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How to Change Streaming Quality

Being able to stream properly on Plex is generally a useful streaming tool. However, there are still some settingssomething that areis changeddependent foryour remoteInternet users. One of which isspeed, the default resolutionquality of the Plexcontent app.you are streaming, and the streaming device itself.

ByFor default,example, theif you have a download speed of 10mbps, I don't recommend you use Plex webto app,stream phoneanything app,higher than 720p.

You can check your current internet speeds at speedtest.net which will give you accurate download and smartupload TVspeeds. appsUpload defaultis tonot 720pparticularly whenimportant for streaming from outside their own home network. This is luckily changeable.Plex.

 

Before we start changing the options to Unlimited, we should probably determine which resolution and setting is best for you. There are a number of factors that come into play.

    Internet speed. The device playing Plex. Your taste in quality.

    The best place to start and the most important is internet speed.

       Go to the website, https://speedtest.net to find out your internet speed. There will be a "Go" button