# \#chromecast **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/chromecast/34.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Disable Media Logos](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-media-logos/944309)
**Author:** [@auwilliams](https://forums.plex.tv/u/auwilliams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/disable-media-logos/944309 "2026-10-10T09:33:13Z")
The new Plex UI finally hit my clients, and I can already see a lot of curation issues. There are logos for TV and movies now, which puts too much trust in the agent to correctly map them. I thought managing thousands of… --- ## [Plex for Android TV - Playback Error across all file types](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-android-tv-playback-error-across-all-file-types/944221)
**Author:** [@ashfordmills](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ashfordmills)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-android-tv-playback-error-across-all-file-types/944221 "2026-10-10T01:17:45Z")
Server Version#: platform version 14 Player Version#: client version 2026.19.1(971050476) \ log0.txt (186.8 KB) Fir… --- ## [Live TV - Recoding in Progress - No Start from Beginning?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356)
**Author:** [@robot.family.media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robot.family.media)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-recoding-in-progress-no-start-from-beginning/943356 "2026-10-09T21:09:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Mixed. This is observed on both Google streamers and ATV 4K with the new app layout. Tuner Make/Model: HDHomerun Connect 4k Guide/Lineup name: Local Broadcast Listing U… --- ## [New player has killed Live TV/DVR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-has-killed-live-tv-dvr/944274)
**Author:** [@santoku](https://forums.plex.tv/u/santoku)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-has-killed-live-tv-dvr/944274 "2026-10-09T17:12:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-720010903 Player Version#: 2026.19.1 Tuner Make/Model: SiliconeDust HD HomeRun Guide/Lineup name: Using XMLTV?: Channel number/Name: Previous version of the player 100% fine across Goo… --- ## [\[Acknowledged - Still No Fix\] Unable to cast server content on Chromecast device](https://forums.plex.tv/t/acknowledged-still-no-fix-unable-to-cast-server-content-on-chromecast-device/920320)
**Author:** [@Mrdavebot](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mrdavebot)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/acknowledged-still-no-fix-unable-to-cast-server-content-on-chromecast-device/920320 "2026-10-09T14:24:11Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.7.9823-59f304c16 Player Version#: Version 4.146.0 Device: Samsung Galaxy S24 (Model: SM-S921U1) OS: Android 15 Plex App Version: 2025.16.0 (14 May 2025) I’m experiencing a casting issue that’s d… --- ## [What is this new player of shows (p.o.s.) on my Chromecast?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-this-new-player-of-shows-p-o-s-on-my-chromecast/944262)
**Author:** [@dzeff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dzeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-is-this-new-player-of-shows-p-o-s-on-my-chromecast/944262 "2026-10-09T12:24:30Z")
Player Version#: 2026.19.1 (971050476 Why Plex? Why did you get rid of the ‘Next’ button to move to the next episode in a TV show? Why did you change the FF feature from how many times you press FF \* the value the use… --- ## [Plex.direct certificate stuck – please revoke/reissue (unable to get local issuer certificate)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-direct-certificate-stuck-please-revoke-reissue-unable-to-get-local-issuer-certificate/943931)
**Author:** [@turism0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/turism0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-direct-certificate-stuck-please-revoke-reissue-unable-to-get-local-issuer-certificate/943931 "2026-10-04T21:49:12Z")
Hi, could a staff member please check and revoke the plex.direct certificate for my server? It looks stuck, and remote access has failed since it was issued. Server name: Heimdall Machine identifier: 99c52ccf248564106a… --- ## [Symfonium: Music player and cast with Plex support](https://forums.plex.tv/t/symfonium-music-player-and-cast-with-plex-support/792644)
**Author:** [@Tolriq](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tolriq)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/symfonium-music-player-and-cast-with-plex-support/792644 "2026-10-04T18:33:49Z")
Symfonium is a simple and modern music player, with an unique vision to be your central control point for your music. Add multiple media providers (Your local device, Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Subsonic, Kodi) then play yo… --- ## [CC (EIA-608) show XDS metadata instead of dialogue on some ATSC channels, depending on start time](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497)
**Author:** [@Cardinale](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Cardinale)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cc-eia-608-show-xds-metadata-instead-of-dialogue-on-some-atsc-channels-depending-on-start-time/943497 "2026-09-27T00:52:56Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (macOS 26.6.2, Apple M4, hardware transcoding on) Player Version#: Plex for iOS 2025.28.0 (iPadOS 27.0, iPad13,4) Tuner Make/Model: HDHomeRun FLEX QUATRO (HDFX-4US), firmware 202… --- ## [New player refuses to play videos with AAC5.1 but old player will play them](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-refuses-to-play-videos-with-aac5-1-but-old-player-will-play-them/936502)
**Author:** [@ashley\_r361](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ashley_r361)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-player-refuses-to-play-videos-with-aac5-1-but-old-player-will-play-them/936502 "2026-09-21T04:39:52Z")
Casting MP4 video with AAC5.1 audio fails on Android device running 2026.2.0 (966828700) or any version after the big upgrade last year. Casting the same file from an Android device running version 10.26.0.2578 (6cc7ea1… --- ## [Plex casting problem](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-casting-problem/943114)
