# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=281 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 282 --- ## [Live tv from xteve defaults to transcode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-from-xteve-defaults-to-transcode/749562)
**Author:** [@anielarias](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anielarias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-from-xteve-defaults-to-transcode/749562 "2021-10-09T18:07:01Z")
live tv from xteve defaults to transcode yet if i change the quality to original it directs play, is this working as design? also on that note, i read a little while back that plex was working on clients adapting to bett… --- ## [It it true that plugins are no longer supported?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/it-it-true-that-plugins-are-no-longer-supported/749505)
**Author:** [@ZakMcCrackenBlacken](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ZakMcCrackenBlacken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/it-it-true-that-plugins-are-no-longer-supported/749505 "2021-10-09T13:33:29Z")
I was asking some advice regarding Subzero plugin on reddit, and people kept saying I should not use plugins anymore becuase they are no longer supported. Is this correct? I since removed Subzero and miss some of its fea… --- ## [Why are users being able to access libraries/server that aren't being share with them?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-are-users-being-able-to-access-libraries-server-that-arent-being-share-with-them/749388)
**Author:** [@anielarias](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anielarias)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-are-users-being-able-to-access-libraries-server-that-arent-being-share-with-them/749388 "2021-10-09T08:26:24Z")
i recently bumped into this where any home user can access libraries/server that aren’t being share with them ? is this working as designed or am i missing something here ? same thing happens in the web ui as well … --- ## [Random Bandwidth Spikes (12 GB)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-bandwidth-spikes-12-gb/749046)
**Author:** [@Mitch\_s-Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mitch_s-Plex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-bandwidth-spikes-12-gb/749046 "2021-10-09T07:16:24Z")
I updated my Plex after I saw this issue arise, but last night I see bandwidth spikes varying between 5-12 GB. Nobody was streaming anything, and I am confused why it would do this. --- ## [How Can I Make Permanent The Artist Name In 'Artist' Column In Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-i-make-permanent-the-artist-name-in-artist-column-in-plex/749257)
**Author:** [@NajSinger](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NajSinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-i-make-permanent-the-artist-name-in-artist-column-in-plex/749257 "2021-10-09T05:35:11Z")
Morning! I was wondering if anyone knew how I could permanently have the artist’s name show up under the ‘Artist’ column. Some entries have the Artist name show up consistently and others never do unless I go in and man… --- ## [Samsung TV - UI Slowdown + ~1/2 video work as of ~a week ago. app or server?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-tv-ui-slowdown-1-2-video-work-as-of-a-week-ago-app-or-server/748312)
**Author:** [@pegstream\_mail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pegstream_mail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-tv-ui-slowdown-1-2-video-work-as-of-a-week-ago-app-or-server/748312 "2021-10-09T02:32:21Z")
I have been hosting plex on my computer and connecting my TV locally. Its been working great for months, but as of about a week ago its like the app slowed significantly. for example: browsing through a show, the UI w… --- ## [Some authorized devices aren't listed?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-authorized-devices-arent-listed/749367)
**Author:** [@nurbles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nurbles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-authorized-devices-arent-listed/749367 "2021-10-09T00:27:07Z")
First, I keep my server up-to-date, so my server is rarely updated more than one or two days after the new version is available. One of my friends complained today that his LG OLED55B6P-U Smart TV was unable to connect … --- ## [Syncing Content With Friends](https://forums.plex.tv/t/syncing-content-with-friends/736716)
**Author:** [@Zildjian311](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Zildjian311)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/syncing-content-with-friends/736716 "2021-10-08T18:50:15Z")
Hey guys, so i am kind of new to this Plex game and I had a question about my friends/family downloading and syncing content off my server. I have a plex pass and I have enabled allow to sync and download for my family t… --- ## [I'm usually in here because something's not working, but I wanted to take a second to thank the people who created and maintain this service](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-usually-in-here-because-somethings-not-working-but-i-wanted-to-take-a-second-to-thank-the-people-who-created-and-maintain-this-service/749309)
**Author:** [@ipalm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ipalm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/im-usually-in-here-because-somethings-not-working-but-i-wanted-to-take-a-second-to-thank-the-people-who-created-and-maintain-this-service/749309 "2021-10-08T16:41:05Z")
Plex has single-handedly maintained my sanity during covid. It’s an excellent product, and I still can’t believe it’s free. Thank you to everybody involved --- ## [When starting videos audio plays before video catches up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-starting-videos-audio-plays-before-video-catches-up/737382)
