Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server
Plex Media Server streams all of your media, to all of your devices, everywhere.
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Comments
Henrik P. Stougaard Nielsen
★
"Super buggy: Cannot play offline files without an online connection because the ``offline`` screen on startup cannot be bypassed. Additionally, it crashes my Nvidia Shield quite often, playback suddenly does not work; sound plays, but no image. Pausing does not work suddenly, buffers a lot. This is bad. Use KODI instead. The latest issue is with the new Plex Agent - it does not show subtitles stored in the same folder. There exist multiple huge threads in the Plex community forum about this issue."
Version: 1.20.3.3437 (smb)
"Super buggy: Cannot play offline files without an online connection because the ``offline`` screen on startup cannot be bypassed. Additionally, it crashes my Nvidia Shield quite often, playback suddenly does not work; sound plays, but no image. Pausing does not work suddenly, buffers a lot. This is bad. Use KODI instead. The latest issue is with the new Plex Agent - it does not show subtitles stored in the same folder. There exist multiple huge threads in the Plex community forum about this issue."
Version: 1.20.3.3437 (smb)
Doug Dingle
★★★★
"Works reasonably well on a Shield Pro 2019 device. My setup has the Plex client on the Shield as well, and content storage on an external 3TB WD Red drive connected to the Shield via USB3. Loses its mind every once in a while, and I`m trying to determine whether it`s the software or the Shield operating system at fault. Has not happened often enough to nail down the cause. Three incidents in four months, with all three cleared up by rebooting the Shield, a relatively simple and quick procedure. I used to run Plex Server on an old PC, then on a NAS, but this is much better as a much lower power solution that doesn`t need to stream local content across my home network."
Version: 1.20.1.3252 (smb)
"Works reasonably well on a Shield Pro 2019 device. My setup has the Plex client on the Shield as well, and content storage on an external 3TB WD Red drive connected to the Shield via USB3. Loses its mind every once in a while, and I`m trying to determine whether it`s the software or the Shield operating system at fault. Has not happened often enough to nail down the cause. Three incidents in four months, with all three cleared up by rebooting the Shield, a relatively simple and quick procedure. I used to run Plex Server on an old PC, then on a NAS, but this is much better as a much lower power solution that doesn`t need to stream local content across my home network."
Version: 1.20.1.3252 (smb)
A Google user
★
"it was never ready for Shield TV and will never be"
Version: 1.3.4.3285 (smb)
"it was never ready for Shield TV and will never be"
Version: 1.3.4.3285 (smb)
Francis Larivière-Robidoux
★★★★★
"Been using it for many many years on my 2015 SHIELD TV 16GB. It is much better than it used to be, and it just keeps on getting better. I sometimes have 6 concurrent streams, and the home screen and app navigation on the SHIELD don`t seem to suffer from it (I have yet to notice any slowdowns). All media is stored on a Synology NAS, accessed through SMB shares."
Version: 1.19.5.3112 (smb)
"Been using it for many many years on my 2015 SHIELD TV 16GB. It is much better than it used to be, and it just keeps on getting better. I sometimes have 6 concurrent streams, and the home screen and app navigation on the SHIELD don`t seem to suffer from it (I have yet to notice any slowdowns). All media is stored on a Synology NAS, accessed through SMB shares."
Version: 1.19.5.3112 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★★
"Working well and I`m able to stream my library directly from my shieldTV"
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
"Working well and I`m able to stream my library directly from my shieldTV"
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
A Google user
★
"Need to add move whole program to sd or at least utilise adoptive storage to store metadata, program, transcoding etc. for shield tv 16gb. Just does not work trying to fit everything on SHIELD’s internal memory. Great user interface but useless on this device as it runs out of internal memory really quickly storing all the thumbnails etc. If i cant use this feature may as well just use vlc and browse and directly play media. Gave it a shot and what could be potentially a 5 star program really only is worthy of a 1 as it is currently useless to me at the moment as the database grows to big to fit on the internal memory. Fix this issue and you will be a solid 5."
