For instance, you can quickly jump to another video.
Subtitle Size: Set your preferred subtitle size if subtitles are enabled.Subtitles: Select from available subtitle tracks.Audio Stream: Select from available audio tracks.Quality: Choose the streaming quality to use.Shuffle: Shuffles the initial play queue to randomize playback.Repeat: Toggle the “repeat” mode between Repeat-1, Repeat-All, and Off.If signed in as the Plex Media Server owner, the XML link is available Get Info: Open the Media Info window, which displays various media properties for the item.
Analyze: Initiate analysis for the item to gather media properties, generate default artwork, and create video preview thumbnails (if that option is enabled).Add to Playlist: Add the item to a new or existing Playlist.
Timeline: This shows the current progress in the item as well as the full duration on the right.Close Player: Stop playback and exit the player.Next: Proceed to the next video in the play queue.Skip Forward: Skip the current playback forward 30 seconds.Play/Pause: Start or pause the current playback.Skip Back: Skip the current playback backwards 10 seconds.Previous: Returns to the beginning of the current video or (if already near the beginning of the item) returns to the previous video in the play queue.Not all controls are available in all situations.Īlong the bottom, the following controls are available (from left to right): The specific controls available can vary depending on whether video is being played back via HTML5 or Flash as well as whether you’re playing the content in the browser or controlling another Plex App. Related Page: Casting, Flinging, & Remote Control Player Controls Initiate playback as normal and the item will start on the selected Plex App.Use the Select Player feature in the top actionbar.Make sure the other Plex App is active and connected to the same network.If another Plex Player is available on the local network, you can use Plex Web App to initiate playback on that App instead of in Plex Web App. Related Page: Using Subtitles Play Content on a Different Plex App some low-powered NAS devices) you won’t be able to see subtitles. In such cases, if your Plex Media Server does not support transcoding (e.g. Note: In some cases, using using subtitles will require that the media be transcoded so that subtitles are burned into the video. When signed in to Plex Web App using the same Plex Account as is signed in to the Plex Media Server, the default selection for the audio and subtitle tracks will follow the Server’s Language settings. Choose the desired audio or subtitle track.Use the ▼ button next to Audio or Subtitle.When multiple tracks are available, there will be a dropdown menu for the audio or subtitle tracks. If a media item has more than one audio or subtitle track available, you can choose which track to use from the item details page. Choose which you want and the video will begin playing. the content has been partially played), you will be offered a choice to resume or start from the beginning. If the media has a Resume point set (i.e. Related Page: Opening Plex Web App Resuming Content Hover the mouse over the poster on the item details screen and click.
Use the Play button in the top actionbar on an item details screen.Hover the mouse over the item poster almost anywhere and press the ► button that slides up.You can initiate playback of content in several ways: Plex Web App player runs from within Plex Web App. Playing Content with Plex Web App Starting Playback Older browsers, such as earlier versions of Internet Explorer, have limited support or may not work at all. The Plex Web App Player runs in the latest version of most modern browsers like:įor the best possible experience, please use the latest version of the browser available. Related Page: Overview Requirements Supported Browsers
Because it’s included with the Plex Media Server there’s no additional software to download or install, making it a convenient way to watch your media. Plex Web App includes a player App, which allows you to access and play content directly inside a browser window.