We can also say that Plex is used to cast the Computer to Firestick without having any third-party apps or connection to an HDMI cable. It creates a media server between a client computer and a client’s device and then they can connect with it, and Plex will let them play videos, music, or photos directly on another device.

For instance, this application will give users to access the Storage of a computer directly from the Fire Tv Stick or from mobile. You may need to close the app and open it again for the new universal search, watchlist and Discover features to appear.Plex is a client-based server application that lets the users play any sort of media from a computer to a Firestick or a mobile phone. 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. Still, it is a promising feature set that in some ways mirrors tech giant Amazon, Apple and Google's approaches. 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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