Plex for Roku

The 4.2.0 update has been published to the official channel.

NEW:

  • Streaming Brain support
  • Handle remote Instant Replay button while OSD is visible
  • Transcode reason available in video settings during playback (Press OK on Stream Info -> Playback). Requires PMS v1.2.1+
  • Support for new Roku models (Express/Premiere/Ultra)
  • Improve quality settings selection
      - Do not offer 4k unless the video is 4k resolution
      - Show the original quality as selected if Direct Played
  • Identify cloud servers and extend connection timeout
  • Capability checks for 4k, hevc, vp9, and 1080p@60

FIXES:

  • Crash using Plex Companion from Plex Web
  • Playing audio from folder view having no subfolders
  • Possible crash transcoding videos on older Roku models
  • Plex Companion discovery from iOS/Android
  • Erroneous server claiming dialog for signed-in servers
  • Multi-part playback of very short parts
  • Audio player tweaks for upcoming Roku firmware
  • Vertical jump list missing on dropdowns
  • Do not display empty pivots (e.g. “More with [Actor]”)
  • Workaround for DTS-MA playback failures (transcode to AC3 5.1)
  • Handful of various crashes