# \#playstation **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/playstation/36.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Bug Report - PS5 Music stuck buffering after server update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-report-ps5-music-stuck-buffering-after-server-update/943735)
**Author:** [@grinti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grinti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-report-ps5-music-stuck-buffering-after-server-update/943735 "2026-10-01T02:10:51Z")
Server Version#: Windows 11x64 - 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Plex for PlayStation 5, Client Version 5.94.3, Platform Version 14.00 I previously made a topic but this is a more thorough bug report. Reproduce: Start … --- ## [PS5 - Music stuck buffering](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-music-stuck-buffering/943468)
**Author:** [@grinti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grinti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-music-stuck-buffering/943468 "2026-09-30T14:59:51Z")
Server Version#: Windows 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: current as of Sept 25, 2026 Recently, my PS5 has gotten stuck in a buffering loop when trying to play songs out of a Music Library. On the server side, it gives a… --- ## [PS5 App Cant connect to my local media server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-cant-connect-to-my-local-media-server/939405)
**Author:** [@usman87](https://forums.plex.tv/u/usman87)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-cant-connect-to-my-local-media-server/939405 "2026-09-27T17:48:40Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.2.10687-563d026ea I’ve tried everything, my ports are open from the ISP side, portforwarding is on, which afaik isnt really necessary, locally my TV’s Plex can find my server and it works, … --- ## [MP3s won't play in Plex on PS5](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mp3s-wont-play-in-plex-on-ps5/942821)
**Author:** [@Whorphan666](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Whorphan666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mp3s-wont-play-in-plex-on-ps5/942821 "2026-09-24T17:06:04Z")
A recent issue on PS5. Ordinary mp3s won’t play. They just buffer and then I get the “playback error” message. Works fine on computer and plexamp. It’s only PS5 that has this issue. Video playback works fine. Nothing on … --- ## [Plexamp on ps5 please! // Mod: + other consoles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-ps5-please-mod-other-consoles/743889)
**Author:** [@annathewitch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/annathewitch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-on-ps5-please-mod-other-consoles/743889 "2026-09-24T13:34:06Z")
The PS5 seems to support audio apps! I would love to be able to listen to my plex music collection while playing, say, Diablo 3 instead of having to pay for spotify to not even listen to what I want to. Would this be pos… --- ## [Two bugs, Playstation 5 theme music causing server crash, and TranscoderPruneBuffer not firing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-bugs-playstation-5-theme-music-causing-server-crash-and-transcoderprunebuffer-not-firing/943268)
**Author:** [@TehRobot](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TehRobot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/two-bugs-playstation-5-theme-music-causing-server-crash-and-transcoderprunebuffer-not-firing/943268 "2026-09-23T16:29:36Z")
Had an ongoing issue with my plex server crashing so threw Claude at diagnosing the problem. It has come back with two verified issues. Server version: 1.43.4.10903-e5521bd8c Platform: Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (Noble), x86\_… --- ## [Troubleshooting a Mac Server with constant buffering (Version 1.43.4.10903)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/troubleshooting-a-mac-server-with-constant-buffering-version-1-43-4-10903/943046)
**Author:** [@CloudDad](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CloudDad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/troubleshooting-a-mac-server-with-constant-buffering-version-1-43-4-10903/943046 "2026-09-18T18:37:19Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Version 4.160.0I I’m dealing with constant buffering and failure on my Plex Media Server for the past three months. Somehow it has gotten worse with my Plex Pass. … --- ## [PS5 App won’t connect to local Plex Server, all other devices work on same network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-won-t-connect-to-local-plex-server-all-other-devices-work-on-same-network/936824)
**Author:** [@Gembator](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Gembator)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-won-t-connect-to-local-plex-server-all-other-devices-work-on-same-network/936824 "2026-09-16T17:29:54Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 5.93.2 (PS5 Slim 12.70) It all used to work. Everything is on the same network and the same subnet. Apps on IOS devices work just fine. Web access works fine. Only the PS… --- ## [PS5 can't connect to media server after latest update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-cant-connect-to-media-server-after-latest-update/941984)
**Author:** [@jasoncar1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jasoncar1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-cant-connect-to-media-server-after-latest-update/941984 "2026-09-05T02:36:58Z")
The PlayStation app has always struggled with connecting, but it doesn’t seem to do it at all after the latest media server update. --- ## [PS5 Local Connection Failing (CERT: incomplete TLS handshake / unknown ca) - ALL other devices work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-local-connection-failing-cert-incomplete-tls-handshake-unknown-ca-all-other-devices-work/940263)
