Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 4.147.1 (Web player) I am wondering if this is expected behavior, but I have a local DNS entry setup for ease of access for certain people in the house that resolves plex.network.lan to my local plex server. This only works on my LAN, as this is done …

That’s the expected behavior at this point. [image] Client says it won't play from "remote server", although the server is local if you use the local web app , load it into your browser using the private IP address of your server. Do not use a domain name.

Plex thinks a library on my network is remote

Plex Media Server Remote Access

tom80H February 15, 2026, 2:56am 2

That’s the expected behavior at this point.

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Plex thinks a library on my network is remote

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