# \#playback **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/playback/104.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [\[Feature Request\] Are you still watching?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-are-you-still-watching/862892)
**Author:** [@Apollo316](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Apollo316)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-are-you-still-watching/862892 "2026-09-24T16:44:51Z")
Possible to have an “Are you still watching?” prompt to friends? It would be ideal to have this as a toggle for each friend. Since we don’t host plex with the data centers that are Netflix and the like, it would be nice … --- ## [End time for playback in the media player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/end-time-for-playback-in-the-media-player/828314)
**Author:** [@amarildo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/amarildo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/end-time-for-playback-in-the-media-player/828314 "2026-09-23T14:47:42Z")
Even though the estimated end time while playing media might seem like a simple and unnecessary feature, it’s been so helpful on my LG webOS 3.4 TV. One time I had my friends over to watch something on my TV, and after t… --- ## [Global Audio Boost and Normalization](https://forums.plex.tv/t/global-audio-boost-and-normalization/700726)
**Author:** [@Junkman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Junkman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/global-audio-boost-and-normalization/700726 "2026-09-22T19:22:41Z")
I want a global audio boost in Plex and a general volume normalizer. The max volume is half that of other apps. I propose a little slider with a plus and minus button with the DBs in the middle. Audio Boost: \[-\] 10db … --- ## [\[BUG\] Background playback stops when in Offline Mode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-background-playback-stops-when-in-offline-mode/937550)
**Author:** [@qw2my](https://forums.plex.tv/u/qw2my)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-background-playback-stops-when-in-offline-mode/937550 "2026-09-19T23:23:33Z")
Player Version#: 2026.4.1 I have a strange issue, regarding the Background playback. I really like to listen to movies while working, but I don’t necessarily want to have my phone screen on all the time, to save some b… --- ## ["An error occurred loading items to play" on every item — play\_queue\_items hit INT\_MAX](https://forums.plex.tv/t/an-error-occurred-loading-items-to-play-on-every-item-play-queue-items-hit-int-max/942939)
**Author:** [@dcp11c](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dcp11c)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/an-error-occurred-loading-items-to-play-on-every-item-play-queue-items-hit-int-max/942939 "2026-09-16T23:12:58Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Plex Web 4.160.0 (Chrome) Every playback attempt on my server started failing with “An error occurred loading items to play.” Not one specific movie or show - every item, … --- ## [Slideshow, please! // mod: slideshow support for all clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/slideshow-please-mod-slideshow-support-for-all-clients/327193)
**Author:** [@manubart](https://forums.plex.tv/u/manubart)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/slideshow-please-mod-slideshow-support-for-all-clients/327193 "2026-09-10T10:46:00Z")
I waited for the Slideshow on Plex for years. Will I be able to see this feature before the grave? --- ## [iOS: Downloaded videos stops playing ~30 seconds after locking iPhone — streaming works normally](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-downloaded-videos-stops-playing-30-seconds-after-locking-iphone-streaming-works-normally/942721)
**Author:** [@RockyFacciolo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RockyFacciolo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ios-downloaded-videos-stops-playing-30-seconds-after-locking-iphone-streaming-works-normally/942721 "2026-09-10T01:54:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 2026.17.0 iOS Version#: iOS 26.6.1 Device#: iPhone 15 Pro Issue: There appears to be a bug with background playback of content downloaded using Plex Downloads on iOS. W… --- ## [Restarting: Playback Error \[existsOrThrow\] Value is undefined or null!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/restarting-playback-error-existsorthrow-value-is-undefined-or-null/942614)
**Author:** [@the\_peter](https://forums.plex.tv/u/the_peter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/restarting-playback-error-existsorthrow-value-is-undefined-or-null/942614 "2026-09-06T22:59:57Z")
So, I have decided to re-open this thread because it HAS to be addressed. I have put it in general discussion because the forums are either “PLAYER” or “SERVER” and this bug has not been discovered to be one or the othe… --- ## [Add option to enable Exclusive Audio in Plexamp](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-option-to-enable-exclusive-audio-in-plexamp/842779)
**Author:** [@PaoloC](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PaoloC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-option-to-enable-exclusive-audio-in-plexamp/842779 "2026-09-01T21:05:41Z")
Please consider developing the ability to enable Exclusive Audio in Plexamp (for Windows and others) to allow bit-perfect playback of music. The function is currently present in Plex Player, but it is much more useful to… --- ## ["Zoom" Display Mode incorrectly behaves like "Stretch" causing Aspect Ratio Distortion](https://forums.plex.tv/t/zoom-display-mode-incorrectly-behaves-like-stretch-causing-aspect-ratio-distortion/933939)
