Hi All,
I recently picked up a Roku 3 and not really enjoying the Plex experience on it. Not really a fan of the UI and the performance doesn't really seem that good.
I'm now tempted to try out PlexConnect on the ATV3 and wanted some general experiences on it over the Roku. I dont have internet at home so purely purchased the Roku for Plex.
a. Does PlexConnect transcode everything? (I have read about DTS being converted)
b. What's the WIFI connection speeds like?
c. General usability?
Cheers
Sorry to chime in as I dont have much to add to your conv, except that I agree that the Roku Plex Channel really could use an overhaul. Something like the look and feel of XBMC would be hands down amazing.
I have both, I prefer PlexConnect. Channels are much more stable on the Roku, and myPlex is supported, but that’s about the only positives, for my personal benefit. All of my library content plays flawlessly with the universal transcoder, and the UI is much more improved. Once the client supports myPlex, and other useful features that other clients have are incorporated, PlexConnect will be the best user experience, hands down. It is the iOS ecosystem, with Plex. Doesn’t get much better than that 
I have both, I prefer PlexConnect. Channels are much more stable on the Roku, and myPlex is supported, but that's about the only positives, for my personal benefit. All of my library content plays flawlessly with the universal transcoder, and the UI is much more improved. Once the client supports myPlex, and other useful features that other clients have are incorporated, PlexConnect will be the best user experience, hands down. It is the iOS ecosystem, with Plex. Doesn't get much better than that :-)
Thanks for positive feedback. It sounds like PlexConnect might me what I am after.
Will pick up a unit today and give it a try :)
So, how did it go? Which one did you like better? I'm choosing between Roku and Apple TV now, planning to use it only for Plex.Thanks for positive feedback. It sounds like PlexConnect might me what I am after.
Will pick up a unit today and give it a try :)
>> I'm now tempted to try out PlexConnect on the ATV3 and wanted some general experiences on it over the Roku. I dont have internet at home so purely purchased the Roku for Plex.
Hm... without Internet access you won't be able to use PlexConnect, I am afraid. Without the chance to call home, aTV will only display two icons, Computers and Settings. So far, no chance to add others to the home screen. :-(
Hi All,
I recently picked up a Roku 3 and not really enjoying the Plex experience on it. Not really a fan of the UI and the performance doesn't really seem that good.
I'm now tempted to try out PlexConnect on the ATV3 and wanted some general experiences on it over the Roku. I dont have internet at home so purely purchased the Roku for Plex.
a. Does PlexConnect transcode everything? (I have read about DTS being converted)
b. What's the WIFI connection speeds like?
c. General usability?
Cheers
>> I'm now tempted to try out PlexConnect on the ATV3 and wanted some general experiences on it over the Roku. I dont have internet at home so purely purchased the Roku for Plex.
Hm... without Internet access you won't be able to use PlexConnect, I am afraid. Without the chance to call home, aTV will only display two icons, Computers and Settings. So far, no chance to add others to the home screen. :-(
Yes he is correct. If you have no internet you won't be able to use the ATV. Go with the Roku 3.
So, how did it go? Which one did you like better? I'm choosing between Roku and Apple TV now, planning to use it only for Plex.
Well I picked up an ATV3 and a Synology DS1512+ :)
PlexConnect runs great. UI looks good, movies play well, and all round it is very simple to use. I prefer it over the Roku easily.
I still get a few random issues from time to time, but stopping and restarting PlexConnect seems to fix it.
Perfect, thank you. I'll order ATV then =)Well I picked up an ATV3 and a Synology DS1512+ :)
PlexConnect runs great. UI looks good, movies play well, and all round it is very simple to use. I prefer it over the Roku easily.
I still get a few random issues from time to time, but stopping and restarting PlexConnect seems to fix it.
Same quandary. I own a roku 2 xd since Friday, I’m underwhelmed by it although everything is working.
Thinking about plexconnect on ATV3. Hope it’s not too complex to install.
Plexconnect is the best! best plex experiencia ever!
Id always prefer plexconnect with atv over roku if you got internet. But you never know how long it will work, since some apps already haved do https :(
Id always prefer plexconnect with atv over roku if you got internet. But you never know how long it will work, since some apps already haved do https :(
Well, PlexConnect blocks AppleTV updates, so you can update only when you are sure that the update is not breaking PlexConnect.
Damn, I want a ATV now too :(
Just bought a Roku 3 and I'm actually a bit disappointed. The UI is almost unusable, thats how bad it is. It works very smoothly but navigating large libraries is very tedious.
Well, PlexConnect blocks AppleTV updates, so you can update only when you are sure that the update is not breaking PlexConnect.
Thats where youre wrong. The appleTV Update block doesnt help if the App itself changes to https. WSJ and crunchyroll have been changed without any AppleTV Update
Damn, I want a ATV now too :(
Just bought a Roku 3 and I'm actually a bit disappointed. The UI is almost unusable, thats how bad it is. It works very smoothly but navigating large libraries is very tedious.
Wonder if this will be any better/fixed when Synology release the app for Roku. I was thinking about getting a Roku3; but will hold off till the jury is in
Wonder if this will be any better/fixed when Synology release the app for Roku.
What app are you talking about here? An app released by Synology for Rokus, something different than Plex?
Once PlexConnect has myPlex support, and I can use queue/recommendations, it will be the best client out of the two.
I’m cautious about the move from roku to Apple tv with plexconnect given that everything works fine on roku. It’s just a matter of ugly ui.
And of finding that one movie among many many movies. Will you guys help out if the plexconnect install does not go well?
Sticking with the roku given that plexconnect appears to be in jeopardy.
Plus, I can maneuver with the excellent ui of plexapp on ipad and play my content directly on tv.