**Author:** [@t249c](https://forums.plex.tv/u/t249c)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-local-connection-failing-cert-incomplete-tls-handshake-unknown-ca-all-other-devices-work/940263 "2026-08-18T10:37:54Z")
I am completely stuck with a local connection issue that is exclusively affecting my PlayStation 5. My Plex Media Server is fully reachable locally and remotely for every single other device I own, but the PS5 outright r… --- ## [PS5 rejects local Plex server certificate – TLS unknown CA](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-rejects-local-plex-server-certificate-tls-unknown-ca/941354)
**Author:** [@seth5661](https://forums.plex.tv/u/seth5661)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-rejects-local-plex-server-certificate-tls-unknown-ca/941354 "2026-08-06T03:58:42Z")
Server version: 1.43.3.10861 Server platform: M1 MacBook Air / macOS Player: Plex for PlayStation 5 PS5 Plex version: \[1.007.001\] My PS5 can see my Plex Media Server, “Seth MacBook Air,” but says it is currently unav… --- ## [PS5 and Xbox one X not connecting](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-and-xbox-one-x-not-connecting/940919)
**Author:** [@yunathesheep](https://forums.plex.tv/u/yunathesheep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-and-xbox-one-x-not-connecting/940919 "2026-07-23T09:09:08Z")
Server Version#:1.43.3.10828 Player Version#:13.42 Was working fine with zero issues yesterday but now when ever i try and use either platform it says my server is currently unavailable even after rebooting the server … --- ## [PS5 cannot connect to local Plex server - TLS handshake fails (unknown CA)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-cannot-connect-to-local-plex-server-tls-handshake-fails-unknown-ca/940811)
**Author:** [@juanprando](https://forums.plex.tv/u/juanprando)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-cannot-connect-to-local-plex-server-tls-handshake-fails-unknown-ca/940811 "2026-07-19T18:13:21Z")
Server Version#:Plex Media Server 1.43.3.10828 Player Version#:Plex for PlayStation 5 Client Version: 5.94.1 Platform Version: 13.42 Server Platform: Mac mini (Apple Silicon) running macOS Issue: My PS5 is the only… --- ## [PS5 app discovers local server but fails TLS handshake (tlsv1 alert unknown ca) while all other Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-discovers-local-server-but-fails-tls-handshake-tlsv1-alert-unknown-ca-while-all-other-plex/940808)
**Author:** [@vaibhavsrivastava505](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vaibhavsrivastava505)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-discovers-local-server-but-fails-tls-handshake-tlsv1-alert-unknown-ca-while-all-other-plex/940808 "2026-07-19T16:58:11Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828 Player Version#: 4.160.0 PS5 Plex App: 1.007.001 PS5 System Software: 26.04-13.42.00.0 What works Plex Web iPhone Plex app Local playback from other devices Only the PS5 client fails. … --- ## [Hide PIN entry so not everybody in the room can see it // mod: enter pin via remote’s keypad](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hide-pin-entry-so-not-everybody-in-the-room-can-see-it-mod-enter-pin-via-remote-s-keypad/318833)
**Author:** [@philia](https://forums.plex.tv/u/philia)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hide-pin-entry-so-not-everybody-in-the-room-can-see-it-mod-enter-pin-via-remote-s-keypad/318833 "2026-07-12T13:35:42Z")
I find it annoying that I have to use the arrows to ender in my pin, especially with other people in the room while watching something. Please intergrate the numbers on the keypad to work when entering in pin. This shoul… --- ## [PS5 Plex App randomly getting "\[media server name \] is currently unavailable"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-plex-app-randomly-getting-media-server-name-is-currently-unavailable/940439)
**Author:** [@Hayt89](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Hayt89)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-plex-app-randomly-getting-media-server-name-is-currently-unavailable/940439 "2026-07-11T05:12:05Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687-563d02ea Player Version#:PS5 Player App (whatever the most updated version is) \ Hello, … --- ## [Beyond Frustrated](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beyond-frustrated/939920)
**Author:** [@wakkedoff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wakkedoff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beyond-frustrated/939920 "2026-06-25T21:48:34Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10768 Player Version#: ATV & PS5 So PMS was updated a few hours ago. I know it’s been a little bit since the last update. With each & every update I have hope that we’ll get steady playback on t… --- ## [Remote access failure](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-failure/939941)
**Author:** [@s\_l\_brav](https://forums.plex.tv/u/s_l_brav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-access-failure/939941 "2026-06-24T17:25:03Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: N/A When I setup remote access, it works fine and shows as good and then flips back to red. Looking at the logs, I suspect this might be the issue: Jun 23, 2026 10:34:03.