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Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote

Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote

The best remote control!

133 ratings
78 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
December 1, 2010
Updated
January 18, 2019

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Developer

Antoine Barrault
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About

Control your media playback on Kodi and Plex with this intuitive remote app. Manage playback, volume, and navigation directly from your device, including Apple Watch support.

✓Automatic installation discovery
✓Play/pause control
✓Volume control
✓Apple Watch control
✓Full navigation options
✓Works with Kodi and Plex
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What users say about Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote

Reviews of Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote are mostly negative: the Utilities app is rated 4.4/5 from 133 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and easy to use, works with Plex (sometimes). Top complaints: does not find Kodi/Plex, app Support link broken. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀Works with Plex (sometimes)
  • 👍Works with Kodi (sometimes)
  • 💰Good for the price (free)

Negative things

  • 🐛Does not find Kodi/Plex
  • 🐛App Support link broken
  • 🐛No manual settings
  • 🐛Doesn't work on app/web versions
  • 🐛Useless without manual settings
  • 🐛Failure to work
  • 🐛No indication how to get it to work
  • 🐛Server shows up after reloads
  • 🐛No Plex server detected
  • 🐛Only controls volume/stops playback
  • 🐛Crashes on tap
  • 🐛Crippled by paywall
  • 🐛Not possible to test before buy
  • 🐛Lacked options/settings
  • 🐛Broken
  • 🐛POS app
  • 🐛No
  • 🐛Garbage
  • 🐛Not worth it
  • 🐛Trash
  • 🐛Can't connect
  • 🐛Doesn't work for Plex
  • 🐛Ad blocks play button
  • 🐛Different port for remote control
  • 🐛Boo
  • 🐛Misleading
  • 🐛Does not work with Boxee
  • 🐛No support/instructions
  • 🐛Pure trash with ADS
  • 🐛Lack of support
  • 🐛Ads won't go away
  • 🐛Not Fully Fuctional
  • 🐛Ads cover buttons
  • 🐛meh
  • 🐛Can't use play/pause buttons
  • 🐛iAd blocks buttons
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What's New in Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote

2.0.1

January 18, 2019

I keep updating the Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote app, to added new features of iOS or making performance improvements. Remember if you love the app support me by buy me a coffee on the settings tab of the app or tell your friends about the app.

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User reviews

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Iffy

First it found my server, then never again. Garbage
MManiacalMatt

Best

Of best
KKlara_M.

Needs more buttons

Please
DDsandcool

Broken and unsupported

As others have said, this app did not find either my Kodi or Plex sessions running on a pc on the same network, and there is no way to manually enter settings. Clicking the App Support link in the App Store goes to a broken web page.

Apple, why is this still here? Remove it.
DDr.3vil

Good

Good
P7Pipelo 77
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

47 issues

App did not find Kodi or Plex sessions

Bug

App Support link goes to a broken web page

Bug

No way to manually enter settings

Bug

App doesn't work on app installations or web versions of Plex

Bug

App is useless without manual settings

Bug

App does not find Plex installation

Bug

App Support does not work

Bug

App doesn't find any Plex installations on network

Bug

App doesn't work

Bug

App does not find Kodi

Bug

App gives no option to configure manually

Bug

App can't connect with Plex

Bug

App only controls volume and stops playback

Bug

App crashes as soon as I try to tap IP address or any other info

Bug

Controls won't work unless I purchase apps

Bug

Not possible to test before buy

Bug

App did not work, lacked options & settings

Bug

App doesn't work at all

Bug

App doesn't see Kodi and gives no option to configure manually

Bug

App is useless since I can't get it to connect with my plex

Bug

App doesn't work with plex

Bug

App crashes on tap

Bug

App doesn't work with Plex install

Bug

App doesn't work with plex even with instructions

Bug

App not worth downloading

Bug

Couldn't connect with XBMC

Bug

Can't connect

Bug

App didn't work for plex

Bug

App doesn't work with Plex

Bug

App has different port for remote control

Bug

App doesn't work well enough to get to the point where you would push play

Bug

App has an error when trying to enter IP

Bug

App support won't open

Bug

App has to pay for certain buttons to work

Bug

App does not work with Boxee

Bug

App has no instruction or help menu

Bug

App has no support or instructions on setting up remote for plex

Bug

App has an ad at the bottom

Bug

App has ads

Bug

App has ads that cover up buttons

Bug

App has iAd blocking buttons

Bug

App doesn't type for web surfing

Bug

App only works for 2 secs before crashing

Bug

App requires purchase of play button

Bug

Ads won't go away even after paying

Bug

Ads cover up info and play/pause buttons making them unusable

Bug

Ads cover the bottom buttons

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Needs more buttons

Feature

Keyboard mode for text entry

Feature

Option to configure manually

Feature

Make it free or cost money

Feature

Type for web surfing

Feature

More comprehensive controls

Feature

FAQ

What does the Plex & Kodi (XBMC) remote app do?

This app functions as a remote control for your Plex and Kodi media server setups. It allows you to manage playback, adjust volume, and navigate through your media libraries directly from your smartphone or Apple Watch.

What are the main features of this remote app?

Key features include automatic installation discovery, easy access to play/pause controls, volume management, and comprehensive navigation options. It also offers specific control capabilities for Apple Watch users and is compatible with both Kodi and Plex.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to control Plex and Kodi media centers. It also offers specific control features for Apple Watch, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices and potentially Android devices for controlling the media servers.

How can I use this app to control my media?

Once installed, the app can automatically discover your Kodi and Plex installations. You can then use its interface to play, pause, control volume, and navigate through your media content, similar to using a physical remote control.