Download Plex Media Server 0.9.15.6

Earlier this week, version 0.9.15.6 of Plex Media Server was released for paid PlexPass subscription holders, but it is now available for download by anyone. Plex Media Server is an open source media server for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, OS X and various NAS devices. The software can serve content to clients on the same machine, within the local network or over the Internet. Client software is available for the aforementioned operating systems, but content can also be viewed on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Google TV and Chromecast, for example. However, the latter requires additional software to get the stream on the Chromecast.

The program includes its own software store where plug-ins can be exchanged. For example, content from various streaming services can be viewed via these plug-ins. In addition, there is PlexPass, a paid service that gives early access to new versions, in addition to discounts on ‘Premium features’. Since the previous public release, the following changes and improvements have been made:

Plex Media Server 0.9.15.6

Fixes

• Multiple subtitles in a single file could be lost after a metadata update.
• Auto-update could require a manual install in some cases.
• (Roku) Improve stability resuming video on HLS.
• (Windows) Simplify auto-update experience.
• (Windows) Never reboot after a media server auto-update.
• (Windows) Fix license link in ‘about’ dialog.

Plex Media Server 0.9.15.5 (Plex Pass only)

New

• (UI) Easily secure secure media servers on the local network.
• Update Plex/Web to 2.5.6

Fixes

• (Transcoder) Respect profile limitations around VBR audio.

Plex Media Server 0.9.15.4 (Plex Pass only)

New

• Recognize JPEG 2000 files as photos.
• Recognize WebVTT files as external subtitles.

Fixes

• (PS3, PS4) Incorrect aspect ratios transcoding anamorphic video.
• (Chromecast) Remove 12Mbps video bitrate limit.
• Remove folder view from library sections when user has restrictions.
• Support unicode attributes scanning WMA files.
• Recently Added hub items weren’t always sorted correctly.

Plex Media Server 0.9.15.3

Fixes

• (Media Optimizer) Crash after video transcode with certain subtitle configurations.
• (Sync)(Windows) Issues ensuring transcode directory is writable.
• (Sync)(iOS) Improve accuracy of synced resolution and bitrate metadata.