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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[–] Scary_le_Poo@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month ago

This headline is misleading. If the owner of the server has Plex pass than the users can use remote streaming as normal. If the owner does not have Plex pass, then the users need Plex pass to use that server remotely

Imo a stupid move by Plex, but as a lifetime Plex pass holder, no one that uses mine will have to worry so I'm relatively unbothered.

[–] FoD@startrek.website 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I want to switch to jellyfin, I selfhost but I don't want to open a port directly to my server. I don't understand how everyone else figures this out and I'm apparently an idiot.

Also do people expect all who use my server to start a VPN each time? What if they leave it on and their other streaming services are using my bandwidth.

I don't understand and I have looked it up but I don't see a consensus.

[–] amldvk@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

I just use Tailscale when remote streaming.

From their docs:

By default, Tailscale acts as an overlay network: it only routes traffic between devices running Tailscale, but doesn't touch your public internet traffic, such as when you visit Google or Twitter. The overlay network configuration is ideal for most people who need secure communication between sensitive devices (such as company servers or home computers), but don't need extra layers of encryption or latency for their public internet connection.

[–] Pika@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I really don't see how anyone in their hierarchy thought this was a good idea.

There are at least 3 other competitors that moreorless work better than plex already does, without even having a subscription.

I'm amazed they decided to go this route, especially when migrating is as simple as uninstall plex, install competitor of choice(like jellyfin), and then just specify media locations.

the only real annoying part is remaking user accounts and losing watch progress/history, but there is usually a migration tool for that

[–] deeply_moving_queef@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

The key difference is client app support for various platforms. Jellyfin is far behind Plex on that front, and I say this as a user and advocate for Jellyfin. That’s a huge hurdle for migrating even just family and friends users.

[–] land@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I was about to get a Plex Pass, but I saw this news today.

[–] Yeldarb12@toast.ooo 1 points 1 month ago

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.

[–] k0e3@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm probably gonna set up Jellyfin this weekend. Any tips for a first timer?

[–] nutbutter@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago

If setting up official docker container looks hard, check out linuxserver.io's docker container for Jellyfin. Even HWA is very easy.

[–] Madbrad200@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Plex has been on a downward spiral for awhile now. This will really kill the service for a lot of people, wonder if Plex sharing will be a thing of the past and people switch to jellyfin sharing

[–] MaggiWuerze@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago

I think most people that host a server already had the lifetime license so this won't affect them