How to disable transcoding on plex?

[paulocv13]

I would like to disable all transcodes. It’s possible?

I’ve already configured plex in the best way to not make transcodes. And my films are 100% compatible. 1080p MP4 ACC and no subtitles.

But I share my library with friends and when they access it, the transcode starts.

Is there an option in plex to block any transcode? How to make?

I found this option in the transcoder settings, is that it?

• Disable video stream transcoding: Disable transcoding of the video stream in transcoder operations. With this set, the transcoder may still transcode audio as well as remux video.

[JuiceWSA]

@paulocv13

Is there an option in plex to block any transcode?

There is - but it may be a Plex Pass feature if you don’t see this (where indicated):

With the transcoder disabled, instead of kicking in when needed - the files simply won’t play.

You’d be better off having your remote friends increase their Remote Quality settings - to try to ensure they get a Direct Play, but you’re limited on what you can do from your end.

Disabling the transcoder isn’t really the answer you seek.

[RayGo89]

However, this can help with the issue with HDR transcoding (transcoding HDR leads to very washed out colours in the image, thus this can be a solution to that problem).

[TeknoJunky]

that is like throwing the baby out with the bash water.

you are better of keeping 4k/hdr content in a separate movie library (or using labels) to prevent remote users even seeing 4k content.

for a lot of useful info on 4k/transcoding read whole thread @ Plex, 4k, transcoding, and you