{"id":9571994370322,"title":"Plex Watch New Events Integration","handle":"plex-watch-new-events-integration","description":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003ePlex API: Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n h1, h2, h3 {\n color: #333;\n }\n p {\n color: #666;\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n \u003ch1\u003ePlex API: Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Plex API offers various endpoints to interact with and control Plex Media Server instances. The \u003cstrong\u003eWatch New Events\u003c\/strong\u003e endpoint is particularly useful for developers and system administrators looking to integrate real-time updates and event monitoring into their applications or monitoring tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eWhat can be done with the Watch New Events Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint provides a continuous stream of server events and various activities as they occur. By consuming this API, developers can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMonitor playback activities, including play, pause, stop, and resume events for every stream on the Plex server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTrack library changes, such as when new media is added, updated, or deleted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReceive notifications for server maintenance events like server restarts, updates, or plugin installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReact to user activities, including logins, logouts, and changes to user settings or profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThese capabilities make it possible to develop custom applications and scripts that respond dynamically to Plex server activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eProblems That Can Be Solved With the Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Watch New Events endpoint can address various challenges in media server management and enhancement of user experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Monitoring and Alerts:\u003c\/strong\u003e System administrators can set up scripts to monitor event streams for specific activities or anomalies, and automatically send notifications or trigger alerts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParental Controls and User Supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitoring user activities allows for implementing custom parental control solutions or keeping an eye on how and when media is consumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomized User Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e By knowing what users are watching and how they interact with the media server, personalized user experiences can be crafted, such as recommending related content or resuming playback on different devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServer Load Balancing: \u003c\/strong\u003e By being aware of active streams and overall usage, administrators can make informed decisions about resource allocation and server optimization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Library Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracking when media is added or removed helps maintain a clean and organized library, and can be coupled with other tools to automatically update metadata or download subtitles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration with Smart Home Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e The real-time event stream can be used to integrate Plex with smart home systems, triggering events like dimming lights when a movie starts or pausing playback if the doorbell rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eOverall, the Watch New Events endpoint is a powerful feature for developing advanced Plex integrations and creating a more responsive and personalized user experience. It gives developers the tools they need to build innovative solutions to common challenges faced by Plex users and server administrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e","published_at":"2024-06-09T04:41:49-05:00","created_at":"2024-06-09T04:41:50-05:00","vendor":"Plex","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49477598740754,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Plex Watch New Events Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b69f46ca3acc4735507b7ed4ce5aab31.png?v=1717926110"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b69f46ca3acc4735507b7ed4ce5aab31.png?v=1717926110","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Plex Logo","id":39634875187474,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":2.169,"height":1180,"width":2560,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b69f46ca3acc4735507b7ed4ce5aab31.png?v=1717926110"},"aspect_ratio":2.169,"height":1180,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/b69f46ca3acc4735507b7ed4ce5aab31.png?v=1717926110","width":2560}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cbody\u003e```html\n\n\n\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n \u003ctitle\u003ePlex API: Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/title\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n body {\n font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n h1, h2, h3 {\n color: #333;\n }\n p {\n color: #666;\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n \u003ch1\u003ePlex API: Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Plex API offers various endpoints to interact with and control Plex Media Server instances. The \u003cstrong\u003eWatch New Events\u003c\/strong\u003e endpoint is particularly useful for developers and system administrators looking to integrate real-time updates and event monitoring into their applications or monitoring tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eWhat can be done with the Watch New Events Endpoint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThis endpoint provides a continuous stream of server events and various activities as they occur. By consuming this API, developers can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMonitor playback activities, including play, pause, stop, and resume events for every stream on the Plex server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTrack library changes, such as when new media is added, updated, or deleted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReceive notifications for server maintenance events like server restarts, updates, or plugin installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReact to user activities, including logins, logouts, and changes to user settings or profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThese capabilities make it possible to develop custom applications and scripts that respond dynamically to Plex server activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch2\u003eProblems That Can Be Solved With the Watch New Events Endpoint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eThe Watch New Events endpoint can address various challenges in media server management and enhancement of user experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Monitoring and Alerts:\u003c\/strong\u003e System administrators can set up scripts to monitor event streams for specific activities or anomalies, and automatically send notifications or trigger alerts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParental Controls and User Supervision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitoring user activities allows for implementing custom parental control solutions or keeping an eye on how and when media is consumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomized User Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e By knowing what users are watching and how they interact with the media server, personalized user experiences can be crafted, such as recommending related content or resuming playback on different devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServer Load Balancing: \u003c\/strong\u003e By being aware of active streams and overall usage, administrators can make informed decisions about resource allocation and server optimization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Library Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracking when media is added or removed helps maintain a clean and organized library, and can be coupled with other tools to automatically update metadata or download subtitles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration with Smart Home Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e The real-time event stream can be used to integrate Plex with smart home systems, triggering events like dimming lights when a movie starts or pausing playback if the doorbell rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eOverall, the Watch New Events endpoint is a powerful feature for developing advanced Plex integrations and creating a more responsive and personalized user experience. It gives developers the tools they need to build innovative solutions to common challenges faced by Plex users and server administrators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\n\n```\u003c\/body\u003e"}