A Plex Pass subscription gives access to numerous features and benefits.
DVR Recording of Live TV
Hook a compatible tuner and digital antenna up to your local Plex Media Server to let you watch and record free, over-the-air broadcasts available in your area. Record content into your library to gain all the benefits of other personal media: beautiful metadata, access it anywhere and any time, and more. You can, of course, also watch content live, wherever you are, on tons of devices.
Related Page: Live TV & DVR
Downloads & Mobile Sync
If you’re flying across the Atlantic, taking a subway to work, or even just relaxing in the park, you can still play your content! Use Downloads/Mobile Sync to load copies of your content on your phone or tablet so you can use it when you don’t have internet access. Downloads/Mobile Sync also helps make sure you always have the next episode of your favorite show ready for your commute. You can also Download content to your Windows or Mac desktop Plex app.
Related Page: Mobile Sync Overview
Related Page: Downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux Desktop
Plex Labs
Some of the projects coming out of Plex Labs may be available only to Plex Pass subscribers. For instance, the “Plexamp” music player (Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux) as well as the “Plex Dash” server management app (Android, iOS) both require active Plex Pass subscriptions to use.
Related Page: Plex Labs
Skip TV Show Intros
Save precious time by skipping over intros in your TV shows. Your server can analyze shows to detect intro segments and give you back precious minutes when you’re binging your favorite series.
Related Page: Skip TV Show Intros
Premium Music Features
Take your music experience to eleven! Enjoy better artwork and artist bios, automatic lyrics from LyricFind, loudness leveling, sweet fades, visualizers, and more.
Related Page: Automatic Lyrics from LyricFind
Premium Photo Features
Make your personal photos and videos pop, with Plex. Auto-tag your photos, get location information, and more.
Related Page: Auto Tagging of Photos
Related Page: Places (Location-Based Photos)
Hardware-Accelerated Streaming
When using a compatible device or processor on the Plex Media Server, subscribers can make use of hardware acceleration when content needs to be converted (transcoded) during streaming. This can be faster and more power-efficient for users.
Related Page: Using Hardware-Accelerated Streaming
Custom Sharing Restrictions
Create customized restriction settings when sharing with family and close, personal friends. Restrict based on content ratings or your own custom labels.
Related Page: Restrictions on Library Access
Related Page: Plex Home
Bandwidth and Transcoding Limits
Plex Pass subscribers have additional control over processor usage and network/bandwidth usage when streaming.
Related Page: Server Settings - Bandwidth and Transcoding Limits
Early Access
Users with an active Plex Pass subscription often get early access to new features or apps. For instance, both Chromecast support and Plex Home Theater were available to Plex Pass subscribers prior to being released for all users.
Related Page: Early Access & Beta Releases
Preview Releases
Get access to preview release versions of many apps such as Plex Media Server, Plex Media Player, and more.
Related Page: Early Access & Beta Releases
Free Access to Plex Apps
Enjoy free access to the mobile Android and iOS apps on us! Also for members of your Plex Home.
Related Page: Free Access to Plex Apps
Related Page: Plex Home
And Even More
Subscribers have access to even more features and benefits. For instance, subscribers can have Trailers and Extras automatically retrieved for movies or TV shows in their library or make use of Webhooks for notifications and integrations with other tools.