About Plex
Plex transforms your personal media collection into a beautiful streaming experience. Set up a Plex Media Server on your computer or NAS, and Plex automatically organizes your movies, TV shows, music, and photos with rich metadata, artwork, and descriptions — creating your own private Netflix.
Beyond personal media, Plex offers free ad-supported streaming with thousands of movies, TV shows, and 300+ live TV channels. Discover content across all your streaming services in one unified search. DVR functionality lets you record over-the-air TV with a compatible tuner and antenna.
Stream anywhere — Plex transcodes media on-the-fly to match your device and connection speed. Share your library with friends and family who get their own profiles and watch history. Offline sync downloads media to your device for travel. The Watch Together feature lets you enjoy movies simultaneously with friends remotely.
Key Features
- Personal media server with auto-organization
- Free movies, TV shows, and 300+ live channels
- Remote streaming from anywhere
- DVR for over-the-air TV recording
- Offline sync for travel
- Multi-user with individual profiles
- Watch Together remote viewing
Pros & Cons
👍 What We Like
- Turns personal media into a Netflix-like experience
- Free live TV and on-demand content included
- Stream your library from anywhere in the world
- Beautiful metadata-rich interface
👎 What Could Be Better
- Plex Pass subscription needed for best features (.99/mo)
- Requires a server running 24/7 for personal media
- Transcoding can strain older hardware
- Free content has frequent ad breaks
User Reviews
Plex is the centerpiece of my home media setup. It found metadata for my entire 2000+ movie collection and organized everything beautifully. Sharing with family means they all have their own profiles. Remote access means I can watch my library on vacation.
The free live TV channels are surprisingly good — news, movies, and classic shows without any subscription. Combined with my personal media library, Plex has completely replaced cable for our household. DVR recording OTA channels is the cherry on top.