For those who don't know, Plex is basically a DLNA player that also pulls data from various online sources to add info about the media you own/play and present it well. It also remembers where you were in if you stop watching, lets you continue on other devices, etc. It basically turns all your media, regardless of source, into your own personal netflix player. It's a great piece of software, especially if you buy movies/tv shows digitally from various sources and want one place to access them all in a convenient, consistent and well presented way.
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Plex confirmed for Xbox One
- Thread starter N7Commander95
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it should be added that you can access all this media on almost any device with a web browser by signing into Plex Web, and you can even share your servers with other Plex users. It also has channels(SouthPark, ESPN?, Etc)
Yeah - it's a very comprehensive piece of software and service. At the very basics, it's a media server - but it does a lot more and it does it quite well. Not to mention the Plex team seem to never remain stagnant - seemingly new features every month.
Redshirt
Banned
I don't think that's necessarily true. The Cinavia protection only has to apply to Blu-ray playback, not network streaming, USB playback and so forth.
It does work that way [edit: over network streaming] on PS3 (and presumably PS4), but that's only because it's Sony being Sony. (There are workarounds on the PS3 anyway.)
no, it defiinetly activates over network streaming as well, Blur ray placback or not. It would happen with transcodes over PSM. It is only presesnt on blu ray devices, but is not limited to blu ray playback.
Edit:
I read this the wrong way I beleive, or your point wasnt clearly written. I took this to mean that on ps3 it doesnt activate cinevia over the network, when I think you meant the opposite.
edited my post for clarification. i was specifically replying to its use on the PS3. But the sounds of it though PLEX seems to think it will not be an issue.
Have your heard of Flirc? I think it works with the PS4.
It's an IR receiver but detected as a keyboard. You can easily program this little dongle to make it work with any IR remote.
EDIT: Yep it works, just tested it just now. I needed to use an usb extension cord for the dongle however due the the design of the PS4.
EDIT 2: If anyone is interested in the PS4 keymaps for Flirc take a look at this post.
Well, no one's saying it's not optional to apply Cinavia to network streaming and such, but since Sony Pictures is about the only company really using it on their movies, it's not a surprise that the PS3 is applying it to everything it can.
The question is if it's required.
Zuhzuhzombie!!
Member
Nice announcement but surely they're going to lock it down to prevent people from streaming movies and tv on it, which is primarily what I do with my Plex account.
Redshirt
Banned
It definitely activates over network streaming on the Xbox One? You've experienced that?
Also, it can be limited to just Blu-ray playback. There is nothing requiring more.
reread the posts, I was only talking about PS3.
ethomaz
Banned
Plex already works on PS4 web browser.
What does this mean? Blu-Ray backups would not work with Plex? Why? I have seen people use the "Play To" feature in Windows to play blu-ray backups on their X1.
Ive only used it on WiiU, havent tried it on my PS4 though, are there cinevia issues on ps4? If there arent then I would assume there shouldnt be any on X1. Unless for whatever reason a native PLEX app would handle things different than the web version.
The bluray consortium has made it a requirement for all bluray certified devices to have it since 2011-ish.
Yes, for disc playback. Not necessarily for network streaming and USB media playback, which is what we were talking about.
wait till it becomes widespread-->consortium will notice-->things will change. As side note, slysoft guy has been convicted of criminal offense.
If they want their bluray cert, they will have to play ball. Discless x1 not such a bad idea right now.
ethomaz
Banned
Works fine... just access myPlex website via PS4 and it works.
Edit - I guess it woks on Xbone too.
LukasTaves
Member
Plex is a paid app on many platforms. If they have a free version behind a paywall on the xbone I'd actually prefer it.
Even for streaming Plex actually a bit more supercharged than just DLNA media browsing/streaming + transcoding on Ps360.
It supports content from online providers some of which do not have a native app for any console yet (Vimeo, TED talks for instance). Plus it has some nice abstraction layer for these services that mimics a library.
And the interface is just way better than the piece of crap UI they had for last gen consoles when browsing media through a network.
If you are a paid subscriber, it's even more supercharged, because then you can upload media to various cloud storage providers (dropbox, bitcasa, etc) and stream directly from there, even when your server is off.
World of difference from accessing via browser as opposed to a native client. Think that's what the poster you quoted was refering to.
Got the Shakes
Member
I just bought an Amazon FireTV for the nice looking Plex experience and sent back a Roku Streaming Stick because I didn't like the way Plex operated on it. I would love to see some screenshots of the XB1 app in the next 30 days or so to know if I should send the FireTV back for a refund.
