Plex Pass is going up in price — and now you’ll need it for remote playback

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Plex is raising the price of its Plex Pass from $4.99 to $6.99 per month and gating a key feature behind the subscription. Starting April 29th, users who want to stream content from their media server outside their homes – and let other people access it for free – will need a Plex Pass subscription. The price hike goes into effect on April 29th and will also bring its annual plan from $39.99 to $69.99. The lifetime plan will increase from $119.99 to $249.99. This change will affect new and existing subscribers, except those who already paid for a lifetime subscription. “The reality is that we need more resources to continue putting forth the best personal media experience,” Plex says, adding that these new changes “will help provide those resources.” If you decide not to purchase a Plex Pass, friends or family members will have to subscr ... Read full article.