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Plex is locking remote streaming behind a subscription in April(www.plex.tv)

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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.

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mcbang2000@lemmy.world
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sometimes good software is worth paying for

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yallspark@lemmy.zip
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Big facts. Even the FOSS software, I buy the premium or donate a bit to it. It only feels right. I couldn’t imagine making something millions of people count on and not throw them SOMETHING. Especially when its such a good experience.

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Anivia@feddit.org
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Yes. I have a lifetime Plex pass, and I donated to Jellyfin as well. Looking forward to the day I can uninstall Plex and no longer worry about them potentially giving my data to Media companies so they can sue for piracy

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Wrrzag@lemmy.ml
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Yup, that’s why people who can afford it should do ate to the jellyfin project

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