**Author:** [@rebor85](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rebor85)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-casting-problem/943114 "2026-09-20T17:54:13Z")
Hi! Plex casting problem When I try to cast from the Plex mobile app to my TV, playback does not start. The TV shows the selected movie title and then a buffering indicator, but the video never starts. After waiting f… --- ## [Subtitle issues when casting from Android](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901)
**Author:** [@MIvanIsten](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MIvanIsten)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitle-issues-when-casting-from-android/922901 "2026-09-19T19:56:12Z")
This is not ASS specific issue. Happens to SRT too. (probably all subtitle formats) playing in plex web, subtitles are OK casting from plex web, subtitles are OK playing in android app, subtitles are OK casting from an… --- ## [Can't cast to Chromecast on personal network (not remote). Works fine on devices/apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-cast-to-chromecast-on-personal-network-not-remote-works-fine-on-devices-apps/939516)
**Author:** [@jake\_in\_texas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jake_in_texas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-cast-to-chromecast-on-personal-network-not-remote-works-fine-on-devices-apps/939516 "2026-09-02T18:16:13Z")
Server Version#: server-windows Cannot cast to Gen 3 Chromecast as of this afternoon (6-9-2026, 2:00 CST). I am on internal network. Cast works fine to devices but not to Chromecasts. --- ## [Plex for Android intermittently holds wakelock for 1–4 hours (Vizbee MSF multicast lock?)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-android-intermittently-holds-wakelock-for-1-4-hours-vizbee-msf-multicast-lock/942211)
**Author:** [@kd\_1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kd_1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-android-intermittently-holds-wakelock-for-1-4-hours-vizbee-msf-multicast-lock/942211 "2026-08-28T15:24:22Z")
I am seeing intermittent standby battery drain from Plex for Android holding a Wi-Fi multicast lock long after Plex has gone into the background. A normal Plex discovery session on the same phone releases the lock when I… --- ## [Audio playback times out on Chromecast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-playback-times-out-on-chromecast/941507)
**Author:** [@Mundtski](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mundtski)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-playback-times-out-on-chromecast/941507 "2026-08-09T20:13:25Z")
Server Version#: v1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 10.30.8.4222 (58d01a81) When playing music via the Plex app on Chromecast, the Chromecast will power off according to energy saver settings, as if audio does not “count”… --- ## [Subtitles not available when casting on Android to Chromecast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-available-when-casting-on-android-to-chromecast/941442)
**Author:** [@wildest](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wildest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-not-available-when-casting-on-android-to-chromecast/941442 "2026-08-09T00:14:47Z")
I’ve had auto updates for the Android app disabled for over a year since this problem started. Unfortunately it looks like it got updated, so I’m now on the latest app. Sure enough, subtitles don’t work. CC button show… --- ## [Watch Bracket: I built a self-hosted Plex party game to finally decide what to watch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-bracket-i-built-a-self-hosted-plex-party-game-to-finally-decide-what-to-watch/941293)
**Author:** [@hadenhiles](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hadenhiles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-bracket-i-built-a-self-hosted-plex-party-game-to-finally-decide-what-to-watch/941293 "2026-08-04T01:53:14Z")
Project Name: Watch Bracket GitHub: https://github.com/HadenHiles/WatchBracket I built Watch Bracket because choosing something to watch from Plex often takes longer than watching it. It is a self-hosted, real-time… --- ## [Android TV app not updated in 6+ months](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-tv-app-not-updated-in-6-months/941170)
**Author:** [@tecnobrat](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tecnobrat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-tv-app-not-updated-in-6-months/941170 "2026-08-03T15:57:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828 Player Version#: 10.30.8.4222 I feel like I’m missing something. Perhaps its because I’m in Canada. The android TV app has not been updated in over 6 months, it will not download new vers… --- ## [This new android app is awful, where can I download the previous version?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/this-new-android-app-is-awful-where-can-i-download-the-previous-version/915593)
**Author:** [@slayer3032](https://forums.plex.tv/u/slayer3032)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/this-new-android-app-is-awful-where-can-i-download-the-previous-version/915593 "2026-07-24T18:02:12Z")
The library is laggy and unresponsive leading to multiple back presses that close the app. I can’t remove all of the trash off of my home page. Content takes 30-90 seconds to load if it ever does manage to play somethi… --- ## [Cast / Chromecast Quality Settings Missing / Not Respecting App Settings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cast-chromecast-quality-settings-missing-not-respecting-app-settings/935170)
**Author:** [@marcjt](https://forums.plex.tv/u/marcjt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cast-chromecast-quality-settings-missing-not-respecting-app-settings/935170 "2026-07-18T21:09:02Z")
Since the Experience Preview, I am no longer able to either change playback quality settings for cast / have current app settings carry over to cast / chromecast quality settings. In the old apps quality could be adj… --- ## [Audio Transcoding Behavior on Google TV Streamer 4K](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-transcoding-behavior-on-google-tv-streamer-4k/939292)
