# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=76 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 77 --- ## [Use of Plex locally (not app) without internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/use-of-plex-locally-not-app-without-internet/891227)
**Author:** [@DerekSotiris](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DerekSotiris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/use-of-plex-locally-not-app-without-internet/891227 "2024-10-03T15:02:12Z")
Hopefully someone can help. I’m going away and wanted to take my Nvidia box and connect to TV. The location does not have internet. I have Plex pass. I won’t be using the web app. It will effectively be running the app … --- ## [Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story does not detect it](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monsters-the-lyle-and-erik-menendez-story-does-not-detect-it/891213)
**Author:** [@sergiogarciatello14\_hotmail\_es](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sergiogarciatello14_hotmail_es)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monsters-the-lyle-and-erik-menendez-story-does-not-detect-it/891213 "2024-10-03T12:10:30Z")
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story why doesn’t this series recognize me there’s no way it doesn’t appear to me --- ## [How do you configure ad detection in libraries without DVR?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-you-configure-ad-detection-in-libraries-without-dvr/886001)
**Author:** [@CWallace](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CWallace)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-you-configure-ad-detection-in-libraries-without-dvr/886001 "2024-10-02T20:59:52Z")
Continuing the discussion from the latest Beta ( 1.41.0.8911) Announcement for Plex Media Server: How do you configure ad detection in libraries without DVR? I don’t find the DVR Settings shown in this support article: … --- ## [Dolby Video Problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-video-problem/891129)
**Author:** [@neognat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/neognat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-video-problem/891129 "2024-10-02T15:23:23Z")
We recently added the new Roku Ultra 2024 version. It’s Dolby Vision & Atmos capable, but the server transcodes Dolby movies and then halts for lack of processing ability. (I have one almost done optimizing that I starte… --- ## [Monsters 2024 TV series from netflix](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monsters-2024-tv-series-from-netflix/888852)
**Author:** [@Bad147](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Bad147)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/monsters-2024-tv-series-from-netflix/888852 "2024-10-02T01:52:19Z")
trying to add Monsters but all what i am doing not working i tried Monsters.The.Lyle.and.Erik.Menendez.Story.2024.S01E01 Monsters.2024.S01E01 Monsters.S01E01 The.Lyle.and.Erik.Menendez.Story.2024.S01E01 Monsters - … --- ## [Editing tags/metadata directly in an MP4 file](https://forums.plex.tv/t/editing-tags-metadata-directly-in-an-mp4-file/891060)
**Author:** [@rodon32](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rodon32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/editing-tags-metadata-directly-in-an-mp4-file/891060 "2024-10-01T18:44:44Z")
I am making my own shows, and I heard that with MP4 files, you can actually edit metadata directly in the file, and have that populate plex information directly. What tags/names are used, and what editor are folks using… --- ## [Streaming Service "Showmax" is listed but not working properly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-service-showmax-is-listed-but-not-working-properly/890960)
**Author:** [@prodigyX360](https://forums.plex.tv/u/prodigyX360)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/streaming-service-showmax-is-listed-but-not-working-properly/890960 "2024-10-01T16:06:10Z")
The Showmax streaming service listed is not working properly. In Plex, some shows from Showmax show up when you search for them, and others don’t. For example, “Banshee” shows up, and if you click it in the Windows web … --- ## [Downloads transcode when bitrate is lower than target](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-transcode-when-bitrate-is-lower-than-target/891031)
**Author:** [@daedelus82](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daedelus82)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloads-transcode-when-bitrate-is-lower-than-target/891031 "2024-10-01T09:57:11Z")
I’m not sure whether this is server or player so posting in general. I have some content that is 1920x800, HEVC @ 1Mbps. My download settings are set to 720 @ 4Mbps. It transcodes the videos despite the bitrate (1Mbps… --- ## [Watch progress is the same on all accounts](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-progress-is-the-same-on-all-accounts/891024)
**Author:** [@delacruz919](https://forums.plex.tv/u/delacruz919)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-progress-is-the-same-on-all-accounts/891024 "2024-10-01T07:18:54Z")
I have multiple ips allowed without authentication so I can still watch if ever the internet goes out. The problem is the watch progress is the same on all accounts. I’ve read that it’s not possible to change the setting… --- ## [No internet connection, no plex to local tv's](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-internet-connection-no-plex-to-local-tvs/890998)
**Author:** [@ineverfinishanythi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ineverfinishanythi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-internet-connection-no-plex-to-local-tvs/890998 "2024-10-01T03:04:33Z")
Recently sold my house and in prep for moving got rid of home internet. For that brief week, I noticed the plex did not function locally. Thought it would, so it was a surprise. Was something else wrong, or did I not … --- ## [Is it possible to directly play a video from Continue Watching?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-directly-play-a-video-from-continue-watching/890994)
