The other perk alongside Plex’s extensive compatibility, as we addressed earlier, is that it can be accessed from any device even if they’re not connected to the same network as your server. This makes it easy enough for anyone to set up and use however and wherever they want, and you’ll never have to worry about compatibility issues. Plex also has a host of official clients that are available in every app store. Plus, you can install Plex Media Server on most computer and NAS devices, as well as the Netgear Nighthawk X10 router or the NVIDIA Shield.

It lets you stream from virtually anywhere, including every major browser and operating system along with gaming consoles, streaming sticks, and smart TVs. Plex also automatically finds official cover art, ratings, actors, summaries, and other file details (which it pays to license) for all of your videos and music, so you don’t have to.īoth Kodi and Plex are available across a wide variety of devices but Plex is by and large the undisputed king here. It keeps your watch history synced across all of your devices, so you can start watching a movie on the couch and finish it while laying in bed.

It also gives you the ability to open up your Plex library to other people (like your favorite coworker) no matter where they live. Plex supports a wide variety of file types, like JPG, MP4, and FLAC, and it can output in both 4K and HDR.

And, if you set up correctly, you can even access it when you aren’t on the same network, which makes it great for using on road trips. Because of its server-and-client design, you can access your Plex library from pretty much any platform and device in your home. A Plex Media Server can store all of your movies, TV shows, photos, podcasts, news, and web shows, and it enables you to set up multiple profiles if you need.

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