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Plex is locking remote streaming behind a subscription in April (www.plex.tv)

submitted 1 year ago by Sl00k@programming.dev to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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We are also changing how remote playback works for streaming personal media (that is, playback when not on the same local network as the server). The reality is that we need more resources to continue putting forth the best personal media experience, and as a result, we will no longer offer remote playback as a free feature. This—alongside the new Plex Pass pricing—will help provide those resources. This change will apply to the future release of our new Plex experience for mobile and other platforms.

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[–] LoopingRiver@lemm.ee 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

So I have a lifetime Plex pass, but my friend (who is remote) does not. Does this change mean they have the have a Plex pass to connect to my device remotely?

Edit: thanks for the info! After I posted I continued reading and realized that question was already answered! Appreciate the help!

[–] bishbosh@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago

Option 1: Remote playback with a Plex Pass

Upgrading to any Plex Pass subscription is a great option for server owners, as it ensures all users accessing the Plex Media Server can stream remotely, without an additional charge. Even if you don’t run your own Plex Media Server, a Plex Pass subscription will not only allow you to stream remotely from any server to which you have access, but also lets you make use of other Plex Pass functionality like Skip Intro and Skip Credits.

[–] Mendicant_Bias@feddit.uk 5 points 1 year ago

From reading the article, sounds like you're situation won't change.

[–] Habitforming@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

No. You're good.

[–] jeanofthedead@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

From what I saw, they will be able to remotely stream from your PMS (if you don’t have Plex Pass) for a fee of $2/month or $20/year.