# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=46 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [Plex pass doesn't allow local network streaming](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-pass-doesnt-allow-local-network-streaming/918061)
**Author:** [@ashley\_r361](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ashley_r361)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-pass-doesnt-allow-local-network-streaming/918061 "2025-05-13T08:58:07Z")
I have a plex server setup on my local network and I purchased a Plex pass to enable local streaming as every time my wife tried streaming from her android phone it prompted to activate. It works fine from my android bu… --- ## [Plex Forum Software](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-forum-software/918363)
**Author:** [@paul\_from\_there](https://forums.plex.tv/u/paul_from_there)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-forum-software/918363 "2025-05-13T02:10:23Z")
Who wrote this Plex Forum software. It’s very nice. --- ## [Fake reviews on Play Store by Plex staff](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fake-reviews-on-play-store-by-plex-staff/917736)
**Author:** [@our\_conf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/our_conf)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/fake-reviews-on-play-store-by-plex-staff/917736 "2025-05-12T20:51:14Z")
Pretty scummy behaviour. Also against ToS. --- ## [Playback Speed Controls for Non-Plex Pass Users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-speed-controls-for-non-plex-pass-users/918149)
**Author:** [@kua594](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kua594)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-speed-controls-for-non-plex-pass-users/918149 "2025-05-11T21:17:59Z")
Hi Plex team! I noticed that playback speed controls (e.g., 0.5x, 1.5x, 2x) are currently a Plex Pass-exclusive feature. Are there any plans to make this available to all users, including those without a Plex Pass subsc… --- ## [How to make a pdf from film library please?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-a-pdf-from-film-library-please/917997)
**Author:** [@peterpeppermint](https://forums.plex.tv/u/peterpeppermint)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-make-a-pdf-from-film-library-please/917997 "2025-05-11T18:56:31Z")
how to make a pdf from my film library , e.g. 1 page to scroll down endless? i tried “print to pdf” it worked! but it was only 1 page with 10 films and i have many more. i have latest plex server on osx 15.4.1, apple m… --- ## [Remote streaming vs local network streaming in new app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-streaming-vs-local-network-streaming-in-new-app/917399)
**Author:** [@famil230](https://forums.plex.tv/u/famil230)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-streaming-vs-local-network-streaming-in-new-app/917399 "2025-05-11T15:09:02Z")
I’ve finally managed to get acces to my personnal libraries under the new app (only took 10 days of posts on this forum…) only to get a popup on my phone app that I need a Remote Watch Pass to cast my videos (from my per… --- ## [Help - Admin/Default no PMS/Library access but others do](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-admin-default-no-pms-library-access-but-others-do/917877)
**Author:** [@catnhat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/catnhat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-admin-default-no-pms-library-access-but-others-do/917877 "2025-05-11T04:05:39Z")
After looking for a solution in the forums for a few days, I need to just call for help. My admin/default user has no access to the PMS or libraries. However I can switch to the other user/profiles on my account and t… --- ## [Is my own wifi network seen as remote?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-my-own-wifi-network-seen-as-remote/917329)
**Author:** [@Aberbotimue](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Aberbotimue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-my-own-wifi-network-seen-as-remote/917329 "2025-05-10T20:34:17Z")
I have read so many posts tonight, but none quite cover my question.. I understand there is now a plan to pay for to remote watch things from my media server. I have been running it for years, and love the whole eco sy… --- ## [My Roomates are stuck in "Library Requests Sent"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-roomates-are-stuck-in-library-requests-sent/917756)
**Author:** [@davidsmind](https://forums.plex.tv/u/davidsmind)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-roomates-are-stuck-in-library-requests-sent/917756 "2025-05-10T08:04:07Z")
While I’ve sent them the invite link when I added them to my library, and they have recieved the email. When they follow the link my shared libraries never get added to their accounts. I have other users with access and… --- ## [No notification on new Streaming costs. And Flash Plexpass price increase](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-notification-on-new-streaming-costs-and-flash-plexpass-price-increase/917841)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Heim](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tony_Heim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-notification-on-new-streaming-costs-and-flash-plexpass-price-increase/917841 "2025-05-09T19:52:07Z")
I have been a very long time user of plex. I have tested plex pass numerous times in the past and never saw the benefit of the pass so I never purchased it. Now out of the blue one of my users messages me and says they g… --- ## [Who choses the official reviewer list?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/who-choses-the-official-reviewer-list/917818)
