Plex is a famed media player to let you enjoy multimedia content on a variety of devices. So, accessing it on the Now TV box isn’t that complex if you follow the procedure of this article. It is an ideal solution if you have lots of locally stored files like music, movies, or TV shows. You can use Plex on Now TV as a central hub efficiently to access all the media files of any format. Unlike Kodi, Plex isn’t open-source, yet it is easy to set up and use. With Plex for Now TV Box, you can stream online videos from different channels like BBC, Sky channels, CBS, etc. In addition to streaming, you can use the Plex app even to save and organize media files on your device.

While Plex is free, Plex Pass is a premium package with extra features like Plex Cloud, parental controls, DVR storage, offline access, live TV, etc. Further, you can use Plex as a cord cutter as it supports watching over-the-air channels in your region.

Note: Make sure you have installed Plex Media Server on your PC just before installing the Plex client app on the Now TV box.

Steps to Install Plex on Now TV Box

To download Plex for Now TV Stick, you can follow the instructions given below.

Preliminary Requirements:

  • Register for a free Now TV account.
  • Connect and configure Now TV.
  • Turn on the Developer Mode.

Step 1: At first, press the buttons in the correct order on your Now TV remote.

i.e., Press Home, Home, Home, Up, Up, Right, Left, Right, Left, and Right without taking much time.

Step 2: Now, note the IP address and username shown on the TV.

Copy the IP Address

Step 3: Further, choose Enable Installer and Restart option.

Step 4: When prompted, click the I Agree option to proceed.

Step 5: Provide your web server password. After that, reboot your TV.

Step 6: On your Windows PC, download the Plex Client app.

Step 7: Open your desktop browser and type the IP address that you have noted down in Step 2.

Step 8: Now, provide the webserver username and the associated password.

Step 9: Select the Browse option. Go to the folder in which you have saved the Plex client-server zip file.

Step 10: Just click on the file to let the Plex app install on your PC.

Step 11: Meanwhile, your Now TV screen will refresh and show you the Plex interface automatically.

Plex is also available for

To Conclude

Watch free over the air broadcasts in high definition with Plex Now TV Box.