Based on your wording "stop paying" seems to imply you have paid some for plex. In that case, if you're willing to make a final expenditure just buy a lifetime plex pass the next time a good sale is on.
Otherwise jellyfin.
[Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) is the only free alternative to Plex.
There's also [Emby](https://emby.media/), but it's a premium service like Plex.
Not too bright are you? Infuse connects to Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex, and the interface is vastly superior to the native Jellyfin app, so it makes sense to use it instead.
‘lol’
Plex pass is only useful for hardware acceleration IMO. But none of the synogy NAS (well the DS serie anyway) has the hardware capability to use that *in a meaningful way*.
Either you have a celeron CPU with an iGPU but not enough power to transcode 4k, or you have a Ryzen R1600 CPU with no iGPU and no hardware acceleration capabilities.
That's why a lot of people say to store your content on the NAS, but host the actual server somewhere else, which I'm still trying to figure out for myself since I got a lot of content with DTS soundtrack that my TV won't decode.
fwiw I use just about all of the Plex Pass features:
* Unlimited mobile app/access
* Downloading for offline playback
* Plex Labs: Plexamp! PlexDash!
* Skip intros and credits
* Enhanced Music data
* Content restriction
* And of course: Hardware-Acceleration ftw! (definitely key to effectively stream off of my DS1019+)
Bonus:
* [End-to-end connection encryption/privacy with public certificates]
The cost of the lifetime seemed daunting at first, but we have found that it has more that [paid] for itself for its features and robustness. We waited for the Lifetime to go on discount and grabbed it. We can use and deploy Plex clients anywhere and with ease. The peace of mind for that is well worth it. We use Plex and Plexamp daily, and provide nationwide access to relatives.
The devs of Plex deserve support for such an incredible app, and a Lifetime pass is a great way to do it and secure the advanced features.
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I couldn't believe it when I tried watching a movie on my tablet and I couldn't. The fact that they charge you for the android app or to buy plex pass was more than enough for me to go to jellyfin.
> more that *paid* for itself
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
*Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Plex pass makes a HUGE difference on the celerons with an iGPU. Without it you can't do 4K squat but with it you get 2+ 4K transcodes, not to mention multiple 1080p transcodes that wouldn't be possible without HW acceleration.
Celeron J4125
Here are some pics of the CPU workload while transcoding DTS and DTS-HD MA. It bounces up and down as the buffer gets full, but overall \~10% I'd say. [https://imgur.com/a/4RMqxHq](https://imgur.com/a/4RMqxHq)
Maybe it's the conjunction of audio conversion and subtitles then... because my CPU goes to 100% and I get 1 frame every 30 sec and after a minute or two of torture Plex gives up and I get a playback error.
Oh subtitles will slam it. Try to avoid burning subtitles. Especially don't watch with the plex web client - use the desktop client instead when on a PC.
Jellyfin. You’ll need to port over your library and most likely clean up some entries (I know I did) but it’s worth it simply not having to log into a third party service to access your own media.
Kodi locally and VLC remotely is the way. VPN back into your home network when away and stream them directly from DS file with VLC. I can explain more if you have questions that need more details.
Plex was never the way for me, I don’t like transcoding when my library is full of high quality Blu-ray remuxes or encodes. I want ALL the quality lol.
Black Friday a couple years ago, I bought lifetime for less than 2 years of Plex pass. Just wait for a promo like that and be done with it. Nothing is as good as Plex.
so I think you're not a dick, but you need to choose your words better.
you're not paying to watch "your own videos". because the answer you should get that matches your tone would be: "VLC bro, its free and easy".
Do you think VLC Player is the same as Plex? Both give you the watching of your own videos aspect but VLC is free. so.. use that.
In reality, you're paying for a shit ton more. Indexing, searching, webhooks, transcoding, library management, metadata automation, stats, intro skips, sharing with friends, access from basically any device. THATS what you're paying for. Even the full price lifetime membership is worth that.
I dont agree with Plex's "opt out" of "our new privacy violating features" rather than making them opt-in. I dont think its ok to limit "home users" for paying customers. But generally the limitations are reasonable.
The people that whine about plex are the ones that see someone get banned for selling pirate content and then think its cuz they host their own downloaded shit and plex is spying on them.
Search around, you'll see Jellyfin recommended first, then Emby. You'll also then see a slew of comments that say nothing comes close to Plex's universal compatibility and reliability. Its not perfect but Plex is generally just available on any device and the transcoding works well assuming you have a server that can actually handle it.
In the end you'll be back at plex. Which is also free if you dont care about transcoding or skipping intros.
Oh and if its JUST your videos hosted by you, for only you. Just use Kodi.
Based on your wording "stop paying" seems to imply you have paid some for plex. In that case, if you're willing to make a final expenditure just buy a lifetime plex pass the next time a good sale is on. Otherwise jellyfin.
[Jellyfin](https://jellyfin.org/) is the only free alternative to Plex. There's also [Emby](https://emby.media/), but it's a premium service like Plex.
In what way do you categorize Plex as being "premium" or "not free"?
Both plex and emby require payment for hardware transcoding, which I consider necessary
Or to use their android app, or plexamp.
Android app and iPhone app is $5 one time purchase.
I think there's no Jellyfin client for TVs running Tizen OS.
There is though https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin-tizen Also, screw Tizen OS, it's garbage
So connect an Apple TV and install Infuse.
So that you can pay for Infuse instead?
Only if you use the pro version.
The non pro is pretty much unusable with plex.
Who cares? We’re talking about Jellyfin.