Version: 1.0.3.273 (smb)
"Need to add move whole program to sd or at least utilise adoptive storage to store metadata, program, transcoding etc. for shield tv 16gb. Just does not work trying to fit everything on SHIELD’s internal memory. Great user interface but useless on this device as it runs out of internal memory really quickly storing all the thumbnails etc. If i cant use this feature may as well just use vlc and browse and directly play media. Gave it a shot and what could be potentially a 5 star program really only is worthy of a 1 as it is currently useless to me at the moment as the database grows to big to fit on the internal memory. Fix this issue and you will be a solid 5."
Version: 1.0.3.273 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★
"Great, but when will we get updates? PMS is on 1.0.3 now and we`re stuck on 0.9.17!!"
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
"Great, but when will we get updates? PMS is on 1.0.3 now and we`re stuck on 0.9.17!!"
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★★
"I see a lot of negative reviews but Plex has been brilliant for us. Using on an Nvidia Shield, external drive plugged in for storage. I pay for Plex Pass so the whole family can use it and I barely hear any issues from any of them. It`s not without it`s faults obviously but the frequent updates generally fix anything major. 5/5 from me."
Version: 1.18.7.2457 (smb)
"I see a lot of negative reviews but Plex has been brilliant for us. Using on an Nvidia Shield, external drive plugged in for storage. I pay for Plex Pass so the whole family can use it and I barely hear any issues from any of them. It`s not without it`s faults obviously but the frequent updates generally fix anything major. 5/5 from me."
Version: 1.18.7.2457 (smb)
A Google user
★
"What happened with the latest update? On Shield, there`s no longer update library option and new videos do not get updated automatically. It worked just fine before the latest update"
Version: 1.4.3.3433 (smb)
"What happened with the latest update? On Shield, there`s no longer update library option and new videos do not get updated automatically. It worked just fine before the latest update"
Version: 1.4.3.3433 (smb)
A Google user
★
"Why does this software have to be so completely unreliable? The Nvidia Shield server app has gotten steadily worse for the past 18 months. It is now basically unusable as it never loads the library. Starting to think this company doesn`t test this software before you releasing it."
Version: 1.18.4.2171 (smb)
"Why does this software have to be so completely unreliable? The Nvidia Shield server app has gotten steadily worse for the past 18 months. It is now basically unusable as it never loads the library. Starting to think this company doesn`t test this software before you releasing it."
Version: 1.18.4.2171 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★★
"This is amazing! I have compiled my entire family`s film and TV show library, as well as home movies and pictures. They can stream any file easily. I am using a Nvidia Shield TV Pro as my server and I can have 5 users at once streaming with almost no problems, and more if they are using a direct connection. The updates come fairly often, which is nice. There are always some issues, but they are usually fixed within a few days with the latest updates. You can`t argue with the price... I am now a Plex pass subscriber and will be using the DVR function to record OTA media. Plex is amazing! All of the 1 and 2 star reviews need to updated their reviews, because most if not all cited issues that have been fixed. I`m assuming these people are either completely computer illiterate, or work for some competing company, or just have some sort of loyalty to another media server option. Setting up Plex takes some know how, but if it is fairly doable for any normal person like me, then you can do it too."
Version: 1.14.1.5490 (smb)
"This is amazing! I have compiled my entire family`s film and TV show library, as well as home movies and pictures. They can stream any file easily. I am using a Nvidia Shield TV Pro as my server and I can have 5 users at once streaming with almost no problems, and more if they are using a direct connection. The updates come fairly often, which is nice. There are always some issues, but they are usually fixed within a few days with the latest updates. You can`t argue with the price... I am now a Plex pass subscriber and will be using the DVR function to record OTA media. Plex is amazing! All of the 1 and 2 star reviews need to updated their reviews, because most if not all cited issues that have been fixed. I`m assuming these people are either completely computer illiterate, or work for some competing company, or just have some sort of loyalty to another media server option. Setting up Plex takes some know how, but if it is fairly doable for any normal person like me, then you can do it too."
