Plex for Samsung (2016+ 4K/UHD televisions)

Version : 5.9.2 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

FIXED:

  • Fixed next item not being visible on post play

Version : 5.10.0 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

NEW:

  • Sort a server’s library items alphabetically in the More menu

FIXED:

  • Fixed seasons displaying with duplicate or missing items in some scenarios
  • Fixed player OSD clock being stale when shown
  • Fixed another case where Smart Hub items could get duplicated

Version : 5.11.1 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

NEW:

  • Bound seek to not seek past last 5s

FIXED:

  • Fixed missing ‘Automatically Sign In’ option for non-managed home users
  • Fixed a bug where titles can sometimes disappear
  • Fixed showing empty related hubs on shared servers
1 Like

Version : 5.12.0 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

NEW:

  • Show contextual options on row item long press

FIXED:

  • Fixed subtitle offset editor not updating subtitle offsets
  • Fixed Plex Logo screensaver not moving positions periodically
  • Fixed exit confirmation closing before exiting app
  • Fixed zero state showing over preplay in some instances

Version : 5.12.2 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

FIXED:

  • Fixed relay connections not being tested if all other connections fail
  • Fixed authentication for manually added servers also returned from Plex.tv

Version : 5.13.0 Preview
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2020 UHD Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5)

This update only applies to users who are opted in to the Public Preview.

NEW:

  • Make OSD only show for 2s in a lightweight seek (None)
  • Make OSD black instead of grey and less opaque (None)

FIXED:

  • Fixed an issue that could cause the Live TV on Plex guide to not display all upcoming airings
  • Fixed key presses not being blocked when screensaver is active
  • Fixed not being able to scroll to related hubs on collections screen sometimes
  • Fixed relay connections not being tested if all other connections fail
  • If playback is in first 2 seconds of a chapter, a chapter back seek goes to previous chapter
2 Likes

Version : 5.14.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

Public Preview opt-out has been removed. Everyone should now be on the latest version of the application, including FHD devices.

NEW:

  • Improve collections poster display
  • Make channel up/down support page up/down in navigation

FIXED:

  • Remove country identifier from content ratings
  • Respect the number of items set in PMS for Continue Watching
2 Likes

Version : 5.15.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Add ability to play music videos associated with tracks

FIXED:

  • Show season and episode numbers when season number is 0
  • Icon for focused item in Media Server Status screen will use text color
  • Disable play queue button during ad playback
  • Focus summary text when navigating down from seasons tabs
  • Update chapter thumbnails after next episode starts from post play
  • Fix blank screen after sign in in some circumstances
  • Prevent subtitles showing on top of OSD if it’s open before they start
  • Restore subtitle vertical position when subtitle/audio offset views dismissed
  • Fix premiere badge text color for focused programs in live TV guide
  • Truncate long library names mid-word in sidebar
  • Fixed showing 0 seasons incorrectly for podcasts, webshows and shared items

Version : 5.16.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Focus correct episode when returning from playback after autoplay
  • Removed unwanted right margin from Live TV guide
  • Updated sidebar icons

FIXED:

  • Remove highlight from lyrics when timed lyrics is disabled
  • Show correct message when playlist source is empty

Version : 5.17.0
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

FIXED:

  • Fixed row spacing when displaying Podcasts categories
  • Disable Live TV on Plex pausing with remote pause button
  • Fixed subtitles showing over ads in Movies & Shows

Version : 5.18.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

FIXED:

  • Hide create user button when in offline mode
  • Fixed empty home screen after resetting customization

Version : 5.19.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Renamed AutoPlay to Auto Play
  • Use DASH on Tizen 5.5 devices, if their PMS version is at least 1.22.1
  • Simplify app startup animation

FIXED:

  • Fixed Live TV guide sometimes showing channel identifier instead of vcn
  • Clear any current modals when starting playback via Plex Companion
  • Fixed metadata not showing in the player for some Live TV airings
  • Fixed error on playback of some items from Continue Watching
  • Fixed Smart Hub not updating in some cases
1 Like

Version : 5.20.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Updated sidebar style
  • Updated EPG style
  • Added tabs for Favorites and Genres to Live TV on Plex
    • Favorites tab - select the now focusable channel button to add or remove a channel
    • Genre tabs - displays a list of programs for a particular genre that are on now or coming up
  • Added smart playlist icon
  • Added option to delete show or season
  • Updated max bit depth to 10 for HEVC videos on 2017+ FHD devices

FIXED:

  • Fixed player closing pressing back button on screen saver
  • Fixed audio and subtitle option sometimes not appearing in actions menu
  • Fixed an issue where trailers or prerolls will sometimes error
  • Fixed stopping of deep linked episodes from catalog integration

Version : 5.21.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

FIXED:

  • Minor fixes

The Watch Together feature is now available to all Tizen devices. For more information on this feature please see Watch Together | Plex Support

Version : 5.22.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Allow navigating when tv guide is still loading airings

FIXED:

  • Fix error message shown when no items match filter in TIDAL
  • Disable trailers for Watch Together playback sessions
  • Moved Watch Together option lower down in more menu

Version : 5.23.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Adjust hub spacing, title sizes and title colors
  • Update focus color

FIXED:

  • Fixed blank screen when clicking summary
  • Fixed wrong duration for video playback when playing videos with multiple versions
  • Fixed source and destination bitrate reversed in Playback Information when transcoding video
1 Like

Version : 5.24.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

FIXED:

  • Fix Live TV guide overlapping sidebar in some cases
  • Fixed focus color on lyrics button
  • Fixed some zero states not being centered
  • Fixed clipping on longer text for details screen buttons
  • Fixed playing Live TV on Plex from ‘What’s On Now’
  • Fixed missing trailer button
  • Fixed an issue where audio would still play after application is suspended
1 Like

Version : 5.25.1
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

NEW:

  • Update button and status icons
  • Update metadata item progress bar style
  • Switch from showing Played/Unplayed to Watched/Unwatched
  • Colorize status badge icons on details screens

FIXED:

  • Fixed error attempting to use invalid browser language
  • Tweaked audio/subtitle offset button colors
  • Fix channel names not being displayed for channels without a logo
  • Fixed invisible icon when focusing on Watch Together invite button
  • Fix invisible checkboxes when focused
  • Fixed Empty Home message not being shown in some cases
  • Fixed trailer button disappearing when returning to a movie screen
  • Fixed poster shadow showing when there is no image
  • Fixed error message overlapping hub content when removing last pinned source
  • Fixed Live TV full channel titles being displayed rather than callsigns

Version : 5.25.2
Platforms : Samsung 2016 to 2021 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0)

FIXED:

  • Fixed art always showing dimmed in the guide
  • Fixed a regression with episode selection on shows with merged seasons
  • Fixed dimmed art remaining when returning to library screen