# Plex Labs **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=50 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Switching libraries feels weird on desktop devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/switching-libraries-feels-weird-on-desktop-devices/854899)
**Author:** [@Arnj](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Arnj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/switching-libraries-feels-weird-on-desktop-devices/854899 "2023-09-26T07:31:42Z")
When switching the library/server in plexamp you have to long press the currently selected library, this feels extremely weird on desktop and since their is no hover effect you are also never sure that you long press the… --- ## [Plexamp & Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto/854555)
**Author:** [@jimzix](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jimzix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto/854555 "2023-09-23T20:05:47Z")
Using Plexamp 4.8.3 with Android Auto. Sounds good, but is considerably louder than my other music sources – so loud that it completely covers navigation announcements. I’ve adjusted the preamp setting to 0 db, with no… --- ## [Oboe as standard audio interface?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/oboe-as-standard-audio-interface/852866)
**Author:** [@mcbag](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mcbag)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/oboe-as-standard-audio-interface/852866 "2023-09-22T15:17:09Z")
Hey there, I have noticed in Plexamp that there are two audio interfaces: OpenSL ES and AAudio. I had problems with OpenSL ES on my Pixel 6 with Android 13 so I switched it to AAudio and then it worked perfectly. Woul… --- ## [Album Crates? Record Lists?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-crates-record-lists/854378)
**Author:** [@euthlogo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/euthlogo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-crates-record-lists/854378 "2023-09-21T19:38:55Z")
Hey all. What is the best way to make something like a playlist for albums? Not to play in order, but to sort albums for ease of browsing, like you would with a physical record collection. Ideally it would be one tap to … --- ## [Plexamp "Activate Search" action/interface inconsistencies](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-activate-search-action-interface-inconsistencies/854432)
**Author:** [@ojmarsh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ojmarsh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-activate-search-action-interface-inconsistencies/854432 "2023-09-21T10:27:12Z")
Server Version#: v1.32.6.7468-07e0d4a7e Player Version#: 4.8.3 Hi. Some inconsistencies I’ve noticed with navigating Search in Plexamp on a Mac. In short: Search screen interface behaves inconsistently, at least w… --- ## [Cannot "cast" to Plexamp Headless to control remotely](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-plexamp-headless-to-control-remotely/853520)
**Author:** [@joe4therecord](https://forums.plex.tv/u/joe4therecord)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-cast-to-plexamp-headless-to-control-remotely/853520 "2023-09-21T01:54:57Z")
Hi! I installed Plexamp Headless on WSL2/WSLg on Windows 10. I know this isn’t the use case this app was designed for but it works great! That is, as long as I control it through the web browser. For some reason I cannot… --- ## [Feature request: Ability to sync Plexamp homescreen layouts between devices](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-ability-to-sync-plexamp-homescreen-layouts-between-devices/854389)
**Author:** [@loaffy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/loaffy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-ability-to-sync-plexamp-homescreen-layouts-between-devices/854389 "2023-09-21T01:14:00Z")
I have my homescreen layout for plexamp setup perfectly on my iPhone. However, I would also love for it to be on my various other devices without having to go in and set it up all over again 5 times. https://old.reddit.… --- ## [PlexAmp Pauses Immediately After Pressing Play](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-pauses-immediately-after-pressing-play/854162)
**Author:** [@jbpshaw](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jbpshaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-pauses-immediately-after-pressing-play/854162 "2023-09-21T00:45:12Z")
Server Version#: 1.32.5.7349 Player Version#: 4.8.3 Whatever I play on Plexamp, the player immediately pauses without any of the track reaching my earbuds. I can see the track progressing maybe 0.5 to 1 second each tim… --- ## [Crackling or popping issues when using PlexAmp and Plex App on Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/crackling-or-popping-issues-when-using-plexamp-and-plex-app-on-android/854085)
**Author:** [@jackcaine](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jackcaine)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/crackling-or-popping-issues-when-using-plexamp-and-plex-app-on-android/854085 "2023-09-20T21:31:37Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: \ Hey all - really hoping someone might be able to help me with this as it’s drivi… --- ## [Plexamp Preferences file format](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-preferences-file-format/854197)
**Author:** [@yougotborked](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yougotborked)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-preferences-file-format/854197 "2023-09-20T13:55:02Z")
https://www.reddit.com/r/plexamp/comments/g8ai4l/rplexamp\_lounge/k1ac0j4/ I need to manually specify my reverse proxy plex server hostname since my company is blocking the plex discovery service. I am able to authentic… --- ## [Plexamp "Related" and "Sonically Similar" track controls, and a question about the DJ's](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-related-and-sonically-similar-track-controls-and-a-question-about-the-djs/854170)
