# Plex Labs

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## [Can’t use Plexamp well in multi room environment - Need option to use AirPlay 2 instead of AirPlay 1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-use-plexamp-well-in-multi-room-environment-need-option-to-use-airplay-2-instead-of-airplay-1/872269)

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**Author:** [@astrompc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/astrompc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-t-use-plexamp-well-in-multi-room-environment-need-option-to-use-airplay-2-instead-of-airplay-1/872269 "2024-03-19T16:27:07Z")

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I love Plexamp and want to use it all the time however it doesn’t work well with multi room audio. I have a pretty decent UniFi network with excellent WiFi coverage but AirPlay 1 just does not work well in a multi room …

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## [Sonic Similarity and Various Artists](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-similarity-and-various-artists/872523)

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**Author:** [@calicojck](https://forums.plex.tv/u/calicojck)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/sonic-similarity-and-various-artists/872523 "2024-03-19T11:35:16Z")

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I have a bunch of Now That’s What I Call Music albums that are all pretty similar pop music, but they aren’t showing up as Sonically Similar Albums or Similar Tracks in Plexamp. I experimented a little and I think I und…

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## [Some "Recent Plays" Mix Entries Cause "Mix Builder" Crash](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-recent-plays-mix-entries-cause-mix-builder-crash/872560)

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**Author:** [@SE2Dev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SE2Dev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-recent-plays-mix-entries-cause-mix-builder-crash/872560 "2024-03-18T21:13:17Z")

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Server Version#: 1.40.1.8227 (Affects older server versions as well) Player Version#: Plexamp 4.10 (and 4.9.1) While troubleshooting other issues that affect the “Recent Plays” feature in Plexamp, I discovered an unrel…

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## [Plexamp Headless 4.10 - no audio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-4-10-no-audio/872541)

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**Author:** [@Trezzer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Trezzer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-4-10-no-audio/872541 "2024-03-18T19:52:47Z")

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I’ve installed and reinstalled Plexamp Headless several times on my Pi 5. I’ve tried the two different scripts in here and Plexamp IS up and running, can see my server and music. However, music stops immediately after I …

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## [Plexamp Switch Players 'noninvasively'](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-switch-players-noninvasively/865748)

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**Author:** [@anon\_nona](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon_nona)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-switch-players-noninvasively/865748 "2024-03-18T02:20:18Z")

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I’m having trouble getting used to the Plexamp switch player interface. I want the option to switch players from any plexamp instance to another without stopping, changing, or importing a playlist.

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## [Recent Searches are the same for every Plex Home users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-searches-are-the-same-for-every-plex-home-users/872440)

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**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/recent-searches-are-the-same-for-every-plex-home-users/872440 "2024-03-17T18:36:36Z")

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I can’t tell if this is new or not, but the Recent Searches is shared with/the same for every Home Users Shouldn’t it be specific per users? Edit: ah, and the Recent Searches just get cleared without me doing anything …

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## [Plexamp returning wrong managed users comparing to Plex app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-returning-wrong-managed-users-comparing-to-plex-app/869098)

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**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-returning-wrong-managed-users-comparing-to-plex-app/869098 "2024-03-16T19:32:45Z")

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Plexamp is not showing the same Managed Users than Plex does when granting access to a playlist. Plex is showing the good ones as it should be, Plexamp doesn’t. It shows an old and long time deleted managed user (theclo…

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## [Headless issues with plexamp 4.10](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-issues-with-plexamp-4-10/872330)

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**Author:** [@bodger-uk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bodger-uk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/headless-issues-with-plexamp-4-10/872330 "2024-03-16T19:07:04Z")

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I cannot for the life of me get plexamp to start if I upgrade my headless setup to 4.10. I made not that node needed to be V20, so ran “nvm install node”, but that got my 21.7.1, so I manually installed “nvm install 20.1…

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## [I really wanted to start using Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-really-wanted-to-start-using-plexamp/872264)

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**Author:** [@kyrunner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kyrunner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-really-wanted-to-start-using-plexamp/872264 "2024-03-16T14:13:40Z")

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As the title suggests I really wanted to start using Plexamp I mainly use emby for everything but really liked Plexamp after I tried it but how come such a feature rich app doesn’t have a basic play on or cast to. I norm…

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## [Plexamp 4.10 - Minor UI Regression](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-10-minor-ui-regression/872266)

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**Author:** [@SE2Dev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SE2Dev)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-4-10-minor-ui-regression/872266 "2024-03-16T12:26:58Z")

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Plexamp 4.10 seems to have introduced a UI regression on the album & artist views on iOS and Android. Specifically the tabbed list control seen in the screenshots below now seems to always hitch when swiping between tabs…

