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00:00:00 – 00:11:09
The video discusses Plex Amp, a music player now available for free with feature limitations, including integration with the TIDAL music service. Users can browse music by artists, genres, and discover stations like time travel radio. Key features include visualizations, smart playlists, and playback controls. Limitations on the free tier include the inability to download music. Other notable points include the need for an online connection, disabled features in the free tier, compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto, and the availability on various operating systems. The video also touches on using Chromecast to send music and teases upcoming coverage on Raspberry Pi.
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In this part of the video, the content creator discusses the Plex Amp music player and explains that it was previously only available to Plex Pass subscribers but is now accessible on the free tier with some feature limitations. They emphasize that Plex Amp is a great music player and recommend using it for music listening on Plex servers. The app requires connection to a personal media server and allows switching between servers seamlessly. The speaker highlights the benefits of storing music in lossless quality on Plex for optimal audio experience. They also mention integrating with the TIDAL music service for high-quality audio. Setting up a music library on Plex is described as less demanding than video libraries. The content creator provides resources for setting up a Plex server and music library efficiently.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on Plex Amp’s features that help users discover or rediscover music in their library. Users can browse by artists, albums, and genres. Plex Amp offers stations like time travel radio for old tracks or style radio for specific music genres. It also has mood and decade radio for music based on mood or era. The app syncs data with the Plex database, including smart playlists. The playback experience includes waveform visualizations, track ratings, and the ability to skip to favorite parts. Plex Amp also offers various visualizations that sync with the music. However, there are limitations on the free tier, such as the inability to download music.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on Plex Amp features and functionalities. The key points include the necessity of being online to utilize Plex Amp, disabled features in the free tier, such as downloads and Sonic Sage, compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto, popular features like Fades and gapless playback, the ability to create playlists manually, transcoding audio for different network types, and availability of the free version on various operating systems. Notable details also include the restriction of certain advanced features to Plex Pass subscribers and the upcoming coverage of Plex Amp on Raspberry Pi in a separate video.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to use the Chromecast feature in Plex amp to send music to other devices. They mention that some features are available for free, but there are also paid tiers with additional benefits. The speaker encourages viewers to ask questions and check out a playlist dedicated to Plex amp. They thank their supporters and invite viewers to contribute to the channel.