# Plex Labs **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=64 [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) **Page:** 65 --- ## [I cannot select External Drive in settings on my Samsung S10](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-select-external-drive-in-settings-on-my-samsung-s10/829315)
**Author:** [@thomasbihn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thomasbihn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-cannot-select-external-drive-in-settings-on-my-samsung-s10/829315 "2023-02-03T21:14:40Z")
Server Version#:1.30.2.6563 Player Version#:plexamp: 4.6.1 I want to change my download location to my SD card. I have files on there and pictures are going there, but it is not allowing me to select External Storage i… --- ## [Plexamp not showing waveform in seek bar, even though Sonic Analysis is enabled and working](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-showing-waveform-in-seek-bar-even-though-sonic-analysis-is-enabled-and-working/829320)
**Author:** [@awilchak](https://forums.plex.tv/u/awilchak)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-showing-waveform-in-seek-bar-even-though-sonic-analysis-is-enabled-and-working/829320 "2023-02-03T12:34:28Z")
This feature used to work for me- I’d see the volume/waveform of a song in the seek bar in Plexamp. However I just wiped and reinstalled my server and recreated my library, and now I don’t see that waveform anymore. T… --- ## [Scanning QR code for YouTube opens Plexamp on Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scanning-qr-code-for-youtube-opens-plexamp-on-android/828802)
**Author:** [@coach316dc1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/coach316dc1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/scanning-qr-code-for-youtube-opens-plexamp-on-android/828802 "2023-02-03T07:10:51Z")
Server Version#: 1.30.0.6486 Player Version#: When scanning a QR code on my android device, that should take me to watch a YouTube video, it opens Plexamp instead. I cannot find a setting anywhere that would keep th… --- ## [Is there any way to use the Plexamp app on a Mac with Chromecast?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-any-way-to-use-the-plexamp-app-on-a-mac-with-chromecast/829321)
**Author:** [@ben1265](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ben1265)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-there-any-way-to-use-the-plexamp-app-on-a-mac-with-chromecast/829321 "2023-02-02T23:58:24Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: Plexamp 4.6.1 I just got a Plex Pass because of all the awesome features Plexamp comes with. I installed plexamp on my Mac (Intel), and it’s working fine, except for one th… --- ## [Playlist, Edit filters, crashes if playlist is empty, App for Ipad, Iphone and Windows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playlist-edit-filters-crashes-if-playlist-is-empty-app-for-ipad-iphone-and-windows/829148)
**Author:** [@osnDK](https://forums.plex.tv/u/osnDK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playlist-edit-filters-crashes-if-playlist-is-empty-app-for-ipad-iphone-and-windows/829148 "2023-02-02T20:30:43Z")
If you create a playlist where it contains numbers with 5 stars, and you set the filter/rule/higher than = 5 stars. Ofcourse the numbers disapear because there is no stars higher than 5 But also the ability to edit the… --- ## [BUG - Plexamp is showing restricted albums tracks](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-is-showing-restricted-albums-tracks/828156)
**Author:** [@Kilgry](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kilgry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-plexamp-is-showing-restricted-albums-tracks/828156 "2023-02-02T15:03:53Z")
Plexamp is showing tracks from restricted albums. I’m restricting albums based on labels. This is happening when you use the “Show Similar Tracks” feature. Now, the tracks won’t actually play when selected but Plexamp in… --- ## [Behavior for refreshing smart playlists](https://forums.plex.tv/t/behavior-for-refreshing-smart-playlists/829155)
**Author:** [@blackzwe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/blackzwe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/behavior-for-refreshing-smart-playlists/829155 "2023-02-02T03:54:38Z")
I wanted to inquire on how exactly the refresh downloads for Plexamp works with smart playlists. I have the following filters set for a smart playlist: The playlist literally refreshes on each visit, doesn’t refresh … --- ## [Plexamp for Android Automotive?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-android-automotive/808763)
**Author:** [@mrmediaguy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mrmediaguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-for-android-automotive/808763 "2023-02-02T01:58:42Z")
So I’m now the proud owner of a new Volvo XC40 — one of the first cars to have Google’s Android Automotive platform as the basis of the head unit for the car. It does not support Android Auto (which runs on your phone) a… --- ## [Clear currently loaded track - Android PlexAmp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/clear-currently-loaded-track-android-plexamp/829186)
**Author:** [@chiments](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chiments)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/clear-currently-loaded-track-android-plexamp/829186 "2023-02-01T21:05:42Z")
If I am playing a track, stop it and exit the app, clear tasks, (not force closing the app) the track i had up previously is still there when I reopen PlexAmp. How do I clear the loaded track without having to force clo… --- ## [Plexamp player starts at Full Volume](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-player-starts-at-full-volume/829190)