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## [Plexamp iOS 4.95 / artist view after search loads v slow (or never)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-4-95-artist-view-after-search-loads-v-slow-or-never/866545)

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**Author:** [@SebChan](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SebChan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-ios-4-95-artist-view-after-search-loads-v-slow-or-never/866545 "2024-03-15T23:53:32Z")

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Plexamp continues to get better and better but in v4.95 I have noticed that when I search for an artist and then click to view album results it rarely loads the results when I am off my local home wifi (eg when I commute…

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## [Plexamp stops after one song](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-stops-after-one-song/856743)

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**Author:** [@snowwolf3388](https://forums.plex.tv/u/snowwolf3388)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-stops-after-one-song/856743 "2024-03-15T00:11:27Z")

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Server Version#: Docker 4.108.0 Player Version#: Plexamp 4.8.3 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> Often, Plexamp will play one song, then it will jus…

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## [Plexamp missing parts of audio while playing songs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-missing-parts-of-audio-while-playing-songs/871974)

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**Author:** [@KrABSs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KrABSs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-missing-parts-of-audio-while-playing-songs/871974 "2024-03-12T21:56:20Z")

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Hi! Since last couple weeks, I’ve been having issue with my plexamp app on my iPhone where skips parts of audio on the songs. I’ve tested and played the mp3 of the songs on my pc that acts as server and they all play fi…

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## [PlexAmp Streaming problems to Cambridge Audio MXN10](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-streaming-problems-to-cambridge-audio-mxn10/869555)

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**Author:** [@DemonTraitor](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DemonTraitor)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-streaming-problems-to-cambridge-audio-mxn10/869555 "2024-03-11T19:42:14Z")

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All was working fine… not sure when it broke… (maybe last Media Server update? 13/02/24) Plexamp works fine on my Pixel 6, and other devices, but if I connect to my CA MXN10 (via my phone, which I have always done), the…

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## [\[Feature\] Plexamp signal path viewer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-plexamp-signal-path-viewer/871790)

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**Author:** [@mongerj](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mongerj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-plexamp-signal-path-viewer/871790 "2024-03-10T18:17:41Z")

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I am a Plexamp user on Arch Linux. My library is FLAC at a variety of sample rates and bit depths. I am able to determine with tools like pw-top if there are conversions happening in the chain. However, it would be nice…

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## [Plexamp volume glitches when switching targets](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-volume-glitches-when-switching-targets/871673)

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**Author:** [@tgray1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tgray1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-volume-glitches-when-switching-targets/871673 "2024-03-09T14:25:57Z")

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I often play Plexamp via airplay from my phone to my stereo (Sonos). At times I will switch the playing music to a raspberry pi headless install (headphone setup). The airplay target might have the volume at 40% or so.…

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## [Plexamp reverse sorting of "Liked Songs" playlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-reverse-sorting-of-liked-songs-playlist/864253)

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**Author:** [@yungslug](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yungslug)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-reverse-sorting-of-liked-songs-playlist/864253 "2024-03-08T23:59:47Z")

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Hi all. Brand new to the forums but have been using Plexamp heavily for a couple of months now. I’ve been trying to figure out how to reverse the sorting on the automatically generated and managed “Liked Songs” playlist.…

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## [Plex Sonic Analysis Daily Updating](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-sonic-analysis-daily-updating/871294)

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**Author:** [@carldickson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/carldickson)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 5:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-sonic-analysis-daily-updating/871294 "2024-03-08T05:52:23Z")

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Hi, Daily plex runs Sonic Analysis, see attached image. How do I find out why its doing this? I cant see any errors in the logs. I asked on redit and they said either running out of space or DRM in tracks. Its not run…

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## [Would pay extra for better Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/would-pay-extra-for-better-plexamp/868156)

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**Author:** [@wmb](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wmb)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/would-pay-extra-for-better-plexamp/868156 "2024-03-06T07:20:27Z")

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Dear devs, I paid for Plex Pass (lifetime). But I wanted to let you know, I’d even pay separately for a better Plexamp. Which for me means improved tag support (composers). Currently with its limited tag support it’s un…

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## [Can't scroll up next in landscape mode iPad](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-scroll-up-next-in-landscape-mode-ipad/871316)

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**Author:** [@richardap1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/richardap1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-scroll-up-next-in-landscape-mode-ipad/871316 "2024-03-05T18:16:52Z")

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Title pretty much explains it all. When “Up Next” is shown in landscape mode, it isn’t scrollable, scrolling use moves the whole now playing screen. portrait mode is fine. iPad mini, iOS 17.1.1, Plexamp 4.9.5

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## [Plexamp on Raspberry PI playback pauses after changing tracks](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-playback-pauses-after-changing-tracks/864284)

