Connect sources

Connect Plex

Sign in, discover a Plex Media Server, and choose the live and library content to show.

5 minAppleAndroid

Reviewed by the Multiview team on against current app flows for the listed platforms.

Before you begin

  • A Plex account
  • A compatible Plex Media Server for personal live TV or library content

Platform notes

TV devices
Apple TV and Google TV may show a link code that you complete from a phone or computer at plex.tv/link.
Mobile devices
iPhone, iPad, and Android can complete the Plex authorization flow in the browser opened by Multiview.
1

Sign in

  1. 1Open Settings, then Manage Sources and choose Plex.
  2. 2Complete the Plex authorization flow. On a TV, enter the displayed code at plex.tv/link using a phone or computer.
  3. 3Select or discover the Plex Media Server you want Multiview to use.
2

Choose channel types

  1. 1Enable OTA Channels to include channels supplied by a compatible Plex DVR.
  2. 2Enable FAST Channels if you want Plex free ad-supported channels in the guide.
  3. 3Open Guide for live channels or Library for compatible recordings, movies, and shows.
3

Reconnect Plex

Synced source details do not include reusable Plex credentials. If a device asks you to reauthenticate, sign in again from Manage Sources.