Plex is a client-server media player that lets you manage, organise and stream movies, pictures, TV shows, family videos and much from one place. By installing Plex Kodi addon, you will have the convenience of streaming the plex media content without exiting the Kodi app. In this article, we will show how to install Plex addon on Kodi 18.3 Leia and 17.6 Krypton. Before installing Plex addon, you need to set up and run Plex media server on any NAS devices. You can also purchase Plex Pass service for your account to access advanced features like live TV, premium music, premium videos, offline sync, parental controls and many more.
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How to Install Plex on Kodi?
You can stream Plex contents on Kodi with the help of dedicated Plex Kodi addon which available in the official Kodi addon repo. A few years back, you need to purchase Plex Pass service to access the entire media content in this addon. Now, you can access this addon without using the Plex Pass subscription.
Step 1: On the home screen of Kodi, click the Addons menu located on the left panel.
Step 2: Click the installer package icon to install the new addon.
Step 3: Select Install from Repository.
Step 4: Select Video Addons (In case, if you have installed any third-party repositories, you have select Kodi addon repository before selecting Video Addons).
Step 5: Scroll down and select Plex.
Step 6: On the info page of Plex addon, click Install.
Step 7: Plex addon requires additional dependencies or addons to work properly. Click OK to download them.
Step 8: Once the Plex Kodi addon was installed, you will a receive a confirmation notification on the screen.
Configure Plex Addon
Step 1: Launch the Plex addon.
Step 2: Tap Sign In to get the activation code.
Step 3: Now, take your mobile or PC and visit the following the activation link.
Link: https://plex.tv/link
Step 4: Enter your Plex login credentials (Email ID and Password) and tap Sign In.
Step 5: Enter the activation code displayed on Kodi screen. After entering the code, tap Link.
Step 6: Within a few seconds, account linked confirmation will appear on the screen.
Step 7: Now, the Plex addon will refresh automatically to display its media content.
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These are the steps required to install and configure Plex addon on Kodi. Now, you will have access to stream a large number of media (movies, TV shows, documentaries, live TV, audio, & pictures). You can also stream your personal media files that you stored on the Plex media server.
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