**Author:** [@oidarnam](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oidarnam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-player-starts-at-full-volume/829190 "2023-02-01T20:30:33Z")
I am running Plexamp 4.6.1 on Ubuntu 18 Linux to a DAC (not headless). When I first start the player, it defaults to maximum volume, which my stereo system doesn’t appreciate much. Plexamp doesn’t remember the last volum… --- ## [Smart Collection with 1 album issue on android homescreen](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-collection-with-1-album-issue-on-android-homescreen/817689)
**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/smart-collection-with-1-album-issue-on-android-homescreen/817689 "2023-02-01T09:40:35Z")
Hi ! I think i found a bug or it could be a limitation. If you build a Smart Collection with a Limit to 1 album in Plexamp homescreen it shows 4 albums in the list then 1 album in the next page of the collection … --- ## [Plexamp's "Guest DJ" works great, but auto-play seems to have gotten much worse?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamps-guest-dj-works-great-but-auto-play-seems-to-have-gotten-much-worse/829042)
**Author:** [@scztt](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scztt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamps-guest-dj-works-great-but-auto-play-seems-to-have-gotten-much-worse/829042 "2023-01-31T19:00:04Z")
I’m seeing a strange thing, and I’m wondering if anyone else can confirm this… I’ve been using the new “Guest DJ” feature extensively - in general, it provides great suggestions and I’m happy to let it play with very fe… --- ## [Plexamp Replay feature](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-replay-feature/828966)
**Author:** [@coach316dc1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/coach316dc1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-replay-feature/828966 "2023-01-31T14:06:28Z")
I’m new to Plexamp. I have looked through the settings guide and searched all over for an answer to my question. If there is some type of detailed user’s guide for Plexamp, please point me to that and I’ll look it up m… --- ## [Feature idea : PlexAmp would read cds/vinyls barcodes and play the albums](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-idea-plexamp-would-read-cds-vinyls-barcodes-and-play-the-albums/828908)
**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-idea-plexamp-would-read-cds-vinyls-barcodes-and-play-the-albums/828908 "2023-01-31T08:10:38Z")
Just having this idea while watching my cds collection: that would be awesome if plexamp could read the barcodes cds or vinyl of albums and play this albums (of course if it is in our librairie (or on Tidal for those who… --- ## [Request: Plexamp Search puts focus in search entry box](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-plexamp-search-puts-focus-in-search-entry-box/828761)
**Author:** [@egoebelbecker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/egoebelbecker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-plexamp-search-puts-focus-in-search-entry-box/828761 "2023-01-31T00:34:23Z")
It would be very convenient if the Linux Plexamp (which I guess is Elektron-based, so this might benefit other platforms?) put the focus in the text entry box when you went to the search tab. --- ## [Feature Request : Search result shows track name in the playlists](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-search-result-shows-track-name-in-the-playlists/828849)
**Author:** [@Tangs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tangs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-search-result-shows-track-name-in-the-playlists/828849 "2023-01-31T00:28:21Z")
That would be a great feature if while searching a track it could not only show the result of the track’s name and the albums, but also the playlists where the track appears. --- ## [Yearly Search Filter defaulting to 2022 and not 2023](https://forums.plex.tv/t/yearly-search-filter-defaulting-to-2022-and-not-2023/828803)
**Author:** [@anon5074910](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon5074910)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/yearly-search-filter-defaulting-to-2022-and-not-2023/828803 "2023-01-31T00:22:50Z")
Using plexamp if you select the search icon and filter yearly on tracks, albums or artists the default comes up as 2022 when it should be 2023. If you change to monthly they do default to Jan 2023. Appears to only be ye… --- ## [Plexamp on MacOS "Privacy & Security -\> Accessibility" permissions](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-macos-privacy-security-accessibility-permissions/827729)
**Author:** [@Geoff\_12889](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Geoff_12889)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-macos-privacy-security-accessibility-permissions/827729 "2023-01-30T23:51:33Z")
Inside of my “System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility” on my Mac is a checkbox to enable permissions for Plexamp. Is there any specific reason this option is available, and more specifically, any reason I sh… --- ## [Plexamp not bit perfect in android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-bit-perfect-in-android/828718)
**Author:** [@juanjo.mtz.plex\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/juanjo.mtz.plex_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-bit-perfect-in-android/828718 "2023-01-30T22:09:43Z")
Hi, I’ve looking to get bit perfect music with Plexamp but it seems it’s not supported, will it be available? --- ## [Plexamp headless fails to start after initial install reboot](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-fails-to-start-after-initial-install-reboot/828666)
**Author:** [@railgun](https://forums.plex.tv/u/railgun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-fails-to-start-after-initial-install-reboot/828666 "2023-01-29T14:25:39Z")
Systems admining is not my strong suit. I’ve just installed Plexamp headless based on this guide. The initial install seems to be OK, but fails after a reboot and will not startup. I’ve searched and searched and have … --- ## [Request: Album view on CarPlay](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-album-view-on-carplay/828705)
