Plex has updated its Google TV app to add transcoding and expanded channel support, thanks to some under-the-hood changes in the recent Google TV Android 3.2 update.

Is there a way to force Plex to transcode particular audio-only files while playing remotely? It appears that it will transcode FLAC files to AAC if they're above a particular bitrate. e.g., stuff ...

I haven't had any problems with any of this via any service, including Plex, on the Roku Ultra. It hasn't forced the server to ever transcode anything, either, handling everything natively.

Plex can’t magically make Sonos compatible with your high-res audio files (we wish!), but it can let you listen to them, by transcoding them down to a 320kbps AAC format, in real time.

Paying for Plex Pass Keeps the Platform Alive . Have you ever come to find that your favorite open source software was no longer being updated? Or, maybe you hadn’t used it in a ...

Local Playback: support for Plex Companion and Chromecast, including on-device audio transcoding.

While you can store and enjoy media using Synology's own apps, Plex takes everything to a whole new level, allowing you to sort, correctly tag, and even transcode 4K content.

The Plex team is back with another update to the Android app, complete with its customary giant changelog. The most notable addition this time is support for Assistant on Android TV, but there's a ...

Transcode more with Plex Pass When you decide to pick up a more expensive Synology NAS (like the DS218+ I've already mentioned), you'll want to upgrade your Plex account with the Plex Pass.

Netflix and Hulu may get all the hype, but Plex's robust media management and transcoding features make it seamlessly streaming your digital media collection anywhere and anytime a cinch.