**Author:** [@Davewilco84](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Davewilco84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/who-choses-the-official-reviewer-list/917818 "2025-05-09T16:31:32Z")
Some of these critics have a clear agenda and should not be allowed! Sick of reading bull while trying to find a film to watch. Thank god for user reviews. Mediaversity Reviews TV & Films Graded on Diversity Robert Dani… --- ## [Media Playback is Different Across Multiple Devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-playback-is-different-across-multiple-devices/917788)
**Author:** [@Ramloy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ramloy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/media-playback-is-different-across-multiple-devices/917788 "2025-05-09T13:08:50Z")
Hey there, I tried searching for this topic but came up short. I did find this thread: Some videos won’t play but only on the PC app - Plex Players / Desktop Players - Plex Forum - but I did not find the “Plex HTPC” fol… --- ## [Cost Increase and No Response from Billing Customer Service](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cost-increase-and-no-response-from-billing-customer-service/917451)
**Author:** [@Bill\_Timm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bill_Timm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cost-increase-and-no-response-from-billing-customer-service/917451 "2025-05-09T12:34:53Z")
Received an email from Plex that my credit card expired. Went in to correct it but saw the cost went up from $29/year to $69/year. I submitted a ticket to “Billing” asking if there is a less expensive option since I on… --- ## [Please, go ahead, defend this stupidity!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-go-ahead-defend-this-stupidity/917689)
**Author:** [@jdmaur](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jdmaur)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-go-ahead-defend-this-stupidity/917689 "2025-05-09T01:58:00Z")
Such a redundant unneeded change for no reason. --- ## [Can I shut down this paused playback? It's been paused for days... (Music)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-shut-down-this-paused-playback-its-been-paused-for-days-music/917610)
**Author:** [@Hoggorm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Hoggorm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-shut-down-this-paused-playback-its-been-paused-for-days-music/917610 "2025-05-08T19:12:24Z")
Hello, I have this music track that was paused several days ago. It is still listed as paused. Can I “kill” this somehow so that it no longer shows as Now playing under Activity? --- ## [The aspect ratio in the browser is incorrect for series](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-aspect-ratio-in-the-browser-is-incorrect-for-series/917360)
**Author:** [@HDRA78](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HDRA78)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-aspect-ratio-in-the-browser-is-incorrect-for-series/917360 "2025-05-08T10:50:56Z")
If a series has a 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio, the 4:3 episodes are not displayed correctly. The 16:9 episodes have a 1080p resolution, and the 4:3 episodes have a 480p resolution. The 4:3 episodes are displayed with black… --- ## [Service change](https://forums.plex.tv/t/service-change/911446)
**Author:** [@KiloGQ](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KiloGQ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/service-change/911446 "2025-05-08T00:59:11Z")
I paid for a lifetime subscription for Plex because it offers streaming for free when you create a new account and connect it with a free subscription. This way I can manage all my family’s accounts and restrict access t… --- ## [Photos showing "Something went wrong An unexpected error occurred" when clicking an album](https://forums.plex.tv/t/photos-showing-something-went-wrong-an-unexpected-error-occurred-when-clicking-an-album/914122)
**Author:** [@LiamBM](https://forums.plex.tv/u/LiamBM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/photos-showing-something-went-wrong-an-unexpected-error-occurred-when-clicking-an-album/914122 "2025-04-21T01:29:10Z")
I’m having issues with the photos section when clicking on an album on the Plex web page. I’m constantly getting “Something went wrong An unexpected error occurred” when clicking on albums and refreshing the page fixes i… --- ## [Recorded movies not showing trailers/extras?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recorded-movies-not-showing-trailers-extras/917478)
**Author:** [@tdeboer17](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tdeboer17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recorded-movies-not-showing-trailers-extras/917478 "2025-05-07T18:27:22Z")
Hello - I’ve noticed that my Plex is treating recorded .ts movies different than normal .mkv or .mp4 ripped movies. I record many movies via Live TV/DVR, those go into my Movies folder and do appear in my Movies library… --- ## [Won’t stop buffering](https://forums.plex.tv/t/won-t-stop-buffering/917428)
**Author:** [@QuietObserver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/QuietObserver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/won-t-stop-buffering/917428 "2025-05-07T09:19:53Z")
Hello! Since the app updated, my Plex won’t stop buffering! I am literally only 3-4 seconds of stream before it stops again. It never catches up All of my settings are the same; Local Quality - Maximum Wifi Quality -… --- ## [Can I convert lossless DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 to lossy DTS 5.1?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-convert-lossless-dts-hd-master-audio-5-1-to-lossy-dts-5-1/917295)
