Plex Media Server Version 0.9.17.0 Upd -

Plex Media Server version 0.9.17.0 is a significant historical release primarily known for being the final version

New:

  1. Direct Play: Users with modern clients (like newer smart TVs or the NVIDIA Shield) could finally Direct Play high-efficiency files without the server breaking a sweat.
  2. Better Transcoding Logic: For clients that required it, the updated transcoding engine handled the conversion from H.265 to H.264 with significantly better stability, provided the CPU was up to the task.

Improved Search: Updated the Quick Search feature to scan across all libraries of the same type simultaneously. plex media server version 0.9.17.0

17. Migration and upgrades