Quick Answer: Yes, you can run Plex on your Peloton screen to stream your own media server and Plex's free movies and TV. FitSwitch installs it with one tap and adds a metrics overlay so you see cadence, power, and heart rate while you watch. One important note: Plex signs you in through a web browser, so you also need Firefox installed (free, from the FitSwitch app store) for login to work.
Table of Contents
- Can You Really Use Plex on Peloton?
- Method 1: Manual Sideloading (Developer Mode)
- Method 2: Easy Installation with FitSwitch
- Signing Into Plex: Install Firefox First
- Watching Plex While Working Out
- FAQ
Can You Really Use Plex on Peloton?
Your Peloton has a large Android touchscreen—essentially a premium tablet bolted to a bike. Peloton locks it to their own app, but the underlying Android system can run other apps, including Plex.
Good news for Peloton owners: Plex doesn't need Google Play Services (which Peloton lacks). Your Plex account is a plex.tv account, not a Google account, and the app runs the same way it does on GMS-free devices like Fire TV. So core browsing and playback work fine.
Why run Plex on your Peloton? - Your own library — Stream movies, shows, and music from your home Plex server - Free content — Plex offers thousands of free, ad-supported movies and TV shows - Live TV — Free Plex live channels - Make cardio enjoyable — Long rides go faster with your own watchlist
Method 1: Manual Sideloading (Developer Mode)
You can install Plex yourself using Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This needs a computer and some setup.
What You'll Need
- Windows or Mac computer
- USB-C data cable
- Android Debug Bridge (ADB) installed
- Plex APK file
- A browser app (for Plex login — see below)
- About 30–45 minutes
Steps
- Enable Developer Mode on the Peloton (tap Build Number 7 times)
- Turn on USB Debugging in Developer Options
- Install Android SDK Platform Tools on your computer
- Connect over USB-C, run
adb devices, and authorize on the Peloton - Download the Plex APK from APKMirror and run
adb install plex.apk - Install a launcher and a browser so you can open and sign into Plex
Limitations of Manual Sideloading
- Computer required every time you add or update apps
- No metrics overlay — Can't see your workout stats while watching
- Update vulnerable — Peloton software updates can remove sideloaded apps
- You still need a browser for Plex login, which you'd have to sideload too
Method 2: Easy Installation with FitSwitch
FitSwitch turns your Peloton into an open platform with a built-in app store. Plex is available with one tap—no computer, no commands.
One-Tap Installation: Open the FitSwitch app store on your Peloton, find Plex, tap Install. First-time setup just requires following the FitSwitch installation instructions.
Metrics Overlay: FitSwitch shows your cadence, power, heart rate, and resistance overlaid on top of Plex—so you stay accountable while you watch. (See how the metrics overlay works.)
Smartwatch Connectivity: FitSwitch broadcasts your workout to Apple Watch and Garmin so your Plex rides count as real workouts.
Survives Updates: Peloton software updates won't wipe your apps.
Signing Into Plex: Install Firefox First
This is the one step that trips people up. Plex signs you in through a web page, not an in-app form. When you tap Sign in, Plex tries to open a browser to plex.tv to authenticate. The Peloton has no browser built in, so if you don't have one installed, the Sign in button has nowhere to go and login can't complete.
The fix: install Firefox from the FitSwitch app store before signing in (it's free). With Firefox installed:
- Install Plex and Firefox from the FitSwitch app store
- Open Plex and tap Sign in
- Plex opens the login page in Firefox
- Enter your Plex account details (or use the sign-in code) and confirm
- You're returned to Plex, signed in—start browsing your library
Firefox is the same browser FitSwitch recommends for general web browsing on Peloton, so it's useful to have installed anyway.
Watching Plex While Working Out
- Steady-state rides: Queue a movie or a few episodes from your library and settle into Zone 2.
- Intervals: Use familiar rewatches so you don't miss plot points during hard efforts.
- Use the overlay: Keep your power and cadence visible so entertainment doesn't become coasting.
- Bluetooth headphones: Pair them through the Peloton's Bluetooth settings for better audio.
On Bike+, pair this with constant-power mode to hold a target wattage automatically while you watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Plex open a browser to log in, and do I need Firefox?
Yes—you need Firefox (or another browser) installed. Plex authenticates through a web page on plex.tv rather than an in-app login form. Since the Peloton has no built-in browser, install Firefox from the FitSwitch app store first; otherwise the Sign in button has nowhere to open and you can't complete login.
Does Plex require Google Play Services?
No. Plex runs without Google Mobile Services, which is why it works on the Peloton (the same as on Fire TV). Your account is a plex.tv account, not a Google account.
Do I need a Plex server to use it?
No. You can sign in and watch Plex's free, ad-supported movies, TV, and live channels without your own server. If you do run a Plex Media Server at home, your personal library shows up too.
How do I install Firefox on my Peloton?
Open the FitSwitch app store on your Peloton and install Firefox with one tap, the same way you install Plex. See our web browser on Peloton guide.
Can I track Plex rides on my Apple Watch or Garmin?
Yes. FitSwitch broadcasts your cadence, power, and heart rate to Apple Watch and Garmin, so a Plex ride is recorded as a real cycling workout.
Will Peloton updates remove Plex?
A major Peloton update can remove sideloaded apps. FitSwitch is built to reinstall easily, unlike a manual ADB setup.
Does this work on both Peloton Bike and Bike+?
Yes. Plex and the FitSwitch overlay work on both models; Bike+ additionally supports constant-power mode for auto-resistance.
Turn Cardio Into Catch-Up Time
Your Peloton screen is too good to only show Peloton content. Plex brings your whole media library—plus thousands of free movies and shows—to your rides.
With FitSwitch you get: - One-tap Plex (and Firefox) installation - A metrics overlay to track your workout - Smartwatch connectivity (Apple Watch, Garmin) - Apps that survive Peloton updates
Just remember to install Firefox so Plex login works.
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Last updated: June 2026