API Control

Plex Players Desktop Players
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Server Version#:1.16.4.1469-6d5612c2f
Player Version#: 1.0.0.792-d4adb056

Does the new Plex Player support the API control for navigation / playback?

Things like:

  • /player/navigation/home
  • /player/navigation/music
  • /player/navigation/moveUp
  • /player/navigation/moveDown
  • /player/navigation/moveLeft
  • /player/navigation/moveRight
  • /player/navigation/select
  • /player/navigation/back
  • /player/playback/play
  • /player/playback/pause
  • /player/playback/stop
  • /player/playback/skipNext
  • /player/playback/skipPrevious
  • /player/playback/stepForward
  • /player/playback/stepBack
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It doesn’t support navigation commands, but it should support basic playback commands from a companion app (e.g. Android or iOS). This requires a local Plex Media Server on the network.

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is that going to be added in? I noticed that I can’t use the keyboard up/down/left/right to navigate either. So I am assuming using an IR remote won’t work either?

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In PMP, remote controls and input maps were concerns of the TV layout and there aren’t plans to bring that to Desktop. The Desktop layout isn’t intended to be navigated with a remote control.

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Thank you for the clarification. Is it safe to say that Plex is no longer interested in a pc class HTPC? You’re focusing on Apps and Set Top boxes?

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I think it’s safe to say that apps and streaming devices have been a focus for a long time at Plex and this is another step in that direction.

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While I am sure this will not please the power Plex users, it is a smart business decision. Cheers.

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Just went to give the new Plex a try on my MacBook, was trying to keep an open mind, but… no keyboard navigation? Seriously? I’ve gotten used to the perioidic removal of functionality but this is just a joke…

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