Author: Justin Pot / Source: howtogeek.com
You’ve set up a Plex server, and now you’re wondering about the best client for watching stuff on your home theater PC. The answer: it depends.
For most people, the official Plex Media Player does the job just fine, but power users may find the lack of advanced video settings and customization options limiting.
And let’s face it: if you’re using an HTPC instead of a dedicated box, you probably love customization. Happily, there are a couple of ways to use Plex on Kodi, a tool beloved by power users.Here are the three main ways HTPC users can use Plex on their TV:
- Use the official Plex Media Player. This is the simplest option for most people.
- Download Kodi and install the official Plex add-on. This gives you access to all of Kodi’s advanced video settings, but with an officially supported add-on.
- Download Kodi and install Plex Kodi Connect. This is the most complicated option (and, honestly, might break more frequently than you like), but is also very customizable.
We recommend starting with the official player, and then trying the Kodi options if you feel like you need more. Let’s take a look at these options in more detail.
Option One: Use The Plex Media Player
We’re serious about our recommendation that most people just use the official Plex Media Player. It’s easy to set up, has advanced features like recording and watching live TV, and has the best support of any tool for the job. Just note that the default interface isn’t very TV friendly: you need to switch to the the TV Full Screen mode, which you can do with Alt+Enter or this button:
So why would anyone look into using anything else? Well, the official player does have a few limitations. First of all, Plex doesn’t offer much in the way of video options. If you want to adjust things like brightness, scaling, or audio syncing, Plex doesn’t give you the option. Second, you can’t really customize the Plex user interface, which longtime Kodi users are not going to be happy with.
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