Plex Just Made Searching For Your Favorite Show A Whole Lot Easier
The hybrid streaming appPlexis a very popular way to enjoy large amounts of personally-owned and streaming content on home theater systems and, more recently, in virtual reality. Plex differs from other streaming apps by allowing anyone to load their own files from a remote computer on the same network and stream them directly on devices that support the platform. Now it sounds like the service is about to expand into recommending content offered by other streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max, as well.
Thecompany has announceda new Discover feature that lets users quickly find any film or TV show on any digital platform where it’s available. When you find something you want to watch, you can add it to a “Universal Watchlist,” which is a self-updating list of platforms that host the content and their prices. These are all featured side-by-side and link directly to where you can view them on their respective streaming services, so it’s much easier to find the exact platform you’ll need in order to keep up with your favorite shows and movies.
“Universal Watchlist” is meant to be the centerpiece of your streaming library. Not only is it where you can build a backlog ofTV shows and moviesto watch later, but it also stays updated with the latest episodes of shows you’re already watching.
Plex may relieve streaming service fatigue
Therefore, these new additions only serve to break down some of those walls and make this new streaming service-based world of media consumption a bit more palatable for those struggling to figure out which platforms they need. Since Universal Watchlist puts everything in one place, finding what you want is as simple as searching using Plex’s Discover tab. And if you don’t want to watch something today, you’re able to always place it on your watchlist until you’re ready.
