Is there any plan to release new versions of Plex Media Player?

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Server Version#: 1.25.8.5663
Player Version#: 2.58

The major way I consume Plex content is using a HTPC connected to my TV… I love PMP because it allows me to use a remote control with keyboard emulation and has a great UI for use on a TV. I’m super happy with the app and how it functions with my docker hosted server.

I noticed the new discover feature for Plex and was super excited to have this on my TV, because it will completely cut out all the mouse and keyboard action I have to do to use Netflix, and other streaming services (9NOW, ABC On Demand etc here in Aus). Unfortunately though I note it’s not yet supported on PMP, and I notice also that PMP hasn’t been updated in nearly 2 years… No worries I thought, if Plex for Windows is the way forward I’ll install that - but then discovered it has no keyboard control etc :frowning:

So I guess my question is should I expect PMP to be updated to support the discover feature at any point or should I continue looking for another workaround?

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No.

Take a look at Plex HTPC

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Is there a reason that the Plex site still links to PMP instead of Plex HTPC? I had actively looked for a solution and still had no idea it existed… Not a criticism - it just seems odd that it’s so difficult to find if that’s the chosen path over PMP

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Plex HTPC is still considered as a “preview” release. That’s why it is currently only available in the forum thread.
Once it is deemed sufficiently stable, it will replace PMP on the official download page.

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That makes sense thanks. It’s there a tough timeline for that?

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After having used Plex HTPC since it stated, I have gone back to PMP today.

It offers more customisation of tiles, switches to desktop with one click, handles passthrough better, appears faster overall and not encumbered with Discover etc.

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