I'll show you how Plex became my favorite app to watch TV and movies on my cell phone, and what points I analyzed to achieve this result.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love discovering apps that make life easier — especially when it comes to watching TV, movies and series on my cell phone.
But there is one detail: I don't like to depend on the internet all the time.
Firstly because 4G disappears when I need it most, and secondly because my data plan is not unlimited (unfortunately).
So whenever I find an app that allows download content and watch offline, I'll keep an eye on it.
That's when I bumped into Plex. And look… I don’t know how I hadn’t paid attention to this app before.
He is beautiful, light, full of free content and it also has some functions that make all the difference for those who want to watch TV on their cell phone in a practical way, without paying anything and with the possibility of downloading to watch later, without depending on Wi-Fi.
What is Plex?
Plex is like an entertainment center on your phone.
It started as an app to organize movies and personal files (like the ones we download to our computers), but it has evolved a lot.
Today he offers live channels, movies and series on demand, podcasts, news, trailers and even an area for those who want to use the app as a personal media library.
But what really won me over was the part about Free Live TV and the function of downloading content to view offline.
It's all 100% legal and free, without having to register a card or subscribe to a plan. You can see a lot of things just with the free version.
What's great about Plex?
Live channels for all tastes
One of the coolest parts of Plex is the amount of channels you can find there. There are channels from:
- Classic movies
- Reality shows
- Comedy
- News
- Sports (some from alternative sports and eSports)
- Documentaries
- Police series and dramas
They have more than 300 free channels, and many of them are themed channels, like only action movies, or only cooking, or only 90s comedy. It's like "flipping through the TV" but on your cell phone.
Movies and series to watch whenever you want
In addition to live programming, Plex has a content on demand, with movies and series that you can watch whenever you want.
And the coolest thing: you can download several of them and watch no internet after.
I usually do this before leaving home: I go to the catalog, choose a movie, click “Download” and that’s it. When I’m on public transport, waiting in line or even just relaxing in the park, I open the app and watch it as if I were at home.
Clean and clutter-free interface
Another positive point of Plex is that the app is super well organized. No confusing menus, flashing banners or ads invading the screen all the time. Yes, it has ads (after all, it's free), but they're much less invasive than other apps I've tested.
And as he is popular in Europe and South Africa, the content is already adapted for these audiences, with a lot of material in English, French, Spanish and even Portuguese depending on your location. This helps a lot in finding good stuff without getting lost on the platform.
Watching offline: how does it work?
This is the part that interests me the most, so I've tested it a lot. The offline watching feature on Plex works like this: when you find content that has the download option (usually movies and series from the “On Demand” section), just click on the download icon and wait for it to load. Then it will be saved on your phone and you can watch it. without internet, without crashing and with great quality.
I've downloaded movies to watch on the plane, episodes of series to watch on the subway, and even cartoons to entertain a child who was with me on a long trip. And the app held up just fine.
Oh, and there’s more…
If you're more of a techie, Plex still has a feature for you. organize your own library of movies and series that you already have on your computer. I use this sometimes too: I upload my files to Plex on my laptop, and then access everything on my phone. Everything looks nice, with a cover, synopsis, synchronized subtitles... it's like Netflix, but with your own files.
It is worth it?
Sincerely? It's worth it. Plex has become one of my favorite apps for watching content on my phone, and I test a lot of stuff. The fact that it has Live TV, free movies and even the ability to download to watch offline already puts him at the top of my list.
And the best part: the app is reliable, has a solid company behind it, and is always being updated with new channels and titles. I recommend it with my eyes closed, especially if you want something light, beautiful, functional and that doesn't depend on the internet all the time.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a practical way to watch TV on your cell phone, with live channels, movies on demand and that life-saving download function, Plex is the app you need to know. It won me over precisely because it was simple, free and super complete.
These days, I don't even miss traditional TV that much anymore. With Plex on my phone, I have everything in the palm of my hand — and best of all, I can take it anywhere, with or without internet.
If you download it, let me know what you think. I doubt you won't get hooked too!