# Cheapest possible Plex Client (no special needs)
**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818
**Category:** General Discussions
**Created:** [April 1, 2016, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818 "2016-04-01T07:20:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 11
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### Author:  [@Loibis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Loibis)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/1 "2016-04-01T07:20:02Z")
Hi,
Looking for a cheapest possible Plex Client for the Bedroom. No HD or even 5.1 Audio or 4k needed. OS does not matter Only must is NIC and 1080p playback (no wifi). And it should be small so it can fit somewhere behing the TV. Any suggestions beside RPi3 and FireTV?
Best regards
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### Author:  [@Peter\_W](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Peter_W)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/2 "2016-04-01T07:26:24Z")
OK. I’m gonna bite. Why not the Raspberry Pi? I haven’t used it myself, but Roku’s might be worth looking into. Perhaps the earlier models are being discounted at a low price that would fit.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/3 "2016-04-01T07:39:30Z")
Rasplex on RPi, direct plays everything but HEVC. CEC enabled, just use your TV remote.
Regards
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### Author:  [@Morten\_A](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Morten_A)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 7:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/4 "2016-04-01T07:48:39Z")
I have to agree with the suggestions of the Raspberry Pi. I’ve tried a couple different solutions, and the Raspberry Pi has been the most stable – and it “just works” compared to some recurring fiddling required with several of the other setups.
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### Author:  [@johnny15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/johnny15)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/5 "2016-04-01T13:27:48Z")
I would tend to agree with the rest here. If you’re looking for “cheap” and a solid device, the RPi (2 or 3) with Rasplex is a great option. It has a NIC like you want and if your TV is capable, the HDMI CEC option is great for controlling the RPi.
A Roku is also a good option. The Roku 2 will allow for a NIC and the latest Plex release for the Roku is a nice bump in functionality for the Roku.
I use both and think either is a great option. By the time you pay for a case, a micro SD and a power supply for the RPi, you’re probably starting to get close to even as far as costs are concerned.
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### Author:  [@per\_PLEX\_ed](https://forums.plex.tv/u/per_PLEX_ed)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/6 "2016-04-01T16:06:51Z")
Probably not as cheap, but works well with Plex ootb: Remix Mini [http://www.jide.com/mini](http://www.jide.com/mini)
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### Author:  [@johnny15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/johnny15)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/7 "2016-04-01T19:05:29Z")
> @i1u2smile said:
> Probably not as cheap, but works well with Plex ootb: Remix Mini [http://www.jide.com/mini](http://www.jide.com/mini)
That’s a nice suggestion too. Actually cheaper on Amazon…
[http://www.amazon.com/Jide-Remix-Storage-Android-Desktop/dp/B0177OAIIK/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459537408&sr=8-1&keywords=remix+mini](http://www.amazon.com/Jide-Remix-Storage-Android-Desktop/dp/B0177OAIIK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459537408&sr=8-1&keywords=remix+mini)
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### Author:  [@Loibis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Loibis)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2016, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/8 "2016-04-02T07:15:53Z")
Thank you all for your suggestions - I think I will stick with the Pi as i like the Embedded Build from PMP
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### Author:  [@hatflix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hatflix)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/9 "2016-04-02T13:13:59Z")
> @loibi2 said:
> Thank you all for your suggestions - I think I will stick with the Pi as i like the Embedded Build from PMP
Do you have a smart tv? Chances are there is already a free client available for it!! This is how I got started and decided to buy in fully. You asked for the cheapest. It doesn’t get cheaper than free!
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### Author:  [@sremick](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sremick)
#### Post date: [April 4, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/10 "2016-04-04T18:13:02Z")
> @Peter_W said:
> Roku’s might be worth looking into. Perhaps the earlier models are being discounted at a low price that would fit.
2015 model Roku 2 has the same CPU and RAM as the Roku 3, but cheaper.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 7, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cheapest-possible-plex-client-no-special-needs/140818/11 "2020-01-07T21:15:38Z")