# \#plex-htpc **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/plex-htpc/187.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Plex HTPC Linux: TrueHD/Atmos and DTS-HD/DTS passthrough causes playback to freeze](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-linux-truehd-atmos-and-dts-hd-dts-passthrough-causes-playback-to-freeze/942554)
**Author:** [@kilimajaro](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kilimajaro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-linux-truehd-atmos-and-dts-hd-dts-passthrough-causes-playback-to-freeze/942554 "2026-09-28T11:30:59Z")
Summary Plex HTPC on Linux freezes when attempting to play media with HD audio passthrough enabled, specifically Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/DTS. The same HTPC, same HDMI connection, same audio device, and same media files… --- ## [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 Windows / Plex HTPC — No Audio, Plex Web Works](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-plex-htpc-no-audio-plex-web-works/942514)
**Author:** [@JT1527](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JT1527)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-windows-plex-htpc-no-audio-plex-web-works/942514 "2026-09-09T06:06:44Z")
System ASUS ROG Strix G531/GL531GT laptop Windows 11 Plex Media Server is hosted on a separate desktop PC Laptop is accessing the server remotely General Windows audio works normally Problem Neither Plex for Windows … --- ## [Plex HTPC crashes entire system - ffmpeg segfault in libx264.so.164 (Linux, older AMD CPU)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-crashes-entire-system-ffmpeg-segfault-in-libx264-so-164-linux-older-amd-cpu/942653)
**Author:** [@walkuf](https://forums.plex.tv/u/walkuf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-crashes-entire-system-ffmpeg-segfault-in-libx264-so-164-linux-older-amd-cpu/942653 "2026-09-08T01:42:13Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: Plex HTPC 1.70.1 (Linux, Flatpak) Summary: Plex HTPC crashed with a segfault in the system libx264 library, and the crash took down the entire machine (hard freeze requiri… --- ## [Bug in music playback no escape except force shut](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-in-music-playback-no-escape-except-force-shut/941769)
**Author:** [@Colton-McAfee](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Colton-McAfee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-in-music-playback-no-escape-except-force-shut/941769 "2026-08-17T21:29:23Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: 1.71.1.346-f62ce923 from the music playback screen with the album art and transport controls, there is a three dots option that should give options to show lyrics… --- ## [Halcyon Video — browse your Plex library as a walkable 1990s video rental store (open-source, free)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/halcyon-video-browse-your-plex-library-as-a-walkable-1990s-video-rental-store-open-source-free/941723)
**Author:** [@Halcyon-Video](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Halcyon-Video)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/halcyon-video-browse-your-plex-library-as-a-walkable-1990s-video-rental-store-open-source-free/941723 "2026-08-16T21:19:43Z")
I’ve been building a frontend that renders a media library as a 3D video rental store you walk around in first person. It started as a Jellyfin project; it speaks Plex as of this week, which is what brings me here. Wh… --- ## [Dolby TrueHD passthrough - modified mpv build](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-truehd-passthrough-modified-mpv-build/802742)
**Author:** [@Mitzsch](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mitzsch)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-truehd-passthrough-modified-mpv-build/802742 "2026-08-09T10:35:27Z")
Dolby TrueHD passthrough - modified mpv build As some of you may have noticed, passing through Dolby TrueHD content can be hit or miss - some files work, others won’t - this build tries to fix this under specific circu… --- ## [Wired xbox360 controller not working on Windows HTPC Player](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wired-xbox360-controller-not-working-on-windows-htpc-player/941037)
**Author:** [@ma4629](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ma4629)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/wired-xbox360-controller-not-working-on-windows-htpc-player/941037 "2026-07-26T09:04:54Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10828-00f62d37d Player Version#: 1.71.1.346-f62ce923 Plex HTCP for windows Windows 11 Home 25H2 OS build 26200.8875 Xbox 360 controller for windows driver Version: 10.0.26100.8737 Player and s… --- ## [Dolby Video profile 5 to 8.1 MKV conversion script (get rid of the green & purple!)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-video-profile-5-to-8-1-mkv-conversion-script-get-rid-of-the-green-purple/936976)
**Author:** [@coolmuse](https://forums.plex.tv/u/coolmuse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-video-profile-5-to-8-1-mkv-conversion-script-get-rid-of-the-green-purple/936976 "2026-07-23T20:29:08Z")
Fix: Dolby Vision Profile 5 Shows Wrong Colors on Plex (Windows) — Automated Conversion Script The Problem If you’re seeing color distortion, green/purple tints, or washed-out HDR on Dolby Vision content in the Plex Wi… --- ## [Plex HTPC - Hardware Acceleration broken on Ubuntu 26.04](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-hardware-acceleration-broken-on-ubuntu-26-04/940091)
