Best Device to Stream Plex for Travel

LPiBarg on 19/03/2023 - 16:10

Hello!

Not sure if this is the right place to post. Let me know if this needs to move elsewhere.

Current setup: I use a seedbox storage to manage my entertainment and only FTP the ones I want to keep for offline usage. Usually stream from the seedbox storage with Plex, and use VLC for offline. I'm all sorted at home, just need something to travel with.

Sure, using laptop and hdmi to the hotel's TV also works. I'm hoping to use something more straight forward and portable.

I've looked into Google 4k TV and Amazon Firestick, as they seem to be the most portable ones. I also have an Android phone so casting is easier with Google, but would prefer if the device has a native app. Heard that Firestick can sideload Plex app but not Google?

Ideally, Roku seems to be the best out of all the options I've seen, but sounds like it's a little annoying to register with Roku from Australia.

What would you suggest?

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Comments

  • AustriaBargain on 19/03/2023 - 16:35

    Don't get Firestick it's 100% the worst mainstream device.

    • SnowDragon on 19/03/2023 - 17:12

      How so?

      I've got 2x 4K Max's and they run everything fine, including Plex.

    • PiBarg on 19/03/2023 - 18:33

      Keen to hear why you think it's bad as well!

      • AustriaBargain on 19/03/2023 - 20:49

        Count how many button presses you need to make to kill an app, for example.

        • SnowDragon on 19/03/2023 - 20:54

          I agree that is difficult - I usually restart the device first.

          Anything else?

          • AustriaBargain on 19/03/2023 - 20:58

            @SnowDragon: The ads. The annoying little remote. Alexa isn't as useful as Siri for many things. Some apps are missing compared to App Store or even the full Play Store. Navigation in general is a pain, go back to the main screen for example and your navigation position isn't where you left it. Doesn't handle multiple apps as well as the Chromecast 4K or Apple TV 4K.

    • Bruceflix on 19/03/2023 - 18:58

      Love my firestick 4k max. Had most devices over the years from raspberry pi's running kodi to roku boxes and chromecasts and other android tv players. Currently using the firesticks. Have a few small issues with them but still consider them better than any other option.

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