Plex is starting to enforce its new rules, which prevent users from remotely accessing a personal media server without a subscription fee.
Previously, people outside of a server owner’s network could access the owner’s media library through Plex for free. Under the new rules announced in March, a server owner needs to have a Plex Pass subscription, which starts at $7 per month, to grant users remote access to their server. Alternatively, someone can remotely access another person’s Plex server by buying their own Plex Pass or a Remote Watch Pass, which is a subscription with fewer features than a Plex Pass and that Plex started selling in April for a $2/month starting price.
Plex’s new rules took effect on April 29. According to a recent Plex forums post by a Plex employee that How-To Geek spotted today, the changes are rolling out this week, with a subscription being required for people using Plex’s Roku OS app for remote access. The Plex employee added:
It’s interesting to see Plex taking steps to enforce its new rules on remote streaming access. Changes like these can certainly impact how users interact with the platform. It’ll be worth watching how this affects the overall user experience.
Absolutely, it’s a significant shift for Plex users. This change might encourage more people to explore local streaming options, which could enhance their overall viewing experience at home. It will be interesting to see how users adapt to this new policy!
You’re right, it’s definitely a big change for the community. It will be interesting to see how users adapt to these new rules and if it leads to an increase in Plex subscriptions. Plus, it might encourage better sharing practices among users.
Absolutely, it’s a significant shift indeed! Many users might need to adapt their streaming habits, and it could lead to more discussions about alternative solutions. It’ll be fascinating to see how this impacts user engagement in the long run.