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The iOS app is a free download from the App Store, but Plex is also available on many smart TVs, plus a ton of popular devices like Roku and PlayStation. You can do so from the Plex web app in a browser, or natively from any device with a Plex app.

Once you’ve got those libraries set up and filled with media, you should be able to stream them from any other device. Following its file naming conventions helps speed this process up. Plex will automatically scan these folders, match titles against its database, and grab the necessary artwork and details to make the library look nice. It’s good practice to you keep things well organized, with separate libraries for TV, films, and home movies. You’ll create a folder for each library and can move all your media into the correct folder. Here you can create libraries for different types of content, including multiple video libraries if needed. Log in or create an account and you’ll be greeted by a Setup Wizard. When complete, it should launch the server in the background – you can see its icon on the top menu bar – and open up the Plex interface in a web browser. Some folks use a network drive for this purpose, but we’ll look at getting it set up with a Mac computer.ĭownload the app and open the installer. Note that this machine will need to be running and connected to the internet any time you wish to access its content, so choose wisely.

You’ll now have unlimited access to hundreds of free movies and TV shows, including titles from Crackle.To start, you’ll need to set up Plex Media Server on the computer where you store your video files. On the left sidebar, pick the option for “Movies & TV”. Once you have added the Plex app to your hardware, sign in to your account. But you can also use a PC, tablet or smartphone to watch free movies on Plex.

Smart TVs and devices using Android TV work. Plex has apps on every major streaming device, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. Sign up for a free account at and fill out the basic profile information. Watching free movies on Plex is very simple. The Plex movie lineup has comedies, some drama and horror flicks on tap for the month of January.

So watching a thriller might not be your thing at the moment. For many, January will mark turning away from a pretty rough 2020.