Hey Guys I just noticed that popcorn time just updated their GUI to include a button to allow playing video files through their gui, or alternatively through VLC. I would like to see either a boost in audio Volume output, or a VLC option. Issue is when using plex from the browser like i …

Do you not use the volume control in the lower right corner or is this insufficient?

VLC allows the volume to be set to max 200%. This is practical on movies which do not have DRC settings applied to their multichannel audio, especially with small speakers like on many flatscreen tv's. How about trying 'Audio boost' in the web app?

You don’t say what client you’re referring to. Vlc playback on what device?

sorry to have not come back to the thread in so long. yeah, volume option in bottom right is not sufficient. Like Otto stated, the fact that VLC can port out substantially louder audio, is a huge advantage. Both the audio being pushed via chromecast, or just the audio that is heard when watching …

Updated the title here to better reflect your ‘Feature Request’ ------ […] Even the option to use [VLC] on [an] Android Phone vs [Plex App] would be nice too […] As for the android client, you do have the option to use an external player as desired.

yeah, volume option in bottom right is not sufficient. Like Otto stated, the fact that VLC can port out substantially louder audio, is a huge advantage. Have you tried the 'audio boost' option to which I linked in post #3?

[Feature Request] Use External Player from Plex/Web

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Topic		Replies	Views
Plugin to increase volume levels? Plex Players plex-web	3	50	October 26, 2024
Change aspect ratio and increase stock volume to 200 like VLC Plex Experience Preview android-mobile-preview , android-mobile	6	171	April 16, 2025
Volume boost in player Feature Suggestions	5	173	March 9, 2023
Volume amplification needed Plex Players player-windows	6	1594	February 26, 2026
New Button Play In VLC Feature Suggestions	4	84	September 26, 2021

[Feature Request] Use External Player from Plex/Web

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