# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=61 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 62 --- ## [My Features Wishlist for 2025](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-features-wishlist-for-2025/900564)
**Author:** [@Klonsebakke](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Klonsebakke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-features-wishlist-for-2025/900564 "2025-01-21T20:21:00Z")
For the new year 2025, here is my wishlist to make the great Plex experience even better. Under “Recently Added in Movies/TV-Series” make it possible to “Remove from…”. It is possible to do under Section “Keep Watchin… --- ## [Mpg4 with embedded subtitles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mpg4-with-embedded-subtitles/902706)
**Author:** [@tue\_sa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tue_sa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mpg4-with-embedded-subtitles/902706 "2025-01-21T14:36:18Z")
I have lot of mpg4 files with embedded subtitles. When I play them through plex on computer, I’m able to select one of the embedded subtitles. If I play the same file on my crhomecast plex app and select the embedded s… --- ## [Plex is ignoring or misappropriating many of my meta-tags](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-ignoring-or-misappropriating-many-of-my-meta-tags/902499)
**Author:** [@del\_f7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/del_f7)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-ignoring-or-misappropriating-many-of-my-meta-tags/902499 "2025-01-21T02:36:12Z")
Hi all. I’m finding that Plex is very often using the wrong metadata (when I’ve asked it to prefer my tags… Although I’d much rather it was an explicit instruction to actually use my tags rather than to “prefer” them). … --- ## [Help \_ thinking about moving server to a NAS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-thinking-about-moving-server-to-a-nas/901728)
**Author:** [@mike4939](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mike4939)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/help-thinking-about-moving-server-to-a-nas/901728 "2025-01-20T15:59:13Z")
I’m thinking about moving my Plex server to a NAS box. Not even sure what NAS hardware would even work well for me. I need to figure that out plus the path to migrate all my media over from the windows computer to a NAS … --- ## [Collections sorting](https://forums.plex.tv/t/collections-sorting/902862)
**Author:** [@Bengi010\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bengi010_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/collections-sorting/902862 "2025-01-20T05:59:48Z")
It’s been a little while since I’ve used Plex and I’m at a loss for how to sort a collection alphabetically rather than by date. It seems like an incredibly obvious thing to want to do and should be easy, but it’s not. I… --- ## [Users see shared libraries from servers that no longer exist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/users-see-shared-libraries-from-servers-that-no-longer-exist/902786)
**Author:** [@BigOBX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BigOBX)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/users-see-shared-libraries-from-servers-that-no-longer-exist/902786 "2025-01-19T18:11:49Z")
https://www.reddit.com/r/PleX/comments/oy3h1b/stuck\_sharing\_libraries\_from\_servers\_that\_no/ This reddit post sums up my exact problem, I have users that still show “libraries” that are from old servers that have been lo… --- ## [Plex sharing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-sharing/902789)
**Author:** [@CGClark](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CGClark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-sharing/902789 "2025-01-19T17:59:31Z")
Shared Plex with my wife years ago. Now, her password escapes us. How do I reset her password? --- ## [Option "Auto" for hardware transcoding device](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-auto-for-hardware-transcoding-device/901371)
**Author:** [@SartBimpson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SartBimpson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-auto-for-hardware-transcoding-device/901371 "2025-01-19T16:27:30Z")
Hey guys, I just wanted to know what the option “Auto” in the PMS transcoder settings actually does? Does it pick 1 card that performs better and stays with it or is it like a dynamic decision depending which card has m… --- ## [Using an HP ProLiant DL385P for a Plex Server: Is It a Good Fit?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-an-hp-proliant-dl385p-for-a-plex-server-is-it-a-good-fit/902775)
**Author:** [@makahomes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/makahomes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-an-hp-proliant-dl385p-for-a-plex-server-is-it-a-good-fit/902775 "2025-01-19T11:35:19Z")
Hi everyone, I recently acquired an HP ProLiant DL385P Gen8 server and am considering using it to host a Plex Media Server. The server is equipped with: Dual AMD Opteron processors 64GB of RAM Several SAS 6Gbps HDDs a… --- ## [Remote Accces when I am behind CGNAT](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-accces-when-i-am-behind-cgnat/902687)
**Author:** [@yeager16](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yeager16)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-accces-when-i-am-behind-cgnat/902687 "2025-01-19T05:06:06Z")
My ISP has “upgraded” their hardware and it has put behind CGNAT. I use a Synology NAS as my plex server., What solution can I easily implement to access movies from outside my home? --- ## [Nvidia shield plex server lines going up screen on 1080p and 4k](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-shield-plex-server-lines-going-up-screen-on-1080p-and-4k/902711)