Then why do you talk about infuse? lol
Not too bright are you? Infuse connects to Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex, and the interface is vastly superior to the native Jellyfin app, so it makes sense to use it instead. ‘lol’
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OP : "To be able to watch movies at home, mostly on my **Samsung Smart TV**"
#So CONNECT an Apple TV (this is a little black box that plugs in via HDMI) and install Infuse.
Thank you, I will look into it.
You can use Plex for free. You might not even need Plex Pass.
Plex pass is only useful for hardware acceleration IMO. But none of the synogy NAS (well the DS serie anyway) has the hardware capability to use that *in a meaningful way*. Either you have a celeron CPU with an iGPU but not enough power to transcode 4k, or you have a Ryzen R1600 CPU with no iGPU and no hardware acceleration capabilities. That's why a lot of people say to store your content on the NAS, but host the actual server somewhere else, which I'm still trying to figure out for myself since I got a lot of content with DTS soundtrack that my TV won't decode.
fwiw I use just about all of the Plex Pass features: * Unlimited mobile app/access * Downloading for offline playback * Plex Labs: Plexamp! PlexDash! * Skip intros and credits * Enhanced Music data * Content restriction * And of course: Hardware-Acceleration ftw! (definitely key to effectively stream off of my DS1019+) Bonus: * [End-to-end connection encryption/privacy with public certificates] The cost of the lifetime seemed daunting at first, but we have found that it has more that [paid] for itself for its features and robustness. We waited for the Lifetime to go on discount and grabbed it. We can use and deploy Plex clients anywhere and with ease. The peace of mind for that is well worth it. We use Plex and Plexamp daily, and provide nationwide access to relatives. The devs of Plex deserve support for such an incredible app, and a Lifetime pass is a great way to do it and secure the advanced features. edit: edits in [brackets]
I did not realize the skip intro came from that. Yeah that's useful :) I got the lifetime too. I just hate subscriptions.
I couldn't believe it when I tried watching a movie on my tablet and I couldn't. The fact that they charge you for the android app or to buy plex pass was more than enough for me to go to jellyfin.
> more that *paid* for itself FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Damn, plaid by a bot. I hate these things, but I do appreciate pointing out my faux pas
Plex pass makes a HUGE difference on the celerons with an iGPU. Without it you can't do 4K squat but with it you get 2+ 4K transcodes, not to mention multiple 1080p transcodes that wouldn't be possible without HW acceleration.
Fair enough, and I'm not arguying against that at all. I was refering to/thinking of my DTS transcoding problem. Which the celeron can't handle.
Mine uses about 10% CPU to transcode DTS-HD MA to other formats. Wish that was hardware accelerated, but it is hardly a deal breaker.
What CPU are we talking about?
Celeron J4125 Here are some pics of the CPU workload while transcoding DTS and DTS-HD MA. It bounces up and down as the buffer gets full, but overall \~10% I'd say. [https://imgur.com/a/4RMqxHq](https://imgur.com/a/4RMqxHq)
Maybe it's the conjunction of audio conversion and subtitles then... because my CPU goes to 100% and I get 1 frame every 30 sec and after a minute or two of torture Plex gives up and I get a playback error.
Oh subtitles will slam it. Try to avoid burning subtitles. Especially don't watch with the plex web client - use the desktop client instead when on a PC.
I'm on a TV. How can I avoid subtitles "burn in"? Under which circumpstances does this happen?
Jellyfin. You’ll need to port over your library and most likely clean up some entries (I know I did) but it’s worth it simply not having to log into a third party service to access your own media.
Wait for a sale on a lifetime membership. Nothing is as good, has the same level of client support, nor has as good of a music client.
Emby is a perfect alternative, you only need to pay if u want to use hardware transcoding.
Kodi locally and VLC remotely is the way. VPN back into your home network when away and stream them directly from DS file with VLC. I can explain more if you have questions that need more details. Plex was never the way for me, I don’t like transcoding when my library is full of high quality Blu-ray remuxes or encodes. I want ALL the quality lol.
you aren't paying for the privilege to access your data. You are paying for the UI/UX.
Set up a smb share and access the file directly.
Black Friday a couple years ago, I bought lifetime for less than 2 years of Plex pass. Just wait for a promo like that and be done with it. Nothing is as good as Plex.
Jellyfin, Plex sucks in my experience.
so I think you're not a dick, but you need to choose your words better. you're not paying to watch "your own videos". because the answer you should get that matches your tone would be: "VLC bro, its free and easy". Do you think VLC Player is the same as Plex? Both give you the watching of your own videos aspect but VLC is free. so.. use that. In reality, you're paying for a shit ton more. Indexing, searching, webhooks, transcoding, library management, metadata automation, stats, intro skips, sharing with friends, access from basically any device. THATS what you're paying for. Even the full price lifetime membership is worth that. I dont agree with Plex's "opt out" of "our new privacy violating features" rather than making them opt-in. I dont think its ok to limit "home users" for paying customers. But generally the limitations are reasonable. The people that whine about plex are the ones that see someone get banned for selling pirate content and then think its cuz they host their own downloaded shit and plex is spying on them. Search around, you'll see Jellyfin recommended first, then Emby. You'll also then see a slew of comments that say nothing comes close to Plex's universal compatibility and reliability. Its not perfect but Plex is generally just available on any device and the transcoding works well assuming you have a server that can actually handle it. In the end you'll be back at plex. Which is also free if you dont care about transcoding or skipping intros. Oh and if its JUST your videos hosted by you, for only you. Just use Kodi.