**Author:** [@bageldog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bageldog)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/audio-transcoding-behavior-on-google-tv-streamer-4k/939292 "2026-07-16T17:50:08Z")
I’m confused about the audio transcoding behavior that happens on the client-side with a Google TV Streamer 4K. My setup: Server is direct playing a movie with a DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio track. Client is a Google TV Stream… --- ## [BUG: Chromecast defaults to wrong version](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-chromecast-defaults-to-wrong-version/939981)
**Author:** [@thej33per](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thej33per)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-chromecast-defaults-to-wrong-version/939981 "2026-06-24T20:31:20Z")
Server Version#: 4.159.0 Player Version#: 2026.12.0 Problem is still there: BUG: Chromecast defaults to wrong version --- ## [Android app can no longer connect to Visio TV Chromecast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-app-can-no-longer-connect-to-visio-tv-chromecast/916277)
**Author:** [@Paradox52525](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Paradox52525)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-app-can-no-longer-connect-to-visio-tv-chromecast/916277 "2026-06-17T19:08:21Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.6.9685 Player Version#: versions newer than 10.21.1.1562 (up to and including 2025.14.0) Issue: I have a Visio M65-D0 TV, which has a built-in Chromecast. In the past it has always functioned id… --- ## [External Subtitles Fail to Load on Chromecast When Casting from iOS Plex App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/external-subtitles-fail-to-load-on-chromecast-when-casting-from-ios-plex-app/939669)
**Author:** [@rsoorajs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rsoorajs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/external-subtitles-fail-to-load-on-chromecast-when-casting-from-ios-plex-app/939669 "2026-06-13T19:41:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156-f737b826c-ls287 Player Version#: 2026.11.0(1767) (ios) While using the Plex iOS app and casting to a Chromecast, external subtitles no longer appear on the TV. The movie plays correctly, a… --- ## [How to create a Plex Media Server on an Android Chrome notebook](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-create-a-plex-media-server-on-an-android-chrome-notebook/939636)
**Author:** [@radjag](https://forums.plex.tv/u/radjag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-create-a-plex-media-server-on-an-android-chrome-notebook/939636 "2026-06-12T21:56:45Z")
I keep all of my TV shows on a large USB HDD and have in the past been using a Windows Notebook for my Plex Media Server. I am trying to migrate to a smaller, simpler Acer Chromebook, but I cannot find a Plex Media Serve… --- ## [Video stuck at the end and can't replay](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-stuck-at-the-end-and-cant-replay/939529)
**Author:** [@ken\_r68](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ken_r68)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-stuck-at-the-end-and-cant-replay/939529 "2026-06-10T06:19:06Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 10.30.8.4222 If I use Google TV to watch a local music video file on Plex, the video will play to the end and stop. If you exit and try to restart the video to watch it… --- ## [Chromecast control lost immediately after playback starts on Plex Windows/Web](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chromecast-control-lost-immediately-after-playback-starts-on-plex-windows-web/939021)
**Author:** [@Maiky1976](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Maiky1976)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/chromecast-control-lost-immediately-after-playback-starts-on-plex-windows-web/939021 "2026-05-21T06:15:11Z")
Server Version: Latest Plex Media Server version Player Version: Latest Plex Web / Plex for Windows version Hello Plex Team, I have a persistent Chromecast problem with Plex on Windows. Problem description: Chrom… --- ## [No subtitles when casting from iPad to Chromecast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-subtitles-when-casting-from-ipad-to-chromecast/938751)
**Author:** [@Hoggorm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Hoggorm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-subtitles-when-casting-from-ipad-to-chromecast/938751 "2026-05-12T17:52:59Z")
Hello, When I cast from iPad to Chromecast, there is no subtitles. The movie, or TV show, has SRT external subtitles, and they work on the iPad, but do not show up on the TV when casting. Any ideas? --- ## [Force Optimised Version to transcode to mp4](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-optimised-version-to-transcode-to-mp4/938632)
**Author:** [@imrehg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/imrehg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/force-optimised-version-to-transcode-to-mp4/938632 "2026-05-08T03:14:41Z")
Server Version 1.43.1.10611 Web Plahyer Version 4.159.0 I have a Chromecast 3rd Gen, that can only supports playing H264 videos (see the docs). When I try to stream H265/HEVC videos to it, the player nautrally tries to… --- ## [Exit confirmation on Android TV / Fire TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/exit-confirmation-on-android-tv-fire-tv/938244)
**Author:** [@CSab](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CSab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/exit-confirmation-on-android-tv-fire-tv/938244 "2026-05-05T16:01:13Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to propose a confirmation prompt when exiting Plex on Android TV (and similar devices like Fire TV) when pressing the “Back” button from the Home screen. There are two main reasons for this: … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/chromecast/34.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=chromecast)