repeatedly removed and re-downloaded.
- Downloads: Switch to software transcode after hardware transcode failure.
- Downloads: Updated imagery.
- Fixed ChromeCast position on iOS Cast menu.
- Downloads: Fix for downloaded music tracks repeatedly removed and re-downloaded.
- Downloads: Switch to software transcode after hardware transcode failure.
- Downloads: Updated imagery.
8.11
2022-11-02
NEW:
- Content in libraries with the "Exclude from home screen and global search" setting enabled is no longer shown in the "Watch from these locations" hub on media details screens.
- Refreshed the appearance of the recent searches screen.
FIXED:
- Some MP4 files could play with audio only. (Fix also requires Plex Media Server version 1.29.1 or later)
- Content in libraries with the "Exclude from home screen and global search" setting enabled is no longer shown in the "Watch from these locations" hub on media details screens.
- Refreshed the appearance of the recent searches screen.
FIXED:
- Some MP4 files could play with audio only. (Fix also requires Plex Media Server version 1.29.1 or later)
8.10
2022-10-17
NEW:
- Edition information is now shown in more places.
FIXED:
- Lock to Landscape caused the playback controls to be much bigger than they should be on iOS 16.
- Edition information is now shown in more places.
FIXED:
- Lock to Landscape caused the playback controls to be much bigger than they should be on iOS 16.
8.9
2022-09-21
NEW:
- You can now AirPlay Live TV to compatible devices.
FIXED:
- Long pressing a search result for a person would incorrectly open a context menu.
- New font for headings and titles.
- You can now AirPlay Live TV to compatible devices.
FIXED:
- Long pressing a search result for a person would incorrectly open a context menu.
- New font for headings and titles.
8.8
2022-08-31
NEW:
- Added a hub of popular searches to the search screen.
- Price information is now displayed next to purchasable external items on Discover media detail screens.
FIXED:
- Added ratings back to context menu for tracks.
- Discover media detail screens would only show the first 20 seasons or episodes of a show.
- Fix an issue where a message notification might not open to the message.
- Live TV playback didn't work when using the old video player, or auto adjust quality.
- A crash could occur when receiving an error from Plex Media Servers running 1.28.2.
- Added a hub of popular searches to the search screen.
- Price information is now displayed next to purchasable external items on Discover media detail screens.
FIXED:
- Added ratings back to context menu for tracks.
- Discover media detail screens would only show the first 20 seasons or episodes of a show.
- Fix an issue where a message notification might not open to the message.
- Live TV playback didn't work when using the old video player, or auto adjust quality.
- A crash could occur when receiving an error from Plex Media Servers running 1.28.2.
8.7.3
2022-08-17
FIXED:
- Fixed bug causing high battery drain.
- Fixed crash that could occur with background music playback.
- Fixed bug causing high battery drain.
- Fixed crash that could occur with background music playback.
8.7.2
2022-08-11
FIXED:
- Other Plex players were incorrectly disabled in the Cast menu.
- Other Plex players were incorrectly disabled in the Cast menu.
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plex Pass (Monthly Plex Pass) |
Free |
GH464353728✱✱✱✱✱ | E073152✱✱✱✱✱ |
| iOS App Activation (enable streaming playback on iOS devices) (Remove media playback restrictions when using the iOS app.) |
Free |
GH191635697✱✱✱✱✱ | C274A78✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Yearly Plex Pass (Yearly Plex Pass) |
Free |
GH491315194✱✱✱✱✱ | 1FB6404✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Lifetime Plex Pass (Lifetime Plex Pass) |
Free |
GH473973637✱✱✱✱✱ | 14ABBA6✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
4.7 out of 5
103.1K Ratings
Reviews
doverby,
Almost perfect...
For a long time, I couldn't find fault with this media app. It looks amazing and is extremely flexible and scalable. I use it at home on a Mac as the server and am able to run an Apple TV with its beautiful interface. My most irritating pair of bugs is with the iOS (iPadOS) app. When I'm watching content on my iPad, subtitles are shown when they shouldn't be. They show up as "OFF" in the settings, but they're most definitely on. The only way to get them to go away is to turn them on, then turn them off again. HOWEVER, after turning them on, the timing for tapping the required menu to turn them off again is very important, because there can be no subtitles present on the screen when the video is paused to turn subtitles off or that subtitle will be present at the bottom of the screen for the rest of the video, or until this whole maneuver is attempted again. Very distracting and an irritating bug to say the least. Most shows have a minute or two of recaps, so it's pretty much all nonstop dialogue (subtitles).
