NowTV + Plex Question

ZXSpectrum · 2 Jun 2015 at 16:24

Just a quickie, I have now sorted my Plex Media server and all is good. The only issue I seem to have is that every Plex App for all most platforms requires a Plex Pass. I installed it for my Sony Bravia TV - Requires Plex Pass, I install on PS4 - Requires a Plex Pass GRRRRRRR Now I have a NowTV box for my mum to access my media but will I need a Plex Pass for that to work?

ZXSpectrum · 2 Jun 2015 at 17:12

I am able to use Plex already on my work PC with no issues. Just login via the browser, hit launch and there are all my films. Obviously there isn't a browser on the NowTV so I was going to sideload Plex on the NowTV box but wondered if it has the same Plex Pass Requirement as my Sony Products. I will get it sorted and report back.

I am not saying that £120 is a lot of money but it wouldn't be difficult for you to pay that then something better comes along and even though you have a lifetime sub its worthless because you are not using it.

ZXSpectrum · 3 Jun 2015 at 10:22

Confused said:
I know that Plex on Chromecast and on Samsung TVs doesn't require PlexPass, and works outside the home network just fine - I have all my parents set up with it!

pepp77 said:
I use PHT on my laptop when out of the house. As long as you have logged in (Plex Pass or not) it works. Also have no issues using it via a browser outside of the house.

That's the info I am looking for. I have tried it outside my house via a browser at work and it functions with no problems. So I just hope its the same on the NowTV but I will get sorted at dinner and confirm.

I dunno why Sony seems to be a problem tho...

What about Plex on Apple Devices? I see that you have to pay for the app on the ipad but does it still allow it to view remotely without the plex pass?

ZXSpectrum · 3 Jun 2015 at 16:37

Cheers for that. That's the guide I am following and I have the latest Roku Plex 3.10 ready to install. I tried it at work at lunchtime but our proxy/firewall wont let me access the Roku service. I even was going to try and add a static proxy/firewall bypass but couldn't see anywhere to setup a staticip. Will get it sorted at home tonight.