# General Discussions **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=83 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Plex counting Movie Plays twice](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-counting-movie-plays-twice/880844)
**Author:** [@gibit](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gibit)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-counting-movie-plays-twice/880844 "2024-08-04T06:33:50Z")
I watched two movies today on the firestick and both I let run all the way to the end of credits. I went and filtered my movie library by Plays and I saw the two movies I watched today were showing as 2 plays instead of… --- ## [Problem with avi Files after latest Update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-avi-files-after-latest-update/882587)
**Author:** [@coone4life](https://forums.plex.tv/u/coone4life)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-avi-files-after-latest-update/882587 "2024-08-03T18:41:16Z")
Hi After the latest update I’ve done yesterday for my debian system, every single .avi-file gets a maximum CPU usage which ends in stuttering play. Only with avi-files. mkv, mp4 works fine, but avi is a big problem. Any… --- ## [Can't remove server from side bar](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-remove-server-from-side-bar/884056)
**Author:** [@727driver](https://forums.plex.tv/u/727driver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-remove-server-from-side-bar/884056 "2024-08-02T05:32:37Z")
How do I remove a server form the side bar? The server no longer exists but I can’t find a way to remove it from the side bar. --- ## [Improve Search Function](https://forums.plex.tv/t/improve-search-function/884078)
**Author:** [@\_bergxi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/_bergxi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/improve-search-function/884078 "2024-08-01T22:12:24Z")
Dear Devs, Somehow The Search Function needs to be reworked. For Example: if i type in “future” following results come up: Artists: Future Trance (6 Albums) → Correct Albums: 6 (3 Showing and all 6 showing when expan… --- ## [Cast & crew picture error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cast-crew-picture-error/883954)
**Author:** [@dgdigital](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dgdigital)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cast-crew-picture-error/883954 "2024-08-01T15:45:01Z")
Just a simple thing really in the cast & crew of the movie “all of us strangers 2023” you have a picture of actor “Levi Miller” when the actor is “Carter John Grout” :joy: it doesn’t bother me but it would be nice if it … --- ## [Apple ios Episode notation problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-ios-episode-notation-problem/884057)
**Author:** [@KYOHAN0264](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KYOHAN0264)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-ios-episode-notation-problem/884057 "2024-08-01T05:01:36Z")
Is there a solution to the bug where numbers are displayed on the episode screen after an update? --- ## [Request: Bypass downloaded videos when Chromecast streaming](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-bypass-downloaded-videos-when-chromecast-streaming/884060)
**Author:** [@mcandre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcandre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-bypass-downloaded-videos-when-chromecast-streaming/884060 "2024-08-01T04:05:46Z")
I understand that Plex does not currently support streaming device downloaded Plex videos through Chromecast. Long term, that would be a valuable feature to implement. However, with a minor code tweak to the existing cli… --- ## [I give away free library logos for music](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-give-away-free-library-logos-for-music/884032)
**Author:** [@adoteq](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adoteq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-give-away-free-library-logos-for-music/884032 "2024-08-01T00:38:00Z")
Server Version#:000 Player Version#:000 \ Hi, I am uploading the following free logos I have created for the followi… --- ## [Same type libraries works different!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/same-type-libraries-works-different/883983)
**Author:** [@MAPTblHOB](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MAPTblHOB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/same-type-libraries-works-different/883983 "2024-07-31T15:43:44Z")
Good day everyone! The essence of the problem: In the first Movies library, I select a movie, then click on the actor and go to the library page sorted by this actor. Link: https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/media/e2984b… --- ## [Plex no longer auto starts when I reboot](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-no-longer-auto-starts-when-i-reboot/880804)
**Author:** [@boe\_d](https://forums.plex.tv/u/boe_d)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-no-longer-auto-starts-when-i-reboot/880804 "2024-07-31T14:06:38Z")
Hello, I screwed up and killed a bunch of autostart features - it helped my PC running Windows in a number of ways, however plex no longer auto starts. I just downloaded it and reinstalled but plex doesn’st start and I… --- ## [Metadata Majorly Screwed Up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-majorly-screwed-up/883111)
