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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[–] terraborra@lemmy.nz 5 points 2 days ago (6 children)

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.

[–] Flatworm7591@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 2 days ago (5 children)

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.

[–] AmbiguousProps@lemmy.today 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 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.

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

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

Or IPTV

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