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Plex

1 month ago
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The Plex Roku Channel is now officially available in the Roku Channel Store.  Full myPlex support.

source:  http://elan.plexapp.com/2012/03/27/plex-for-roku-is-now-official/

 

What is Plex?  

Plex transcodes videos (using the PC) into a Roku compatible format for streaming to your TV.  Content that could only be viewed on the PC (ie. Flash streams) can now be watched on the Roku.

Many plugins are already enabled on the initial installation of Plex:

  • YouTube  
  • Hulu
  • CNN
  • Fox News
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Don’t overlook the ADDITIONAL PLUGINS!  (ie. iMOVIES, Justin.tv plugins)

Additional plugins can be installed directly from the Roku Plex interface.  Under Miscellaneous –> Channel Directory.  Browse the directory for plugins.  Select the channel and install right from the Roku.  Once installed the channel is available in your Plex channel lineup.  Very easy.

 

Supported plugins found in Plex App Store:

Unsupported plugins (similar to Roku private channels):

 

TipIn addition to plugins, try myPlex for the ROKU.  PC software NOT REQUIRED.

myPlex connects you with the people and content that you love. Whether you want to watch a movie on the road, remember a cool web video to watch later on the big screen at home, or share those precious home movies with distant relatives, we’ll take care of the technical stuff for you.

source:  my.plexapp.com
How to enable on Roku

Plex vs PlayOn?  Which one is better?

Really depends on what your looking for – local media streaming or web content streaming.  Plex operates very similar to PlayOn.  Both transcode/convert videos using the PC into a Roku playable format

  • Plex is FREE.  PlayOn requires a license/subscription $$$ after the trial
  • Plex is in the ChannelStore.  PlayOn is banished (only available as a private channel).
  • Plex has more features (local media support, myPlex support, better UI)
  • PlayOn appears to have more plugins (Syfy channel) than Plex at the moment.

 

Can I stream my local media library using Plex?
Yes. Plex fully supports local media playback.
Do I need a PC to install the Plex Media Server?
Yes.  Media server can be downloaded FREE from  http://www.plexapp.com/getplex/
NO.  If your only using myPlex.  What is myPlex?  More info here on setup.
Where do I find help/support for Plex?

Cord Cutters: A fist look at Plex for Roku

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PlayOn

4 months ago
by editor in

PlayOn is software that you install on your Windows PC. It allows you to use your Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iPhone, Android phone or another supported device (ie. Roku) to access movies and shows from content providers like Hulu, Netflix, Comedy Central, CBS, YouTube, MLB.tv, your personal media, and many more.

source:  PlayOn

Download PlayOn Here – Free Trial!  Use the 14-day FREE TRIAL before buying.  

 PlayOn Plugin Database

 

PlayOn has content (ie. HGTV, Syfy) not found in the Roku Channel Store .

PlayOn offers a 14 Day FREE trial.

PlayOn/Roku is actively supported and maintained.

Requires a PC to run PlayOn server software.

 

Roku “disallowed” PlayOn from the Official Channel Store; however, the PRIVATE CHANNEL PLAYON (code:  myplayon) remains actively supported by PlayOn.  PlayOn maintains forum support for Roku users of PlayOn.

  PlayOn (Version 3.4.29.2688 Released 19 December 2011)

 

 


Paranormal Reality

4 months ago
by editor in

Roku Channel: Paranormal Reality

Fees: $5.99/monthly

Channel Add: paranormalreality
Listing: Details/Comments

 

Roku Channel Listing:

Do you like ghost hunts, u.f.o’s, and mysteries? This is the network for you. Original paranormal content including monthly series. Investigations of such places as The Washoe Club, Bobby Mackey’s Music World, Loretta Lynn’s homeplace and more

 

  • Developer: AXIOMY.COM
  • Device: Roku
  • Category: SPECIAL INTEREST | Channel Store
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