This all being said, the Plex team has created an AMAZING media environment for the user. This level of quality is what every media company should aim for. I'm sure once the folks at Plex discover this bug, they'll be able to squash it in short order.
This all being said, the Plex team has created an AMAZING media environment for the user. This level of quality is what every media company should aim for. I'm sure once the folks at Plex discover this bug, they'll be able to squash it in short order.
AngryAlexG,
Plex is the beat
I love Plex for it’s beautiful organization and easy to use interface. Having almost all my media in one place has always been the dream and Plex has done that for me (for about 80% - still missing native audiobook support and support for eBooks). Having full control of my own personal media cloud and server has been incredible. The movie and show ratings from Rotten Tomato are awesome and being able to watch a trailer of something is convenient if someone wants a quick synopsis. I love being able to put all our childhood videos converted from VHS on my own cloud and give access to my family to see any of the embarrassing and amazing home videos anytime.
***DEVS: Would love to see a audio only version for Apple Watch for streaming or offline usage to listen to podcasts, music, audiobooks - Audible does this now which has been amazing. Being able to listen to Plex media with only a watch and bluetooth headphones would be a game changer. Also native audiobook support and support for eBooks would basically round out any media needs I could possible want to have in one app!
Love what the Plex teams does and always looking to see what they’ve recently added. More than happy to be a part of the Plex Pass Lifetime member. Keep up the amazing work!
***DEVS: Would love to see a audio only version for Apple Watch for streaming or offline usage to listen to podcasts, music, audiobooks - Audible does this now which has been amazing. Being able to listen to Plex media with only a watch and bluetooth headphones would be a game changer. Also native audiobook support and support for eBooks would basically round out any media needs I could possible want to have in one app!
Love what the Plex teams does and always looking to see what they’ve recently added. More than happy to be a part of the Plex Pass Lifetime member. Keep up the amazing work!
elgrego1939,
Local server connections
I have always had trouble with the iOS versions of this app, even though I’m only connecting to a local server. The app on my Roku has no difficulty connecting to the same server. It is extremely frustrating. I am now completely unable to connect to the server from my iPad, despite having tried logging out and back into the app, logging out and using a wait list of local network connection, deleting the app and re-downloading it, deleting all three instances of the iPad app from my list of allowed devices in my account, etc. For some inexplicable reason, my Plex account has now decided that my iPad app is also a server, so some of the other client apps now list two entries for my iPad as servers.
Also, when my home Internet isn’t working and I can’t go online, even though my Plex server is on the same local network/router as Plex app on my phone, iPad, and TV, none of them are able to access the server. They all say that the server is unavailable. My SMB file sharing on the same Mac at the Plex server works fine, so it’s not a problem with my local network. I would think that playing files in Plex over the local network would not be affected by an Internet outage…
I’ve had so many problems with the iOS apps that I don’t see how the people at Plex hope to entice me to purchase a subscription when I can’t even really use the features that a subscription affords. The app is nice when it works, but far too often it doesn’t really work.
Also, when my home Internet isn’t working and I can’t go online, even though my Plex server is on the same local network/router as Plex app on my phone, iPad, and TV, none of them are able to access the server. They all say that the server is unavailable. My SMB file sharing on the same Mac at the Plex server works fine, so it’s not a problem with my local network. I would think that playing files in Plex over the local network would not be affected by an Internet outage…
I’ve had so many problems with the iOS apps that I don’t see how the people at Plex hope to entice me to purchase a subscription when I can’t even really use the features that a subscription affords. The app is nice when it works, but far too often it doesn’t really work.