**Author:** [@manslayerms](https://forums.plex.tv/u/manslayerms)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-starting-videos-audio-plays-before-video-catches-up/737382 "2021-10-08T15:44:42Z")
After a couple updates I thought it would get fixed still has not. Every time I start a movie TV show or whatever even if it’s only a hundred megabits it will video starts but the video does not move its like frozen audi… --- ## [\[BUG\]Local Media Assets will recognize .ass subtitle to .ssa subtitle](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-local-media-assets-will-recognize-ass-subtitle-to-ssa-subtitle/749086)
**Author:** [@pyj0220\_me\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pyj0220_me_com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-local-media-assets-will-recognize-ass-subtitle-to-ssa-subtitle/749086 "2021-10-08T12:24:02Z")
The Local Media Assets will recognize .ass subtitle to .ssa subtitle. And in replay the video, there is no subtitle. I tried the 1.24.3.5033 for windows and 1.24.3.5081 for windows. --- ## [Live TV&DVR Stuck on Setup (Loading countries...)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr-stuck-on-setup-loading-countries/749238)
**Author:** [@ofir\_css](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ofir_css)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-dvr-stuck-on-setup-loading-countries/749238 "2021-10-08T10:42:04Z")
Please Help, Thats HDHomerun Quatro But cant use it..! --- ## [Plex users not being signed out of amazon devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-users-not-being-signed-out-of-amazon-devices/749231)
**Author:** [@DAYFLIX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DAYFLIX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-users-not-being-signed-out-of-amazon-devices/749231 "2021-10-08T09:51:13Z")
Hello Guys & Girls I have come across an issue with amazon devices (Fire Stick etc). After removing a fire TV stick as an authorised device that user can still login and use the media. I have even changed the password … --- ## [Collections are not showing up despite being enabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/collections-are-not-showing-up-despite-being-enabled/747478)
**Author:** [@fweega](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fweega)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/collections-are-not-showing-up-despite-being-enabled/747478 "2021-10-08T08:48:58Z")
Hello! For some reason I am only seeing Recommended and Library as my options in my Movies library. I have Collections enabled and have tried disabling and enabling again but it doesn’t change anything. Has anyone seen t… --- ## [Https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/ security issue?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/https-app-plex-tv-desktop-security-issue/749112)
**Author:** [@jasonthibeault](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jasonthibeault)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/https-app-plex-tv-desktop-security-issue/749112 "2021-10-08T08:39:09Z")
Anyone else getting phishing attempts when logged into https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/? I am getting a Bitdefender alert about once a minute: We blocked this phishing page for your protection: https://ny-t.r-tb.com/im… --- ## [Plex Movie Title Search](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-movie-title-search/749073)
**Author:** [@gowman67](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gowman67)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-movie-title-search/749073 "2021-10-07T23:12:01Z")
When I add movies to my Plex server, the titles use “\_” underscores vice spaces. Ie: A\_Dogs\_Purpose. When this occurs, I am not able to search for “dogs” or “purpose” and find the desired movie. Is there something I’m … --- ## [TV shows with east asian characters in filename](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-with-east-asian-characters-in-filename/748964)
**Author:** [@glitch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/glitch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-with-east-asian-characters-in-filename/748964 "2021-10-07T03:41:29Z")
Hi, I didn’t know whether to add this as a feature request or just open a general discussion… I sent an email the other day but I was guided to use forums instead… as the contact form doesn’t have tech support. Anyways… --- ## [Unable to access content outside network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-access-content-outside-network/748821)
**Author:** [@mjamn1964](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mjamn1964)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/unable-to-access-content-outside-network/748821 "2021-10-07T02:12:07Z")
Up until 9/27/2021 I was able to access plex using Plexamp . Since I have been unable to access any content outside of my network. I am using mycloud and have reset all devices. I have port forwarding enabled and on the … --- ## [Nvidia RTX 3090 (24GB GDDR6)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-rtx-3090-24gb-gddr6/748850)
**Author:** [@misteralexander](https://forums.plex.tv/u/misteralexander)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 8:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-rtx-3090-24gb-gddr6/748850 "2021-10-06T20:58:41Z")
I am about to purchase a new computer sporting the following: Componet Purpose AMD Ryzen B550 ATX Platform Gigabyte B550 Vision D-P Motherboard AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 3.4GHz Sixteen Core 105W CPU 4 x DDR4-3200 … --- ## [Direct upgrade to x64 Plex?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-upgrade-to-x64-plex/748721)
**Author:** [@DonaldGump](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DonaldGump)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/direct-upgrade-to-x64-plex/748721 "2021-10-06T19:22:02Z")
Can I install seamlessly over 32bit Plex 1.24.3.5033 ? --- ## [Anything changed with certificate and/or Brave browser?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anything-changed-with-certificate-and-or-brave-browser/746659)
