PS4 and Plex

cactusweasel · 22 Jun 2015 at 09:10

Not sure when this became possible, but you can now use Plex to stream movies to your ps4 as the playstation store has a free app called media player and it allows you to stream your movies.

I have setup a Plex server and there are zero issues with it. at first i thought it a little stutter, but that was because plex was indexing about 8TB of movie files, once that was finished it was silky smooth. Watch 4 movies over the weekend all 100% perfect.

MG42Maniac · 22 Jun 2015 at 10:56

It is handy being able to use Plex on a PS4, shame they don't support DTS or HD Audio.

Davey_Pitch · 22 Jun 2015 at 10:58

Don't you have to subscribe to Plex to use it on PS4?

MG42Maniac · 22 Jun 2015 at 11:11

Davey_Pitch said:
Don't you have to subscribe to Plex to use it on PS4?

Yes.

insane200 · 22 Jun 2015 at 11:19

Davey_Pitch said:
Don't you have to subscribe to Plex to use it on PS4?

MG42Maniac said:
Yes.

With the New media player app you don't as it will just see it on the network, you do if you use the Plex app though, all depends if you want the fancy artwork or not, and easy access of the Plex official app

Davey_Pitch · 22 Jun 2015 at 11:22

Is Plex worth the money each month? I've thought about it several times and never commited to trying it out.

insane200 · 22 Jun 2015 at 12:10

Davey_Pitch said:
Is Plex worth the money each month? I've thought about it several times and never commited to trying it out.

Guess it depends on how many movies/tv series you have stored on the network and stream, I used to use it loads, then it became unreliable on my TV and would show my library but would refuse to play so i stopped.

I find it easier to download and then use the Play to function on my laptop, as i only ever watch something once, and then it just stays wasting space.

Soulja · 22 Jun 2015 at 14:23

I use plex on my ps4 but I just use Internet Explorer to connect to the server and that saves me from paying for the plex pass

dneill2006 · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:30

Soulja said:
I use plex on my ps4 but I just use Internet Explorer to connect to the server and that saves me from paying for the plex pass

Internet Explorer on the PS4..???

Soulja · 23 Jun 2015 at 09:52

Yes.... It's an Internet Explorer

dneill2006 · 23 Jun 2015 at 12:37

Soulja said:
Yes.... It's an Internet Explorer

Is it not an Internet Browser...?

antijoke · 23 Jun 2015 at 12:48

I'm so glad I have a smart TV and don't need to faff around with this stuff.

melmac · 23 Jun 2015 at 13:47

I am the subscription to Plex because I think it's well worth the money. Remember it will handle all your devices.

I am streaming from an Unraid server to my xbox one, PS3, Asus memo pad, Ipad air and my windows phone when I am out and about.

Have to agree with the OP, once you get it setup and running it's works perfectly. You can select your audio stream and your subtitles. It finds all the cover art itself or you can download your own. The interface is really nice and it's very simple to use.

LOL, sorry, I sound like I am salesman. It's just really that good, and I am going to purchase a lifetime subscription when my current subscription runs out.

Soulja · 23 Jun 2015 at 13:51

dneill2006 said:
Is it not an Internet Browser...?

Are you not exploring the Internet?

dneill2006 · 23 Jun 2015 at 17:01

Soulja said:
Are you not exploring the Internet?

No I'm browsing the internet

Soulja · 23 Jun 2015 at 17:07

dneill2006 said:
No I'm browsing the internet

Well I explore, I guess I'm just more of an adventurer than you

Timber · 23 Jun 2015 at 19:02

anticonscience said:
I'm so glad I have a smart TV and don't need to faff around with this stuff.

Always thought that spending extra on a Smart TV was sensible. But having seen services pulled from my 2013 Samsung F series or YouTube apps pulled from Sony's that are only a few years old I'm not so sure now. Thinking its better to get the far cheaper non-smart version and then arm it with your set top box of choice.

On topic - love Plex and a life time subscriber for 18months or so.