Server Version#: 1.19.5.3112 Player Version#: 5.1.0 (called “Client” on the TV? Otherwise “Platform” is 3.8.0) TV: LG SJ800V - Firmware 05.80.55 Plex asks me to link each time I open it on my LG TV. I thought this may be linked to ‘Automatic Sign In’ being disabled in Settings > General but if I …

I uninstalled Plex, turned off the TV, and unplugged it for 10 seconds. Once it was back on again and Plex was reinstalled it logged me straight in… no linking required. So my issue was fixed, but now maybe the fact I didn’t need to link is undesired behaviour?

"Automatic Sign In" does not stay selected - must link TV every time

Plex Players Smart TVs

SE56 August 2, 2020, 1:06pm 2

I have noticed a power cycle from power supply resolves this issue, not your remote.

No configuration persistence

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"Automatic Sign In" does not stay selected - must link TV every time

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