cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/27204525
We are also changing how remote playback works for streaming personal media (that is, playback when not on the same local network as the server). The reality is that we need more resources to continue putting forth the best personal media experience, and as a result, we will no longer offer remote playback as a free feature. This—alongside the new Plex Pass pricing—will help provide those resources. This change will apply to the future release of our new Plex experience for mobile and other platforms.
100%. I’m very anti-subscription, which is why I’m using Plex. I recently dropped subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
I only maintained them because I was sharing with family members who couldn’t afford their own subscriptions, but those companies have decided to limit sharing, so they’re gone now.
Now I share my Plex server instead. Still free for my friends and family, and I’m in control of the content now. No more favorite shows or movies disappearing because a license ran out or something.
I’m dreading the eventual enshittification of Plex, but as long as it’s still functional for my needs, I’ll keep using it.
Others like Jellyfin or Emby weren’t as functional or user friendly as Plex for me, so I’m hoping Plex holds out for a while longer.