The version numbering for Plex Mac and Windows starts over at 1.x. The Plex app for Mac requires 10.12 (Sierra) or higher. As of last month, a new BRANCH for Mac and Windows desktop was released, simply named 'Plex' (not Plex Media Player). Plex Media Player for Mac and Windows will be deprecated (discontinued) in Jan 2020.

Plex Media Player comes as a free app, with an option to upgrade to a Premium plan. Whether you are home or away, you can easily play any file type with the world’s most powerful playback engine. Plays anything, anywhere - Plex Media Player gives you both a beautiful HTPC experience and a slick desktop media player experience.Plex also provides helpful suggestions when you don’t really know what you want. Easy to search and browse - Plex Media Player has powerful live search capabilities that allow you to quickly find that movie, show, or song you are looking for.Simple and intuitive controls give you the cleanest, most theater-like viewing experience. From PCs to Raspberry Pis to Mac Minis, Plex Media Player is the most powerful, sophisticated way to play media in your home theater. The ultimate home theater experience - Your HTPC running Plex Media Player gives you the best possible playback experience on a dizzying array of configurations.

Your collection of videos, music, and photos never looked so good! Plex Media Player is the go-to app for Home Theater PCs (HTPCs) connected to big screen TVs. We have focused our efforts on the newer Plex Media Player app instead and recommend moving to that app. Note: Plex Home Theater is deprecated and no longer in development.

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