If you installed the plex server software on your PC, then yes. You'll only be able to watch things on it if the PC is on and connected to the internet.After some trial and error, I got my Plex server set up and my Samsung Smart TV had the app for it.
...holy shit, that was easy. And it even populates title cards for each movie, making it look like Netflix or something. I also noticed it can load up subtitles, even if the original file doesn't have subtitles on it. Big "oh wow" moment for me.
So, okay, dumb question. How does this work? Do I need to keep my computer running to play movies on the TV?
Thank you. This is a LOT less complicated and convoluted than any other of my methods in the past. Like getting things working through the Steam Link or copying files over to a laptop and connecting that to the TV. Or years ago, with the PS3, I could play files off the PS3 or copy them onto it. This will also make it easier to, say, have a movie night at a friend's place, if they have a Smart TV or a newer game console.If you installed the plex server software on your PC, then yes. You'll only be able to watch things on it if the PC is on and connected to the internet.
But now you can also get the plex app on your phone and watch your media no matter where you are.
I wouldn't sign in to your friends' TVs as yourself, rather I'd have them create their own plex account and then you share access to your libraries with them by going to app.plex.tv/desktop, then settings, then Manage Library Access, and clicking "Grant Library Access."Thank you. This is a LOT less complicated and convoluted than any other of my methods in the past. Like getting things working through the Steam Link or copying files over to a laptop and connecting that to the TV. Or years ago, with the PS3, I could play files off the PS3 or copy them onto it. This will also make it easier to, say, have a movie night at a friend's place, if they have a Smart TV or a newer game console.
I can't believe I didn't do this sooner.
Is your smart TV a samsung? And is the media you are trying to play 4k?Hurm. So I tried watching a movie for the first time on the Plex app on my Smart TV...only for it to freeze multiple times. I'd try exiting and trying again, only for it to freeze again.
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EDIT: Just tried it on the PS5 and it seems to be running much smoother. Don't know why Plex doesn't like my Smart TV. Never had any streaming issues with it before.
Were you just trying with one movie? It could be as specific as the encoding of that video, but there's lots of possiblities.EDIT: Just tried it on the PS5 and it seems to be running much smoother. Don't know why Plex doesn't like my Smart TV. Never had any streaming issues with it before.
Samsung, yes.Is your smart TV a samsung? And is the media you are trying to play 4k?
Unfortunately, Samsungs have built up a nasty reputation for using sub-par processors in their smart TVs that don't do well with plex for some reason. It's been going on years without being addressed. I'd stick to the PS5, unfortunately, or pick up a Roku Express 4K for $25.Samsung, yes.
4K, no. It was a Blu-ray rip of Child's Play.
Also noticing a weird glitch with scene changes where it switches to the next scene slightly faster than it should. Only by a second or two. Almost like a few frames of the film are missing. It's tiny, but noticeable.
I honestly don't know, nor know how to check that.Are your movies set to transcode on-the-fly? The TV may not be able to keep up.
—Patrick
Does watching that same section in a plex client in a browser skip as well? I've noticed sometimes plex doesn't handle file corruption as gracefully as some other media players such as MPC or VLC.Managed to finish watching it on the PS5. Some hiccups, still like that second or two time skip.
Perfect example: when they're fighting him at the end, the mom has Chucky trapped behind the fireplace cage. The little boy runs to bring the matches. And then it skips where Chucky says "But Andy, we're friends to the end," skipping right to Andy's retort. Such a weird glitch.