Most Popular Devices use for Plex

[claynz]

Hi Plex team, what is the top 10 streaming devices used for Plex?

[Yaracuy]

From Copilot

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Plex is popular software that lets you stream your personal media across different devices. To use Plex, you need a device that can run the Plex server software and a device that can run the Plex client app. Some devices can do both, while others can only do one or the other.

There are many streaming devices that can work with Plex, but some are better than others. Based on the web search results¹²³⁴, here are some of the best streaming devices for Plex in 2024:

• NVIDIA Shield TV: This is a powerful Android TV device that can run both the Plex server and the Plex client software. It supports 4K video, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and hardware-accelerated transcoding. It also has an HDMI output, a GbE port, and expandable storage. It is widely regarded as the best streaming device for Plex overall²⁴.
• Apple TV 4K: This is a sleek and user-friendly device that can run the Plex client app on tvOS. It supports 4K video, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. It also has an HDMI output, a GbE port, and Siri voice control. It is one of the best streaming devices for Plex for Apple fans¹⁴.
• Roku Ultra: This is a versatile and affordable device that can run the Plex client app on Roku OS. It supports 4K video, HDR, Dolby Atmos, and voice search. It also has an HDMI output, a GbE port, a USB port, and a headphone jack. It is one of the best streaming devices for Plex for budget-conscious users¹⁴.
• Amazon Fire TV: This is a popular and easy-to-use device that can run the Plex client app on Fire OS. It supports 4K video, HDR, Dolby Vision, and Alexa voice control. It also has an HDMI output and a microSD slot. It is one of the best streaming devices for Plex for Amazon Prime members¹⁴.
• Google Chromecast: This is a simple and compact device that can run the Plex client app on Chrome OS. It supports 4K video, HDR, and Google Assistant voice control. It also has an HDMI output and a GbE adapter. It is one of the best streaming devices for Plex for Google fans¹³⁴.

Other streaming devices that can work with Plex include OSMC Vero 4K+, Portal from Facebook, and various smart TVs¹³⁴. However, these devices may have some limitations or drawbacks compared to the ones listed above. For example, some smart TVs may not support all the Plex features or formats, or may have outdated or buggy apps⁴.

I hope this helps you find the best streaming device for Plex that suits your needs and preferences.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 03/02/2024
(1) Best Media Streaming Devices | Live streaming apps powered by Plex. https://www.plex.tv/apps-devices/.
(2) The Best NAS Devices for Plex of 2023 - How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/best-nas-devices-plex/.
(3) Best Media Streaming Devices | Live streaming apps powered by Plex. https://www.plex.tv/en-gb/apps-devices/.
(4) Best Media Streamers for Plex | What to Watch. Best Media Streamers for Plex | What to Watch.

[claynz]

So the Apple TV 4K is the second most popular device used for Plex?

[tom80H]

Not necessarily… it’s the second device in a list compiled by an AI that processed a number of websites, looking for „the best players“ — looking at the URLs you can see it’s not awfully picky (e.g. using Plex‘s own „supported devices“ homepage or a list of „good NAS solutions“.

@Yaracuy : thanks for keeping the list of sources when posting this

[Yaracuy]

@tom80H

@Yaracuy : thanks for keeping the list of sources when posting this

Thanks, @tom80H but the credit must go to Copilot

I just copy & pasted the whole answer