# \#player-mac **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-mac/162.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Plex for Mac: pause, stop and volume lag by 5 to 30 seconds on 60fps channels (new M6 Mac mini, macO](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-pause-stop-and-volume-lag-by-5-to-30-seconds-on-60fps-channels-new-m6-mac-mini-maco/943799)
**Author:** [@dob312](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dob312)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-pause-stop-and-volume-lag-by-5-to-30-seconds-on-60fps-channels-new-m6-mac-mini-maco/943799 "2026-10-04T02:44:22Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (Plex for Mac), macOS 27.0.1, Apple M6 Mac mini Hi all, I just got a new M6 Mac mini and Plex for Mac is close to unusable on any 60fps cha… --- ## [Cannot access one of my two plex servers anymore with IOS and Mac](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-access-one-of-my-two-plex-servers-anymore-with-ios-and-mac/941364)
**Author:** [@astraub99](https://forums.plex.tv/u/astraub99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cannot-access-one-of-my-two-plex-servers-anymore-with-ios-and-mac/941364 "2026-10-02T06:40:04Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861-720010861 Player Version#: 4.160.0 \ Both PLEX server are running on Synology NAS. Whe… --- ## [Return grid view to native apps and local web view which was removed in April 2021](https://forums.plex.tv/t/return-grid-view-to-native-apps-and-local-web-view-which-was-removed-in-april-2021/739070)
**Author:** [@oh7vm](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oh7vm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/return-grid-view-to-native-apps-and-local-web-view-which-was-removed-in-april-2021/739070 "2026-10-01T01:30:41Z")
For some reason Plex decided that “folder view will be limed to a list-style view in the web app”. However this change has also a affected local view servers and native apps at least on Windows and Linux platforms. Ther… --- ## [How to get Plex running with TailScale behind CGNAT?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-plex-running-with-tailscale-behind-cgnat/942937)
**Author:** [@woyciesjes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/woyciesjes)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-plex-running-with-tailscale-behind-cgnat/942937 "2026-09-28T17:09:54Z")
Plex Media Server v.1.43.4.10903 Tailscale v.1.102.4 — Running on mac Mini Sequoia 15.7.9 (24G830) Plexamp v.4.12.4 — Running on iPhone iOS26.6.2 Port forwarding is enabled on my router for Plex port 32400 Plexamp … --- ## [Plex for Mac 1.115.0.426: error 4294967283 is a TLS failure caused by a stale bundled CA file](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-1-115-0-426-error-4294967283-is-a-tls-failure-caused-by-a-stale-bundled-ca-file/943508)
**Author:** [@thebluecircle](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thebluecircle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-1-115-0-426-error-4294967283-is-a-tls-failure-caused-by-a-stale-bundled-ca-file/943508 "2026-09-27T07:54:48Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c (macOS 26.7, Apple silicon) Player Version#: Plex for Mac 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d (macOS 27.0) I think there have been a few related topics on this, however the Plex Mac App is fail… --- ## [Can't play videos on Mac after new installation Error code: 4294967283](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-play-videos-on-mac-after-new-installation-error-code-4294967283/939723)
**Author:** [@hugosomhelst](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hugosomhelst)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-play-videos-on-mac-after-new-installation-error-code-4294967283/939723 "2026-09-23T10:47:01Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f An unknown error occurred (4294967283) Error code: 4294967283 Setup: Mac mini m2 (Server) PMS Macbook m2 (Laptop) Apple Tv iPhone I get this er… --- ## [Plex Mac mini M1: riproduzione instabile - Plex Mac mini M1: unstable playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mac-mini-m1-riproduzione-instabile-plex-mac-mini-m1-unstable-playback/943156)
**Author:** [@G\_D](https://forums.plex.tv/u/G_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mac-mini-m1-riproduzione-instabile-plex-mac-mini-m1-unstable-playback/943156 "2026-09-21T08:21:17Z")
Italiano Ciao, sto riscontrando un problema con il client Plex su Mac mini M1. Dopo circa qualche minuto di riproduzione di qualsiasi contenuto, la riproduzione inizia a scattare e l’audio va fuori sincrono. A quel pu… --- ## [Are the Desktop Apps Dead?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518)
**Author:** [@gbooker02](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gbooker02)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/are-the-desktop-apps-dead/935518 "2026-09-16T22:57:38Z")
I think it is time to ask: Are Plex HTPC and Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux dead? Plex HTPC has not had an update since last July Plex for Mac/Windows/Linux has had only one update since May and that was to support the we… --- ## [Plex for Mac 1.115.0: all local playback fails with error 4294967283; Plex Web works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-1-115-0-all-local-playback-fails-with-error-4294967283-plex-web-works/942628)
**Author:** [@frankcsliu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/frankcsliu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-1-115-0-all-local-playback-fails-with-error-4294967283-plex-web-works/942628 "2026-09-07T10:03:39Z")
Server Version#: 4.106.0 Player Version#: 1.115.0 Title: Plex for Mac 1.115.0: all local playback fails with error 4294967283; Plex Web works Hello, I am experiencing a reproducible playback issue with Plex for M… --- ## [Anyone running the latest beta of MacOS Golden Gate have the Plex desktop app (or Plezy) crash?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-running-the-latest-beta-of-macos-golden-gate-have-the-plex-desktop-app-or-plezy-crash/942251)
