I don’t think the client should have to opt in to using the optimized version. If client remote and there is an optimized version, prefer that, even if server needs to transcode. Its infinitely easier to transcode a 720p AVC than a 4k HEVC. Not like clients do much more than hit the play button anyw…

[Feature Request] Give priority to Optimized versions when streaming

tom80H Closed May 30, 2021, 3:12pm 2

Early 2021 clean-up: duplicate

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set clients to prefer optimized version Feature Suggestions	2	142	June 10, 2021
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Avoid transcoding if multiple versions Feature Suggestions	3	253	June 27, 2021
Optimized version - How exactly the clients are choosing to use it? General Discussions	10	157	January 7, 2020
Optimized Versions for UHD Files? General Discussions	18	2188	January 7, 2020