**Author:** [@nobrandheroes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nobrandheroes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-it-possible-to-directly-play-a-video-from-continue-watching/890994 "2024-10-01T00:56:43Z")
On the home screen under Continue Watching, whenever I select a video, it takes me to page for the video. If I want to play it, I have to load the context menu and select play. Is there a way to default to directly play… --- ## ["The Future of Plex" Post and Plexamp + Plex Photos Support on Apple TV + Android TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-future-of-plex-post-and-plexamp-plex-photos-support-on-apple-tv-android-tv/890982)
**Author:** [@robot.family.media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robot.family.media)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/the-future-of-plex-post-and-plexamp-plex-photos-support-on-apple-tv-android-tv/890982 "2024-09-30T20:12:42Z")
Question for the developers, per the September 12 blog posting " The Future of Plex: Focused, Streamlined, and Ready for Feedback" In the proposed timeline under 2025, the following statement was made: “We are planning … --- ## [Plex streams everything via internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-streams-everything-via-internet/889522)
**Author:** [@FilmAdmin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FilmAdmin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-streams-everything-via-internet/889522 "2024-09-30T19:06:44Z")
Today I got blocked from my ISP because of using too much internet… So I bought another package of data and found out, that whenever I watch something on my local plex server within my local net on my local apple tv wit… --- ## [Shield TV not securely connecting to my network. Unable to use PLEX!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-tv-not-securely-connecting-to-my-network-unable-to-use-plex/890943)
**Author:** [@tobes1978](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tobes1978)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shield-tv-not-securely-connecting-to-my-network-unable-to-use-plex/890943 "2024-09-30T12:48:09Z")
Since moving to a 5G router, i have been unable to access my Shield TV server through Plex Web, meaning I cant change the library locations or even see my server at all. Here are the logs Ive been requested to send. An… --- ## [Local metadata for "Release Date" disappearing with refresh metadata](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-metadata-for-release-date-disappearing-with-refresh-metadata/890902)
**Author:** [@Colton-McAfee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Colton-McAfee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-metadata-for-release-date-disappearing-with-refresh-metadata/890902 "2024-09-30T00:10:13Z")
Long time plex user here, I’m trying to improve my files with some better release date metadata. i have home movies with dates down to the day. I’ve tried getting plex to import metadata from the mp4 files for the “origi… --- ## [Plex Media Server Releases](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-releases/889516)
**Author:** [@CWallace](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CWallace)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-releases/889516 "2024-09-30T02:12:25Z")
From the Announcements forum 13d Plex Media Server 1.41.0.8992 is now available to everyone. Usually indicates a Public (finished) Release Now I see: 7h Plex Media Server 1.41.0.8994 is now available to Plex Pas… --- ## [Synchronize the photos taken with my iPhone to the Plex Photo server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synchronize-the-photos-taken-with-my-iphone-to-the-plex-photo-server/890073)
**Author:** [@tasselrobin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tasselrobin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/synchronize-the-photos-taken-with-my-iphone-to-the-plex-photo-server/890073 "2024-09-30T01:09:27Z")
Hello, I would like to know if there will be an option to synchronize the photos taken with my iPhone to the Plex Photo server. I am currently using Nextcloud, but the issue with Docker is that it duplicates the files,… --- ## [Is there a way to synchronize simultaneous playback on multiple clients on same LAN?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-a-way-to-synchronize-simultaneous-playback-on-multiple-clients-on-same-lan/890883)
**Author:** [@NozeDive](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NozeDive)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-a-way-to-synchronize-simultaneous-playback-on-multiple-clients-on-same-lan/890883 "2024-09-29T23:27:31Z")
Back in the ancient times, on a Saturday, when a movie would come on TV that I liked, I could turn on all the TVs in the house and tune them to the same channel, and whatever room I was in, the movie would be playing. I… --- ## [When playing music in Premium Music I click on settings the screen goes blank](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-playing-music-in-premium-music-i-click-on-settings-the-screen-goes-blank/890872)
**Author:** [@Marke1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Marke1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/when-playing-music-in-premium-music-i-click-on-settings-the-screen-goes-blank/890872 "2024-09-29T17:56:42Z")
Just recently when I am playing music in Premium Music on HTPC and I click the settings button on the control bar at the bottom of the screen (say to find out what format the music is in Flac etc.), the tracks informatio… --- ## [Smart playlist help needed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-playlist-help-needed/890263)
