Plexamp
Plex has a special Music Streaming app just for audio called PlexAmp that is better for playing music
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PlexAmp is available for computers, tablets, and phones. These settings mainly apply for mobile settings.
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Each device needs its own setup, so you may need to repeat these steps each time on a new device.
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– Download the PlexAmp app from the app store and log in with the same login as your Plex account.
– From the home screen, tap the Gear icon in the bottom right.
– In the settings menu, select Source.
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– Choose the audio library you want (Music, Audiobooks, Headspace).
– PlexAmp can only have one library selected at a time, so you will need to change this if you want to switch libraries.
– In the settings menu, select Playback.
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– Tap Quality
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– Match the settings as shown:
– Wi-Fi: Maximum
– Cellular: 128 Kbps
– Conversion Bitrate: 128 Kbps
** If your Wi-Fi is not strong or you notice slow loading, you can lower the quality.
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– Go back to the settings menu and select downloads
Match the settings as shown:
– Quality: Automatic
– Downloads on Cellular: On (You can keep off if you dont have unlimited data)
– Prefer Downloaded Media: On Cellular
– Refresh Downloads: On
– From the home screen, tap the Music symbol on the bottom.
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– You can choose music from various categories like Artists, Albums, and Tracks.
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– **Track Collections:** These are playlists based on different moods and are shuffled daily.
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– **Folders:** This section shows how media is stored on the server, organized by Genre, then by Artists, and finally by the artist’s content.
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– Everything else is self explanatory, its well organized and should be easy to use
*Note: You need a Plex Pass subscription for this feature.*
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– To download music to listen offline, select the three dots on the bottom media/album you want to download.
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– Tap Download.
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*Offline downloads can be individual songs, playlists and albums*
– On the main home screen, tap the Download icon at the bottom next to the Gear.
– Here you can view, listen to, and delete your downloads.
Congratulations! You’re ready to listen! Explore and try different features.
If you have a PlexPass, Plex will create mixes and collections based on your listening preferences.
If you have any issues, feel free to reach out for help.
