Beta Cablex for Apple TV is now available ➔

Your library.
On the air.

Turn your Plex library into multiple simulated live TV channels. Just turn it on and surf.

Interactive Guide

A silky smooth, Apple-inspired sliding channel guide that shows what's on now and what's coming up next with zero friction.

8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
01
ACTION
The Matrix
Barry
Late Night
02
COMEDY
Seinfeld
The Simpsons Movie
03
SCI-FI
Star Trek: TNG
Doctor Who
The X-Files
04
CRIME
Law & Order: SVU
Bones
05
DOCS
Planet Earth
Cosmos
History
06
RETRO
Knight Rider
Miami Vice
MacGyver
07
KIDS
SpongeBob SquarePants
Hey Arnold!
Rugrats

Simulated Live TV

Media items are shuffled and mapped back to the Unix epoch, creating a persistent "broadcast schedule". Tune in to see what's playing right now.

Now
The Matrix
Inception

Smart Channels

Flip through perfectly curated networks: 80s Rewind, Sci-Fi, Crime TV, or dedicated ultra-marathons of your favorite shows.

80s Rewind
Sci-Fi Network
Crime Investigation

Watch Anywhere

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macOS

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Android TV

Coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an active Plex Pass for Cablex to work?

No! Cablex works perfectly with standard, free Plex Media Server accounts. Just sign in to your local or remote server and start surfing channels.

Does Cablex transcode my video or Direct Play it?

Cablex forces Direct Play to preserve your server's CPU and deliver maximum original video quality. Ensure your media is in Direct Play compatible formats (like MP4) and your network is fast enough for direct streams!

Are my Plex credentials sent to your server?

Never! Cablex connects directly from your device to your local or remote Plex server. Authentication happens safely on your machine using the official Plex OAuth standard.

Does Cablex work outside of my home network?

Yes! As long as your Plex Media Server is configured for Remote Access, Cablex will automatically discover and securely connect to it securely from anywhere in the world.