There are many different options when it comes to choosing a device to playback content from a Plex server. While we cannot cover all of those options, let’s address the basics.
| Device Type | Use HD Library? | Use 4K Library? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV 4K / Shield Pro |  Yes |
Yes |
Ideal for 4K Direct Play |
| Amazon Fire TV 4K Max / Fire Cube (3rd Gen) | Yes |
Yes |
Ideal for 4K Direct Play |
| Roku / Google TV Streamer (4K) | Yes |
 Maybe |
Model-dependent codec support |
| Miscellaneous Streamers | Yes |
Maybe |
Model-dependent codec support |
| Mobile / Tablet | Yes |
Maybe |
Use 4K only if you have H.265 hardware decode |
| Smart TV (modern) | Yes |
Yes |
With proper codec and network support |
| Web browser | Yes |
 No |
Web clients often force transcodes |