**Author:** [@patrickwhalen](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrickwhalen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-playlist-help-needed/890263 "2024-09-28T13:31:31Z")
is it possible to make a smart playlist only filter unwatched episodes from a specific season? --- ## [BUG: The translation failed to invoke](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-the-translation-failed-to-invoke/889771)
**Author:** [@x1ao4](https://forums.plex.tv/u/x1ao4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-the-translation-failed-to-invoke/889771 "2024-09-28T07:17:49Z")
I previously reported on the forum about the issue of translations not being recognized and applied by Plex, and I have recently encountered the problem again with some additional concerns. For example, in the Dashboar… --- ## [How to Keep More that 5 episodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-keep-more-that-5-episodes/889721)
**Author:** [@rcalogero](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rcalogero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-keep-more-that-5-episodes/889721 "2024-09-28T01:22:29Z")
Does anyone know how to change the default save episodes to more than 5? If would be nice to have 10, 15, 20 or even 50. There must be a hack out there to change the code. --- ## [Subtitles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles/889614)
**Author:** [@rljnc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rljnc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles/889614 "2024-09-26T20:12:34Z")
Subtitles, are just awful in Plex, it should not be so confusing to get this to work. What the problem you ask, what’s not the problem. All the time I get unknown even though my language is set everywhere, sometimes with… --- ## [Changed broadband provider and now Plex won't connect](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changed-broadband-provider-and-now-plex-wont-connect/889440)
**Author:** [@Richard-H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Richard-H)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changed-broadband-provider-and-now-plex-wont-connect/889440 "2024-09-25T16:15:54Z")
Just changed to a full fibre broadband provider, and now my WD MyCloud Home running Plex won’t connect. The box shows up on the new Router admin screens as being connected, and oddly it shows that it has the fixed IP add… --- ## [Discover menu disappeared](https://forums.plex.tv/t/discover-menu-disappeared/889483)
**Author:** [@Stanislas93](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Stanislas93)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/discover-menu-disappeared/889483 "2024-09-25T14:44:41Z")
Hello all, I’m sorry for my bad english, i’m french and use Google Translate. I have had a plex account for 2 years and for a few weeks now, I no longer have the “Discover” menu. I can’t see the "Activity / Find Fri… --- ## [Some music metadata takes a very long time to be picked up by Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-metadata-takes-a-very-long-time-to-be-picked-up-by-plex/889484)
**Author:** [@d2freak](https://forums.plex.tv/u/d2freak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-metadata-takes-a-very-long-time-to-be-picked-up-by-plex/889484 "2024-09-25T12:06:56Z")
I’ve noticed that music metadata has a much longer “pick up” time than movies and shows. I suppose that is because Plex doesn’t have it’s own music cloud. That’s fine. But, this time is very very long sometimes. It’s th… --- ## [This specific album does not get correct release type pulled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/this-specific-album-does-not-get-correct-release-type-pulled/887214)
**Author:** [@d2freak](https://forums.plex.tv/u/d2freak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/this-specific-album-does-not-get-correct-release-type-pulled/887214 "2024-09-25T10:20:32Z")
This album: Release group “Anjunadeep the Yearbook 2021” by Various Artists - MusicBrainz It has album + compilation as type on MusicBrainz but Plex does not pull this info and labels it as album only. It has had this … --- ## [Checking Connection Speed message yellow circle](https://forums.plex.tv/t/checking-connection-speed-message-yellow-circle/889289)
**Author:** [@ssn71](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ssn71)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/checking-connection-speed-message-yellow-circle/889289 "2024-09-25T00:19:01Z")
Two days ago my Plex server on my windows 10 computer was working fine and was able to watch movies on my Samsung TV. This morning I tried to watch a movie and all I get is initially a message top right of screen “Check… --- ## [How can i claim my account with a new emailadress](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-i-claim-my-account-with-a-new-emailadress/889436)
**Author:** [@Ruudjschipper](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Ruudjschipper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-can-i-claim-my-account-with-a-new-emailadress/889436 "2024-09-24T22:35:44Z")
I have a new email adress. In plex my old email is still used to claim plex. how can i change to new email adress without loosing all data. metadata etc. If i go to plex and type in the new emailadress plex says email… --- ## [Viewing history no longer works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/viewing-history-no-longer-works/889423)
**Author:** [@angel060](https://forums.plex.tv/u/angel060)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/viewing-history-no-longer-works/889423 "2024-09-24T18:19:37Z")
Hello, it’s been 3 days since the viewing history stopped working. I watched on a TV, on a computer, on a tablet. But laugh. I haven’t changed anything in 3 days I checked I have the latest version of plex both clien… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=75) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=77)