This guide will show you how to utilize Plex on the PS4 to stream IPTV channels.

What is Plex?

Plex is a media playing platform that allows users to easily share and access their own library of movies, television shows, music, photos, and more. The platform operates with a server to hold your content and a range of client applications to stream it. Plex will automatically fetch information about your media by installing the Plex Media Server on a computer on your local network and adding your content to libraries. Once you’ve set up, you can then access the Plex app (the “Client”) on your TV, phone, or tablet. These apps will find the server on your home network and instantly present your available media for streaming.

Store Your Media in One Place

To use Plex effectively, you’ll need to set up a server on a PC at home. Without this, your apps won’t be able to play anything. Although the setup might seem a bit technical at first, the benefits are considerable. In our experience, the initial launch of Plex was both impressive and fun to use.

Simple Device Integration

It is simple to integrate a new app into your Plex setup. Just download and install the app, launch it, and it will discover the Plex servers on your network. The server shares your media library with the app, and all content is accessible at once. The best feature is that once you have your server established and running, there is nothing else to do. It only takes seconds for the app to discover and begin streaming your media.

Manage Everything from One Place

Keeping your media in a central location means you can manage your entire collection from one place. Add new films, edit artwork on your favorite shows, and more—in the Plex Web App. This app, accessible from any browser in your home, lets you control your server from anywhere you happen to be. Any changes you make are updated in real time on all connected devices.

Track What You’ve Watched

Plex also keeps a record of what you’ve watched. It ticks off what material has been viewed and where you were when you last stopped watching a show or film. This progress tracking is reflected across all your devices, not just the device on which you originally started the viewing, making it easy to resume where you left off.

Important Notes:

Plex must be accessible on your computer whenever you want to watch channels on your PS4.

After you’ve updated the.m3u playlist file in the Resources folder, restart Plex on your PC and PS4.

The same IPTV channels can also be accessed by watching using Plex apps on your mobile phones and tablets as long as they are connected to your Plex Media Server.