Our website is available in your language , would you like to switch to that? Yes No LAST CHANCE: Get a Lifetime Plex Pass before the price goes up Lock in a new subscription at the current price before July 1, 2026. Buy now Press play on your personal media. There’s no better way to enjoy your personal media than with Plex. Whether you’re looking for a new home for your collection or you’re a seasoned pro looking to take things up a notch, we’ve got solutions to get you streaming. STREAM ANYWHERE Remote Watch Pass - Could not load pricing. Please try reloading the page. {{getPriceNoCurrency( 'remotewatchpass', plan ) }} {{getCurrencyCycle( 'remotewatchpass', plan ) }} {{getBillingText( plan ) }} {{getPlanTitle(plan)}} Try 14 days free Perfect if you: Perfect if you don’t need the full Plex Pass feature set and want a cost-effective way to stream your media — or the libraries of friends and family — from anywhere, on any device. GO PREMIUM Plex Pass - Could not load pricing. 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You want complete control over your media. You’re ready to get serious about settings. If this is you, then you’re ready for an upgrade. Here’s what you’ll get: Skip Intro & Credits Binge better by skipping through the opening and end credits in just two clicks. 1 Plexamp Exclusives Members-only access to features like Sonic Sage, Guest DJ, Mix Builders, and more. The Power to Download Take your media to go, no connection required. Ultimate TV & DVR Watch and record local, live broadcast TV. 2 Hardware Transcoding Convert and stream HD or 4K video more smoothly, to more devices at once. Remote Streaming Stream media remotely from any server you have access to. Plus, enable free remote streaming from your Plex Media Server for anyone you've granted access. See all features 1 Skip Intro is for personal media only; does not apply to on-demand movies and shows. 2 Antenna and tuner required. Don’t take our word for it. Great software and since I have Plex Pass, my library and my family's library is in one place available anywhere we have internet access. Josh The best option for streaming your media from your computer to any other location that has the Plex app, 10 out of 10. Eber Plex is an outstanding media server platform known for its robust streaming capabilities, user-friendly interface, and extensive compatibility with various devices. Noah A completely custom music player built for you to rediscover, curate, or completely lose yourself in the music that made you. Available only to Plex Pass subscribers, the Plex Dash app provides an on-the-go unified view of active playback across your servers, with real-time graphs for network, memory, and processor usage. Currently in beta, our new app is designed to provide you with a streamlined experience for managing all your photo libraries stored on Plex Media Server. What is the Plex Media Server? Plex Media Server is a software application that allows you to organize and stream your media collection from a central location. Think of it like having your own personal Netflix or Spotify server that you can access from various devices. It's a great tool for anyone who wants to streamline their media consumption and take control of their entertainment experience. Is Plex really free? It's totally free to download the Plex software, set up your server, and start streaming to any device on your local network. To stream remotely from any server you have access to, you’ll need a Remote Watch Pass or a Plex Pass. Can I access my Plex library outside of my home network? Yes, that's possible! First, you'll need to set up Remote Access on the Plex Media Server to facilitate remote connections. You then need either an active Plex Pass subscription on your server admin account (allowing any user accessing the server to stream remotely) or a Remote Watch Pass (letting you stream remotely from any server to which you have access). Is Plex secure? We understand the importance of security, and take all necessary steps to ensure a safe and secure platform for all our users. We use high-quality SSL certificates to encrypt the connection between your client device and server, ensuring that all your personal information and server details are fully private and protected, and information about the contents of your server are never EVER shared with Plex or any other third party. What is the Plex Media Server? Is Plex really free? Can I access my Plex library outside of my home network? Is Plex secure? Remote Watch Pass How is the Remote Watch Pass different from a regular Plex Pass? You could think of the Remote Watch Pass as just being a super specialized version of a regular, full Plex Pass: Remote Watch Pass: This allows streaming personal content remotely from any Plex Media Server to which you have access. That’s all. Plex Pass: It allows the same remote streaming, but also provides access to all the normal Plex Pass features and benefits our users have come to know and love. (Downloads, Skip Intro, Skip Credits, Sonic Analysis for music, and so much more!) Do I need a Plex Pass AND a Remote Watch Pass? No. To stream personal content remotely from a Plex Media Server, you only need one of the following: The admin account for the Plex Media Server has an active Plex Pass Your account has an active Plex Pass Your account has an active Remote Watch Pass Can I buy a Remote Watch Pass for someone else? We do not currently offer the ability to “gift” a Remote Watch Pass subscription to someone else; sorry. The subscription needs to be started directly on the desired account. My mobile device can’t run/doesn’t have the newest Plex app. How can I stream remotely? In the short term, nothing will change for users still running our old, previous mobile apps. They will still have a one-minute playback limitation when streaming personal content from a Plex Media Server (including both local and remote streaming). That limitation can be removed either by having an active Plex Pass subscription on your Plex account or via a one-time, in-app activation/unlock purchase. (A Remote Watch Pass will not affect usage of our old, previous mobile apps, only new apps.) See our existing mobile Android and iOS articles for details. Do I need a Remote Watch Pass or a Plex Pass to access music and photo libraries remotely? Subscription requirements for remote streaming of personal content from a Plex Media Server apply only to movies/TV/video media. This does not affect music or photo streaming to our dedicated Plexamp and Plex Photos apps. What if I want to