How to Get Plex on Nintendo Switch?Update Plex Media Server

To watch Plex on Nintendo Switch, you need to access the hidden web browser on your Nintendo Switch and go to the official website of Plex. You can also use a screen mirror app to cast your smartphone screen with Plex to your Nintendo screen. To learn more about the methods and steps, read this article to the end to Know How to Update the Plex Media Server.

In this article, we will be discussing,

Plex and its features.
The process to access a hidden web browser on Nintendo Switch.
Alternate methods to get Plex on Nintendo.

Table of Contents

Plex:

Watch on-demand and free streaming services offered by Plex, along with more than 2000 movies and shows. Plex is accessible in more than 193 countries and has up to 220+ free live-streaming TV channels.

You can also use Plex to connect your devices and transfer local data between them. With the help of the Plex Arcade option, you can play a lot of games.

Also, Read How to Install Plex on Firestick

Features:

The features offered by Plex are,

Free profile creation
You can create sub-profiles using Plex Pass
Can control the transfer of media between users under you.
Parental control is available with flexible options according to age.
You can download media when updated to Plex Pass.
The add-on channels can also come with parental control features.

Can I Watch Plex on Nintendo Switch?

No, currently, it is not possible to get Plex on your Nintendo device because it is not available at the My Nintendo Store. The only way is by accessing the Plex website on Nintendo Switch using the hidden web browser.

How to Watch Plex on Nintendo Switch?

As mentioned above, you can only access Plex on your Nintendo device by using the hidden web browser.

How to Access Web Browser on Nintendo Switch?

To get the hidden web browser that is present on your Nintendo Switch, follow the steps given below,

On your Nintendo Switch dashboard, select System Settings.

Select the Internet option and tap on Internet Settings.
Now select the WiFi network you have connected to your device.
Navigate to the option Change Settings and go to DNS Settings.
Toggle the DNS settings from Automation to Manual
Now go to Primary DNS enter 045.05.142.122 and tap on save.
Press OK on the screen.
Go to the previous screen and select Connect to This Network.
Click Next, and you will be moved to the SwitchBru DNS page.
Now select the option Continue to Google.

You will be now directed to the Google search engine. You can now use this browser to search and watch anything you want on your Nintendo Switch.

How to Get Plex on Nintendo Switch?

After you have activated the hidden web browser on your Nintendo Switch, you have to follow the steps carefully to watch the contents of Plex.

Type Plex in the search tab of the Google Web page text box and press search.
Select the official website of Plex from the search results.
Use your Plex credentials to sign in.

You can now watch all the content of Plex on your Nintendo device by using the hidden browser.

Check the Post: How to Install Plex on Samsung Smart TV

Alternate Methods:

The other method to get the Plex app on your Nintendo is by screencasting it from other supported devices. To do so, you need to enable the hidden web browser on your Nintendo Switch and have to download the Screen Mirroring app on your Android and iOS devices.

Download the Plex and Screen Mirror App on Smartphones:

To download the Plex and Screen Mirror Pro apps on your smartphone, follow the simple steps given below.

Switch on your Smartphone.
Launch the respective app store on your smartphone.
On the search engine, type the name of the app and press OK.

Now tap on the app to go to its details page.
Select the respective option to download and install the app on your smartphone.

You have now successfully downloaded the respective app on your smartphone.

Additional Info, How to Watch Plex on Chromecast with Google TV

Screen Mirror Plex from smartphone to Nintendo Switch:

To mirror your smartphone screen to your Nintendo Switch screen, you need to access a hidden web browser on your Nintendo Switch.

Launch the hidden browser on your Nintendo Switch.
Type tvee.app on the URL tab.
On your smartphone, open the Screen Mirror app.

Now open the QR code scanner and scan the code on your Nintendo Switch.
On your, Smartphone select, your Nintendo Switch device.
Tap on the Start streaming option to cast your smartphone screen to your Nintendo Switch screen.
Now open the Plex app on your smartphone sign in with your credentials and play the content you want.

You can find that your Plex screen has been mirrored onto your Nintendo Switch screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Watch Plex on Nintendo?

How to Get Plex on Nintendo?

When you have activated the hidden web browser on your Nintendo follow the steps carefully to watch the contents of Plex. Type Plex in the search tab on your Google Web page text box press search select the official website and sign in with Plex credentials.

How to Update Plex Media Server?

To Update the Plex Media Server to its Latest Version, You will have to Follow as Instructed below;

Visit the Plex Official Website of Media Download Page.
Click on the Download tab.
Select the Platform that you are using.
Start Running the Downloaded Installer and Then Follow the On Screen Instructions.

Go to the Plex Web App and Navigate to the Settings.
On the General Section, Click on the Update Channel Settings.
Tap on the Update Button and Get the Latest available Version of the Server.

The End

You can now watch Plex on Nintendo Switch by using the different methods mentioned in this article, along with the alternative methods that you can use. All your doubts will be answered if asked in the comment section at the end of the page.

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