Ahoy mateys, it’s time to setup Jellyfin if you prefer not to pay for the privilege of self-hosting your own content.
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.
Just gonna… Drop this here…
In my experience Jellyfin doesn’t find or handle subtitles nearly as well, and I can’t watch modern movies without subtitles.
Glad I moved to JellyFin years ago.
Thus to all proprietary software!
The “Remote playback with a Remote Watch Pass subscription” just sounds like IPTV with extra steps. I’m kind of ok with them requiring Plex Pass for remote streaming for the server owner, but then I have lifetime so it doesn’t affect me. Might feel differently I was having to pay.
It also means they will now have official payment info to tie everyones identity to their Plex server. So if the cops come-a-knocking they’ll be fully able to comply with information requests.
I mean, that’s always kinda been the case. Plex uses their own infrastructure to do remote streaming, and that requires that they know your IP address, and therefore your ISP. I don’t think this really changes much in regard to cops. If that’s your concern, definitely don’t use Plex.
I mean, that’s always kinda been the case. Plex uses their own infrastructure to do remote streaming
Only if you don’t configure your server properly. Then you use their infrastructure to punch a connection through.
I was about to get a Plex Pass, but I saw this news today.
If you were going to get the lifetime pass before the price increase then I’d say to still go for it. Personal opinion
My brother doesn’t have Plex pass but I do, so he will still be able to watch stuff from my library for free.
Might have to pull the trigger. I’m really enjoying plex. I’ve used Jellyfin in the past, but it’s not as polished as Plex. However, the plug-and-play remote access feature on Plex is a big plus. I’ll still use Jellyfin alongside Plex.