**Author:** [@Media-Vault](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Media-Vault)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/zoom-display-mode-incorrectly-behaves-like-stretch-causing-aspect-ratio-distortion/933939 "2026-08-29T23:57:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10231 Player Version#: 10.30.6.4151 (f1455a3f) I’ve identified a reproducible bug specifically on the Onn 4K Pro where the “Zoom” playback modifier functions incorrectly. Instead of maintaining … --- ## [Please give Plex Apps the ability to customize the skip-back duration length (mod: +skip-forward)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-give-plex-apps-the-ability-to-customize-the-skip-back-duration-length-mod-skip-forward/117240)
**Author:** [@sha256](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sha256)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-give-plex-apps-the-ability-to-customize-the-skip-back-duration-length-mod-skip-forward/117240 "2026-08-26T17:03:09Z")
Hi there, This post started out in Plex For Android, then I put it in Plex Ninjas, and then it was suggested I post here as an idea for any/all apps. Basically, I’m getting a little disappointed with Plex’s changes to t… --- ## [One show wil constantly try and buffer/stutter when playing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-show-wil-constantly-try-and-buffer-stutter-when-playing/942008)
**Author:** [@tbar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tbar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/one-show-wil-constantly-try-and-buffer-stutter-when-playing/942008 "2026-08-22T16:01:36Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10896 Player Version#:1.112.0 I have one TV show (Big Bang Theory) on my server that whenever I play any episode there is constant buffering/stuttering from any player that is not local to the s… --- ## [Multichannel FLAC and high resolution audio support for music in NVIDIA Shield Plex app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multichannel-flac-and-high-resolution-audio-support-for-music-in-nvidia-shield-plex-app/796933)
**Author:** [@superkrups20056](https://forums.plex.tv/u/superkrups20056)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multichannel-flac-and-high-resolution-audio-support-for-music-in-nvidia-shield-plex-app/796933 "2026-08-20T12:39:51Z")
Hello all, me and others have been asking for multichannel FLAC support and high definition audio support for the NVIDIA Shield’s Plex app for the last three years. Welcome to this year’s annual post (which just happens … --- ## [CUE support for FLAC files](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cue-support-for-flac-files/96352)
**Author:** [@robertsig](https://forums.plex.tv/u/robertsig)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cue-support-for-flac-files/96352 "2026-08-18T15:08:09Z")
A majority of my FLAC music files have embedded CUE text files within them, as well as external CUE files. I like to rip an entire album to preserve gaps and use the CUE sheets to play individual songs. This is support… --- ## [New Plex UI Interface](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-ui-interface/941722)
**Author:** [@michael10henry](https://forums.plex.tv/u/michael10henry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-plex-ui-interface/941722 "2026-08-16T18:27:18Z")
Currently in the new UI if you were to pause a film then play again, the screen stretches it’s view. To get back to it’s original view you need to go out of the film and go back. Currently only happening on the app thr… --- ## [New Stranger Things rips (Arrow 5 season box set) will not play after Netflix intro](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-stranger-things-rips-arrow-5-season-box-set-will-not-play-after-netflix-intro/941449)
**Author:** [@thirdgen89gta](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thirdgen89gta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-stranger-things-rips-arrow-5-season-box-set-will-not-play-after-netflix-intro/941449 "2026-08-08T16:06:41Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 ▶ Server OS Info Player Version# Mac Desktop: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Apple M1 Mini macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 Plex Web: 4.160.0 Safari 26.5.2 (21624.2.5.11.8) Chrome 151.0.7922.108 Nvidia S… --- ## [Need help again](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-help-again/940828)
**Author:** [@THEPHOTODAD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/THEPHOTODAD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/need-help-again/940828 "2026-07-20T02:34:56Z")
I’m getting an error message when attempting to play a specific movie. I’ve confirmed the movie is playable on my external, but thats it, not sure what else I can/should do can someone guide me on how to resolve this… --- ## [‘Tandem Playback’ to several clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tandem-playback-to-several-clients/38777)
**Author:** [@apadua](https://forums.plex.tv/u/apadua)\ **Replies:** 442\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tandem-playback-to-several-clients/38777 "2026-07-15T18:46:34Z")
Hi Guys, Since this feature has grown in demand, and since we've spotted three different requests with very similar requirements, we are consolidating the three posts into this one. Here is the current feature requir… --- ## [Plex hardware transcoding crashes on valid files with an FPS change (FFmpeg bug)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-hardware-transcoding-crashes-on-valid-files-with-an-fps-change-ffmpeg-bug/940615)
**Author:** [@FatalRev](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FatalRev)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-hardware-transcoding-crashes-on-valid-files-with-an-fps-change-ffmpeg-bug/940615 "2026-07-14T13:26:25Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: Various (tested Web (chrome), Android TV, iOS) I found a PMS hardware transcoding bug affecting valid video files that contain sections encoded at different frame rates, a… --- ## [\[Very Popular\] myPlex: buffer content Youtube-style](https://forums.plex.tv/t/very-popular-myplex-buffer-content-youtube-style/20601)
**Author:** [@abreis](https://forums.plex.tv/u/abreis)\ **Replies:** 345\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/very-popular-myplex-buffer-content-youtube-style/20601 "2026-07-08T21:05:35Z")
Better buffering of content from remote myPlex serversMany domestic Internet uplinks are weak. People want to view and share their content from their home Internet. So: Buffer content Youtube-style. When I pause a strea… --- ## [Option to show "Skip Intro/Credits" button only when UI Overlay is active](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-to-show-skip-intro-credits-button-only-when-ui-overlay-is-active/935284)
