# Redesigned 4K Media Players The Plex Player's Improved User Interface Offers Increased Convenience By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plex-player References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/21/plex-media-player/) & [blog.plex](https://blog.plex.tv/2015/10/20/introducing-the-plex-media-player/) The redesigned [Plex media player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepad) is designed to sit on your desktop and make it easier than ever for you to enjoy your favorite media in the comfort of your very own living room. In fact, this media player now comes with a new and improved user interface that matches all of its various TV-apps. One of the best improvements to the Plex player is the fact that it has switched its [media playback engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbot-smart-amp) to an mpv format. Its new user interface has been completely redesigned and make quicker in order to bring it in line with and make it compatible with the Plex [smart TV, console and set-top apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd). The new Plex player will first be made available to PlexPass subscribers, but will then bring easy-to-use media playing functionality to the wider public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Redesigned Media Players:** The Plex player's improved user interface sets a trend for media players with enhanced convenience. - **Improved User Interface:** The new and redesigned user interface of the Plex player sets a trend for user-friendly media player experiences. - **Media Playback Engine Switch:** The switch to an mpv format for media playback creates a trend of improved performance and compatibility for media players. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Technology:** The redesigned media player trend presents opportunities for companies in the entertainment technology industry to innovate and create more user-friendly media players. - **Streaming Services:** The improved user interface trend opens up opportunities for streaming service providers to enhance their platforms with user-friendly features and interfaces. - **Software Development:** The trend of switching media playback engines creates opportunities for software developers to create more efficient and compatible media players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blazing-Fast Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-apple-tv-4k.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [Custom Player Themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playerstyle.md) - [Cinematic Streaming Disc Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-4k-ultra-hd-bluray-player.md) - [Portable Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-media-player.md) - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Modular Physical Media Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winamp-media-player-device.md) - [High-Power Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-box-4s-max.md) - [Next-Gen TV Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentonic-800.md)