**Author:** [@waynebrain](https://forums.plex.tv/u/waynebrain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/nvidia-shield-plex-server-lines-going-up-screen-on-1080p-and-4k/902711 "2025-01-18T23:41:47Z")
hi everytime i watch a film in 1080p or 4k i get lines going up the screen so ive changed all the hdmi cables but still the same i need to know what settings to have it on the nvidia shield 1st gene --- ## [Plex is downgrading my videos from 1080p to 480SD](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-downgrading-my-videos-from-1080p-to-480sd/902696)
**Author:** [@sr\_black63](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sr_black63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-downgrading-my-videos-from-1080p-to-480sd/902696 "2025-01-18T18:48:12Z")
I’ve been using PMS for several years and this issue started within the last month. I use my Windows10 PC to stream thru wifi from the Plex server to my Roku box. Recently my downloaded shows have been getting downgraded… --- ## [How do I access my local Plex server on my NAS in Ubuntu](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-access-my-local-plex-server-on-my-nas-in-ubuntu/902597)
**Author:** [@arac88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arac88)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-access-my-local-plex-server-on-my-nas-in-ubuntu/902597 "2025-01-18T17:24:11Z")
I have a raspberry pi5 running Ubuntu 24.04. I also have a local Plex server at home on a Synology NAS with plenty of movies on it. What is the best way to access this server other than a web page? I have installed Kodi … --- ## [Google TV music casting playback not working after ambient mode starts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/google-tv-music-casting-playback-not-working-after-ambient-mode-starts/894180)
**Author:** [@Ambrodog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ambrodog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/google-tv-music-casting-playback-not-working-after-ambient-mode-starts/894180 "2025-01-17T19:14:58Z")
Music playback in ambient mode on Google TV stops after a few songs. Playback works until ambient mode starts. In Plexamp and Plex app when casting music to Google TV, music playback will start and eventually stop after… --- ## [Internal Server Error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/internal-server-error/894869)
**Author:** [@Sajor1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Sajor1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/internal-server-error/894869 "2025-01-17T15:35:10Z")
I’m still getting the message when trying to add my Sonos account. Note I submitted for help back in March of this year and no ever got back to me. I’m on now on version 4.141.0 of PMS. Please help. --- ## [I accidentally delete my server, how can I recover it?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-accidentally-delete-my-server-how-can-i-recover-it/902584)
**Author:** [@hexiealan007](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hexiealan007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-accidentally-delete-my-server-how-can-i-recover-it/902584 "2025-01-17T14:09:42Z")
I accidentally delete my library, now every time when I open my plex, there is only stream source. I tried to re-install the plex server on different nas, but the library didn’t show up. PLEASE HELP! --- ## [Music smart playlist Collections](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-smart-playlist-collections/902513)
**Author:** [@Wyattb789](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Wyattb789)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/music-smart-playlist-collections/902513 "2025-01-16T17:53:25Z")
Please consider adding Smart Playlists as an filter option for Smart Collections. Many of the current filters seem impractical—no one is sorting music by “track skips” or “trash.” It would be more effective to involve in… --- ## [Analyze not doing anything](https://forums.plex.tv/t/analyze-not-doing-anything/902369)
**Author:** [@austin526](https://forums.plex.tv/u/austin526)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/analyze-not-doing-anything/902369 "2025-01-16T06:35:37Z")
As the title says. I keep hitting analyze on a season, show, library and it does absolutely nothing. Doesn’t detect intros like I’m hoping for. --- ## [Plex isnt Updating](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-isnt-updating/902224)
**Author:** [@schalkswanepoel](https://forums.plex.tv/u/schalkswanepoel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-isnt-updating/902224 "2025-01-15T18:49:44Z")
I’m clicking on the arrow which appears when there is a new update. Then i select download update and install update. Then it gives me the page where it says it might take a few minutes .but no matter how long u leave … --- ## [DVD Ripping Workflow - Transcode mkv to mp4 in handbrake or not?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvd-ripping-workflow-transcode-mkv-to-mp4-in-handbrake-or-not/902334)
**Author:** [@jeby6](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeby6)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 5:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dvd-ripping-workflow-transcode-mkv-to-mp4-in-handbrake-or-not/902334 "2025-01-15T05:44:35Z")
Hi there, I am in need of a gut check before delving into digitizing my 600 purchased SD DVD’s. These will go into my plex server that will sometimes be utilized for remote access. I have about 2.5TB of server space fo… --- ## [Account hacked in 2021](https://forums.plex.tv/t/account-hacked-in-2021/902358)
