Stream Across Networks

Plex Media Server Desktops & Laptops
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Server Version#: Version 1.16.2.1321
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fiber in - fiber modem / wifi router
/ ethernet cable to another home / wifi router

So i have my media server in the main home with the fiber connection. That modem is a full gateway with switch and router. I have an underground ethernet cable going to the other home on the property. That home has an asus dark knight router. When i connect to that wifi, plex is only letting me stream 1 minute at a time. What do i need to do to get it let me stream.

Is it because i am running express vpn on most of my devices?

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It may depend on the app you’re using. Some of the mobile apps are not free, unless you have a Plex Pass. If you’re using one of the non-free apps, but haven’t paid for it, they may limit you to one-minute streams.

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What other apps can make use of the Plex server?

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Only Plex apps, as far as I know.

I’m referring to the mobile Plex apps, including Plex for Android (mobile), iOS (iPhone and iPad), Windows, and Windows Phone, as mentioned here.

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ok, i am going to setup a firestick and see what i can do across the networks. Looks like i might just be paying for the service then.

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Plex can also serve as a DLNA server, but I don’t know too much about that. I think it’s a bit limited. There’s info about it on the page I linked earlier.

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firesticks work fine, its just the android app on my phone that is causing the problem. thank you for the assistance.

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The mobile apps (Android, iOS, and Windows) are free to install but run in a trial mode, which includes playback limited to 1 minute. You need to activate the app to remove this limitation. The app can be activated with either making an in-app activation purchase through the app store or by logging into the app using a Plex account that has a Plex Pass.

Only these mobile apps have this requirement. All other Plex clients are free and have no playback limitations.

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