Plex #2 – Video Quality Settings
  1. By default, Plex plays all remote media at 720p (idk why, yes it’s pretty stupid). For each new device you sign in to on Plex you have to set your default streaming quality to “Maximum” or “Original” and then it will adhere to that permanently. So you have to do this on your laptop, TV, console, etc.
    For computers, go to 2.
    For TV’s, Consoles, Chromecasts/Fire Sticks, etc. go to 3.
  2. Computers:

  3. Smart TV’s, Consoles, Chromecast/Fire Stick:

You’re now ready to watch in HD. Please check the guide on how to pin my media libraries to your home page (Plex #3 – Pinning Libraries), this is the last thing you need to set-up to use Plex properly.