**Author:** [@danielchaviano34](https://forums.plex.tv/u/danielchaviano34)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/account-hacked-in-2021/902358 "2025-01-15T02:40:36Z")
I had a Plex account in 2021 with Lifetime Plex. I stopped using Plex until recently, and when I went to log into my account, it seems as the account was compromised and all the info was changed. Is there a way to retrie… --- ## [No song lyrics - Plex Pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-song-lyrics-plex-pass/902350)
**Author:** [@Ricardo\_Silva21](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ricardo_Silva21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-song-lyrics-plex-pass/902350 "2025-01-14T23:44:33Z")
Good evening. I am a Plex Pass subscriber and I can’t enable the song lyrics on the Desktop version and on Plexamp. Followed the website instructions and it still doesn’t seem to work. Anyone else with this issue? Thank … --- ## [Not receiving Password Reset email](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-receiving-password-reset-email/902309)
**Author:** [@i5309](https://forums.plex.tv/u/i5309)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/not-receiving-password-reset-email/902309 "2025-01-14T15:54:02Z")
My company has many Plex accounts, one for each of our locations. We use them to play a looped safety video all day. We are currently unable to get into one of those accounts to re link the TV. The password reset email i… --- ## [General slowness of my server on Plex Web](https://forums.plex.tv/t/general-slowness-of-my-server-on-plex-web/901578)
**Author:** [@ItsThatJA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ItsThatJA)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/general-slowness-of-my-server-on-plex-web/901578 "2025-01-14T01:59:24Z")
When I go to my server home page, the images load, but they take a while to load, it’ll stick on grey posters for a good 10seconds before they appear. An example of this is below. Also, when going into each Library, … --- ## [Play history vs Home/Activity](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-history-vs-home-activity/902197)
**Author:** [@ranger671](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ranger671)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-history-vs-home-activity/902197 "2025-01-13T18:06:14Z")
Under the Home/Activity selection I see one of my users having watched a movie. Wanting to get more information, I went to the dashboard and searched under the play history for both the user, and in general as well, only… --- ## [Watching a show while it's still recording](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watching-a-show-while-its-still-recording/901521)
**Author:** [@Mushie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mushie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watching-a-show-while-its-still-recording/901521 "2025-01-13T14:16:29Z")
I have noticed that if I start watching a show while it is still recording, I can only watch up to the point that was recorded when I started watching. For example: The show is scheduled to record from 7-8pm. If I start… --- ## [Why plex cancel iptv m3u8 link ? but emby can use fuction iptv m3u8 link](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-plex-cancel-iptv-m3u8-link-but-emby-can-use-fuction-iptv-m3u8-link/902179)
**Author:** [@crewockeez](https://forums.plex.tv/u/crewockeez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-plex-cancel-iptv-m3u8-link-but-emby-can-use-fuction-iptv-m3u8-link/902179 "2025-01-13T09:37:29Z")
Why plex cancel iptv m3u8 link ? but emby can use fuction iptv m3u8 link --- ## [\*\* trial \*\*](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trial/902168)
**Author:** [@helpful55](https://forums.plex.tv/u/helpful55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trial/902168 "2025-01-13T06:18:12Z")
Is there any free trial for plex so I can see how the recording would or wont work for me? Thanks. --- ## [New PC no access to old pc cannot load libraries](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-pc-no-access-to-old-pc-cannot-load-libraries/902170)
**Author:** [@vantheman96\_bigpond\_com\_au](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vantheman96_bigpond_com_au)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-pc-no-access-to-old-pc-cannot-load-libraries/902170 "2025-01-13T06:15:47Z")
My old Desk Top died (cannot access old one) and have purchased a new one with windows 11. Have tried to reestablish and or create new server but when I go to add libraries it keeps revolving back to download server. No… --- ## [How do I use my local Plex server on Sinology NAS in Kodi?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-use-my-local-plex-server-on-sinology-nas-in-kodi/902136)
**Author:** [@arac88](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arac88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-use-my-local-plex-server-on-sinology-nas-in-kodi/902136 "2025-01-12T21:28:41Z")
I have a local Plex server on my home Synology NAS. I just set up a raspberry PI 5 with Ubuntu and have Kodi loaded. I added the Plex4kmod Plex Add-on. How can I get Kodi to access my local Plex server? I can access the … [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=60) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=62)