**Author:** [@plex\_chetty\_co\_nz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plex_chetty_co_nz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-album-view-on-carplay/828705 "2023-01-29T03:50:15Z")
When accessing Plexamp via Apple CarPlay \> Library, it only List artist by letter Is it possible to implement an “Album” view instead of having to scroll through letters to find the band/artist you’re looking for whilst… --- ## [Plexamp - TIDAL tracks not being loudness levelled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-tidal-tracks-not-being-loudness-levelled/828574)
**Author:** [@PoisonedPanther](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PoisonedPanther)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-tidal-tracks-not-being-loudness-levelled/828574 "2023-01-28T21:37:36Z")
When playing TIDAL tracks added to my library, loudness levelling is not applied, causing the tracks to be far louder. Playing the same tracks from TIDAL applies loudness levelling correctly. In both cases, the seek bar … --- ## [Plexamp headless Setting. Player \> Show volume control?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-setting-player-show-volume-control/827663)
**Author:** [@MuSic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MuSic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-setting-player-show-volume-control/827663 "2023-01-27T19:53:34Z")
This setting is on the web interface of plexamp headless. Settings \> Player \> Show Volume Control. I expected this setting to not display the volume on the player? What is the setting meant to do if when off the volume … --- ## [Plexamp headless - Need help with screen blank (sleep) on rPi Os](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-need-help-with-screen-blank-sleep-on-rpi-os/827197)
**Author:** [@MuSic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MuSic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-need-help-with-screen-blank-sleep-on-rpi-os/827197 "2023-01-27T05:57:21Z")
Hi I have attached a 5 inch touchscreen to my pi. I like the way headless works from my phone most the time but also want to just ‘look’ over at my streamer to see what’s playing. Also I want others to be able to skip tr… --- ## [Changing Priority in Linux for Plexamp Sonic Analysis](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-priority-in-linux-for-plexamp-sonic-analysis/827404)
**Author:** [@hank126](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hank126)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-priority-in-linux-for-plexamp-sonic-analysis/827404 "2023-01-27T05:28:26Z")
This is a possible configuration request or a question as to how to do this. The sonic analysis is very time consuming. I looked at the system and it is a child process of Plex Media Server with unique and short term … --- ## [Low quality from Tidal](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-quality-from-tidal/826347)
**Author:** [@Stessull](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Stessull)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-quality-from-tidal/826347 "2023-01-26T15:12:34Z")
I’ve asked this before, but strangely got no response. Can anyone shed light on why Plexamp, for me anyways, is pulling ACC tracks from Tidal instead of FLAC. All settings are set to maximum quality. I’m at a loss! --- ## [PlexAmp Headless for Managed Users](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-for-managed-users/826644)
**Author:** [@franz](https://forums.plex.tv/u/franz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-headless-for-managed-users/826644 "2023-01-26T01:28:29Z")
Hello, I am using a plex server in my home. For music I installed a plexamp headless on a pi. With my account (admin) I can cast directly form my phone (ios) to the plexamp headless connected to my hifi system. I crea… --- ## [Plexamp Bug](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-bug/827013)
**Author:** [@kkishfy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kkishfy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-bug/827013 "2023-01-25T22:36:17Z")
Noticed a bug in Plexamp. The Albums in my library are sorted by Album Artist / Album title but the letters on the side are reversed “Z-A” instead of “A-Z”. You can see that I have my albums sorted A-Z. The letters on… --- ## [Can I stop plexamp replaying a track from a shuffled smart playlist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-stop-plexamp-replaying-a-track-from-a-shuffled-smart-playlist/827116)
**Author:** [@anon5074910](https://forums.plex.tv/u/anon5074910)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-stop-plexamp-replaying-a-track-from-a-shuffled-smart-playlist/827116 "2023-01-25T22:08:52Z")
Scenario: I’ve a smart playlist which has 2000+ tracks. For reference this is the filters for the playlist, pretty simple! Problem: When I shuffle this playlist in plexamp everything appears okay for a while but s… --- ## [Request: Plexamp Global Shortcut Key -\> Next Album](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-plexamp-global-shortcut-key-next-album/827117)
**Author:** [@romanodog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/romanodog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/request-plexamp-global-shortcut-key-next-album/827117 "2023-01-25T22:01:51Z")
I currently use plexamp for all of my music listening on my phone but on my desktop I’ve been using Foobar forever. The way I have foobar set up is it shuffles though whole albums (same as plexamp’s random album radio) b… [Previous page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=63) [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/c/plex-labs/16.md?page=65)