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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[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm not sure what you mean.

[–] Saik0Shinigami@lemmy.saik0.com 3 points 3 days ago

You don't need to use their infrastructure for remote streaming. If you forward the port properly and setup your server properly. You can actually outright disable the remote streaming through them by unchecking the relay option in settings...

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 1 points 3 days ago

If that's your concern, definitely don't use Plex.

Or IPTV