**Author:** [@queenkjuul](https://forums.plex.tv/u/queenkjuul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-hardware-acceleration-broken-on-ubuntu-26-04/940091 "2026-06-29T06:42:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 1.70.1 (Flatpak), 1.71.1 (Snap) Ubuntu 26.04, Gnome+Wayland+HDR, 4K, AMD 7640HS CPU, AMD 760M iGPU With the Snap version, both libva and radeonsi fail to initialize - so… --- ## [Multiple Plex players can't handle MPEG-4 Object and Scene handlers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-plex-players-cant-handle-mpeg-4-object-and-scene-handlers/939987)
**Author:** [@OMSmolina](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OMSmolina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/multiple-plex-players-cant-handle-mpeg-4-object-and-scene-handlers/939987 "2026-06-24T22:47:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version Windows#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f Not working: Plex for Windows Plex HTPC for Windows Plex for Android Works: Plex for Web: Works Correctly Plex Android + Chromecast: Wor… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Plex HTPC, Managed account cant access media servers](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-htpc-managed-account-cant-access-media-servers/939455)
**Author:** [@Christer\_o\_E](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Christer_o_E)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-htpc-managed-account-cant-access-media-servers/939455 "2026-06-09T19:59:00Z")
Server Version#:1.3.10 Player Version#: 1.70.1.303-5bbf114f platform version#: 23.08 Togheter with my own account I have two managed accounts for my children. From web interface on a PC I can access all accounts OK. … --- ## [\[Feature request\] Extend multi-version support to movie extras](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-extend-multi-version-support-to-movie-extras/934430)
**Author:** [@csikvari\_matyas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/csikvari_matyas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-extend-multi-version-support-to-movie-extras/934430 "2026-05-26T21:13:19Z")
It would be nice to have the multi-version support for movie extras like featurettes and behind the scenes shorts so they could always be provided in the same bandwidth/device based quality as the main movie. --- ## [Plex HTPC open in fullscreen mode on Ubuntu](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-open-in-fullscreen-mode-on-ubuntu/939182)
**Author:** [@tenchi39](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tenchi39)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-open-in-fullscreen-mode-on-ubuntu/939182 "2026-05-26T13:36:13Z")
Just want to open a non-closed topic about Plex HTPC not remembering the fullscreen setting on Ubuntu/Zorin OS. Everything else works fine, but this is a real hurdle for not tech-savvy family members. Please fix it … --- ## [Plexhtpc dv](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-dv/938773)
**Author:** [@hamsterkingo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hamsterkingo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-dv/938773 "2026-05-13T12:19:10Z")
Server Version#:4.159.0 Player Version#:10.0.26200 The laptop supports Dolby Vision, but PLEXHTPC cannot play properly (a green screen appears during video playback) --- ## [Plex HTPC global search for music does not work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-global-search-for-music-does-not-work/938517)
**Author:** [@pl3xpl4y](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pl3xpl4y)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-global-search-for-music-does-not-work/938517 "2026-05-02T18:00:53Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Hello, I tried using the Plex HTPC instead of the normal Plex app. I have two libraries from another user (shared library). One is movies and one is music. However I cannot search fo… --- ## [Black screen (UI) on Plex HTPC on Mac Mini M4, when Plex HTPC starts with TV off](https://forums.plex.tv/t/black-screen-ui-on-plex-htpc-on-mac-mini-m4-when-plex-htpc-starts-with-tv-off/938160)
**Author:** [@plexsanfrancisco](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plexsanfrancisco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/black-screen-ui-on-plex-htpc-on-mac-mini-m4-when-plex-htpc-starts-with-tv-off/938160 "2026-04-20T09:33:13Z")
Hey guys, I purchased a Mac Mini M4 to run Plex HTPC in kind of kiosk-mode. I configured auto login on my Mac and configured Plex HTPC as a login item so that it starts automatically. Problem is that Plex HTPC starts w… --- ## [Plex htpc artifact download for linux now returns 403](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-artifact-download-for-linux-now-returns-403/936974)
**Author:** [@m1kcloud](https://forums.plex.tv/u/m1kcloud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-artifact-download-for-linux-now-returns-403/936974 "2026-04-12T15:36:45Z")
https://artifacts.plex.tv/plex-htpc-stable/1.71.1.346-f62ce923/linux/PlexHTPC-1.71.1.346-f62ce923-linux-x86\_64.tar.bz2 no longer works (403), is this intentional? is it being discontinued? --- ## [I Reported some PlexHTPC Bugs in July 2025, was Thanked by a Plex Employee and since then, Nothing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-reported-some-plexhtpc-bugs-in-july-2025-was-thanked-by-a-plex-employee-and-since-then-nothing/937110)
**Author:** [@kncowans](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kncowans)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/i-reported-some-plexhtpc-bugs-in-july-2025-was-thanked-by-a-plex-employee-and-since-then-nothing/937110 "2026-03-16T18:49:19Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 1.71.1.346 Hello I Reported some PlexHTPC Bugs in July 2025, was Thanked by a Plex Employee, Atomatth and since then, Nothing. At the Time he said that he had Filed an … --- ## [Plex HTPC 22 second startup delay - BasicVolatileStorage token not found](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-22-second-startup-delay-basicvolatilestorage-token-not-found/937146)
**Author:** [@AEMV73](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AEMV73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-22-second-startup-delay-basicvolatilestorage-token-not-found/937146 "2026-03-15T22:50:28Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 1.112.0.359 Plex HTPC takes 22 seconds to display the interface on every cold start. The log shows a 22 second gap between these two events: \[Widevine\] Version list reques… --- ## [Plex HTPC build for aarch64 on flathub](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-build-for-aarch64-on-flathub/936876)
**Author:** [@JustPoolitzer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JustPoolitzer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-build-for-aarch64-on-flathub/936876 "2026-03-14T12:11:11Z")
Hello there. Would it be possible to build Plex HTPC for aarch64? I succesfully setup Plasma Bigscreen on a Raspberry Pi 5 with PostmarketOS, and this would really improve my setup. Thanks so much. --- ## [Remote control / télécommande](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-control-telecommande/936571)
