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00:00:00 – 00:10:52
The video showcases Plex's podcast feature, which is easily accessible on various devices without a Plex pass. Users can manage subscriptions, episode settings, and playback preferences across devices. The app allows for offline listening, syncing of preferences, and importing subscriptions. The convenience of downloading episodes for offline listening is highlighted, making Plex competitive in the podcast app market. Future episodes may explore Plex's mobile interface customization. Viewers are encouraged to support LAN TV and contribute to the channel's growth.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter introduces the podcast feature offered by Plex. This feature is accessible without a Plex pass or server and works on various client applications. The demonstration takes place on the desktop version of Plex in a web browser. Podcasts can be accessed under the “Online Content” section. Users can see podcasts they are currently listening to in the “On Deck” section, followed by new episodes from subscribed podcasts. There are also recommendations based on content consumption. Users can easily add podcasts to their subscription list and manage episode progress.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the podcast features available in Plex. Users can set up podcast settings on a per-podcast basis, adjusting things such as episode order and playback speed. These settings sync across all Plex devices. Users can play episodes, utilize skip options, and customize the podcast icon on their mobile devices. The Plex app allows for easy customization and access to podcasts on various devices.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker explains how to manage and download podcasts using Plex on mobile devices. The app allows users to download episodes for offline listening, set preferences for auto-deleting episodes after they are played, and sync playback speed settings between devices. Users can also add podcasts to their subscriptions list from mobile and have it sync to desktop. Additionally, Plex allows users to import podcast subscriptions from an opml file on mobile, providing a seamless way to sync their podcast libraries.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how Plex offers the ability to transfer podcast listening to their platform, emphasizing the convenience of downloading episodes for offline listening. They mention that this feature makes Plex more competitive with other podcast applications. The speaker also hints at exploring Plex’s mobile interface customization in future episodes. Additionally, they thank Plex for supporting the channel and mention ways viewers can contribute to LAN TV.