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Get to know Plex Home—including setup, user types, PIN codes, managing media access, and more.
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KISS has its Army. Gaga’s got her Little Monsters. And Plex has its pros. No one is more passionate about personal media than you. Which is why we made a week just for you. With 11 featured pros and more tutorials than ever before, we came to play. Are you ready for it?
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What’s on Deck.
Make Your Library Poster-Perfect
Plex pro and tech expert Shannon Morse demonstrates how to use AI to quickly and efficiently create a cleaner library. Spoiler alert: you’ll end up with a Plex server that looks exactly the way you dreamed it could be.
Shannon Morse
Web Host
Auto-Sync Subtitles to the Rescue!
Say goodbye to out-of-sync subtitles. Plus, a bonus tip for hardware transcoding subtitle burn-in.
Hugo Sousa
Plex Engineering Manager
How to Wield the NVIDIA SHIELD
Running a Plex server on a SHIELD? Want to transfer files from a Windows machine? We got you.
Ami Bakhai
Plex Product Manager
Does Your Server Suck (Energy)?
How much power is your Plex server using? Returning pro Techno Tim is here to show you how to build an efficient server that doesn’t skimp on the processing power or storage all while using only 16 watts of power.
Techno Tim
Web Host
Make My CPU Hurt
Plex Engineer Chris has the what, why, and how of transcoding, plus some tips and tricks on how to do more, faster.
Chris Decker
Plex Engineer
My Plexamp Music Journey
If you’re an audiophile with a music collection that’s still in need of a forever home, this blog’s for you.
Jerry Vasquez
Plex Designer
Subtitles That Speak Your Language
Home movies need subtitle love too. Learn how to create and implement them with ease.
Lon Seidman
Web Host
Set Up a Super Affordable Server with Linux
Setting up a Plex server with transcoding capabilities doesn’t have to break the bank. In this video, Plex pro Lon Seidman tests setting up Linux (the easy way) on an affordable mini PC.
Lon Seidman
Web Host
Beta Exclusive: Introducing Plex Photos
Go on a tour of our newly created, dedicated companion app, now in beta for iOS and Android.
Jason Williams
Plex VP of Product Design
Playback Speed Controls Explained
Love streaming in the fast lane? Or maybe you’re looking to slow your roll? Get up to (your) speed with our new controls.
Mary Crivelli
Plex Software Engineer
There’s a Better Way (to Watch TV)
Your server is stacked. But did you know you could be adding 800 channels of Live TV to the table?
Kevin Wanke
Plex Director of Engineering
TLDR; Fireside in the Forums ‘24
A look back at this year’s Fireside where a team of Plexians hung out in the forums, intercepting questions about all things Plex.
Kevin Wanke
Plex Director of Engineering
The Pro Panel
Shannon Morse
Web Host
An online content producer with an emphasis on security and consumer technology, Shannon uses her platform to promote diversity and advocate for women in the industry.
Alex Stevenson-Price
Engineering Manager
A daily Plex user for well over a decade, Alex manages the Streaming team helping them build new features, maintain crucial playback infrastructure, and more.
Techno Tim
Web Host
From self-hosting, to "Home Lab,” to programming, and even home automation—Tim loves all things tech, diving deep into technical topics and teaching them along the way.
Hugo Sousa
Engineering Manager
A self-proclaimed media hoarder, Hugo leads the Plex Personal Media team in building the best platform available for curating and enjoying your prized media collections.
Jason Williams
VP, Product Design
As an experienced Plex product design leader, Jason plays a critical role in shaping product strategy and demonstrates a passion for bridging design and technology.
Ami Bakhai
Product Manager
Ami has been an advocate for the product even before it was her job. Although she has been an integral part of the Plex Product team for a couple of years now, her story as a Plex user began 8+ years ago.
Kevin Wanke
Director of Engineering
An avid Plex user and part of the community for over 12 years, Kevin works with the engineering teams on personal media and Discover features.
Lon Seidman
Web Host
Lon Seidman is a technology reviewer and YouTuber known for his channel Lon.TV, where he provides in-depth reviews and analysis of cool gadgets. Lon has produced a monthly Plex pro tip for the last seven years.
Chris Decker
Engineer
Plex user of over a decade turned Plex engineer, Chris works on all things playback and transcode in the Plex Media Server.
Plex Pass is a pro’s best friend.
Every Plex Pass comes with great features and perks that'll elevate your media collection . Here are a few of our favorites.
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Exclusive Plexamp Features
Access members-only features including Sonic Sage, Downloads, and more in our music player made for audiophiles.
The Power to Download
Enjoy your media anywhere, no connection required. Plus, you’ll also get blazing speeds and playback reliability.
Skip Intro + Skip Credits
Binge better and get precious minutes of your life back by skipping through the opening & end credits in just two clicks.1
Multiple Edition Support
Keep multiple versions of the same movie within your library, each with its own unique UI element and watch state.
Hardware Transcoding
Convert and stream HD or 4K video more smoothly to more devices at once, even when you’re far from home.
Ultimate TV & DVR
With Plex Pass plus your tuner and antenna, you can watch, rewatch, and record your favorite HD broadcast content.
1Skip Intro is for personal media only; does not apply to Movies & Shows.