**Author:** [@bonnyfused](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bonnyfused)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anything-changed-with-certificate-and-or-brave-browser/746659 "2021-10-06T17:24:01Z")
Hi. I noticed that I cannot access Plex installed on my NAS from my Android app, neither does it play back anything when connecting from Brave browser. The certificate from Letsencrypt is somewhat strange (has a strange… --- ## [iOS App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app/748827)
**Author:** [@martinspellacy\_hotmail\_co\_uk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/martinspellacy_hotmail_co_uk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-app/748827 "2021-10-06T15:08:19Z")
Afternoon everyone Recently I have been unable to access my NAS server from the iphone app. NAS Server has been working perfectly for years with access outwith my home networking perfectly. I noticed recently that alth… --- ## [Please fix those super Annoying issues that is still here for a years](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-fix-those-super-annoying-issues-that-is-still-here-for-a-years/748798)
**Author:** [@IGHOR](https://forums.plex.tv/u/IGHOR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-fix-those-super-annoying-issues-that-is-still-here-for-a-years/748798 "2021-10-06T13:26:56Z")
I’m Plex Pass user for many years already, and there is an issues that are still there and they are super annoying. Please fix them. When I’m watching a movie from MacBook web or desktop app version, sometimes I put it … --- ## [H265 playback, hardware accleration on the client](https://forums.plex.tv/t/h265-playback-hardware-accleration-on-the-client/748771)
**Author:** [@Arcturis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Arcturis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/h265-playback-hardware-accleration-on-the-client/748771 "2021-10-06T10:43:20Z")
When playing an H265 stream located on my local Plex Server, and playing on my Windows 10 PC, I notice my Plex Server is transcoding the stream, sometimes utiling CPU at 100%. I’m wondering if its possible to avoid this… --- ## [Setting audio track extended title for MP4 files](https://forums.plex.tv/t/setting-audio-track-extended-title-for-mp4-files/748708)
**Author:** [@f\_p21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/f_p21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 3:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/setting-audio-track-extended-title-for-mp4-files/748708 "2021-10-06T03:44:19Z")
I’ve recently gotten into hosting media with multiple audio tracks (main audio, commentaries, etc) and am struggling with getting the audio track titles to show up in the web player (available for plex web as of v.4.39.1… --- ## [Alexa for Plex multi volume album playback problems](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-for-plex-multi-volume-album-playback-problems/729022)
**Author:** [@Ambrodog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ambrodog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-for-plex-multi-volume-album-playback-problems/729022 "2021-10-05T16:44:54Z")
I use Plex for Alexa for music playback on echo dot and echo input devices. I cannot get plex to properly playback multiple albums volumes. Eg: It’s A Rockabilly Riot (Vol. 1) and It’s A Rockabilly Riot (Vol. 2) or Cl… --- ## [What a mess](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-a-mess/748483)
**Author:** [@AlbertGrominsky](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AlbertGrominsky)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-a-mess/748483 "2021-10-05T11:30:17Z")
None of my recent downloads are showing up on my phone. When I hit the download button it says “already downloaded” but when I check the libraries, it’s not there. Not even under the recommended tab. I’m also getting a f… --- ## [Still basic content with premium subscription](https://forums.plex.tv/t/still-basic-content-with-premium-subscription/748464)
**Author:** [@bailey10tab\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bailey10tab_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2021, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/still-basic-content-with-premium-subscription/748464 "2021-10-05T04:48:25Z")
Im new to Plex after seeing my friend with it being able to watch new movies like “Free Guy” and shows like Game of Thrones and Yellowstone, but after getting the premium annual pass, I dont see those shows and movies sh… --- ## [Song duration keeps the same after changing the song into an extended version of the same song](https://forums.plex.tv/t/song-duration-keeps-the-same-after-changing-the-song-into-an-extended-version-of-the-same-song/748315)
**Author:** [@yavdb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yavdb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/song-duration-keeps-the-same-after-changing-the-song-into-an-extended-version-of-the-same-song/748315 "2021-10-04T21:43:26Z")
I use Plex music and I had uploaded a .dts audio file, ripped from a dvd. I cut the audio into multiple files (one file per song) and put them in my music folder. Everything worked fine, but I found out that I didn’t cut… --- ## [Force PLEX to use local metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-plex-to-use-local-metadata/746812)
**Author:** [@Janus\_Chello](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Janus_Chello)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-plex-to-use-local-metadata/746812 "2021-10-04T18:22:37Z")
Hi, I’m a new user of plex and basically very impressed, but couldn’t figure the following out: I am kind of switching from Kodi to Plex and organized my library basically with great EmberMediaManager. Movies in diffe… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=280) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=282)