Hi, When will the M1 native version of the server/player be available ? Apple insist that converting apps to M1 is really easy :wink: But seriously…what’s the plan Plex ? Gary

you’re late… there’s already a number of threads discussing this… this being the main one with lots of feedback from users already running it (via Rosetta2) [image] Plex Media Server running on Apple Silicon M1 chipset i.e. new Mac mini, MacBook, etc plexPlex Media Server …

The linked thread is strictly about Plex Server and primarily about transcoding performance. I don’t think Plex (the player) is ever discussed at all - it really an entirely different subject. I have no plans to redeploy a new server, but I’d like M1 support in the player yesterday. These other th…

You can use the iPad/iPhone version of the Player via the app store Not perfect but seem to work well

Is there a Plex app in the app store - it doesn’t show up for me? [Screenshot 2021-01-05 at 7.10.19 pm] I’d really like to see a universal / native build of the Plex client so I can sync my content to watch offline. I tried the current client app and its really laggy and almost unusable.

I’ve been informed by Plex that they do not dicuss their development plans for the apps with the likes of me. A paying customer. This puts a whole new spin on the idea of customer support. It’s unique, I’ll give them that.

[image] sammcj: Is there a Plex app in the app store - it doesn’t show up for me? Click on iPhone & iPad Apps to the right of Mac Apps (Below Results for “Plex”) Should then show up [image]

That’s a bit unfair, as many companies, like apple for example, almost always protect their roadmap until they reach the point they are ready to announce or release such information.

Oh thank you - I didn’t notice that! I’ll test it out and report back.

To say it’s unfair is an understatement, Apple are extremely secretive of their new products. Hence the hype it creates, Apple marketing at work I would suggest. Look, everyone knew it was going to happen but they where not going to let the cat out of the bag of just how good the new M1 obvious has …

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tom80H December 25, 2020, 10:04pm 4

It’s mentioned a few times but the OPs question was also about the server.
If you desperately want a native player you can vote in the related feature suggestion.

Topic		Replies	Views
[implemented] Plex Apple M1 native app (universal binaries) not Emulated Feature Suggestions server-mac	29	4221	June 20, 2023
PMS native Apple M1 Silicon support timeline Plex Media Server server-mac	15	1102	November 30, 2021
Apple M1 Mac Mini? Plex Media Server server-mac	42	11390	March 5, 2022
Apple Silicon support for Plex player (At least) Plex Players player-mac	81	3223	February 27, 2023
Plex Media Server running on Apple Silicon M1 chipset i.e. new Mac mini, MacBook, etc Plex Media Server server-mac	429	68804	August 1, 2022

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