The following functionality is available without unlocking the Plex for Android app:

• Unlimited casting/flinging of photos and videos from the Camera Roll on your phone or tablet to other Plex apps that support Plex Companion
• Unlimited casting/flinging of any media on your Plex Media Server to other Plex apps that support Plex Companion
• Remote control your big screen Plex apps that support Plex Companion
• “Movies Shows” video on demand content from Plex
• free Live TV channels from Plex
• Podcasts
• Webshows
• Browse libraries from your own or shared Plex Media Servers
• LIMITATIONS: When playing or viewing media from your Plex Media Server on the device:
• Video is limited to one minute of playback
• Music is limited to one minute of playback
• Photos will have a watermark added

Connect a Player App to Your Plex Account

When using a Plex player (e.g. client) app, the first thing you’ll usually do is to connect it to your Plex account. Connecting or linking your app signs it in to your Plex account by click here plex tv code

, which has multiple benefits, including:

• Help Plex apps locate and connect with an owned or shared Plex Media Server
• Many Plex apps (such as PlayStation, Smart TVs, and Xbox) will only work when both the app and server are signed in
• Allows player apps to connect securely to a Plex Media Server that’s also signed in
• Make use of Plex Pass subscription features, if you’re a subscriber
• Access your server when away from home (if you’ve successfully enabled Remote Access for your server)
• Access shared content from family or friends
• The way you connect an app to your account can vary, depending on which app you’re using.

Connect to Your Account Using a Link Code

Our big screen apps (such as Android TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, etc.) generally allow you to connect the app to your account by way of a 4-character link code. This allows you to connect to your account without having to laboriously enter login credentials via an on-screen keyboard or similar.

1. The first thing you’ll generally see is an information screen, giving a little info about Plex and telling you where to sign up to create an account, if you don’t have one already. Assuming you do have an account, you can choose the Sign In button.
2. You’ll be presented with a 4-character code, which is what you’ll use to connect the app with your Plex account.
3. In your browser on your desktop or mobile device, go to tv/link and ensure that you’re signed into the appropriate Plex account.
4. Enter the 4-character code and submit.
5. After the code is submitted, your player app will refresh itself a few seconds later and be linked with your account.

What is Plex? Everything you need to know

Plex is arguably the best media server app you can get, provided you have some digital movies and TV of your own Plex fills an important void: streaming services are transitory, while physical media require a lot of hardware. For videophiles who embrace the digital age, but don’t want to tether their wagon to a proprietary movie store, options are limited. 

You can watch every piece of media on your computer, load up an external hard drive or turn to a media server. And for our money, the best media server you can get right now is Plex. In fact, “for our money” isn’t entirely accurate, since the best parts of Plex are absolutely free.

And not only are Plex apps available on the best streaming devices, but a mastery of Plex will complement the best Netflix shows and the best Hulu movies. I’ve covered Plex a number of times in the past, whether I was lauding its generous free tier, or explaining how to set up its ambitious live TV streaming. But up until now, Tom’s Guide hasn’t had a simple guide for those just getting their feet wet in Plex’s surprisingly deep waters.

How do I connect a computer to Plex?

Do this:

• Open Plex Web App .
• Log in to your Plex Web App into your tv link code account.
• Connect the server to Your Plex account.
• Select the media that you want to sync.
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• Select the device you want to sync with from the drop-down list. ...
• Select the best top quality, and also other options to choose from.
• Select Done or click to display the Status of the Sync.

Plex isn't working for your Smart TV? It could be because of this.

Are you trying to watch plex.tv link with your Smart TV and getting an error message telling you that the server is not available? Your TV could be the cause. According to reports, certain producers have stopped updating older Smart TVs models which has led to this problem. The good news is that there's an alternative to get back up and running.

plex emails describing how certain older smart TVs won't longer be able use secured connections with Plex servers. The TV manufacturers that are affected by the models have stopped offering updates to them which means they are no longer able to use an upgraded certificate