**Author:** [@HFChristie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/HFChristie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/metadata-majorly-screwed-up/883111 "2024-07-30T19:24:18Z")
I don’t know what’s going on, but almost 50% of my TV media is no longer automatically matching. Plex REQUIRED I upgrade my Library this weekend when I first noticed this problem, and Poof! It went from a poor 70-80% m… --- ## [Does Plex Have much life left?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-plex-have-much-life-left/882834)
**Author:** [@UmpaNET\_Plex\_Server](https://forums.plex.tv/u/UmpaNET_Plex_Server)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/does-plex-have-much-life-left/882834 "2024-07-29T21:10:55Z")
With jellyfin going from strength to strength, is there much point in a pay software model ? --- ## [One film disappears when added to a collection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-film-disappears-when-added-to-a-collection/883861)
**Author:** [@lwhalen26\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lwhalen26_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-film-disappears-when-added-to-a-collection/883861 "2024-07-29T18:17:20Z")
Hi, I have added Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 to my Plex library they both showed up initially, but when I added them to my Disney collection Fantasia 2000 disappeared completely. Yes I have hide films, but they usually s… --- ## [Multiple preferred subtitle languages + have new features development halted?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-preferred-subtitle-languages-have-new-features-development-halted/883846)
**Author:** [@alehandro.ax](https://forums.plex.tv/u/alehandro.ax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-preferred-subtitle-languages-have-new-features-development-halted/883846 "2024-07-29T15:20:58Z")
A feature which has been requested multiple times over time is the option to select multiple languages as either preferred subtitle, but also audio. Is this something which is being considered and if not, how can we ass… --- ## [Allow access to a library for a user but remove the access to specific videos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-access-to-a-library-for-a-user-but-remove-the-access-to-specific-videos/883843)
**Author:** [@GSA2222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/GSA2222)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-access-to-a-library-for-a-user-but-remove-the-access-to-specific-videos/883843 "2024-07-29T14:27:23Z")
Hi everyone :yum: Sorry I’m a beginner in the field and I did not know where to place my topic. If there is a better place, move my topic to the right place. As my title say, I would like to allow a user “my little si… --- ## [Checkbox missing for advertisement scan on TV Library?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/checkbox-missing-for-advertisement-scan-on-tv-library/883340)
**Author:** [@abuttino](https://forums.plex.tv/u/abuttino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/checkbox-missing-for-advertisement-scan-on-tv-library/883340 "2024-07-28T09:56:31Z")
Is this something new? Unannounced? --- ## [Smart collection fails because of special character](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-collection-fails-because-of-special-character/883691)
**Author:** [@bschwizer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bschwizer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-collection-fails-because-of-special-character/883691 "2024-07-28T01:52:04Z")
Creating a smart collection using an album genre filter. After clicking save, it feels like it was successful but the collection never actually gets made. Think I narrowed the issue down to a special character ö in the… --- ## [Trying to delete account](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trying-to-delete-account/883680)
**Author:** [@TMBryan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TMBryan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trying-to-delete-account/883680 "2024-07-27T17:07:50Z")
I had started an account on my Mac and then decided to move everything over to my NAS. While trying to do this I have decided I need to start all over. I have tried to delete the account and have had no luck. I am signed… --- ## [Why are things in the world always imperfect?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-are-things-in-the-world-always-imperfect/883644)
**Author:** [@BG3QD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BG3QD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 5:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-are-things-in-the-world-always-imperfect/883644 "2024-07-27T05:19:28Z")
Near perfect plex does not support theme beautification, this is a pity, promise me to join this feature, let plex become more perfect? --- ## [2024 WNBA All-Star Game “Team USA vs. Team WNBA” July 20 2024 on ABC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2024-wnba-all-star-game-team-usa-vs-team-wnba-july-20-2024-on-abc/883612)
**Author:** [@Rickt1962](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Rickt1962)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2024-wnba-all-star-game-team-usa-vs-team-wnba-july-20-2024-on-abc/883612 "2024-07-26T19:10:54Z")
I have the Video how do I add this one to my PLEX server? I know how for TV shows and Movies but sports NOPE! LOL --- ## [How do i fix the 3 dots. they arent working on each movie etc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-fix-the-3-dots-they-arent-working-on-each-movie-etc/883128)
