Coax - Surf your Plex Server

Coax - Surf your Plex Server

Relax with Coax

42 ratings
26 reviews
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Released
February 11, 2026
Updated
October 23, 2026

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Experience your Plex media library like a traditional cable TV experience. This app automatically generates channels from your existing content, allowing you to randomly discover movies and shows without the pressure of choosing.

✓On-device Plex library channel surfing
✓Zero-setup integration
✓Automatic channel guide generation
✓Customizable channel categories (genre, decade, actor, etc.)
✓Create channels from Plex Collections
✓Unify TV and movie libraries
✓Adjustable number of channels
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What's New in Coax

1.5.1

October 23, 2026

WHAT'S NEW • You can finally share schedules with other people ◦ They have to have access to the server for the schedule you're sharing ◦ They can't make any changes to the lineup, except to toggle the "send playback data to server" option ◦ You, the sharer, will need to keep the schedule topped up. That means either keeping the app running on a Mac or opening the app once a day or two ◦ If I can figure out how to move schedule top-ups to the background without causing problems, then I can drop this requirement • AirPlay support ◦ OK I think folks were asking for this one, too ◦ I think it works pretty well, but please let me know if specific devices have trouble • Sleep Timer tweak - now you can just select "when whatever I'm watching ends" and it will honor channel changes (if you're watching something that ends at 10:30, then switch to something that ends at 10:45, the Sleep will activate at 10:45 if you have this switched on) • macOS fixes ◦ Restored smooth scrolling - why do they even have an "off" setting for that in the code? ◦ Added back the Control Cluster (changeable in the View menu) • CarPlay ◦ Added video playback in CarPlay for the Apple Homeview - not clear to me if this works as my car doesn't support video but hey I have a few weeks left to figure this out • iCloud sync failure logs have been enhanced ◦ Chasing a few sync issues, hopefully this helps • Scrolling in tvOS and macOS, the channel guide goes "around the horn" - scroll past the bottom, and it goes to the top, and vice-a-versa • A scheduling tweak for collections and playlists ◦ When you use A Lot or Whoa for the channel amount, you can now decide how your Collections and Playlists behave ◦ If you want the number of channels each Collection/Playlists produces to be based on the number of items in them, then leave this off ◦ Turn it on and you'll get a lot more channels, regardless of the number of items in your Collections/Playlists • A tvOS fix that would trigger transcoding on 4K HDR titles when image-based subtitles were turned on

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User reviews

An absolute pleasure to use

It feels rare these days to find an app with so much polish, care, and whimsy infused into every detail. Coax is just such an app. This is the first time in a long while that I’ve genuinely enjoyed browsing through TV channels. It’s probably because, with Coax, those channels are already packed with my favorite movies and shows.

As an added bonus, the developer is truly helpful and wonderful.

This one is worth every penny.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying it :)

Love this app

Our family had stopped streaming because we couldn’t decide what to watch. Coax solved this for us!

Complete ripoff

I was a beta tester for this app and the developer hid pricing from everyone who asked until launch, then locked the conversation on Reddit when pricing was announced so no one could discuss it.

There are other developers making similar apps that have good pricing. Don’t support this greedy and dishonest developer!
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Response from developer

Thank you for beta testing Coax! Can you help me understand how you feel I am dishonest? Not stating the price before launch is not lying or misleading, and you were free to not use the beta until a price was announced. I never said or even implied it would be inexpensive - I took pains to communicate that it would be priced higher than some folks were thinking.

Worth the money

After many updates, lots of new features, and the addition of Jellyfin support, it’s worth the money.

Amazing app

Using Coax has made watching my own media on my home server fun again. It makes it a joy to flip through channels, like we used to in the 90s, to stumble onto a funny or interesting scene and end up watching a whole episode or film of something you hadn’t thought of in a long while. It’s too easy to have decision paralysis with a large media library and Coax takes that away. The creator has also been very active with constant updated and even replies to any troubleshooting messages on Reddit right away. I recommend this for anyone who has Plex and wants another way to watch their content.
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FAQ

How does Coax organize my Plex library into channels?

Coax scans your Plex libraries and uses the content's metadata to generate a channel guide. You can then select categories like Genre, Decade, Recent Additions, Actor, Studio, Director, and Collections to define your channels.

Can I create custom channels in Coax?

Yes, you can create 100% custom channels by utilizing Plex Collections. This allows you to curate specific themes or content groupings for your viewing experience.

Does Coax allow pausing or rewinding content?

No, Coax is designed to mimic the experience of traditional cable TV. You cannot pause, go forward, or backward; the focus is on random discovery and serendipitous viewing.

What are the requirements to use Coax?

To use Coax, you need a Plex account and access to a Plex Media Server. The app does not provide or distribute media itself, only connects to content you already own.

What devices does Coax support?

Coax is available on Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Reality Device, offering a wide range of platform compatibility for your Plex media.

How often is Coax updated?

The latest version of Coax is 1.1.81, and it was last updated on March 30, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

What is the age rating for Coax?

Coax has an age rating of 17+, which is important to consider for younger users or family sharing.

What do users like about Coax?

Users appreciate the nostalgic "cable box" feel for their own content, the freedom from decision-making, and the joy of discovering forgotten media within their Plex library.