cancel renewal of my Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass subscription? You can cancel future renewal of a recurring subscription at any time. Go to your account Subscriptions page to make any changes to your subscription. Can you explain the difference between the introductory and standard pricing? For a limited time after we launch our new Remote Watch Pass, we’ll allow users to start that new subscription with special, introductory pricing. The introductory prices will allow you to “lock in” that lower price for an initial term of 12 months. For users who start their Remote Watch Pass subscription during the introductory period: The monthly plan will be $1.99/month for all billing cycles before June 01, 2026. Following this date it will renew at the regular list price of $2.99/month. The annual plan will be $19.99/year for all billing cycles before June 01, 2026. Following this date it will renew at the regular list price of $29.99/year. *Example prices in USD. Exact pricing in other currencies may vary. What if I’ve already paid the one-time mobile app activation fee? For users who have already paid a one-time, in-app activation for either our mobile Android or iOS app, an extended trial for the new Remote Watch Pass subscription is available. To make use of it, you need to: Start your Remote Watch Pass subscription through our mobile app. Make sure it is on the same mobile platform where the original purchase was made (e.g., iOS/iPadOS if your activation was through the App Store). Ensure you’re using the same app store account that made the original purchase (e.g., the same Apple ID). Example: If you originally did a one-time activation of our iOS app, then you need to use our new mobile app on an iOS/iPadOS device to start a Remote Watch Pass billed through the App Store, while signed in to the same Apple ID that made the original purchase. Can I upgrade from Remote Watch Pass to Plex Pass? We expect to offer this ability broadly in the future, but at launch this will not be available. Users wishing to upgrade like this can cancel renewal of an existing Remote Watch Pass subscription, allow it to expire, and then start a new, full Plex Pass subscription. How is the Remote Watch Pass different from a regular Plex Pass? Remote Watch Pass: This allows streaming personal content remotely from any Plex Media Server to which you have access. That’s all. Plex Pass: It allows the same remote streaming, but also provides access to all the normal Plex Pass features and benefits our users have come to know and love. (Downloads, Skip Intro, Skip Credits, Sonic Analysis for music, and so much more!) Do I need a Plex Pass AND a Remote Watch Pass? The admin account for the Plex Media Server has an active Plex Pass Your account has an active Plex Pass Your account has an active Remote Watch Pass Can I buy a Remote Watch Pass for someone else? My mobile device can’t run/doesn’t have the newest Plex app. How can I stream remotely? Do I need a Remote Watch Pass or a Plex Pass to access music and photo libraries remotely? What if I want to cancel renewal of my Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass subscription? Can you explain the difference between the introductory and standard pricing? The monthly plan will be $1.99/month for all billing cycles before June 01, 2026. Following this date it will renew at the regular list price of $2.99/month. The annual plan will be $19.99/year for all billing cycles before June 01, 2026. Following this date it will renew at the regular list price of $29.99/year. *Example prices in USD. Exact pricing in other currencies may vary. What if I’ve already paid the one-time mobile app activation fee? Start your Remote Watch Pass subscription through our mobile app.

Make sure it is on the same mobile platform where the original purchase was made (e.g., iOS/iPadOS if your activation was through the App Store). Ensure you’re using the same app store account that made the original purchase (e.g., the same Apple ID). Can I upgrade from Remote Watch Pass to Plex Pass? What is Plex Pass? Plex Pass is an optional subscription service, which provides additional features and benefits to pro subscribers who stream personal media files with Plex. It’s available as a recurring monthly or yearly plan, as well as a one-time lifetime payment. All the features and functionality of Plex Pass are the same regardless of subscription term (monthly/yearly/lifetime). Does a Plex Pass give me access to new or premium movies or shows? No, a Plex Pass subscription does NOT change or add “premium” items on our free, on-demand Movies & Shows streaming service, nor does it offer additional channels in our free Live TV programming. It also doesn’t grant access to download any of our free, ad-supported content. Does a Plex Pass remove ads from free streaming? No, a Plex Pass subscription does NOT remove ads from our ad-supported, on-demand, or Live TV programming. We do not currently offer a paid way to remove ads from those free services. What if I want to cancel my subscription? You can cancel future renewals at any time. Go to your account Subscriptions page to make any changes to your subscription. You can find more information about managing your Plex Pass subscription in this Plex Pass Subscription Management support article. Do I need a Plex Pass if I am part of someone’s Plex Home? Being in a Plex Home of someone with a Plex Pass only gives the user access to certain Plex Pass features in player apps. For instance, these include Remote Streaming, Skip Intro and Skip Credits, Rewind on Resume, and Pass Out Protection. For server-only features, like access to Plex Dash and Advanced Parental Controls, each server owner will need a Plex Pass. What is Plex Pass? Does a Plex Pass give me access to new or premium movies or shows? Does a Plex Pass remove ads from free streaming? What if I want to cancel my subscription? Do I need a Plex Pass if I am part of someone’s Plex Home? We value your privacy. Plex and our partners use standard Web technologies, such as browser cookies, which may be necessary to make our site work and enable core functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but note that it may affect how our site functions. We’d also like to enable analytics cookies, optional to you, to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it; we specifically use Google and Facebook analytics to derive insights about who is doing what on our site and to help us improve your experience. 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