“By using an undocumented protocol, Connect SDK lets Android developers discover, connect to, and control Apple TVs, much like webOS and Roku devices.” The Connect SDK team added support for Apple TV last summer, at the time describing it this way: Developers just have to add LG’s code to their apps to instantly reach a number of different devices, instead of adding and maintaining support for all of these devices on their own. So how did Plex get to add Airplay to its Android app? By relying on some outside help: Plex partnered with LG on its Connect SDK project last year, which aims to simplify multiscreen technologies with a kind of abstraction layer. There is no official Plex app for Apple TV, and Airplay is a closed protocol that’s officially only been available on iOS. However, Apple TV is a bit of a different beast. This is an incredibly flexible platform that’s perfect for fans of any media.Now this is interesting: The latest update of the Plex Android app added support for Apple’s Airplay protocol, meaning that users can now beam videos, music or photos from their Android phone or tablet to their Apple TV.įor Plex, that’s just one of many platforms the app is supporting - the media center maker already has dedicated apps on Roku, Playstation, Xbox and a number of smart TV platforms, and most of these also support multi-screen functionality to launch media playback straight from a phone or tablet. Plex even offers a Plex Arcade option where you can play dozens of Atari classics plus your own collection of game ROMs and emulators on your favorite devices. The service offers 11 live local news channels, including outlets in Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis, Jacksonville, Tulsa, Boston, and Seattle. Plex offers a subscription tier that offers even more features for people who want more functionality, but it packs a powerful punch even in its free version. This saves you the trouble of looking up what is streaming where. The service also offers a universal watchlist - simply add the streaming services you subscribe to and Plex becomes an automatic launch portal for any show or movie. Users can also connect Plex to their computers to stream and share any media they have on their hard drives.
The service also offers 300+ free-to-stream live TV channels in 193 countries.
Plex is a free streaming service that includes on-demand access to 50,000+ movies and TV shows.
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