Hello, I'd like to know if there is any other Media Server that works better than Plex. Basically to be used remotely and across Apple environment.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I use Plex across all my Apple devices. I have yet to find anything better. I use it on my iPhone, iPad, iMac, MBP and TV4. Easy to setup and use. I've never had any issues with it either.
+1 for Plex. It works great on all my devices. There's an app for Android smart TV's as well. It became even better with the ability to download subtitles to match your movies.
Thank you for your answers. How much does it cost (Plex)?.
I don't pay anything for it. I've installed it on all my devices for free.
But there is 1 minute playback limitation on the Plex client.
I apologize. It's been so long that I forgot about Plex Pass. I believe I paid a one time cost of $150 CDN. This allows me access to everything.
Thank you for your answers. How much does it cost (Plex)?.
There are several options for a Plex subscription. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime. https://forums.imore.com/e?link=htt...F%2Fwww.plex.tv%2Fplex-pass%2F&token=u_gcg7xB
I use Plex and DS Video, which is the Synology NAS media app. Both are great, but if you don't have a Synology NAS then DS Video won't do you any good.
Another Plex user. I only have a free account so paid for the iOS app but it's on my iPhone and iPad as well as my Roku. Thanks to Apple family sharing it's on my girlfriend's iPhone and my 17 month old son's iPod touch too so he can watch his tv programmes ripped from DVDs
The server has to be on for streaming with paid or free accounts. The media is hosted locally so with the server off line there would be no media to streamThank you for the advice. I think I'll try Plex suscription, monthly. Basically I think subscription is needed for cloud streaming when server is offline. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.
