In the past decade, cable TV subscription services have reduced to a bare minimum as online and video-on-demand subscription services have taken their place. And in recent years, the video-on-demand industry has grown exponentially, and Pluto TV & Tubi TV have topped the charts for being the best in this category. But some newcomers are also taking the competition to a higher level. Currently, Plex TV is earning praise for being the best newcomer to offer video-on-demand services.
In December 2019, Plex TV had laid its foot in the video-on-demand industry, and surprisingly, within a year, they had managed to grab a lot of attention. If you haven’t heard of it before, then follow the article to know all the details about Plex TV.
Introduction to Plex TV
First things first: The Plex Video-On-Demand TV service is available globally. But the list of content and channels offered to each will depend on the country and region you live in. Its library is available for free, and you do not need to purchase the ‘Plex Pass’ to use their services. The majority of the people wouldn’t need the Plex Pass. You have to buy it only if you plan to watch over-the-air channels via Plex using a tuner.
You must have heard, “all that glitters is not gold,” and the similar saying goes for Plex TV as well. Subscribing to their services will bring you a lot of ads, which means you’ll get constant interruptions while watching a movie or show. Even getting a Plex Pass cannot save you from these ads. But, Plex assures the users that they can expect a notably lower ad-to-content ratio than any typical broadcast television. Also, Plex does not affect the addition and management of your locally saved content.
Type of Content
You can stream movies and TV series on Plex’s free streaming service, but their list of titles gravitates more towards movie lovers. Since Plex has an ad-supported model, it indicates that it has an integration with some of the leading studios in the industry, including Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and more. The Return of the Living Dead, and The Jungle Book, Apocalypse Now, Blackish, The Good Doctor, Hell’s Kitchen, The Cable Guy, etc. are some of the most popular content on the platform.
Plex’s library has over 14,000 movies, so you have to dive deep into it to find your favorites. The content is also divided into different categories. So, to see the best of all, check Cult Faves, Plex Picks, The Dojo, and Indie Gems category. It also has a section dedicated to documentaries. Note that the list of titles available on Plex changes over time, so you have to keep a tab on the Recently Added category to find the latest content on the platform.
How to Access Plex’s Content
You do not have to sign up for Plex’s free VOD streaming service as everything is automatically available within the Plex app. On Plex’s section of your list of libraries, hover over to the Movies & TV category to find all the content. There, you will also find Plex’s Live TV, Web Shows, and News services for free.
On the desktop version of Plex, all the content is available on the left-hand side panel of your screen. This panel will look different on smartphones and smart TV apps. If you regularly use their services, pin Plex to your homepage with a single tap on the three vertical dots alongside the menu item. Click on ‘Pin’ from the list of options appearing on your screen.
Apart from all the details mentioned above, here are a few noteworthy features of Plex VOD:
It has a Watchlist feature where you can add any content you’d like to watch later.
You can create a queue of the contents available in the Plex VOD library, or click on Play Next to jumble all the content with your collection.
Plex supports metadata so you can check the directors, key actors, and actresses, subtitles, similar titles, etc. on your content and in the VOD library. It enables you to see content that includes your favorite stars or producers.
Plex’s free VOD services have much more potential than this, and the company ensures that a lot many features will be landing next year. Although it still cannot replace massive online streaming services, it has managed to come a long way and is offering excellent services for free. Rest assured, you will never get bored on Plex, and they refine their library regularly and offer the latest content.
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