… --- ## [Transcoded H264 Media with Transcoded TrueHD 7.1 Audio Displays Improperly and Crashes PS5 App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoded-h264-media-with-transcoded-truehd-7-1-audio-displays-improperly-and-crashes-ps5-app/938005)
**Author:** [@piskieee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/piskieee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/transcoded-h264-media-with-transcoded-truehd-7-1-audio-displays-improperly-and-crashes-ps5-app/938005 "2026-05-16T21:03:10Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: Plex for PS5 5.94.1 Having an issue playing some videos and not others that has me at a loss. Playback will be distored and purple and white. It will play for a minute the… --- ## [PS5 client "watch credits" bug](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-client-watch-credits-bug/938739)
**Author:** [@dripauskaite](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dripauskaite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-client-watch-credits-bug/938739 "2026-05-13T11:26:14Z")
For over a year now on the PS5 client whenever I finish a movie and the “watch credits” button pops up it breaks the app to the point where I have to restart it in order to get back to the home screen --- ## [Movies skip after a time with subtitles turned on](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movies-skip-after-a-time-with-subtitles-turned-on/935969)
**Author:** [@mslo61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mslo61)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/movies-skip-after-a-time-with-subtitles-turned-on/935969 "2026-05-11T17:41:28Z")
Server Version#: Updated to latest last week Player Version#: Updated to latest last week So this has been a thing for as long as I’ve used Plex Media Server. If I’m watching a non-english movie/tv series or has point… --- ## [Download for consoles](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-for-consoles/937958)
**Author:** [@gchow83](https://forums.plex.tv/u/gchow83)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/download-for-consoles/937958 "2026-04-13T17:40:55Z")
Would it be possible to request predownloading a seasonal show or movie on either Xbox or Playstation so when we do a watch party we aren’t as limited by who has band width. It can make the watch party experience more di… --- ## [Web and TV can't play series Transcoder Failed](https://forums.plex.tv/t/web-and-tv-cant-play-series-transcoder-failed/937902)
**Author:** [@vega69x\_gmail\_com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vega69x_gmail_com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/web-and-tv-cant-play-series-transcoder-failed/937902 "2026-04-10T22:13:18Z")
Server Version#:1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: Playback Error Conversion failed. The transcoder failed to start up, but on mobile or roku it plays good \ **Author:** [@jepprimon](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jepprimon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-app-shows-local-servers-on-same-wifi-network-as-remote/937543 "2026-03-29T02:04:30Z") \[mod edit: AI slop removed because it contained factual errors, hallucinations, and false conclusions\] --- ## [Plex audio desync on eAC3](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-audio-desync-on-eac3/937501)
**Author:** [@pl85704](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pl85704)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-audio-desync-on-eac3/937501 "2026-03-27T17:42:03Z")
Server Version#:1.43.0.10492-121068a07 Player Version#: Latest available in store More and more we’re encountering audio sync issues on PS5 only when it’s eAC3/DDP5 Atmos. Not just minor, usually several seconds off. … --- ## [Changes Coming to Remote Streaming on Smart TVs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changes-coming-to-remote-streaming-on-smart-tvs/937015)
**Author:** [@PlexInfo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexInfo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changes-coming-to-remote-streaming-on-smart-tvs/937015 "2026-03-11T15:27:48Z")
Hey everyone, It’s been almost a year since we first shared some important updates about the future of remote streaming on Plex, including the introduction of the Remote Watch Pass. Since then, we’ve been rolling these … --- ## [Plex for PlayStation 5](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-playstation-5/653272)
**Author:** [@Moussa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Moussa)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-playstation-5/653272 "2026-03-07T00:24:19Z")
Plex for PlayStation 5 has been updated to v5.4.2 FIXED: Fixed an issue that could cause the wrong metadata to be displayed during Live TV on Plex playback --- ## [Plex for PlayStation 4](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-playstation-4/328364)
**Author:** [@Moussa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Moussa)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-playstation-4/328364 "2026-03-07T00:24:05Z")
Platform Update for PS4. (Ver. 1.05) Following a beta testing period the brand new v2 app is now available to everyone. Features include: Brand new big screen UI 4K and HEVC video support (only available on the PlaySt… --- ## [Ps5 says my personal server is currently unavailable](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-says-my-personal-server-is-currently-unavailable/935633)
**Author:** [@cpawlowski](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cpawlowski)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-says-my-personal-server-is-currently-unavailable/935633 "2026-01-25T16:39:44Z")
Tried everything No matter what I do I cannot have the plex app on my ps5 show my server with my media on it My phone, web, and other smart TV all is working Anyone know how I can fix this --- ## [PS5 Plex App crashes after 1–2 minutes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-plex-app-crashes-after-1-2-minutes/935613)
**Author:** [@qiip\_7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/qiip_7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ps5-plex-app-crashes-after-1-2-minutes/935613 "2026-01-20T09:30:05Z")
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