[Feature Request] Apple TV 4th Generation official Plex app

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No need to request this as it will be something that will definitely get done. It’s a given even before he was officially announced.

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+1 for me too

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@jonathanderry said:
Ok, I would like to add that I would love Plex mobile sync to work with Apple TV, if the API supports it. I know this may sound strange but hear me out. This would be idea for an in car system, so I don’t have to worry about the kids dora droping out when we hit a dead spot on the highway. Also for going to places with spotty internet coverage. I would love to load up my apple tv with content before we head off to the lake in the summer time.

Edit:

Apparently the API will not allow for sync to work as there will be no local storage available, that is disappointing.

Hi Buddy,

I agree that would be awesome, a Quick work around for your setup would be just to use plex sync with your iOS device (if you have one) and use peer to peer airplay when in the car. No Wifi network needed. (Just an idea :slight_smile:

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+1 from me too

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Already announced by Scott

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For anyone who’s interested, I’ve been developing a native Plex client for the new Apple TV. More about it in this thread:

https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/187382/simplex-a-native-3rd-party-plex-client-for-the-new-apple-tv-4th-gen

(I’m looking for beta testers)

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So October 26th release date. I’m getting one ASAP as I am a IT guy who makes and sells plex servers.

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Has anyone heard confirmation that Plex is submitting their Apple TV app yet? I know apple is accepting, and we should start seeing them in the public’s hands (mine) soon!

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@Krs1 said:
Has anyone heard confirmation that Plex is submitting their Apple TV app yet? I know apple is accepting, and we should start seeing them in the public’s hands (mine) soon!

https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/comment/1043694#Comment_1043694

Elan mentioned that the app was resubmitted. So yes Plex should be in the spple tv st launch if everything goes well.

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@Elan said:
Fix for resuming video on an unreleased app for an unreleased fruit-themed device.

Thanks for the reply @Sεrvεr . This was also kind of teased by Elan in the most recent PMS update.

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A few forks are being developed here as can be seen in these topics on top of the official plex app that seems to be in the works:

https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181409/plex-for-new-apple-tv/p1

https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/181406/apple-finally-unveils-a-new-apple-tv/p1

Just beware that amazon & roku has a 4k competitor at a much lower price point jfyi.

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Early 2021 clean-up: implemented