**Author:** [@comet424](https://forums.plex.tv/u/comet424)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-fix-the-3-dots-they-arent-working-on-each-movie-etc/883128 "2024-07-26T16:47:21Z")
so i noticed that the 3 dots no longer works… it hit and miss on movies that havent been matched… but no matched movie does the 3 dots work individually… just if i click the round button and then top bar has the 3 dots… --- ## [Creating a playlist with country-less artists?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/creating-a-playlist-with-country-less-artists/883496)
**Author:** [@gguigui](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gguigui)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/creating-a-playlist-with-country-less-artists/883496 "2024-07-25T18:23:22Z")
Is there a way to create a smart playlist with all the artists that have an empty country tag? I’ve found how to create one including or excluding specific countries, but nothing to look for an empty field. Thanks! --- ## [Last night someone hacked my pwd and changed my email!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-night-someone-hacked-my-pwd-and-changed-my-email/883501)
**Author:** [@dimmthewitted](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dimmthewitted)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/last-night-someone-hacked-my-pwd-and-changed-my-email/883501 "2024-07-25T15:03:05Z")
I got a recovery email that says it will work for 7 days. NEITHER THE LINK NOR THE RECOVERY CODE WORKS. YOUR SYSTEM SUCKS!!! Support, please respond. Plex account email has been changed Hi there! This is an automat… --- ## [Problems playing with Sonos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-playing-with-sonos/883490)
**Author:** [@stefsegers](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stefsegers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problems-playing-with-sonos/883490 "2024-07-25T12:27:49Z")
Hi guys, Just tried to talk to Sonos, but they gave no support on Plex :frowning: I really hope you can help me out to find out what is happening. I have a Synology + Plex. I can be connected outside our network (CarP… --- ## [Plex NAS google doc seems to be corrupt](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-nas-google-doc-seems-to-be-corrupt/883460)
**Author:** [@tomck](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tomck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 5:02am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-nas-google-doc-seems-to-be-corrupt/883460 "2024-07-25T05:02:29Z")
I have tried in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari, all give the same error. Based on my research it seems they may need to download the file, re-upload it, and that will un-corrupt it? https://support.google.com/docs/thread/64… --- ## [More movie files in 1 folder - how is it displayed?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/more-movie-files-in-1-folder-how-is-it-displayed/883443)
**Author:** [@jensbest](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jensbest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/more-movie-files-in-1-folder-how-is-it-displayed/883443 "2024-07-24T23:05:54Z")
If I have two or more movie files (say with different quality) of the same movie in one folder, does plex show me both versions? If not, how can I do that? right now it looks like this: Folder: Moviename (year) Files… --- ## [Using voice to play a movie or TV show on Roku or nVidia Shield TV?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-voice-to-play-a-movie-or-tv-show-on-roku-or-nvidia-shield-tv/883380)
**Author:** [@boe\_d](https://forums.plex.tv/u/boe_d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/using-voice-to-play-a-movie-or-tv-show-on-roku-or-nvidia-shield-tv/883380 "2024-07-24T05:33:40Z")
Hello, Without buying an additional device or installing additional software can I press the voice button and say something like Play the Matrix on Plex or Plex play Chuck Season 1 Episode 1? --- ## [Continue Watching missing from all players and platforms since update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/continue-watching-missing-from-all-players-and-platforms-since-update/883350)
**Author:** [@weyland47](https://forums.plex.tv/u/weyland47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/continue-watching-missing-from-all-players-and-platforms-since-update/883350 "2024-07-23T21:45:27Z")
Hi Plex Forum, Since yesterday’s server update, all evidence of the ‘Continue Watching / On deck’ feature has been removed from every device I have Plex on - my phone, my PC’s, my laptop. There are no settings I can fin… --- ## [Random bits being labeled as ads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-bits-being-labeled-as-ads/883254)
**Author:** [@ipalm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ipalm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/random-bits-being-labeled-as-ads/883254 "2024-07-23T16:44:59Z")
I’ve got these shows that were not recorded, but they’re getting scanned for ads and portions are being labeled as ads anyway. --- ## [Personal video qualification](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-video-qualification/883251)
**Author:** [@diegomarce5](https://forums.plex.tv/u/diegomarce5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-video-qualification/883251 "2024-07-23T14:06:18Z")
when i addd personal videos ( from cellular, por ej) how can i define PG o other qualification?, actually, i need to edit folder one by one for choose PG, if i don t do it, children has no acces to family movies and pict… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=82) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/general-discussions/7.md?page=84)