It works with everything from your Apple TV and iPhone to Roku, Fire TV and just about any other connected device. I’ve been relying on the software for the past few years, which has made living without consistent access to a cable TV subscription barely an inconvenience. When it comes to quality, you can have the software capture exactly what's being broadcasted (usually MPEG-2 streams), or transcode it on the fly if your system is fast enough.In the past we’ve touched on how powerful of a home media server Plex is. There's no way to deal with that in the company's apps yet (but at least you can access Plex's web interface on just about any device with a web browser). You'll have to rely entirely on Plex's web interface to manage your DVR recordings and settings, unfortunately. Hopefully that's something that can be added eventually, though. You won't be able to view live TV streams, or use any sort of time-shifting features. Update: Plex didn't make this clear up front, but it looks like the feature will only let you watch completed DVR recordings. And as always, your recordings will get properly organized in your library thanks to Plex's metadata smarts. The company is using Gracenote's database to power its programming guide, which means it'll be able to detect the correct channel lineup just about anywhere OTA channels are broadcasting. If you're lucky enough to have a TV provider with CableCARD support, Plex will also be able to record unencrypted channels via the HDHomeRun Prime tuner. And, of course, you can view the videos on any device with the company's app and a Plex Pass membership ($5 a month, $40 a year or $150 lifetime). Just plug an HDHomeRun tuner (with antenna) into your PC, set it up in Plex, and you can record any over-the-air (OTA) broadcast in your reception area. Now, the streaming software is getting even more useful with a long-awaited feature: DVR support. Ask any media hound about the best way to stream your your video files, and they'll probably direct you to Plex.
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