Plex for Roku

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We’ve released an update to the Plex Pass preview channel - 4.1.0

NEW:

  • Custom video player - excludes Roku LT (2400, 2450) and Roku HD (2500)
  • Updated Video Overlay (OSD) - Now with 100% more awesome
  • View and change settings in player
  • View and select chapters in player
  • View, select and modify video queue in player
  • Skip videos using in player controls
  • Shuffle videos in player
  • Repeat one or all videos in player
  • Direct Stream/Transcode using MKV instead of HLS
  • Support to copy DTS, AC3 and EAC3 audio streams while transcoding video
  • Support to copy compatible HEVC/VP9 and 4k video while transcoding audio (Roku 4)
  • Transcoding incompatible subtitles (copy video instead of convert)
  • Select media versions within player (including channels)
  • Support to use Plex screensaver while video is paused
  • Include video stream in the video settings
  • Show stream selection count (availability) in video settings
  • Support audio, video, and subtitle stream selection via Plex Companion
  • Add tri-state subtitle preference - Burn Subtitles: [Always, Automatic [default], Only image formats]
  • Add “Online” quality preference (channels, watch later, vevo, trailers, etc)
  • Support to search within channels
  • Support to handle remote keyboard entry (mobile Roku app)

FIXES:

  • Fix flinging media when screen saver is active
  • Improve loading time exiting screensaver
  • Fix enabling/disabling player controls (in channel and Plex Companion)
  • Only show “Play Next” if a Play Queue exists
  • [video] Fix subtitle sync while transcoding
  • [video] Fix possible crash marking as watched
  • [music] Fix repeat in the audio player
  • [music] Fix button status color for shuffle/repeat
  • [music] Smooth the Now Playing progress bar animation a bit
  • [music] Show mini player when adding items to an empty queue
  • [music] Fix adding a single item to the Play Queue
  • [music] Fix anti-aliasing issue on now playing screen when toggling controls
  • [music] Fix progress time (better lyric sync)
  • Bump default quality preference (specific to Roku model)
      - 4Mbps local/online, 3Mbps remote: Roku LT, Roku HD, Roku Stick
      - 8Mbps local/online, 4Mbps remote: Roku 2 [HD, XD, XS], Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku SE
      - 12Mbps local/online, 4Mbps remote: Other Rokus
  • Improve video playback support for multi-part media (direct play / direct stream / transcode)