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Plex’s interface is easy enough to navigate, but there are numerous ways to adjust it to your liking. You may focus on specific libraries, hide categories altogether, or even change the way Plex looks client-side.
Disable All Online Media Sources
Personally, I like seeing live TV and free movies from Plex on my homepage, but I totally understand if you just use your library. Admittedly, it can get in the way when it’s the first thing you see rather than your own content. Additionally, if you’resetting up multiple users and parental controls, you may disable Plex’s free content entirely.
You can also disable content that appears on your Discovery page under the “Discover” section.
Pin Your Content to the Home Screen
To make your content much easier to see, or if you just want specific libraries up front and center, you should pin them. This is super helpful if you’re like me and create numerous libraries. I’ve also separated HD movies fromBlu-rays I’ve ripped for my Plex server.
Now, your content will appear in the order you prefer, from top to bottom. This is particularly useful if you still want to keep Plex’s free content but want it to come after your own libraries.
Create a Collection Library
There are 10 Spider-Man movies—eight live-action and two animated films. Wouldn’t it be easier to have them all in one place rather than scattered across your library? Plex lets you create collections using a tag system. You can fine-tune your collections to include a specific actor, director, writer, or even region.
Personally, I use Plex’s Smart Collection feature most often. I’d rather filter, then create a collection, and add any stragglers later on once the collection has been made. However, it’s best toorganize your Plex librarybeforehand.
Change the Content Layout
Whenever you use a Plex client app, you’re welcome to adjust the way it looks. Want less metadata, like Max? Go with the “Classic” layout. Want to emulate Netflix’s interface? The “Modern” layout is perfect. To do that, go into “Settings” > “Experience” > “Content Layout.”
Additionally, you may alter how libraries appear on your homepage by adjusting their order on the left. Highlight a library to reveal a triple-dot icon, and when selected, pick “Reorder” to change its position on your homepage or unpin it completely to hide it for good.
As easy as it is to get Plex set up and ready to go, it does take some tweaking to get it just right, especially with navigation. The option to hide content altogether is definitely helpful, seeing as Plex’s free content is enabled automatically. It’s also nice that you can prioritize libraries and create collections for a cleaner UI.
