Plex

Quickapp follow the state of my TV on the plex server. Therefore, it doesn't matter what TV you use, or whatever else. On plex server every device (TV, smartphone, tablet, PS, nvdia Shield...) have own "machineIdentifier" what you can follow with QuickApp.

There are 3 screenshots from my Quickapp:

- state 0 - plex on tv not playing

- state 1 - movie/serial is pauzed

- state 2 - movie/serial is playing

+ name of movie/serial

 

INSTALLATION AND SETUP
How to configurate the Quick App:

Fibaro Quick Apps manual: https://manuals.fibaro.com/home-center-3/ (see installing a quick APP)

Uploading file:

1. Open the Configuration Interface.
2. Go to Settings > Devices.
3. Click 
4. Choose Other Device
5. Choose Upload File
6. Choose file from your computer > Plex.fqa

Define variables:

1. Go to  > Devices
2. Choose Other Device
3. Open QA
4. Choose Varibles tab
5. Update the variables
   1. IPAddress (plex server id: ex: 192.168.1.200)
   2. TCPPort (32400 is the default port)
   3. Token (https://support.plex.tv/articles/204059436-finding-an-authentication-token-x-plex-token/)
   4. trackedPlayer (TV or other Plex player's machineIdentifier, you find it on: http://IPAddress:TCPPort/status/sessions?X-Plex-Token=YOUR_TOKEN
   5. tv_socket (Fibaro device ID of wall plug of your TV)
6. Save

Edit QuickApp:

1. Go to  > Devices
2. Choose Other Device
3. Open QA
4. Choose Edit & Preview tab
5. Click Edit
6. Update QuickApp ID in line 56
7. Save

Notes: notifications can be sent in case of configuration problems or communication errors with the device

ADDITIONAL DEVICES
Wall Plug for your TV

 Plex Icon:

Fibaro Main Forum: https://forum.fibaro.com/profile/24453-panis/

What Is Plex?

Plex Media Server is a digital media player and organizational tool that allows you to access the music, pictures, and videos stored on one computer with any other computer or compatible mobile device. You can install the Plex Media Server software on a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, or a compatible network-attached storage (NAS) device, then play it back on any other internet-connected device capable of running the Plex app.

Use any compatible device to watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures stored on a computer that runs Plex Media Server. Access media files stored on your Plex Media Server computer remotely over the internet. Allow friends and family to access your movies, music, and pictures over the internet.

Plex Media Server runs on all major operating systems, but other devices are also capable of running it, including the following:

• Computers with Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• NVIDIA SHIELD.
• Netgear Nighthawk X10 routers.
• Compatible NAS devices.

To access music, videos, and pictures stored on a Plex server, you can use any of the following devices:

• Any major web browser, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
• Most smartphones, including Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.
• Android, iOS, and Windows tablets.
• Smart TVs from most manufacturers, including LG, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba.
• Most television streaming devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Sonos, and TiVo.
• Video game consoles like the Xbox One.

More information on www.plex.tv