**Author:** [@Hoggorm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Hoggorm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-convert-lossless-dts-hd-master-audio-5-1-to-lossy-dts-5-1/917295 "2025-05-07T06:20:40Z")
Hello, I have this old Blu-ray rip where I only included the lossless DTS-HD MA audio track. This will from time-to-time cause issues with incompatible clients so I would like to include the lossy DTS audio track as wel… --- ## [Support - Cannot find any of my devices on my network!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/support-cannot-find-any-of-my-devices-on-my-network/916061)
**Author:** [@MasterMayhem117](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MasterMayhem117)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/support-cannot-find-any-of-my-devices-on-my-network/916061 "2025-05-06T18:25:20Z")
Hello, I am currently unable to cast! I reinstalled, rebooted.. Nothing seems to work! Youtube app sees all my devices but Plex sees nothing no matter what I do! Please help! Also these forums are TERRIBLY laid out. An… --- ## [Can no longer login to my account says info is wrong](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-no-longer-login-to-my-account-says-info-is-wrong/917273)
**Author:** [@Ragu\_1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ragu_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-no-longer-login-to-my-account-says-info-is-wrong/917273 "2025-05-06T13:30:48Z")
While being logged into my plex pass account I tried to change to a new email as my original email was no longer accessible so a password reset was not going to work. Changed to new email in the form input my password fo… --- ## [About plex lifetime remote access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-plex-lifetime-remote-access/917144)
**Author:** [@ajamesc21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ajamesc21)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/about-plex-lifetime-remote-access/917144 "2025-05-05T22:40:06Z")
I bought a Plex Pass Lifetime subscription a long time ago and shared my Plex videos with my sister. She was able to access them without any issues, but she recently messaged me saying that she will need a Remote Watc… --- ## [Sorting function in Folders (Library)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sorting-function-in-folders-library/917096)
**Author:** [@mate97](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mate97)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sorting-function-in-folders-library/917096 "2025-05-05T19:21:05Z")
I was trying and trying to sort my music in the Library/Folders view by name of Artist name A-Z and it’s not doable. The default sorting doesn’t make any sense for me and I don’t fully understand how it sorts the music -… --- ## [Plex no longer works and I cannot get a response from the company](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-no-longer-works-and-i-cannot-get-a-response-from-the-company/917098)
**Author:** [@skept66](https://forums.plex.tv/u/skept66)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-no-longer-works-and-i-cannot-get-a-response-from-the-company/917098 "2025-05-05T18:31:15Z")
I am a paid lifetime subscriber who has used Plex to stream my audio files from my windows 11 to my android phone. The android update in April contained no access to my library, I could not see any library. I checked a… --- ## [Remote streaming stopped working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-streaming-stopped-working/916941)
**Author:** [@fig2k4](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fig2k4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-streaming-stopped-working/916941 "2025-05-05T08:24:00Z")
I’m unable to remote stream to any app. No libraries show up. The same devices work fine with a web browser remotely and the app works fine locally. I’m guessing this started happening on April 29th when the watch pass… --- ## [Goodbye Plex it's been real!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/goodbye-plex-its-been-real/916944)
**Author:** [@Tysl332](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tysl332)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/goodbye-plex-its-been-real/916944 "2025-05-04T22:38:46Z")
I ran a small PMS on my computer for my family, I got the lifetime Plex pass when it was only $75. It feels like yesterday that they just increased the price to $129, and now it’s $250. I’ve been sharing my Plex library… --- ## [Help ! The server "" does not have a valid connection for casting. Check that the server is claimed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-the-server-does-not-have-a-valid-connection-for-casting-check-that-the-server-is-claimed/916934)
**Author:** [@Dansmith82](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Dansmith82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-the-server-does-not-have-a-valid-connection-for-casting-check-that-the-server-is-claimed/916934 "2025-05-04T21:39:12Z")
Hi All, After the most recent Server and Client App update I am now getting the above error message when trying to cast my video from either the PC browser ( where the PMS is ) or my Android phone to my TVs Chromecast. … --- ## [Issues on Tivo4k streamer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-on-tivo4k-streamer/916931)
**Author:** [@Spyderveloce](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Spyderveloce)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/issues-on-tivo4k-streamer/916931 "2025-05-04T21:25:09Z")
First, like many, I have to say, I despise the new interface and want nothing more than to go back to the old. Fortunately, my Samsung TV (Tizen) has yet to update, and even though it’s always been buggy, it works for w… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=45) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=47)