Version: 1.14.1.5490 (smb)
Eddy
★
"You need to fix the live tv buffering issue on Shield TV! It freezes after 3-4min of streaming on any channel."
Version: 1.19.5.3112 (smb)
"You need to fix the live tv buffering issue on Shield TV! It freezes after 3-4min of streaming on any channel."
Version: 1.19.5.3112 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★★
"Having this on the Shield TV is fantastic."
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
"Having this on the Shield TV is fantastic."
Version: 0.9.17.1.256 (smb)
Dżeff Łejlen
★
"Plex, as a company, is non-repsponsive to it`s customers. There has been a long standing issue where the server looses connection to the TV tuner and the DVR stops recording however, the company prioritizes things like offering more free TV stations, that not many people actually use. Plex has bugs such as when the user presses the `back` button, instead of going back 10 seconds it skips the video ahead 5 minutes. Like with the antenna and the DVR, and long standing issue that Plex moves below internal priorities such as changing the color of a button. Generally speaking I do love Plex because I can watch my recorded shows anywhere I have a device, but when there are ugly bugs reported and they do not respond, it only upsets the customer base. I have the Plex Pass so I am not paying a monthly fee but if I was, I would likely consider cancelling my subscription of the lack of support from Plex."
Version: 1.25.2.5319 (smb)
"Plex, as a company, is non-repsponsive to it`s customers. There has been a long standing issue where the server looses connection to the TV tuner and the DVR stops recording however, the company prioritizes things like offering more free TV stations, that not many people actually use. Plex has bugs such as when the user presses the `back` button, instead of going back 10 seconds it skips the video ahead 5 minutes. Like with the antenna and the DVR, and long standing issue that Plex moves below internal priorities such as changing the color of a button. Generally speaking I do love Plex because I can watch my recorded shows anywhere I have a device, but when there are ugly bugs reported and they do not respond, it only upsets the customer base. I have the Plex Pass so I am not paying a monthly fee but if I was, I would likely consider cancelling my subscription of the lack of support from Plex."
Version: 1.25.2.5319 (smb)
Mitch Lucia
★
"Getting REALLY sick of having to rebuild my libraries, metadata, covers, etc. on the Nvidia Shield every single time there`s an update to the app. If you can`t even update an app without breaking everything, what`s the point?"
Version: 1.30.2.6563 (smb)
"Getting REALLY sick of having to rebuild my libraries, metadata, covers, etc. on the Nvidia Shield every single time there`s an update to the app. If you can`t even update an app without breaking everything, what`s the point?"
Version: 1.30.2.6563 (smb)
A Google user
★★★★
"Plex Media Server works extremely well on the Nvidia Shield TV. I`m a Plex Pass lifetime member and I use Plex Media Server mostly as a Live DVR with OTA Antenna. I do have to reboot the Nvidia Shield TV occasionally when PMS crashes, but its mostly a solid experience. The only minor complaint I have is that I`m not able to access the files on the Nvidia Shield TV using network sharing on my PC even though its configured correctly on the Nvdia Shield TV. I am able to access the network shares using my Wife`s iMac."
Version: 1.10.1.4602 (smb)
"Plex Media Server works extremely well on the Nvidia Shield TV. I`m a Plex Pass lifetime member and I use Plex Media Server mostly as a Live DVR with OTA Antenna. I do have to reboot the Nvidia Shield TV occasionally when PMS crashes, but its mostly a solid experience. The only minor complaint I have is that I`m not able to access the files on the Nvidia Shield TV using network sharing on my PC even though its configured correctly on the Nvdia Shield TV. I am able to access the network shares using my Wife`s iMac."