**Author:** [@unabatedshagie](https://forums.plex.tv/u/unabatedshagie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-running-the-latest-beta-of-macos-golden-gate-have-the-plex-desktop-app-or-plezy-crash/942251 "2026-08-29T14:29:50Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d I assume this is a consequence of running the Golden Gate beta but I thought I’d check and see if anyone else is having issues with the Plex desktop a… --- ## [Plex for Mac hangs during offline launch](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-hangs-during-offline-launch/941641)
**Author:** [@Swifter8520](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Swifter8520)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-hangs-during-offline-launch/941641 "2026-08-17T11:17:34Z")
Server Version: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Operating System: macOS 26.6.1, Apple Silicon M4 Server: Remote Plex Media Server; no regular Plex Media Server is installed on this Mac When Plex for… --- ## [Plex for Mac, Windows, and Linux](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-windows-and-linux/446435)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mac-windows-and-linux/446435 "2026-08-17T10:19:19Z")
The new player app for Mac and Windows desktop apps can be downloaded from our downloads page Version# 1.0.0 You can read a bit more about it on our blog Constructive feedback about the new app is welcomed and can be … --- ## [Video Zoom (Crop) in Plex Desktop app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-zoom-crop-in-plex-desktop-app/803256)
**Author:** [@German](https://forums.plex.tv/u/German)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-zoom-crop-in-plex-desktop-app/803256 "2026-08-16T10:45:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.27.2.5929 Player Version#: 1.50.1.3176-06a9352d I’m an ultrawide user, I often have to zoom in to crop out hardcoded black bars, etc. I thought to myself “oh neat, plex has inputmaps, let me just bin… --- ## [Low volume on MacOS Plex app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-volume-on-macos-plex-app/941687)
**Author:** [@mfurniss](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mfurniss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/low-volume-on-macos-plex-app/941687 "2026-08-15T15:13:57Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f The playback volume is much lower than other media apps and player (e.g. Jellyfin). Is there a fix in the works? --- ## [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… --- ## [Downloading from my Plex Pass Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloading-from-my-plex-pass-server/941147)
**Author:** [@D3Media](https://forums.plex.tv/u/D3Media)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/downloading-from-my-plex-pass-server/941147 "2026-07-30T05:38:21Z")
This is in regard to a self induced BUG created by the Plex team. My users are unable to download from my server. Because of some draconian joke, that they must ALSO have a Plex Pass. Why do y’all do things like this. … --- ## [error 4294967283 on the macOS desktop client ](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-4294967283-on-the-macos-desktop-client/941044)
**Author:** [@applemad1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/applemad1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/error-4294967283-on-the-macos-desktop-client/941044 "2026-07-26T16:40:51Z")
Root cause found: bundled CA store predates Let’s Encrypt Generation Y roots I’ve traced error 4294967283 on the macOS desktop client to a certificate validation failure, not a codec or player problem. Posting the full … --- ## [Plex.app on macs fails to play recorded media but everything else works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-macs-fails-to-play-recorded-media-but-everything-else-works/940037)
**Author:** [@pl33590](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pl33590)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-macs-fails-to-play-recorded-media-but-everything-else-works/940037 "2026-07-23T17:20:58Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#:1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Like others I also had to rebuild new server instance after update hung on Mac M1 mini, rescan media etc and seemed OK. Media play on TV, local Plex on… --- ## [Mac Player stuttering video playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-player-stuttering-video-playback/906242)
**Author:** [@cowboytronic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cowboytronic)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mac-player-stuttering-video-playback/906242 "2026-07-21T12:58:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.4.9463 Player Version#: 1.108.1.307-dd5b87aa \ Somewhere between player 1.106.0.276 and 1.108.… --- ## [Plex Mac Client - An unknown error occurred (4294967283) Error code: 4294967283](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mac-client-an-unknown-error-occurred-4294967283-error-code-4294967283/940296)
**Author:** [@rajopotamus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/rajopotamus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-mac-client-an-unknown-error-occurred-4294967283-error-code-4294967283/940296 "2026-07-10T20:13:32Z")
Server Version#:Version 1.43.3.10745 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f I get the error in the title when trying to play any title out of the plex client for macOS using my m5 pro 14 inch MacBook Pro on Tahoe 26.5.2… --- ## [Video files are not analyzed for Audio Detection](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-files-are-not-analyzed-for-audio-detection/940329)
