Plex HTPC

Specifically designed for Home Theater PCs, Plex HTPC is an alternative to the Plex Media Player’s TV mode or, as the Plex team calls it, its “spiritual successor”. The application is created for usage on the big screen, delivering the same powerful features as any Plex application, but optimized for running on a computer connected directly to a home theater.

Following a straightforward setup process, Plex HTPC is easily deployed on a compatible Windows PC and ready to fulfil your needs when it comes to movies, shows and live TV. You can connect Plex HTPC to your Plex account and it is advisable that you do so, as the application can then access your multimedia library.

If you ever used a Plex application before, then you should know that Plex HTPC preserves the same dark-themed, full screen interface, with the control menu to the left side of the screen. The “Home” button always takes you to the main screen, where you can find TV show and movie suggestions, as well as a list of titles that were recently added on Plex.

You can browse lists of movies and TV shows based on the recommendations Plex HTPC offers, but it is also possible to discover new titles and interesting movies to watch in the “Discover” area. Plex HTPC delivers movie trailers and detailed description of the plot, as well as information about cast distribution and so on.

It is also possible to enjoy watching live TV on Plex HTPC, which can access Plex channels and provide one-click access to movies, reality shows, news, lifestyle or sports programs, and many more. Music is also available in Plex HTPC, allowing you to enjoy listening to the latest tracks.   Customizing the application is possible via the Settings menu in Plex HTPC. You can configure the application’s behavior and looks, configure audio and video settings, change subtitles, and set connections.

The Plex team optimized this successor of Plex Media Player to meet the latest technology standards. Delivering advanced features such as refresh rate switching, configurable input maps or audio passthrough, Plex HTPC can work smoothly on a PC connected to a home theater system.