On owning your library
Thoughts on keeping a media collection that is truly yours: leaving Plex, skipping the server, and building a calm, permanent library on Android TV.
August 2026 · 5 min read
Do you still need Plex, Jellyfin, and the arr stack?
Most of that eight-container setup solves 2015's problems. Here is an honest audit of what you can actually delete.
ReadAugust 2026 · 4 min read
Is Plex Pass worth it in 2026?
Lifetime Plex Pass is now $749 and remote streaming is paywalled. Here is when it is worth paying for, and when it is not.
ReadAugust 2026 · 4 min read
The best Kodi alternatives for Android TV in 2026
Kodi is powerful but ageing and high-maintenance. Here are the best Kodi alternatives for Android TV, honestly compared.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
How to watch your own movies on Android TV, from any source
Your movies are scattered across cloud, NAS, and debrid, and nothing shows them together. Here is how to unify them on the TV.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
How to watch your NAS movies on Android TV
Watching a NAS on the TV usually means a clunky file browser or Plex on the NAS. Here is the direct way, with posters and no server.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
How to watch your Google Drive movies on Android TV
There is no Google Drive app for Android TV, so most people cast from a phone or fight with VLC. Here is the straightforward way.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
How to watch your Dropbox movies on Android TV
Your movies are in Dropbox, but the TV cannot see them. Here is how to play a Dropbox library natively on Android TV.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
Leaving Plex in 2026: your real options
Plex's 2026 pricing pushed a lot of long-time users to look elsewhere. Here is an honest map of where to actually go.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
Own your library, don't rent it
Streaming is renting, and rented shows disappear when a licence expires. Owning your collection means it stays yours.
ReadAugust 2026 · 3 min read
Do you really need a media server?
A home library used to mean running a server. Here is when that is worth it, and when it is just a chore.
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