MattcoAZ,
Please fix the Apple TV app
I decided to jump-in and get the tv tuners to take more advantage of my Plex server along with the Plex premium subscription. Now let’s start with the 5 stars and take away one star for each issue below. As they get fixed I’ll add a star. I’m struggling with the Apple TV app. The guide doesn’t jump to the current date and time. Ie. if I open the guide at 2pm. Then later I open the guide up at 7pm it will still show the 2pm guide but it’s all grey out. I wait a few moments for it to refresh to the current time but no good. I have to right scroll to the current time multiple times until I find the current time. Then I can select programs/Channel to watch. Also, when I select a recorded show. It spins and spins and spins then errors out. If I open the same show on my phone and stream it so it works, then I can go to the Apple TV and stream the show. I don’t know why it’s doing this. Why does it take forever to scan through all the photos? I would think it would generate thumbnails for all the photos so I can surf through them quickly, not have it take 20 seconds to refresh the 5 photos on the screen, then I scroll to the next group of photos and have to wait another 20 seconds for those photos to refresh. I get spoiled by the apple photos app. Make it work like that.
Jay8307,
Great App! But What is With The Issues?
I have been a PlexPass member for years now and I couldn’t be happier. However, lately playback has been terrible. For example, if I shuffle anything a CD, a playlist, my library whatever I get this weird issue where two songs will just start playing at once. To fix it I usually have to stop the track(s) and either skip back a track or skip forward. Then one of the two songs will play properly. In addition, sometimes when I go to play a song in a playlist or CD (anything with multiple tracks) sometimes the track will not play. It will instead skip right to the next song and no matter what I do it will not play. The track is fine though because I can play it by accessing the file directly (not through Plex). Lastly, ever since this offline browsing thing was introduced it has been glitchy. If I want to access my files on my server I usually have to toggle it on and off a few times before my library will show up. It works the same for if I want to access tracks synced on my phone too. Love the thought of being able to toggle, but has to be a better way. What ever happened to just clicking in the upper left corner?
MajorHavoc,
Works and works well
Best solution to cataloging and playing media across many platforms there is. With a premium subscription and PlexCloud, one can watch videos from just about anywhere you can get a decent connection. While the interface does take some time to get used to, and the Plex folks insist on changing it all the time, it functions well and actually manages watching or listening for you in a very helpful way, including remembering what you have seen or heard, and continuing in the right places when you come back to something in progress.
And the Plex people are quick to address bugs and issues, and listen to suggestions for improvements. Just finished a trip to Italy and Germany, and had access to my media the whole time. In addition, Plex’s database of images, sounds, titles, and cover art make the interface beautiful and helpful.
The lifetime PLEX subscription was the best decision for me. And no, I do not work for the company, and they did not pay me to say this. Just very pleased with how well this software works.
And the Plex people are quick to address bugs and issues, and listen to suggestions for improvements. Just finished a trip to Italy and Germany, and had access to my media the whole time. In addition, Plex’s database of images, sounds, titles, and cover art make the interface beautiful and helpful.
The lifetime PLEX subscription was the best decision for me. And no, I do not work for the company, and they did not pay me to say this. Just very pleased with how well this software works.
No Longer Supporting You,
Download doesn’t work
Plex used to be a great product. The downward slide in quality and programming is becoming increasingly frustrating and has started me looking for a new product.
First the app immediately crashes when you launch the app. So you have to launch it twice just open. (I have removed and reinstalled the app several time to make sure it wasn’t just a glitch with an update.)
Second, you take away the Sync function and replace it with Download. You state “Download works how you always wanted Sync to work.” So if that is the case why didn’t you just remove the functionality? The download function in the app never actually downloads a single thing! I have tried to download an entire season. To the extreme that I left the app running in the foreground with the screen lock off for 3 days, it still didn’t download the first byte of data. (With the little circle running around the bars.) This was after repeated attempts to download with it running in the background like you used to be able to do. So, figured okay I’ll try just downloading an individual episode and nurse it through the weekend, still have not successfully got a single byte of data.
You have managed to take a product with excellent potential and run into the ground.
First the app immediately crashes when you launch the app. So you have to launch it twice just open. (I have removed and reinstalled the app several time to make sure it wasn’t just a glitch with an update.)
Second, you take away the Sync function and replace it with Download. You state “Download works how you always wanted Sync to work.” So if that is the case why didn’t you just remove the functionality? The download function in the app never actually downloads a single thing! I have tried to download an entire season. To the extreme that I left the app running in the foreground with the screen lock off for 3 days, it still didn’t download the first byte of data. (With the little circle running around the bars.) This was after repeated attempts to download with it running in the background like you used to be able to do. So, figured okay I’ll try just downloading an individual episode and nurse it through the weekend, still have not successfully got a single byte of data.
