Hi there
The suppot article about this says:
You can gather multiple versions of the same movie together (that have different resolutions or encoding formats) and collapse them to a single item. For example, you can have 3 versions: ones suitable for a mobile phone, a tablet, and a 1080p TV. The multiple versions will be collapsed to a single item in the library. When a Plex app goes to play the collapsed item, it will automatically request and play the most suitable item by default. Many apps will also allow you to select a Play Version action, where you can choose which version to play.
Would it be possible the autoselect the version according to the internet connection AND the compatibility of the client (ie: for HDR) ?
Let’s say, we could have :
- Iron man (2008) - 4K HDR Remux.mkv
- Iron man (2008) - 1080p Remux.mkv
- Iron man (2008) - 1080p 10Mbps.mkv
- Iron man (2008) - 1080p 5Mbps.mkv
- Iron man (2008) - 1080p 2Mbps.mkv
If my client supports 4K HDR AND has the bandwidth, it will select this file.
If the bandwidth is not good enough, it will select the correct one. A bit like Netflix I guess (?)
To merge the files, name them:
MovieName (Release Year) - ArbitraryText.ext
Where ext is the file extension. (Some operating systems such as Windows may hide your file extensions by default.)ArbitraryTextcan be any text useful to you to identify the media from outside Plex. Plex will show you the actual resolution of the media if the app you’re using shows you a list or use the best file for a mobile app. The text you have there is not displayed.
And there is, another thing that I don’t understand about multiple version movie.
The text you have there is not displayed.
Why ?!? Why doesn’t it show the ArbitraryTextnext to the bitrate and resolution ? It makes so much more sense.
EDIT: The same goes for TV Shows
Thanks