**Author:** [@Pigge](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Pigge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/video-files-are-not-analyzed-for-audio-detection/940329 "2026-07-10T12:54:08Z")
Server Version#: Version 4.159.0 Player Version#: 8.45 (1) Plex Pass Holder: Yes I have followed the instructions at https://support.plex.tv/articles/auto-sync-subtitles/ but movies still say in Plex Player on Apple T… --- ## [Ability To Switch Audio & Subtitles Tracks via keyboard shortcut](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-switch-audio-subtitles-tracks-via-keyboard-shortcut/722299)
**Author:** [@XxUnkn0wnxX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/XxUnkn0wnxX)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ability-to-switch-audio-subtitles-tracks-via-keyboard-shortcut/722299 "2026-07-04T12:30:33Z")
I’m not sure why this has not been implemented yet, it’s such a useful feature even VLC has it… I have a huge anime library with multiple subtitle tracks & different audio languages. I would much appreciate it if there… --- ## [Plex app on mac with Rodecaster Pro II sound issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-mac-with-rodecaster-pro-ii-sound-issues/939780)
**Author:** [@mattshields74](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mattshields74)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-mac-with-rodecaster-pro-ii-sound-issues/939780 "2026-06-18T13:34:59Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f I’m using two MacBook Pro’s (work and home). Because of that I’m using the Rodecaster Pro II audio mixer for the audio interface for both computers. … --- ## [Subject: Critical Playback Error (4294967283) on Mac Studio M3 Ultra connected to Studio Display / A](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subject-critical-playback-error-4294967283-on-mac-studio-m3-ultra-connected-to-studio-display-a/939799)
**Author:** [@tolibs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tolibs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subject-critical-playback-error-4294967283-on-mac-studio-m3-ultra-connected-to-studio-display-a/939799 "2026-06-18T07:13:48Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#:1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Hello Plex Team, I am experiencing a persistent and critical playback issue in the Plex for Mac desktop application that completely prevents any video … --- ## [Can't view my collections, just entire movie library](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-view-my-collections-just-entire-movie-library/937816)
**Author:** [@mad1design](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mad1design)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-view-my-collections-just-entire-movie-library/937816 "2026-06-15T05:12:05Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2 Player Version#:4.147.1 When I select the collection tab in my Mac player, it displays my entire 1200 plus movie collection. I’d like to be able to view just my 25 collections. The collections … --- ## [Backgrounds Not Displaying in Desktop App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/backgrounds-not-displaying-in-desktop-app/939486)
**Author:** [@SteveGreen80132](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SteveGreen80132)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/backgrounds-not-displaying-in-desktop-app/939486 "2026-06-08T22:29:20Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#:1.112.0.359-0d79a49f I had to rebuild a little after my movie Collections stopped displaying in the Mac desktop app, but after that problem was solved, my backgrounds died. … --- ## [Customizing Text in the Main Interfact of Plex Players // Mod: accessibility](https://forums.plex.tv/t/customizing-text-in-the-main-interfact-of-plex-players-mod-accessibility/837110)
**Author:** [@luninar](https://forums.plex.tv/u/luninar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/customizing-text-in-the-main-interfact-of-plex-players-mod-accessibility/837110 "2026-06-07T16:43:14Z")
There is one huge thing that is stopping me from paying for Plex, and it’s the fact that it has the worst accessibility when it comes to font size and readability of any program I’ve ever seen. So my feature suggestion i… --- ## [Plex Desktop crashes on macOS Sequoia when external monitor is switched off](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-crashes-on-macos-sequoia-when-external-monitor-is-switched-off/933044)
**Author:** [@chriswilson539](https://forums.plex.tv/u/chriswilson539)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-desktop-crashes-on-macos-sequoia-when-external-monitor-is-switched-off/933044 "2026-05-29T15:45:20Z")
Environment Server Version: 1.41.7.9823 Player Version: 1.110.0.351-4e48eb83 OS: macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) – build 26.0.1 Hardware: Apple Silicon (Mac16,10) Summary Plex Desktop for macOS consistently crashes when an exte… --- ## [No Content Available, server setting unavailable, something went wrong](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-content-available-server-setting-unavailable-something-went-wrong/939018)
**Author:** [@Angus](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Angus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-content-available-server-setting-unavailable-something-went-wrong/939018 "2026-05-26T02:11:50Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f mac (wifi) - when i try to connect to http://plex-server-ip:32400/web it just buffers mac (wifi) desktop app, web app - Home screen says No Content A… --- ## [Personal Smart Playlist for Plex Clients](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-smart-playlist-for-plex-clients/926696)
**Author:** [@JforrestJr](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JforrestJr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/personal-smart-playlist-for-plex-clients/926696 "2026-05-24T03:35:59Z")
I’m looking for the ability to have a playlist that can be created on the client side (any user) where you add shows (not episodes) for that user only. What this playlist will do is: either randomly select a show from … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/player-mac/162.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=player-mac)