You may need to close the app and open it again for the new universal search, watchlist and Discover features to appear. To get started you simply need to download the latest version of the Plex app. JustWatch offers similar functionality on the web and in apps. It is unclear if Plex has partnered with another company for metadata. When I try to play a 4k HDR movie with True HD 7.1 audio on my FireTV 4k Max Plex app I get the notification in the upper right corner that the network connection would not be fast enough and the video lags a lot only showing one frame and than showing the reloading icon and than one more frame etc. Without Plex Pass, you'll pay a one-time fee per mobile device to enable streaming. You'll need Plex Pass to stream and record live television and stream to multiple mobile devices.

Still, it is a promising feature set that in some ways mirrors tech giant Amazon, Apple and Google's approaches. Plex Pass costs 4.99 monthly, 39.99 yearly, and 119.99 for lifetime use. It does not tell you where to find the best picture or audio quality either.

The Plex watchlist does not synchronise with other streaming services so you must manually mark something as 'watched'. It appears to relate to deep linking capabilities.ĭeep linking does not work on LG and Samsung Smart TVs either, meaning that after you have found something you want to watch and click on, for example, the Netflix button you are taken to the homescreen of the Netflix app, and must type the movie title again. In FlatpanelsHD's testing some streaming services – primarily local services – are included on Plex' website but excluded in the TV apps. Limitations applyHowever, there are limitations.

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