Plex Off line

[_SNOWMAN_]

Im new to plex. I was under the impression that Sync on my mobile device was kind of like downloading to view offline. I synced 3 movies and none of them play offline. They all say "unable to connect to server". Am I doing something wrong? Im guessing Sync is more like Optimize. If thats the case, can I download to my tablet through Plex? I just want to be able to load up some movies on my kids table for roadtrips.

[dalekphalm]

10 minutes ago, _SNOWMAN_ said:

Im new to plex. I was under the impression that Sync on my mobile device was kind of like downloading to view offline. I synced 3 movies and none of them play offline. They all say "unable to connect to server". Am I doing something wrong? Im guessing Sync is more like Optimize. If thats the case, can I download to my tablet through Plex? I just want to be able to load up some movies on my kids table for roadtrips.

You can just copy the actual movie file onto the tablet - no need to use Plex at all in this case.

 

With that in mind, Mobile Sync IS supposed to work offline:

https://www.plex.tv/features/

 

It's a Plex Premium feature though, so you need to pay for that feature.

 

You may want to contact Plex customer support:

https://www.plex.tv/support/

[_SNOWMAN_]

2 minutes ago, dalekphalm said:

You can just copy the actual movie file onto the tablet - no need to use Plex at all in this case.

 

With that in mind, Mobile Sync IS supposed to work offline:

https://www.plex.tv/features/

 

It's a Plex Premium feature though, so you need to pay for that feature.

 

You may want to contact Plex customer support:

https://www.plex.tv/support/

I have Plex Pass. Only got it so my kid could watch movies in the car lol.

[dalekphalm]

Just now, _SNOWMAN_ said:

I have Plex Pass. Only got it so my kid could watch movies in the car lol.

If you intend them to watch Offline Movies in the car, you're probably better saving your money and just copying the movie files locally onto the tablet. Plex Pass is most beneficial for remote access to your Plex Server - eg: You have a data connection available to stream the content.

[_SNOWMAN_]

6 minutes ago, dalekphalm said:

You can just copy the actual movie file onto the tablet - no need to use Plex at all in this case.

 

 

Thats what Im doing atm actually

[_SNOWMAN_]

1 minute ago, dalekphalm said:

If you intend them to watch Offline Movies in the car, you're probably better saving your money and just copying the movie files locally onto the tablet. Plex Pass is most beneficial for remote access to your Plex Server - eg: You have a data connection available to stream the content.

Yeah im going to cancel. Not worth it. Thanks