KeyHighlights
- To Install Plex on TCL Smart TV:
- Add Plex on TCL Roku TV: Press the Home button → Get the Home screen → Select Streaming Channels → Choose Search Channels → Search the Plex app → Hit Add Channel.
- Download Plex on TCL Android TV: Get the Home screen → Choose Apps → Hit Google Play Store → Click the Search icon → Type Plex → Select the app → Tap Download.
- Get Plex on TCL Google TV: Launch the Home screen → Tap on the Search icon → Enter Plex → Choose the app → Hit the Install button → Sign in.
- Install Plex on TCL Fire TV: Get the Home screen → Click the Search icon → Enter the Plex app name → Hit the Get/Download button.
- To Activate Plex on TCL Smart TV: Open the Plex app → Hit the Sign In button → Note the activation code and link → Visit the activation website → Enter the code → Tap on Link → Login.
As soon as I installed and activated the Plex app on my TCL TV, I went through its features and was eagerly waiting to stream my favorite content on the app. If you’re a newbie and looking to download the app on TCL TV, then I am here to guide you. You can install the Plex app directly from the respective app stores of your TCL Roku, Android, Google, and Fire TV.
Once I installed the Plex app on my TV, I activated the app to stream the latest TV shows and free movies with my family. Apart from the movies, I came to know that Plex offers over 600 free TV channels with premium streaming quality.
If you are willing to download the Plex app on your TV, this guide will be apt for you. However, I have detailed the direct installation and the alternative of casting and screen mirroring the Plex content on the TCL TVs.
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How to Install Plex on TCL Smart TV
Since Plex is a freemium streaming service, you can stream its content free with ads. If you want to access the premium features and content of the Plex app, you need to purchase the Plex Pass. The Plex app offers three different subscription plans, and their basic plan starts from $4.99 per month. To purchase and sign up for a new account, visit their official website.
After signing up for a new account, make sure to connect your TCL TV to a WIFI network and then proceed with the installation process.
How to Add Plex on TCL Roku TV
1. Switch On your TCL Roku TV and ensure it is connected to the internet.
2. Fetch your Roku remote and press the Home button to get the home screen.
3. On the home screen, hit the Streaming Channels option.
4. Now, choose Search Channels and search for the Plex app using the virtual keyboard.
5. Pick the right application from the search results and navigate to the app info page.
6. Hit the Add Channel button to download the app on your TCL TV.
Once done, the app will be added to your TV. Finally, launch the Plex app and stream your desired movies and shows on the big screen.
How to Download Plex on TCL Android TV
1. Once you turn On your TCL Android TV, you will get the home screen.
2. Choose the Apps section at the top and open the Google Play Store.
3. Click the Search icon and type Plex using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Select the official Plex app from the list of available apps and tap the Download button to start the installation process.
Within a few minutes, the app will be installed on your TV.
How to Get Plex on TCL Google TV
1. Turn On your TCL Google TV and launch the home screen.
2. Make sure to connect the TV to a stable internet connection. Look for the Search icon on the home screen and tap on it.
3. Enter the keyword Plex inside the search box using the on-screen keyboard.
4. Now, search and choose the right app from the search results.
5. Hit the Install button on the info page and wait for a minute to end the downloading process.
6. That’s it. Now, you have successfully installed the Plex app on your Google TV.
How to Install Plex on TCL Fire TV
1. Power On your TCL Fire TV to get the home screen.
2. On your Fire TV home screen, find the Search icon and tap on it.
3. Input the Plex app name in the search box and select the Plex app from the list of apps.
4. Click the Get/Download button to download the app on your Fire TV.
5. Now, wait for a few minutes to install the app on TCL TV. Once downloaded, launch the app to view the content on your TCL Fire TV.
How to Activate Plex on TCL TV [All Models]
After installing the app on your TCL Smart TV, you must activate the Plex app to stream its latest content. Follow the below steps and activate the Plex app with ease.
1. Open the Plex app on your Smart TV, and you will get the login page.
2. Hit the Sign In option to get the activation code and link. Make a note of the code.
3. Now, launch the browser on your PC and visit the activation website (https://www.plex.tv/link) of the Plex app.
4. If prompted, sign in with your account credentials. After that, input the activation code and tap the Link button.
5. Once done, log in to your Plex account to end the activation process.
6. Finally, relaunch the Plex app on your TV to put the Plex content on your account.
How to Cast Plex on TCL TV
If you are a Plex user, you may know that Plex has built-in cast support, which allows you to cast your favorite movies and shows from your Android smartphone to your TCL Smart TV. Connect your TCL TV and smartphone to the same WIFI network and install the Plex app from the Google Play Store. Sign in to your Plex account and hit the Cast icon at the top of the app screen. Choose your TCL TV name from the list of devices and play your favorite movies or shows on the app that you wish to cast on your Smart TV. Finally, stream the chosen content on the TV.
Note: Since you cannot Cast the Plex content on your TCL Roku TV, you need to use the Screen Mirror option from the Notification Panel.
How to AirPlay Plex on TCL TV
Since you cannot AirPlay the Plex content directly on your TCL TV, you can use the Screen Mirroring feature to Screencast its content. Firstly, enable the AirPlay option on your TCL TV and connect your iOS device and your TCL TV to the same WIFI network. Navigate to the App Store and get the Plex app. Now, open the Control Center of your iOS device and tap on Screen Mirroring to choose your TCL TV. Once done, start streaming your favorite media content on your TCL TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can download your favorite Plex content and stream it offline.
The Plex app may not work due to many reasons including app buffering, freezing, poor internet connection, server problems, and more.
Yes, you can access the Plex app freely with limited offers. To access more content, you need to get a Plex Pass.
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