You have managed to take a product with excellent potential and run into the ground.
hiCameron,
Needs some TLC
I love Plex but the iOS app can use some more attention. I don’t allow my server to be exposed externally so I use the offline sync feature for when I’m away. Now, whenever I open the app it will start in offline mode like I left it before (I can see the big red banner) but it will attempt to connect to my server still. I’ll pick from the list of sources in the top left corner but it only shows my server as an option and it’s offline. To get around this, you have to open preferences and click the offline toggle 2 or 3 times usually before you can access your offline content. Another issue is that it frequently crashes when I pause the music with my headphones, I’ll unlock it and have to relaunch the app. It’s a good app, but not a great experience. I’ll be happy to rate it higher if the first issue will get fixed.
EDIT: new update, unfortunately worse in performance. Same issues stated above but now includes that for whatever reason if I pause my offline music or get a phone call, then go back to resume, the music just stops playing. Sometimes the scrubbing bar moves as if it is, sometimes not. But hitting the play/pause buttons don’t do anything so I must kill the song and play a different one. I really love Plex but this app is going downhill.
EDIT: new update, unfortunately worse in performance. Same issues stated above but now includes that for whatever reason if I pause my offline music or get a phone call, then go back to resume, the music just stops playing. Sometimes the scrubbing bar moves as if it is, sometimes not. But hitting the play/pause buttons don’t do anything so I must kill the song and play a different one. I really love Plex but this app is going downhill.
musiclover500,
Update is lacking...again
I usually don't leave feedback regarding updates, but I must in this case...
I'm a big fan of Plex, and mainly use it on Roku and IPad. I am extremely disappointed that the watch later feature was discontinued recently AGAIN which I used everyday! It was helpful to browse tv plugins on the iPad and add episodes to watch later......to then watch later on the roku....since the roku has NEVER had this feature since Plex was born. Please bring back the watch later feature asap, and please add this feature to Roku too! Also, I am happy with the new podcasts feature but would love a listen later feature for that too! I do not like the webisodes feature and don’t care to see it but there is no way to remove it? Still need tweaking with customization options. Plex is fantastic overall, but I'm giving 3 stars this time, because an update should not keep subtracting from the user enjoyment. Common sense says make things more user customizable, so people can choose what they want to keep and get rid of what they don’t want to see....and with as few clicks as possible too! Please fix what is lacking now, but once was there to enjoy.....for the 2nd time!!!
I'm a big fan of Plex, and mainly use it on Roku and IPad. I am extremely disappointed that the watch later feature was discontinued recently AGAIN which I used everyday! It was helpful to browse tv plugins on the iPad and add episodes to watch later......to then watch later on the roku....since the roku has NEVER had this feature since Plex was born. Please bring back the watch later feature asap, and please add this feature to Roku too! Also, I am happy with the new podcasts feature but would love a listen later feature for that too! I do not like the webisodes feature and don’t care to see it but there is no way to remove it? Still need tweaking with customization options. Plex is fantastic overall, but I'm giving 3 stars this time, because an update should not keep subtracting from the user enjoyment. Common sense says make things more user customizable, so people can choose what they want to keep and get rid of what they don’t want to see....and with as few clicks as possible too! Please fix what is lacking now, but once was there to enjoy.....for the 2nd time!!!
tetsukozi,
Good ideas with bad development
This app can be great when it works and when they aren’t removing features that have been there for years. Several versions have seen end of life support with many bugs still remaining. You used to be able to swipe left or right between songs when listening and now you have to hit an actual button to skip a song, why remove a feature that wasn’t broken? I have a lifetime subscription and the developers are an absolute joke. Literally each new update breaks something else and their support structure is nonexistent. Smart playlists are broken when locally synced to devices and have been for awhile. Alternate artwork that has been changed and locked can revert back automatically even when locked just by playing that content. Forum mods say this won’t happen and yet it does bringing me back to their terrible support structure. It’s time consuming to deal with the many bugs that exist and continue to show up with each release. There are problems that were reported by multiple people in 2015 for example and the issue remains, five years later. I bought a lifetime subscription and wish it had the support it deserves because it definitely doesn’t.