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**Author:** [@admina](https://forums.plex.tv/u/admina)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-raspberry-pi-playback-pauses-after-changing-tracks/864284 "2024-02-24T22:06:39Z")

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After changing a couple of tracks/titles when casting, the playback sometimes stops and resumes after a second or so. This happens on both a Rasberry Pi 3b+ and 4. Sample rate matching is set to ‘Strict’ and I’m using a …

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## [Firewall rules for controlling desktop with mobile app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firewall-rules-for-controlling-desktop-with-mobile-app/871070)

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**Author:** [@tgray1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tgray1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firewall-rules-for-controlling-desktop-with-mobile-app/871070 "2024-03-02T22:22:28Z")

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I can use my iPhone to control all my Plexamp instances (rpi, etc) EXCEPT for my desktop. My desktop Mac is incidentally where the Plex server is run from. My mobile Plexamp can see the desktop Plexamp instance, can se…

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## [Plex Amp IOS/Android Managed Users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-ios-android-managed-users/870963)

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**Author:** [@Plex\_Buster](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Plex_Buster)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-amp-ios-android-managed-users/870963 "2024-03-01T19:00:23Z")

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Is it possible to enable plex amp on IOS or Android device to managed users without giving my admin credentials out? For example: if users download Plex to their smart tv, they currently send me a code. Does plex amp h…

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## [Plexamp and Plex Dash not working remotely with IPv6 Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-plex-dash-not-working-remotely-with-ipv6-server/870908)

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**Author:** [@zmz125000](https://forums.plex.tv/u/zmz125000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-plex-dash-not-working-remotely-with-ipv6-server/870908 "2024-03-01T03:42:51Z")

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Hi, I have set Custom server access URLs, a cloudflare DDNS IPv6 FQDN:port (https://fqdn:32400/, fqdn points to an ipv6 address, with ssl cert from letsencrypt) in server setting, and verified working in both plex app an…

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## [Plex supports OGG audio but Plexamp doesn't?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-supports-ogg-audio-but-plexamp-doesnt/870665)

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**Author:** [@filmbrain](https://forums.plex.tv/u/filmbrain)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-supports-ogg-audio-but-plexamp-doesnt/870665 "2024-02-29T18:31:16Z")

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I have some albums that were ripped using OGG Vorbis. These play fine in Plex (MacOS, in Chrome), but PlexAmp just skips over them. Guess my questions are – why is it that one app supports it but another doesn’t, and, m…

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## [We can finally add to playlist from multiple servers? But it is buggy](https://forums.plex.tv/t/we-can-finally-add-to-playlist-from-multiple-servers-but-it-is-buggy/870785)

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**Author:** [@Laviniya](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Laviniya)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/we-can-finally-add-to-playlist-from-multiple-servers-but-it-is-buggy/870785 "2024-02-29T07:36:01Z")

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I just noticed I can add to playlist from other servers and mix tracks from both my server and theirs. But the server thinks the other person is playing them, despite it’s me playing them. For example the other person sc…

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## [\[bug\] Downloaded playlist cover art doesn't refresh \[iOS\]](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-downloaded-playlist-cover-art-doesnt-refresh-ios/866377)

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**Author:** [@ticky13](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ticky13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-downloaded-playlist-cover-art-doesnt-refresh-ios/866377 "2024-02-27T22:43:08Z")

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If I change the cover art for a playlist and then refresh the download, the artwork does not update. I need to delete the download and then redownload the whole playlist.

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## [Plexamp client on Apple Watch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-client-on-apple-watch/870650)

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**Author:** [@bao3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bao3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-client-on-apple-watch/870650 "2024-02-27T17:08:23Z")

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I like Plexamp ,but while I’m in gym or running , I do not take my iPhone ,just wear my Apple Watch. So that would be great if there is a stand alone Plexamp client for Apple Watch. I hope this would happen.

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## [Server not showing up](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-showing-up/870369)

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**Author:** [@JDizzy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JDizzy)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/server-not-showing-up/870369 "2024-02-25T18:58:49Z")

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Hi, I host Plex on a remote (ultra.cc) server. My two local servers show up in Plexamp sources but my remote server does not. I am using an iPhone and have Plex Pass. I checked Plex and both remote server and iPhone ar…

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## [Minimum star rating for radio](https://forums.plex.tv/t/minimum-star-rating-for-radio/864097)

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**Author:** [@thomslattery](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thomslattery)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/minimum-star-rating-for-radio/864097 "2024-02-23T21:40:47Z")

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Is there a way to set a minimum star rating for the “radio” or “mixes for you”? These features are becoming less useful as I keep getting low rated songs in the mixes. For example, today I got a “Sofia Kourtesis Mix” sug…

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