

And sharing your library with other people can also slow down your home internet speeds. If you have a data cap, as an increasing number of home internet users do (Opens in a new window), you could hit that limit quickly. When you stream a movie from your computer at home to your phone, it eats up data. Hosting a Plex server can be taxing on your internet service. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

I'd also maybe like to give access to my parents to the media server, and I'd accomplish that with a site-to-site VPN. So my question is: what exactly is the value of paying $4.99 per MONTH when I can unlock the main feature (mobile app) for that same $5 as a one-time cost?Īnother question: with a FREE plan (including a one-time unlocked mobile app) can I stream over my VPN? Can I also set up the server to know my upload bandwidth limit and transcode appropriately? The one-time in-app purchase seems quite cheap ($5 or so). As I understand it, I have to either have the monthly subscription OR pay a one-time fee for mobile apps. Since I got a couple new smart TVs on Black Friday, I'm interested in being able to access and stream content directly to them without any middle layer.Īccording to Plex's site, if I stay free I have full access to TV and game console apps, as well as browser and computer-based playback. So I'm finally looking into playing with Plex.