**Author:** [@scooterbaga](https://forums.plex.tv/u/scooterbaga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/option-to-show-skip-intro-credits-button-only-when-ui-overlay-is-active/935284 "2026-07-05T11:06:09Z")
I would like to suggest an addition to how the Skip Intro and Skip Credits buttons are displayed. Currently, if a user disables these buttons to avoid on screen distractions during playback, they are also removed from t… --- ## [HW decoding is failing for HEVC 10 Bit](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hw-decoding-is-failing-for-hevc-10-bit/937324)
**Author:** [@lordy11](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lordy11)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hw-decoding-is-failing-for-hevc-10-bit/937324 "2026-06-30T15:20:44Z")
Server Version#: v.1.43.0.10492-121068a07 (Docker Unraid) Player Version#: v.1.112.0.359-0d79a49f (Win11 ARM) I am currently experiencing an issue when watching media with the Plex Desktop Application on my Laptop. Th… --- ## [Add support for dynamic audio range compression](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-support-for-dynamic-audio-range-compression/21701)
**Author:** [@Fletch\_F\_Fletch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Fletch_F_Fletch)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-support-for-dynamic-audio-range-compression/21701 "2026-06-19T02:05:18Z")
As someone who watches movies with two small children sleeping in the next room, this would be a godsend. It’s particularly evident when watching 5.0 movies downmixed to 2.0. Low volume parts such as talking are barely a… --- ## [Playback Error "Content Unavailable" after June 9 outage - libraries locked](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-content-unavailable-after-june-9-outage-libraries-locked/939526)
**Author:** [@ats9882](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ats9882)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-content-unavailable-after-june-9-outage-libraries-locked/939526 "2026-06-10T04:11:55Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: \Movies show in library but won’t play, “Content is unavailable” error … --- ## [Watch together latency issues on Google TV Streamer](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-latency-issues-on-google-tv-streamer/938627)
**Author:** [@morenicano](https://forums.plex.tv/u/morenicano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watch-together-latency-issues-on-google-tv-streamer/938627 "2026-05-07T21:52:26Z")
Server Version#:1.43.1.10611 Player Version#:10.30.8.4222 I’m having an issue where whenever the watch together feature is used on a google tv device, when joining, each person’s status sits in the invited status and t… --- ## [Samsung DEX is NOT showing control buttons during playback since aug16-2025 update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-dex-is-not-showing-control-buttons-during-playback-since-aug16-2025-update/931120)
**Author:** [@ylke](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ylke)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-dex-is-not-showing-control-buttons-during-playback-since-aug16-2025-update/931120 "2026-05-03T15:46:40Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: android samsung s20+ - plex app update on aug16-2025 when playing movie in samsung DEX the movie control buttons like pause/play/next/playlist/etc.. is not showing… --- ## [Radio and sonic features, Christmas music in middle of summer!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/radio-and-sonic-features-christmas-music-in-middle-of-summer/938533)
**Author:** [@bobdinro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bobdinro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/radio-and-sonic-features-christmas-music-in-middle-of-summer/938533 "2026-05-03T13:09:02Z")
I see that are older posts with this subject! Please tune the sonic engine or what engine inserting songs in radio stations to be aware what time of the year are we and not inserting holiday music on playlist! please! p… --- ## [Android: Manually pressing Next Episode carries over playback timestamp from previous episode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-manually-pressing-next-episode-carries-over-playback-timestamp-from-previous-episode/936799)
**Author:** [@mattgn4t](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattgn4t)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-manually-pressing-next-episode-carries-over-playback-timestamp-from-previous-episode/936799 "2026-04-21T13:15:59Z")
I’ve had this issue for quite a while. Seems to only be an issue on my phone. Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 2026.2.0 Summary: On Android (Pixel 6), manually tapping “Next Episode” near the end of an e… --- ## [Allow switching of different quality versions during playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-switching-of-different-quality-versions-during-playback/936236)
**Author:** [@hi\_phi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hi_phi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-switching-of-different-quality-versions-during-playback/936236 "2026-04-20T13:06:33Z")
Also, I would like to be able to switch between different versions while playback on Android. I have a Pixel 9a, which means my client is recent, I guess. IIRC, we can switch between different versions on other client li… --- ## [Make Playback Speed Control Easier to Access](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-playback-speed-control-easier-to-access/877939)
**Author:** [@rwoffice](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rwoffice)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/make-playback-speed-control-easier-to-access/877939 "2026-04-15T23:13:27Z")
First, thanks for adding Playback Speed, it’s a great addition. However, it could use a minor GUI tweak to make it more usable. It would be much more useful and accessible if the button to change speeds was located on … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/playback/104.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=playback)