Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200
Player Version#: 4.142.1
According to the Release Notes from the DSM 7.2.2 update:
- Starting from this version, the processing of media files using HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264), and VC-1 codecs will be transitioned from the server to end devices to reduce unnecessary resource usage on the system and enhance system efficiency. These codecs are widespread on end devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. If the end device does not support the required codecs, the use of media files may be limited. Refer to this article for workarounds. In addition, please note the following exceptions:
- Surveillance Station on DSM will continue to support server-side processing of AVC (H.264) streams, see the release notes.
- Deep Video Analytics (DVA) series models and VisualStation clients will retain support for AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) codecs.
- To ensure package compatibility, Advanced Media Extensions (AME), File Station, Media Server, Surveillance Station, Synology Drive, Universal Search, Synology Photos and Snapshot Replication will automatically update to the latest version.
- Video Station is not available on DSM 7.2.2. Refer to this article for workarounds to stream videos to end devices.
Since I have a wimpy Celeron CPU in my DS220+ does this mean I will start seeing more frequent pauses while Plex is transcoding, especially with the new “x” encoded versions of videos? I’ve been trying to only grab the H.264 versions even though they are way larger in file size, but those are starting to become less available and I’m worried that my NAS is quickly heading for obsolescence.
Also, does this mean that the Plex option to use hardware for encoding is now worthless?
Or am I not understanding something fundamental and everything is actually fine (fingers crossed)?
