How can i have plex only read file name not property title ?

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Is there a way i can rename bulk things

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use an app like FileBot to bulk rename

If you do not want Plex to read embedded metadata then put Local Media Assets below others in priority in whatever agent you are using for library or turn it off ( but you will need it on for things like subtitles )

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how would i do it with shows

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Your problem is you’re using MP4/M4V files and have Local Media Assets at the top of the lists in your Shows Tabs. Move it to the bottom. Then Refresh or…:

The Plex Dance®:

  1. remove show/movie from library
  2. update library
  3. empty trash
  4. clean bundles
    https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200392106-Library-Actions <— update library, empty trash, clean bundles
  5. bring names and structures into compliance/ or the ultimate bundle reboot operation
  6. replace corrected show/movie into library
  7. update library

All Steps. In Order. No Shortcuts.

Also make sure your files are properly named - FileBot (link in my signature) is probably the #1 Plex Companion.

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If you use MP4/M4V files you should move Local Media Assets to the bottom of every Agent list everywhere - under all tabs or this very same thing will continue to create problems.

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Thank you very much