How to Troubleshoot Ad Detection Problems

pl69321
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:10:44 +0000
Plex Media Server

Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156
Player Version#: Apple TV app latest version

Ad detection has been working, but recently it’s started behaving very erratically. I record some local OTA programming to watch at a more convenient time. I have ad detection turned on but not automatic ad skipping.

At the first commercial break I get the “Skip Ads” button and it works correctly

At the second break there is no “Skip Ads” button. I have to skip forwards 10s at a time past the ads.

Then, after skipping the second break, during program content, the “Skip Ads” button appears (not during ads). If I click the “Skip Ads” button it terminates the whole program.

How do I troubleshoot this further?

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