Fuck me.
It's $5...
Got the Shakes
Member
Thanks! Assuming that the XB1 app supports streaming 5.1 surround sound, I think it would be a good solution for me.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
This would be a lot more exciting if the guy developing this app was one of the official Plex developers. I've used third party Plex clients (ie. Serenity for Android/GoogleTV) and it doesn't come close to the quality of the official Plex app.
While I don't have an XBOne (and won't likely be getting one anytime soon), if they were able to put out a client on XBOne, I think that would add more pressure to getting a PS4 app as well.
While I don't have an XBOne (and won't likely be getting one anytime soon), if they were able to put out a client on XBOne, I think that would add more pressure to getting a PS4 app as well.
Got the Shakes
Member
From Elan from the Plex dev team about the XB1 app.
"I just wanted to clarify, because media is picking this thread up:
Tyson is a member of our community, but not an employee or a representative of Plex.
As you all know, we've never talked about a new platform ahead of release (ever!)"
Tyson is the guy devolving the app for XB1 for clarification.
"I just wanted to clarify, because media is picking this thread up:
Tyson is a member of our community, but not an employee or a representative of Plex.
As you all know, we've never talked about a new platform ahead of release (ever!)"
Tyson is the guy devolving the app for XB1 for clarification.
I've never used Plex, so I'm ignorant on its features. I currently have my PC set up as a DVR for incoming antenna TV, and stream shows to my 360 via Windows Media Center. Is it possible to stream that content via Plex? I'm pretty annoyed that Microsoft hasn't released a WMC app for X1 yet.
Reallink
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Pretty sure they're never going to as they've officially abandoned WMC development. Not releasing a cheap first party HTPC/NUC set top, CC/OTA tuner, and properly marketing it many years ago is without a doubt MS's biggest blunder and oversight. They would have captured a huge percentage (if not majority) of the cable customer base if they had educated people on WMC's abilities to drop their comically outdated cable boxes and DVR rental/service charges every month for a vastly superior interface, unlimited storage, and (if it had been successful) wide spread app development.
lol, Tyson done goofed. Now Plex can't do a surprise announcement/release. Plus there will be an unofficial version on the store before an official version. I bet the Plex guys are scrambling to get into ID@Xbox if they have not already.
Ha. Why can't people keep their mouth shut anymore? Twitter is a disease.
ultratruman
Banned
I've been using the Web version of Plex on my PS4 since I got it, I've had 0 issues when using my laptop but my PC doesn't want to share files for some reason.
If you're running it on Xbox one, and have your live TVs going through it, you get the pretty decent ability to launch it instantly via voice, rather than needing to switch inputs, change remotes (or use a harmony), app then sitch back afterwards.
Just removes some of those barriers and makes it simpler to dip in and out.
Also if it integrates search across your plex library that could give useful (although I tend to use on deck mostly)
Ah, so Chromecast can wake up and switch HDMI inputs automatically when sent something from plex mobile? Was trying to find that out when thinking about buying a chromecast.
Can it switch back again afterwards?
Likely. Wonder if those with Plex Pass will get app free.
Well depending on the fine print I'd consider it. If I can stream my BluRays (without transcoding) and bitstream the HD audio to my AVR with Plex for XBone I'd consider one (as no one of the clients for cheaper devices allow this). I'd also want my Plex library to be part of the search on the Xbox too.
It would not be the only thing I'd use it for, but its such an important part of my home entertainment setup that it would convince me to buy one. It will be like original Xbox all over again, where I only bought one once I could install XBMC on it.
It does wake up and switch inputs for me.
The thing is, this whole announcement was made by a third party developer, not anyone from Plex. So this whole thing is likely to be a third party Plex client not an official one, and thus wouldn't be part of Plex Pass.
Hmmmm ... this is an interesting hack ...
http://www.neowin.net/news/from-the-forums-how-to-get-windows-media-center-working-with-xbox-one
To be honest, I think the best solution would be for XBone to actually act as a WMC instead of an extender.
http://www.neowin.net/news/from-the-forums-how-to-get-windows-media-center-working-with-xbox-one
To be honest, I think the best solution would be for XBone to actually act as a WMC instead of an extender.
That looks like just plugging an htpc into the hdmi-in (which has always worked) -- but yes, I'd also love the mythical softsled to show up as an xbone app.
It is simply using the HDMI in ... but includes the best config info in terms of power on, remote control setup, etc.
NerdEyeBlind
Member
Thought PLEX was a game at first. Upon reading the above however it sounds cool and I'm excited to test it out