cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/27204525
We are also changing how remote playback works for streaming personal media (that is, playback when not on the same local network as the server). The reality is that we need more resources to continue putting forth the best personal media experience, and as a result, we will no longer offer remote playback as a free feature. This—alongside the new Plex Pass pricing—will help provide those resources. This change will apply to the future release of our new Plex experience for mobile and other platforms.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification?wprov=sfla1
Now is a good time to try Jellyfin
Probably foolish to believe but i havent switched to jellyfin because im worried its not as secure as plex. plex also has a convienent app on most tvs phones and streaming boxes. Am i giving up on any of these when switching?
If it’s not as secure, then using a VPN is a great way to make sure everything works securely.
I do this. Personally I have no need to expose my network to devices I don’t own, so I just have a WireGuard instance that serves as my gateway. If your needs differ- such as exposing things on your network to friends with their own devices, setting up a gateway of some sort may be more appropriate.