Hey everyone!
Earlier this year we announced several big changes to Plex Pass and introduced the Remote Watch Pass. Since then, this was rolled out alongside the new experience on mobile devices first before coming to other devices.
Starting next week, we will begin requiring a Remote Watch Pass or Plex Pass in order to stream remotely to our Roku app. This update will also bring the improved changes to the navigation that was released to the preview build of the Roku app a few weeks ago.
This requirement change for remote streaming will come to all other Plex TV apps (Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, etc) and any third party clients using the API to offer remote streaming in 2026.
As a refresher for the changes coming to remote streaming, these are two ways that users will be able to stream from personal media libraries on a remote network:
Option 1: Remote playback with a Plex Pass
Upgrading to any Plex Pass subscription is a great option for server owners, as it ensures all users accessing the Plex Media Server can stream remotely, without an additional charge. Even if you don’t run your own Plex Media Server, a Plex Pass subscription will not only allow you to stream remotely from any server to which you have access, but also lets you make use of other Plex Pass functionality like Skip Intro and Skip Credits.
Option 2: Remote playback with a Remote Watch Pass subscription (New!)
Our brand-new subscription offering, Remote Watch Pass, allows individual users to remotely stream media from any personal media server to which they have access. This is a great option for users who don’t run their own server and are looking to stream from a server belonging to a friend or family member who does not have a Plex Pass. It’s also a good alternative for server owners who may not need the full feature offering of a Plex Pass, but are looking for a more cost-effective option to access their media remotely. Beginning April 29, 2025, Remote Watch Pass will be available for an introductory price of $1.99/month or $19.99/year.
If you don’t have a Plex Pass or Remote Watch Pass yet, you can purchase one during our Black Friday sale ahead of this change taking effect. At the moment, there is a 40% off any Plex Pass plan (including Lifetime passes) running through December 1, 2025.
Thank you,
Plex
