Plex is a popular media server cum player that allows user to stream their favorite media content. It brings all your favorite media to a single screen. The Plex Media Player app is available for many devices, including Android TV. From the Google Play Store, you can install the Plex app for your Android TVs and TV Boxes.
How to Install Plex on Android TVs
The Android OS is available on TVs like Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, TCL, and more. In all the Android TVs, you have the built-in Play Store to install apps and games.
#1: Launch your Android TV and navigate to the Google Play Store.
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#2: Tap the Search icon located on the top corner of the screen.
#3: Using your remote, enter Plex and tap the Search icon.
#4: From the search results, select the Plex app.
#5: Tap the Install button to start the installation process.
#6: Now, the Plex application will be downloaded on your Android TV.
#7: After installing the app, you can open the application from the main TV menu.
Similar steps are involved installing Plex on Chromecast with Google TV as well.
How to Activate Plex on Android TV
#1: When you open the Plex app, you will get the Login screen. Tap the Sign In button.
#2: The activation code will appear on your Android TV.
#3: Go to the Plex activation website (https://www.plex.tv/link/). Sign in with your Plex account if asked.
#4: Enter the activation code and click the Link button.
#5: Now, the Plex app on your Android TV will be linked with your Plex account.
#6: You can access all the content from your Plex Media Server.
How to Cast Plex on Android TV
If your Android TV has too many apps, you can’t install the Plex app. In that case, you can cast the Plex app from your smartphone on Android TV. To do so, you need to connect your smartphone and Android TV to the same WiFi network.
#1: Install the Plex app on your Android smartphone from the Play Store.
#2: Open the Plex app and sign in with your account.
#3: Tap the Cast icon on the Plex app.
#4: On the list of devices, choose your Android TV.
#5: Now, play any video or audio content from the Plex app.
#6: It will appear on your Android TV.
You can use these two methods to access the Plex Media Player on any Android TV model.
Plex Media Server on Android Smart TVs
As of now, you can’t access Plex Media Server on Android TVs. To install and manage Plex Media Server, you need to use a PC with an Intel Core i3 (or any equivalent) processor. You can check the full list of Plex Media Server-compatible devices on the website.
Plex Subscriptions
In the free version of Plex, you will get only limited features. To get all the features, you need to buy the Plex Pass. You can get Plex Pass in three different plans.
- $4.99 per month.
- $39.99 per year.
- $119.99 for a lifetime.
FAQs
Yes, using the Play Store, you can install and add the Plex app on your Google TV.
No, Plex is not offering free trials to any of its users.
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