Version: 1.10.1.4602 (smb)
A Google user
★★
"I use this on Nvidia shield android TV. Sharing plex storage to windows PC over network is a nightmare. Only works upon configuration, then after device is rebooted or sleeps sharing is not possible anymore. Issue needs a fix urgently as it is a core component of the application functionality."
Version: 1.3.4.3285 (smb)
"I use this on Nvidia shield android TV. Sharing plex storage to windows PC over network is a nightmare. Only works upon configuration, then after device is rebooted or sleeps sharing is not possible anymore. Issue needs a fix urgently as it is a core component of the application functionality."
Version: 1.3.4.3285 (smb)
A Google user
★
"Horrible, always has been, always will be."
Version: 1.3.3.3148 (smb)
"Horrible, always has been, always will be."
Version: 1.3.3.3148 (smb)
A Google user
★
"Would give no stars, but have to give it one to write this review. Two days trying to get it to work, any online help is worse than useless. Amazing a program you install, can`t get it to work and no help. Strongly suggest using Kodi, don`t waste your time on this program."
Version: 1.18.3.2156 (smb)
"Would give no stars, but have to give it one to write this review. Two days trying to get it to work, any online help is worse than useless. Amazing a program you install, can`t get it to work and no help. Strongly suggest using Kodi, don`t waste your time on this program."
Version: 1.18.3.2156 (smb)
Kev Boss
★★★★★
"Brilliant to actually be able to use my shield as a full Plex Server. it actually works better than I thought it would. can even manage a bit of transcoding. Not bloatware added by Nvidia, as mentioned in other reviews but a well-known feature of the shield TV."
Version: 1.31.0.6654 (smb)
"Brilliant to actually be able to use my shield as a full Plex Server. it actually works better than I thought it would. can even manage a bit of transcoding. Not bloatware added by Nvidia, as mentioned in other reviews but a well-known feature of the shield TV."
Version: 1.31.0.6654 (smb)
com.plexapp.mediaserver.smb
Installs: 1,000,000+
(1,355,958 at
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Version: 1.32.2.7100 (smb)
Category: Video Players
Pegi : Everyone
Publish Date : May 26, 2016
Update Date : 2023-05-22
Android Version : 6.0
Version: 1.32.2.7100 (smb)
Category: Video Players
Pegi : Everyone
Publish Date : May 26, 2016
Update Date : 2023-05-22
Android Version : 6.0
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DESCRIPTION
The Plex Media Server scans and organizes your media, then lets you stream it to all of your devices. It`s the central, most important piece of Plex. Once installed, it gets to work scanning and cataloging every piece of media, making it look beautiful and intuitively organized.
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DATA SAFETY AND SECURITY
This app has access to
Other
· view network connections· prevent device from sleeping
· change network connectivity
· full network access
· run at startup
Photos/Media/Files
· read the contents of your USB storage· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage
· read the contents of your USB storage· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information
· view Wi-Fi connectionsSecurity Practices
Data is encrypted in transit
· Your data is transferred over a secure connection
You can request that data be deleted
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Data that may be shared with other companies or organizations
Location
Approximate location (Optional) : App functionality, Developer communications, Advertising or marketingData this app may collect
App activity
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App info and performance
Crash logs (Optional) : AnalyticsDiagnostics (Optional) : Analytics
Other app performance data (Optional) : Analytics
Device or other IDs
Device or other IDs (Optional) : App functionality, Analytics, Developer communications, Advertising or marketing, Personalization, Account managementFinancial info
Purchase history (Optional) : App functionalityLocation
Approximate location (Optional) : App functionality, Analytics, PersonalizationPersonal info
Email address (Optional) : App functionality, Developer communications, Advertising or marketing, Account managementName (Optional) : App functionality, Account management
User IDs (Optional) : App functionality, Analytics, Advertising or marketing, Fraud prevention, security, and compliance, Personalization, Account management
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