**Author:** [@lvandenreysen\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lvandenreysen_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-control-telecommande/936571 "2026-02-21T18:07:07Z")
Bonjour Je voudrais savoir si il y a possibilité de remettre ou de corriger voire d’optimiser la mise en place et la mise en fonction de la télécommande ou remote destop entre l’application mobile et le service HTPC Me… --- ## [PlexHTPC high CPU load](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-high-cpu-load/936363)
**Author:** [@Katagia](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Katagia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexhtpc-high-cpu-load/936363 "2026-02-15T10:03:59Z")
Hi Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 HTPC Player Version#: 1.70.1 I use as client: Debian Trixie, CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Nvidia proprietary drivers (RTX4060) Wayland for HDR support plexHTPC installed with flathub My pro… --- ## [Hardware suggestions for a "Dedicated Plex Client"](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-suggestions-for-a-dedicated-plex-client/936120)
**Author:** [@Tony3rd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tony3rd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/hardware-suggestions-for-a-dedicated-plex-client/936120 "2026-02-06T17:21:59Z")
Here is the story: Recently I bought a Fire TV, and my main use for it would be Plex. but I happen to use the photo libraries a lot, and the Fire TV app has this nasty bug that it will freeze after some time when showing… --- ## [Is this the place to Discuss Plex Integration with Home Assistant?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-this-the-place-to-discuss-plex-integration-with-home-assistant/935102)
**Author:** [@kncowans](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kncowans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/is-this-the-place-to-discuss-plex-integration-with-home-assistant/935102 "2026-01-03T16:57:42Z")
Hello all I Hope you are Well. Before I go more in depth….. Is this the place to Discuss Plex Integration with Home Assistant? Thanks in advance Kevin --- ## [Plex HTPC \[W11\] black freeze after last episode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-w11-black-freeze-after-last-episode/931808)
**Author:** [@isakandersson405](https://forums.plex.tv/u/isakandersson405)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-w11-black-freeze-after-last-episode/931808 "2025-12-27T02:37:23Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 Player Version#: 1.71.1.346-f62ce923 So, I’ve found others with this issue, but with no solution. I’m here to try again. Issue: After the last episode of a series, or at the end of a movie. … --- ## [HTPC (Linux) won't show Audio Language in movie/series overview](https://forums.plex.tv/t/htpc-linux-wont-show-audio-language-in-movie-series-overview/934778)
**Author:** [@pbre92](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pbre92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/htpc-linux-wont-show-audio-language-in-movie-series-overview/934778 "2025-12-24T12:28:35Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156-f737b826c-ls287 Player Version#: 1.70.1.303-5bbf114f Server running Linuxserver.io Docker Plex HTPC On CachyOS / ArchLinux @ GNOME using the Flatpak HTPC Package: The media audio languag… --- ## [Plex HTPC HDR switching won’t re-enable HDR after SDR playback when OS HDR is ON](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-hdr-switching-won-t-re-enable-hdr-after-sdr-playback-when-os-hdr-is-on/934505)
**Author:** [@Pottypotsworth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Pottypotsworth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-hdr-switching-won-t-re-enable-hdr-after-sdr-playback-when-os-hdr-is-on/934505 "2025-12-18T02:32:38Z")
Server Version#: 4.157.0 Player Version#: v.1.71.1.346-f62ce923 Summary When using Plex HTPC on Windows 11 with: OS-level HDR enabled, and Plex’s HDR switching option enabled, Plex can successfully switch fro… --- ## [Plex HTPC out of date on Flathub](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-out-of-date-on-flathub/934188)
**Author:** [@willmoyer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/willmoyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-out-of-date-on-flathub/934188 "2025-12-03T22:42:47Z")
Flatpak version of Plex HTPC is out of date and its last commit failed to build. I submitted a PR which would update the Plex HTPC version and dependencies, but it needs review. Please forward to engineering. --- ## [Plex HTPC with Refresh Rate Switching & VRR](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-with-refresh-rate-switching-vrr/934065)
**Author:** [@Pottypotsworth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Pottypotsworth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-htpc-with-refresh-rate-switching-vrr/934065 "2025-12-01T09:00:15Z")
Server Version#: 4.156.0 Player Version#: v.1.71.1.346-f62ce923 Hey guys, I wanted to sound out the “best practice” for using Plex HTPC on Windows 11 with G-Sync/VRR turned on. I am a bit new to VRR and have just up… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/plex-htpc/187.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=plex-htpc)