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Plex brings Live TV broadcasts and DVR support to Android devices

By Cosmin Vasile

Updated: Aug 02, 2017, 11:20 AM

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Plex brings Live TV broadcasts and DVR support to Android devices

The folks behind Plex had been beta testing Live TV and DVR support for a while, but haven't provided Android users with a release timeframe. Well, there's no need for that now since both features are now available to all Plex users.

For the time being, these two new Live TV and DVR support will only be available to Android mobile device, Android TV, and iOS users, but Plex developers plan to bring them to Roku, Fire TV, as well as Smart TVs.

Keep in mind though that these new features are behind a paywall, which means you'll need a Plex Pass subscription: $5 per month, $40 per year or $120 lifetime.

If you're using an Android smartphone, you can now tune into live TV and record something, which you can then take with you on your travels. Time Shifting is another feature added to Plex, which allows users to pause/play, rewind, and fast forward on live TV so that they won't have to watch commercials or anything they don't like.

In case you plan on using any of these new features, you'll need Plex Media Server version 1.8.0 or above, and v.6.3 for Android phones.

source: Plex

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.

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