cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/27204525
We are also changing how remote playback works for streaming personal media (that is, playback when not on the same local network as the server). The reality is that we need more resources to continue putting forth the best personal media experience, and as a result, we will no longer offer remote playback as a free feature. This—alongside the new Plex Pass pricing—will help provide those resources. This change will apply to the future release of our new Plex experience for mobile and other platforms.
I paid sometime approaching 10 years ago at this point, like $75. I honestly feel like I got my money’s worth at this point. And I’m not sure this is a sunk cost scenario, maybe not yet, because I still get all the features impaid for out of the gate. I’m willing to adjust my perspective if (and realistically when) Plex starts taking things away from me. But I will not borrow trouble, I have a functioning interface that works well, and I’ll continue to abuse it with my creatively procured media.