What is Plex?

An Introduction


Plex lets you stream your media anywhere, on any device.


Plex lets you store almost any media onto a server and play it from damn near any device with a screen.

It also allows you to share access with other Plex users and trade libraries.


What Media and Devices Work?

Plex supports these media file types

Plex Media Server supports all common media files:
Movies, TV Shows, and Home Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, DIVX, and more
Music: MP3, M4A, FLAC, WMA, and more
Photos: JPG, PNG, RAW, TBN, and more


Plex Media Server compatibility

Plex Media Server is supported on computers running all the major operating systems as well as NAS devices:
Windows
OS X
Linux
NVIDIA SHIELD
Netgear Nighthawk X10 router
Many popular NAS devices such as Drobo, Netgear, Synology, and more

Use Plex on these devices

Plex apps work with the all the market leading devices and brands:
Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari
Mobile Apps: Android, iOS, Windows, and Windows Phone
Tablets: Android, iOS, and Windows
Smart TVs: LG, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, VIZIO, and Roku TV
Streaming Devices:
Amazon Fire TV
Android TV
Apple TV
Chromecast
Roku
Sonos
TiVo
Gaming Consoles: PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox One, and Xbox 360
In addition to running the Plex Web App in a browser, desktop computer (and HTPC) users can also run our Plex Media Player app. This is aimed at users wanting to use Plex in their HTPCs or to have a "home theater" type experience. It provides advanced audio and video playback capabilities to give you the best experience possible.

https://www.plex.tv/
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