Plex is updating its Roku app to require a paid pass for remote streaming. The change hits other TV platforms, including Android TV, in 2026.

Plex was once the go-to media server, but growing restrictions and paywalls are pushing users away. Here's why you should ...

So I’ve got Plex running on a number of devices in my house. Up until recently, it was running just fine. However, on the JBL LINK BAR, which runs Android TV, I started to have issues with playback.

Starting in 2026, Plex will build on its recent changes and further restrict streaming options for free users.

Plex is blocking free remote streaming on Roku TVs, now requiring a paid pass to watch your home media library while away.

Building a server powered by Plex has become a very popular alternative to streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max, but this year, users have been hit by an unpleasant price increase for the Plex ...

It always stinks when a company puts up a paywall around a feature that was previously free. Plex needs to make money to keep ...

Plex has a vast library of TV shows and movies, and this guide will show you it’s not daunting to use it for the first time. Image: Ayomide Sadiq/Talk Android Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain ...

Plex is best known as a way to store all of your favorite media, but it also offers a bunch of useful other features including free movies. Another useful Plex feature is the ability to watch live TV ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Cloud streaming has benefits for gaming, as we’ve seen with Google Stadia, but it’s not all about high-end, graphically demanding titles. Sometimes, it’s just about making games easy to access. Today, ...