Is Plex still a thing?

[Datamonkey]

Still using Plex here, got my Lifetime pass a few years back now, while it was still cheaper.
Not taken a look at Jellyfin to be honest, will do at some point in the future if I need to though.

 

[Tavis75]

But why? It works perfectly fine without?

I have Plex Pass because it's required for the PVR functionality, which is one of my main uses. I use it as my main TV recorder these days since I ditched Virgin. It works quite nicely having my recorded TV and media collection available through one app on my AppleTV.

 

[wigster]

Does anyone use Google remote desktop to access their Plex/Jellyfin server, Just wondering how good it is and if you can completely take over the server and install updates?

 

[barmyllama]

Does anyone use Google remote desktop to access their Plex/Jellyfin server, Just wondering how good it is and if you can completely take over the server and install updates?

Yes and yes.

As long as you have a decent connection you can use virtual mouse and keyboard or virtual trackpad to do anything to your sever that you could do via the desktop.

It can be a little fiddly at times, but definitely workable.

 

[wigster]

Yes and yes.

As long as you have a decent connection you can use virtual mouse and keyboard or virtual trackpad to do anything to your sever that you could do via the desktop.

It can be a little fiddly at times, but definitely workable.

Cheers at the moment I'm still trying to figure out what OS to run Jellyfin on, Windows is obviously easy but resource heavy, Linux server would be better but with a hard learning curve.

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

Does anyone use Google remote desktop to access their Plex/Jellyfin server, Just wondering how good it is and if you can completely take over the server and install updates?

Yeah, I use it to move files from folder to folder, update libraries, stuff like that. Fiddly on a phone in bed. I prefered RustDesk but it made my server run warm

 

[AndyCr15]

I've just seen Plex Lifetime is going up from $250 to $750. Wow

Even if you do the maths and summarise it would save you money, that's a tough investment to go with, surely?

**EDIT** Okay, I just read their blog -

We’ve considered eliminating the Lifetime Plex Pass in the past, given that recurring subscriptions help us sustain long-term development, but we know it’s still a valuable option for many in our community. So instead of retiring it, we’re keeping it available at a price that reflects the real, ongoing value of the software we’re committed to building and maintaining for years to come.

So, they perhaps are almost not expecting anyone to buy it, but it's their if they really want it and they do get a decent cash injection from it.

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

I got my pass now so I just hope they dont start unveiling some other higher tier and I have to pay more for some good stuff. Lifetime pass should cover everything....I hope

 

[Jamauk]

Plex might still be a thing, but it's not working properly for me right now. downforeveryoneorjustme is reporting issues with Plex, for me it's not signing into my account.

 

[robj20]

I got my pass now so I just hope they dont start unveiling some other higher tier and I have to pay more for some good stuff. Lifetime pass should cover everything....I hope

Ads incoming with a small fee to remove them, stuff like that seems to be the normal.

 

[whitecrook]

Plex might still be a thing, but it's not working properly for me right now. downforeveryoneorjustme is reporting issues with Plex, for me it's not signing into my account.

you can connect directly to your server you dont need to go via plex servers

 

[Jamauk]

I have done, I did further investigation when a few services weren't working and I saw it wasn't signed in, along with a few errors in some of the online features. I checked online and couldn't sign in, then after a bit more investigation I found that it wasn't just me.

 

[theukmoog]

at the moment I'm still trying to figure out what OS to run Jellyfin on, Windows is obviously easy but resource heavy

It really isn't too bad at all.

I'm running my JF server on a dedicated Intel N100 mini-pc with 16GB RAM and a M.2 SSD (media is on my TrueNAS), with Win11 Pro so I can remote desktop in.

I've never seen the memory usage hit 7GB, it's sitting at 6.6GB right now and has been up for weeks.

I use tailscale to access it remotely without opening any ports up and I have a gli.net remote KVM attached in case anything craps out whilst I'm away from home.

The N100 CPU is supposed to be very good for transcoding with Intel Quick Sync Video but I try and avoid transcoding by having everything in HD H265 or AV1.

Google's 4K streamer box (running tailscale and Wholphin) is great for playback on your TV.

 

[wigster]

It really isn't too bad at all.

I'm running my JF server on a dedicated Intel N100 mini-pc with 16GB RAM and a M.2 SSD (media is on my TrueNAS), with Win11 Pro so I can remote desktop in.

I've never seen the memory usage hit 7GB, it's sitting at 6.6GB right now and has been up for weeks.

I use tailscale to access it remotely without opening any ports up and I have a gli.net remote KVM attached in case anything craps out whilst I'm away from home.

The N100 CPU is supposed to be very good for transcoding with Intel Quick Sync Video but I try and avoid transcoding by having everything in HD H265 or AV1.

Google's 4K streamer box (running tailscale and Wholphin) is great for playback on your TV.

I actually went with Ubuntu,happy I did.

 

[malachi]

For me it was Ubuntu too when I was using Plex.

Any Linux distro is better than Windows I find running Plex.

 

[picnic]

My Fire Stick's Plex seems to have had a UI make over and now Live TV is almost unusable. They now list the categories down the left but when I try and navigate the programs the category often jumps to another, if I let the TV power down when I come back the last channel is shown but only occupies the top right of the screen. Often when starting Plex I get a grey screen and then it crashes after 30 or more seconds. The app on my Apple TV hasn't updated yet. Anyone else experiencing grief with theirs?

 

[Klunt Bumskrint]

I disable all that stuff so I only see my server but the best advice with any new plex update I think is close the app, clear cache if you can then sign out and sign in. Outside of that I dunno

My Fire Stick's Plex seems to have had a UI make over and now Live TV is almost unusable. They now list the categories down the left but when I try and navigate the programs the category often jumps to another, if I let the TV power down when I come back the last channel is shown but only occupies the top right of the screen. Often when starting Plex I get a grey screen and then it crashes after 30 or more seconds. The app on my Apple TV hasn't updated yet. Anyone else experiencing grief with theirs?

 

[Avalon]

My Fire Stick's Plex seems to have had a UI make over and now Live TV is almost unusable. They now list the categories down the left but when I try and navigate the programs the category often jumps to another, if I let the TV power down when I come back the last channel is shown but only occupies the top right of the screen. Often when starting Plex I get a grey screen and then it crashes after 30 or more seconds. The app on my Apple TV hasn't updated yet. Anyone else experiencing grief with theirs?

The new UI has been rolling out for many months, it hit the Roku's I throw at family members a while back and the feedback was pretty negative, but they have got used to it. I haven't heard complaints from the FTV users yet, but i'm sure it's coming. Personally, I use an ATV4K or the Plex app on a mini PC that handles media for the cinema/TV in the lounge. I'd shamelessly plug JellyFin as an alternative at this point, it's reached a point where it's a genuinely credible alternative for many situations, and also totally free.