# Why Does Plex Buffer So Much on Certain Devices, Looking for Some Advice?

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**Category:** Plex Media Server\
**Tags:** smart-tv\
**Created:** [August 26, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-buffer-so-much-on-certain-devices-looking-for-some-advice/886322 "2024-08-26T11:57:30Z")\
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**Author:** ![stevesm75](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/stevesm75/32/324761_2.png) [@stevesm75](https://forums.plex.tv/u/stevesm75)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-buffer-so-much-on-certain-devices-looking-for-some-advice/886322/1 "2024-08-26T11:57:30Z")

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Hi everyone,

I have been having a frustrating issue with Plex buffering on some devices. My setup includes a Plex server running on a PC and I stream to various devices like a smart TV and a tablet.

Lately, I have noticed that streaming quality drops and buffering occurs frequently on the smart TV, while the tablet seems fine.

I have tried adjusting the quality settings and restarting both the server and the devices, but the problem persists.

My internet speed is stable and fast enough. Is there something specific I should check or any settings I might be missing: ?? I have read this article [https://support.plex.tv/articles/201575036-why-is-my-video-stream-buffering-](https://support.plex.tv/articles/201575036-why-is-my-video-stream-buffering/)[cissp/](https://www.igmguru.com/cyber-security/cissp-certification-training) it helped me little but now I am looking for more advice.

Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated…! 🙂

Thanks in advance! 🙏

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**Author:** ![SE56](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/se56/32/222425_2.png) [@SE56](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SE56)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-buffer-so-much-on-certain-devices-looking-for-some-advice/886322/2 "2024-08-26T12:01:54Z")

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Hi,  
when playing your content that buffers and you check at the server for Trans coding, use the dashboard to confirm.

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [November 24, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-buffer-so-much-on-certain-devices-looking-for-some-advice/886322/3 "2024-11-24T12:02:15Z")

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