Even though the beta update channel is typically quite stable, it is recommended to install the stable release unless you require specific early access content ( release notes). The latter is only available to Plex Pass subscribers and can provide early access to improvements and/or new functionalities, but also early access to potential bugs.

Install plex-media-server AUR (stable update channel) or plex-media-server-plexpass AUR (beta update channel). Plex for Linux is split into a closed-source server Plex Media Server, and an open-source client Plex Home Theater, a fork of the popular Kodi project. Plex also provides integration for cloud services including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, or Copy. Integrated Plex Channels provide users with access to a growing number of online content providers such as YouTube, Vimeo, TEDTalks, and CNN among others. Plex is a media player system and software suite consisting of many player applications for 10-foot user interfaces and an associated media server that organizes personal media stored on local devices.

Running plex in the cloud