… When you open the Plex app on your phone at the airport or in a hotel, it performs a handshake with Plex’s central servers. It checks your IP address against the IP address of your home server. If they do not match, Plex flags the session as a remote stream. …
… As far as the UI, client/server setup, and maintenance go, they’re pretty closely matched. What Jellyfin certainly lacks compared to Plex, however, is a virtually one-click solution for sharing your server with others. …
… But if you run a Plex server or want fast local network speeds, you might be disappointed. …
… If you’re the only one who understands your home server, your data may effectively die with you. Recently, I had to guide my family through the complexities of my SMB-grade internet setup — a system that, much to their frustration, has no traditional “off” switch. …
… On top of that, I can’t host my media locally for Plex streaming without my NAS, which is a bummer. …
… Some other solid Google TV launcher alternatives include: Dispatch : Placing heavy emphasis on visuals, Dispatch has another superpower: showing Plex content from your library on the home screen. …
