If Plex was limited to being a media server to enjoy your collection of movies and series on your Smart TV and other devices like your tablet, cell phone or computer, it would be worth it. But few people know that too Plex is compatible with Android Auto and this opens up a world of possibilities.
In fact, it can become a sort of tailor-made Spotify or Prime Music personalized in detail, because you can download your entire music library to listen to it whenever and however you want… even when traveling by car thanks to Android Auto.
What are the Plex requirements for use in Android Auto?
Essentially, Plex compatibility in Android Auto lets you use the app through Google's infotainment system, linked to your phone, so you can listen and control the music you have stored on the server.
To use Plex on Android Auto, you must have Plex app installed on the phone with version 6.6 or later. From there, you'll need to do some initial setup, like creating an account or adding content from other devices. Finally, the app must be unlocked or enabled to remove playback limitations. This point is important.
The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and although there are many functions that can be used for free and there is a trial mode, Reading from server requires fetchingeither by subscribing to the Plex Pass (4.99 dollars per month) or by purchasing the application (4.32 dollars).
What you can do with Plex on Android Auto
Although Android Auto's Plex interface is tailored to this driving scenario with a simpler design, there are some things that need to be done in the mobile app first. Without going any further, it is not possible to select the server from the car screenso we will first need to access the mobile app and configure the Plex Media Server.
Then all you have to do is tap the Plex icon on the Android Auto screen and then tap the three-line icon to select what you want to hear. You can choose between the playlists available on the server, what is the last thing you played and what is the last thing you added, see the list of artists available in the library or the items synced to the phone.
when you are play Plex music on Android AutoYou will see an interface displaying the track, artist and cover art in the upper area of the screen with basic controls such as play/pause, previous and next in the lower area. Swiping up shows other options such as repeat or shuffle mode.
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