Plex Media Player
Plex Media Player is a media playback application from Plex that streams movies, TV shows, music and photos from a Plex media server to your Mac. It supports a wide range of video and audio formats, allows you to watch your personal media library remotely, and integrates with Plex's community features including shared libraries and recommendations. The app is part of the broader Plex ecosystem, which includes server software, mobile apps, and web interfaces for accessing entertainment content across devices.
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1 suggestionPlex Media Player has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since version 1.87.2, released in early 2024. If you are still running an older Intel-only version under Rosetta, updating to the latest version will give you better performance and improved battery life on M-series Macs. Launch Plex Media Player and go to Help → Check for Updates to pull the current native build. Alternatively, download the latest version from the Plex website. Since Plex frequently updates its application, checking for updates periodically will keep you on the current native version and ensure you have the latest features and fixes.
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