Server Version#: 1.41.9.99961 (Linux) Player Version#: 2025.25 (Android) Hi, Plex Server IP: 192.168.0.10 Mobile: 192.168.0.207 (Note: I am not playing across the Internet, only on my home network.) The Android app detects the server and loads the libraries, but refuses to play without pur…

[image] Client says it won't play from "remote server", although the server is local Tips, Tricks & How-Tos This thread is not for discussing the introduction of the Remote Watch Pass and this restriction for free users as such. All postings trying to bring th…

Very good writup @OttoKerner . However I also recently noted, that playback of one of my local devices is shown as remote and I absolutely don’t know why. I’m not affected by it in principle (Plex Pass), but I would like to understand why. I have a Shield TV, a Fire TV 4K, a Fire TV 4K Max and a F…

Unfortunately not. I have just collected the various causes which were found previously in other forums threads. It is conceivable that there might yet another possible cause for trouble. However what that might be, I have no idea. Personally I steer clear of these Amazon devices. They might conta…

Hi OtterKerner, when you posted those rules they werent specifically aimed at me were they? I mean I haven’t go anything wrong have I? I specifically posted under the “Player” and “Mobile” section. I am only trying to watch on my mobile at home, not from outside… and after reading through the for…

This is not about rules. It is about the app communicating with your server directly. Only then is the location of the client considered “local”, and thus doesn’t require a Remote Watch Pass. The possible reasons are collected in my link, so peruse them carefully.

Thank you. I did look at the information previously and at first glance I don’t think these are the problem, but I will look more closely when I am able and go through each one. Sorry I didn’t ignore the information you provided previously, I just wasn’t/am not currently able to check these. I th…

[image] IanBond_uk: I think what is confusing me about this is that if I can use the Android phone to access and play media using a browser on the phone, then the server and network are setup and working correctly (locally). The Android app has a higher security level. It absolutely requires …

You might have just solved it! I have a feeling I disabled secure connection or set it at minimum because I tend do that during an installation since higher security levels can cause problems and once something is running correctly I increase the security, so that if something stops working I know …

Android App not playing Locally on network

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