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Jellyfin for Android TV Is Stealing Another Plex Feature

The Jellyfin client for Amazon Fire TV and other Android TV devices had a beta release for version 0.19 this weekend, and it involves the debut of a new "Are you still watching" prompt that'll stop ...
PC World

From free to fee: Plex puts another key streaming feature behind paywall

If you enjoy streaming your own content via Plex to devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV, some bad news is coming your way: it’s going to start costing money soon. Back in April 2025, a ...
Android Authority

New Plex update means you need a pass for remote viewing on your TV

Starting this week, the Plex app for Roku will require a Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass for remote streaming. This requirement will be expanded to other platforms, including Android TV, Fire TV, and ...
Android

Plex becomes world’s largest free live channel streaming service

Plex has become the world’s largest free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) and advertising-based video-on-demand (AVOD) service, rivaled perhaps, only by YouTube. The platform ...
Engadget

Plex starts paywalling remote streaming to TVs, beginning with its Roku app

Here's some bad news for folks who've been using Plex to stream stuff from a buddy's personal media server to their TV for free for years. As it pledged to do earlier this year when it bumped up the ...