Plex’s new Discover feature can help you track down everything you want to watch—anywhere

Remember the hassle of video stores? The trips, the potential human interaction... but they offered something streaming services lack: a single, centralized library. Finding a movie was simple; you went to the store and checked the shelves.

Streaming, however, is a fragmented experience. Viewers must navigate multiple platforms, each with its own library. This is time-consuming.

While finding your favorite shows across various services is possible, it requires checking multiple lists. The process varies depending on your device. Plex's new "Discover" feature offers a solution.

Plex, installable on nearly any device (smart TVs, computers, tablets, phones), acts as a central hub for locating movies and TV shows across different streaming services. Even better, it integrates your personal media library and those shared by friends, simplifying the search process significantly.

Finding Shows and Movies with Plex

Historically, Plex focused on managing personal media collections – transforming your computer or NAS into a personal Netflix. You could add your DVDs, record TV, and stream it all. Sharing with friends was also an option (the legality of which we won't discuss here).

Recently, Plex added free movies and shows to its search, and now, with "Discover," searches encompass nearly every streaming service. Sign up for Plex (if you haven't already), and during setup, specify your preferred streaming services.

Search for your desired show or movie and look for the "More Ways to Watch" section. Clicking a result reveals all available streaming services. Clicking an icon launches the show or movie on that service, prioritizing your Plex servers (yours or friends') and then your linked streaming services. Purchase options are also displayed.

Plex's comparison shopping feature, while still under development, is useful. You can also discover unexpected options, like free movies on Kanopy (often accessible through libraries).

Add movies to your watchlist, accessible across all your devices. Create a list on your computer, and access it on your TV later.

While a true video store revival is unlikely, Plex simplifies locating and tracking movies and shows across various streaming platforms, offering a much-needed centralized experience.

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