**Author:** [@Jaxon\_L](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Jaxon_L)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-related-and-sonically-similar-track-controls-and-a-question-about-the-djs/854170 "2023-09-19T17:26:28Z")
I am digging all of the various ways to spice up the “currently playing” queue. I’ve just got a couple of questions about functionality. In the “Related” tab, I can see a selection of Sonically Similar or related trac… --- ## [MacOS Plexamp issue with multiple audio interfaces / outputs?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/macos-plexamp-issue-with-multiple-audio-interfaces-outputs/854164)
**Author:** [@junkett](https://forums.plex.tv/u/junkett)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/macos-plexamp-issue-with-multiple-audio-interfaces-outputs/854164 "2023-09-19T13:35:50Z")
Hello Not sure where to report this - but I think there is a bug on MacOS (Ventura 13.5.2), where I have Plexamp 4.8.3 running on my Macbook Pro (M2PRO CPU) system where I have multiple audio interfaces enabled - standa… --- ## [Plexamp Free Bitrate for Music](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-free-bitrate-for-music/854132)
**Author:** [@hawkeye\_z](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hawkeye_z)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-free-bitrate-for-music/854132 "2023-09-19T08:49:36Z")
Does Plexamp free playback max of 16-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC bit perfect when streaming local files from Plex Media Server with the iOs app? Same question for iOS playback via USB to a DAC. I’m struggling with determining if… --- ## [Feature Suggestion: Artist Mix Builder / Sonic Adventure - Build Playlist of Albums](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-suggestion-artist-mix-builder-sonic-adventure-build-playlist-of-albums/854067)
**Author:** [@cubanresourceful](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cubanresourceful)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-suggestion-artist-mix-builder-sonic-adventure-build-playlist-of-albums/854067 "2023-09-18T16:44:10Z")
Hi! Love Plexamp and all of the updates (and glad folks who don’t have a Plex Pass can try it out!). I typically listen to full albums, so some features like the Artist Mix Builder or Sonic Adventure I tend to not use of… --- ## [Any way to play a radio that's the intersection of two other radios?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-way-to-play-a-radio-thats-the-intersection-of-two-other-radios/853855)
**Author:** [@armandhammer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/armandhammer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-way-to-play-a-radio-thats-the-intersection-of-two-other-radios/853855 "2023-09-17T17:27:41Z")
I’m thinking it would be awesome to be able to combine two radios that output the intersection. e.g. Deep Cuts Radio intersected with Synth Pop Radio. It seems like this isn’t possible… ? If it is, please tell me how. I… --- ## [Plexamp basically quitting on launch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-basically-quitting-on-launch/853911)
**Author:** [@jonn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jonn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-basically-quitting-on-launch/853911 "2023-09-17T05:46:33Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Plexamp crashlog.txt (15.5 KB) Player Version#: Version 4.8.3 (1113) \ Plexamp is show… --- ## [Plexamp and Tidal](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-tidal/853557)
**Author:** [@richardap1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/richardap1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-and-tidal/853557 "2023-09-15T10:41:41Z")
Are there any issues with plexamp tidal integration at the moment? I can Tidal items on the home page, but there are no tidal items in artist or album pages. Other plex apps are working fine. Thanks --- ## [My plexamp loads in a blank state, not displaying anything, windows 11](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-plexamp-loads-in-a-blank-state-not-displaying-anything-windows-11/853185)
**Author:** [@thomaswilliams123](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thomaswilliams123)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/my-plexamp-loads-in-a-blank-state-not-displaying-anything-windows-11/853185 "2023-09-14T16:09:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.32.5.7349-6000 Player Version#: 4.8.3 I do not have any logs as I do not think the server is the issue. I have posted in other places and gotten no ingagement so I thought I would try here. My plexa… --- ## [Q: What is the right way to configure audio interface on a PlexAmp headless RPi?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/q-what-is-the-right-way-to-configure-audio-interface-on-a-plexamp-headless-rpi/853183)
**Author:** [@StefanHH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/StefanHH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/q-what-is-the-right-way-to-configure-audio-interface-on-a-plexamp-headless-rpi/853183 "2023-09-12T14:06:19Z")
I’ve got a question regarding the config of the audio interface on my PlexAmp headless RPi: My DAC is connected to one of the USB ports of the RPi. Running cat /proc/asound/cards returns results similar to this: 0 \[H… --- ## [\[Feature request\] Remove album from Album Collections in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-remove-album-from-album-collections-in-plexamp/852510)
