© 2023 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved Barbie has arrived on Plex. In the words of the captivating, ageless Barbie we’ve all been (re)falling in love with, “This is the best day ever.” And that’s because today, in our quest to become the singular answer to all-things entertainment, we present to you an awfully familiar idea whose time has come around again: movie rentals. As you know, we live to bring you all the entertainment you love on a silver platter (well, silver screen to be more accurate), and we’re excited to offer yet another way to instantly stream what you love. This also me ..read more

It’s hard to believe that this time of year has finally arrived. The time where we slow down and look back on how far we’ve traveled over the last twelve months, and the destinations we reached along the way. After all, our mission is not so unlike that of the starship Enterprise: “to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before!” This has truly been a year of discovery—finding new ways to give, connect, learn, and listen. Now, having made it to the season we so affectionately refer to as Plexivus, we can take time to celebra ..read more

Let’s journey back twenty years ago to April 2022 (ok, maybe it just feels like twenty years ago) to the world premiere of Discover on Plex. It marked the moment that our dream of unifying all of our subscription services, watchlists, and recommendations into one easy-to-use app came true. Since that day, millions of users have used Discover to see what’s new and trending from all of their selected services in one streamlined view. We’ve finally found relief from the streaming struggle with the newfound ability to create one universal Watchlist, browse curated recommendations, and watch traile ..read more

Hello, dedicated (and amazing) Plex fans! What a jam-packed week so far! There is some fantastic content from search to servers, so when you’re done here, refill your popcorn and check out all the in-depth sessions featured in Pro Week 2023. Did you know that we actually kicked off the festivities last week with our first ever “Fireside in the Forums” event? Not your average fireside chat, this week-long event created space in the forums for various members of the Plex community to come together and share ideas, concerns, and interact with engineers and thought leaders inside Plex! We know tha ..read more

Looking for some guidance on how to get more giddy-up out of your Plex personal media server? Look no further. Joining us this year on the Pro Panel is tech expert Shannon Morse with a detailed session on how to add some muscle to your server setup. In this video you’ll not only learn how to upgrade your setup, but also useful tips on how to back up your precious media collection in the process. About Shannon Shannon Morse is an online content producer who emphasizes security and privacy, and consumer technology. As an entrepreneur, Shannon’s goal is to inspire others to live life to the full ..read more

Do you want to get as much TV as humanly possible? And maybe ditch that cable bill along the way? Here to help you make the most of your TV experience with Plex is Tim Stewart, aka Techno Tim, with tips and tricks that work even for the DVR illiterate. From selecting the right TV tuner and antenna, to recording Live TV using our hybrid TV guide, this is a Pro talk you should definitely tune in to. About Tim Software engineer and content creator, Timothy Stewart, aka Techno Tim, is a full stack software engineer, content creator, and a HomeLab enthusiast. Tim creates fun and easy-to-follow tec ..read more

Maybe the key to media bliss is something lying around dusted and uncared for in the garage? Maybe it’s your grandpa’s old and trusted transistor radio? Okay, maybe not. But Plex’s very own Hugo Sousa is here to show you that you don’t always need brand new, jazzed up hardware to run a Plex server. About Hugo Self-proclaimed media hoarder, for almost a decade Hugo has been contributing to Plex’s ecosystem in one way or another, and evangelizing it to friends before that. From sunny Portugal, he leads the Personal Media team’s efforts on being the best platform to curate, enjoy, and share your ..read more

Ready to go on a journey that starts on Windows and ends on Docker? It’s a journey where Plex’s engineering wiz Kevin tells us all about running his beloved Plex Media Server using Docker’s unique containerization technology—making it not just portable, scalable, and stable but also effortless to manage. About Kevin A Director of Engineering at Plex, Kevin has been an avid user and part of the community for over 12 years. He has grown his server solutions from a modest Xbox with XBMC to the point of being the de facto IT go-to for friends and family. Exclusive Plex Pro Week Offer Get 20% Off ..read more

We all have our tried and trusted friends who tell us what show or movie to watch, and whose word we count on as the holy gospel. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could see what they’ve been streaming? With Discover Together—a shiny new way to use Discover on Plex—you can do just that. In this session Plex Chief Product Officer Scott Olechowski is here to preview this exciting new feature that’s currently in beta, but will soon be available for all. About Scott Fearless leader, Chief Product Officer, and Co-founder of Plex, Scott is responsible for driving the product strategy, product management ..read more

You know that feeling when you’re looking for something but just can’t seem to find the right (key)words? Jason, our Product Design Pro illustrates the freshly released and power-packed Unified Search feature that will bury those feelings in a distant past. Take a sneak peek at our gorgeous new UI, that’ll take you on the path to discovery, even as you search. About Jason Jason, an experienced Product Design leader at Plex, has a profound understanding of the company’s background. He plays a critical role in shaping product strategy and demonstrates a passion for bridging design and technolog ..read more