Android and iOS Apps

Are there free Android and iOS apps?

Yes, there are free Android and iOS apps, both for phones and tablets (iPad). With the free apps, you can cast content to Chromecast or other clients. However, you cannot play movies and TV shows in these free apps for more than 1 minute.

How to get rid of 1-minute video limit in Android and iOS?

If you really need to consume the movies and TV shows in your Android or iOS phones or tablets, you can do away with the 1-minute video limit with either of the following choices:

  • Upgrade your account to Plex Pass
  • Unlock your Android and iOS apps (via in-app purchase) by paying $5 one-time payment
  • Watch your movies or TV shows via the phone or tablet’s internet browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

Does this 1-minute video limit apply to other clients?

No, the 1-minute video limit does not apply to clients other than Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, such as the browser, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TV’s with Android TV, Chromecast, Chromecast with Google TV, and Android boxes.


Last modified: Mon Feb 13 19:03:17 2023