**Author:** [@janpeeters](https://forums.plex.tv/u/janpeeters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-remove-album-from-album-collections-in-plexamp/852510 "2023-09-11T01:36:08Z")
I would appreciate it if Plexamp could get a contextual menu item when right-clicking on an album in an Album Collection to remove it from that collection. --- ## [4.8.3 on iOS and Download Progress Dial. Bug?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/4-8-3-on-ios-and-download-progress-dial-bug/853087)
**Author:** [@PGalati](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PGalati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/4-8-3-on-ios-and-download-progress-dial-bug/853087 "2023-09-10T14:40:28Z")
This seems to only be a cosmetic thing but it appears that when the downloads module performs a refresh, the playlist track dial value and the downloads icon value don’t match up as shown. Once the dial value reaches ze… --- ## [New Update - Settings Backup/Restore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-update-settings-backup-restore/853033)
**Author:** [@Stan3](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Stan3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-update-settings-backup-restore/853033 "2023-09-10T14:39:59Z")
Love this feature addition and have been wanting this for a long time - delighted it’s here. I don’t seem to be able to find it though - have been through the settings three times, but to no avail. Any tips on where to … --- ## [PlexAmp CarPlay Now Playing album link not working for downloaded tracks](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-carplay-now-playing-album-link-not-working-for-downloaded-tracks/852960)
**Author:** [@0livier](https://forums.plex.tv/u/0livier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-carplay-now-playing-album-link-not-working-for-downloaded-tracks/852960 "2023-09-09T08:29:10Z")
As clearly described by @Gretschguy in his post: PlexAmp CarPlay Now Playing album link not working for downloaded tracks The CarPlay “Album link” (in blue) of the currently playing track does not work when pressed. Th… --- ## [Latest release just broke nfc tags. They now don’t open in Plexamp but try in safari with 404 error](https://forums.plex.tv/t/latest-release-just-broke-nfc-tags-they-now-don-t-open-in-plexamp-but-try-in-safari-with-404-error/840218)
**Author:** [@astrompc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/astrompc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/latest-release-just-broke-nfc-tags-they-now-don-t-open-in-plexamp-but-try-in-safari-with-404-error/840218 "2023-09-08T21:13:24Z")
I only just started using the nfc tags recently ie a week ago and was having a lot of fun until the latest iOS 16.4.1(a) and Plexamp update came also simultaneously. I’m not sure what broke but now I can’t open the nfc t… --- ## [New solid colors in the menus?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-solid-colors-in-the-menus/852908)
**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-solid-colors-in-the-menus/852908 "2023-09-08T19:27:07Z")
Is the solid color of the menus made in purpose or it is a bug ? --- ## [Plexamp on iOS and sharing a song query](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-ios-and-sharing-a-song-query/843830)
**Author:** [@e10kstarfire](https://forums.plex.tv/u/e10kstarfire)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-ios-and-sharing-a-song-query/843830 "2023-09-08T15:44:55Z")
So, I’m an Android person so forgive me :laughing: From Android plexamp I share a link to a song via email or messaging, so they receive an https:/// link but when they click the link it seems to load Plexamp in their w… --- ## [No Search Function in Downloads](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-search-function-in-downloads/852836)
**Author:** [@Armaniac47](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Armaniac47)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-search-function-in-downloads/852836 "2023-09-08T15:42:51Z")
Hi all, I’ve been a Plex lifetime member for a while now and have been loving it. With that said, the fact that there is still no search function within the downloads section on Plexamp is mind boggling. There’s also … --- ## [Edit in Mix Builder doesn't show relevant artists](https://forums.plex.tv/t/edit-in-mix-builder-doesnt-show-relevant-artists/852721)
**Author:** [@bobomo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bobomo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/edit-in-mix-builder-doesnt-show-relevant-artists/852721 "2023-09-07T16:49:27Z")
On the Mixes For You carousel, I click on an artist and choose the “Edit in Mix Builder…” option. It takes me to the Artist Mix Builder screen, but the only selected artist is … The movie Die Hard??? (None of the sugges… --- ## [I can't figure out "Edit in Mix Builder..." -- possible bug?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-figure-out-edit-in-mix-builder-possible-bug/850098)
**Author:** [@armandhammer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/armandhammer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cant-figure-out-edit-in-mix-builder-possible-bug/850098 "2023-09-07T15:34:25Z")
First of all, a big Thank You for adding the “Edit in Mix Builder…” functionality, but I can’t figure out how it’s supposed to work. What I would expect it to do: Take me to the Mix Builder, but already have the artist… --- ## [Question about two Rules filters for Albums (Format & Type)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-two-rules-filters-for-albums-format-type/852684)
**Author:** [@mikesul](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mikesul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-about-two-rules-filters-for-albums-format-type/852684 "2023-09-06T22:41:21Z")
Would someone let me know the tags behind the following two Album Rules filters (Format and Type) ? That is, what are the ID3 tags behind these filters when the database record for an Album is created. Thanks! [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=49) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=51)