# \#server-dlna **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/server-dlna/17.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [DLNA Not Working?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-not-working/943458)
**Author:** [@ultrasuperman](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ultrasuperman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-not-working/943458 "2026-09-26T03:26:43Z")
A year or so ago we lost internet but DLNA was still working, today we lost internet and nothing would connect to Plex. I have Universal Media Server setup as a backup and everything can find that so I know it’s not a ne… --- ## [PLEX as DLNA Control Point](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-as-dlna-control-point/21305)
**Author:** [@myhtpc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/myhtpc)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-as-dlna-control-point/21305 "2026-06-10T09:30:34Z")
Being a PlexPASS member now and this section is for new features, I want to bring another great feature into the discussion here again: PLEX as DLNA Control Point I had already started a thread on this a while … --- ## [DNLA fails to start after waking from hibernation](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dnla-fails-to-start-after-waking-from-hibernation/939453)
**Author:** [@travelsteve](https://forums.plex.tv/u/travelsteve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dnla-fails-to-start-after-waking-from-hibernation/939453 "2026-06-07T11:10:13Z")
Server Version#: 4.159.0 Player Version#: How do I get DNLA working again after the Plex Server wakes from hibernation? The only way I have succeeded is by restarting my Windows PC, which is a pain and time-consuming. … --- ## [\[Bug\] DLNA: Hardcoded "Music Transcoding Bitrate" Preferences 320kbps override custom Client Profile](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-dlna-hardcoded-music-transcoding-bitrate-preferences-320kbps-override-custom-client-profile/937938)
**Author:** [@grzechj](https://forums.plex.tv/u/grzechj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-dlna-hardcoded-music-transcoding-bitrate-preferences-320kbps-override-custom-client-profile/937938 "2026-04-15T17:49:14Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Linux Player Version#: DLNA Player Hello, I am writing to report an issue regarding how Plex Media Server handles DLNA client profiles and music transcoding. The Issue: It appears that t… --- ## [\[FEATURE REQUEST\] Better Integration with HEOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-better-integration-with-heos/483819)
**Author:** [@sjkiss](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sjkiss)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-better-integration-with-heos/483819 "2026-02-16T15:50:19Z")
Currently it seems like Plex works with the Sonos home system, but not with the HEOS system. I would dearly love to see this implemented as Plex is such a wonderful web client. Plex is available on the HEOS via DLNA and… --- ## [DLNA Server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-server/936061)
**Author:** [@DFergFLA](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DFergFLA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-server/936061 "2026-02-05T00:56:03Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2.10156 I am running Plex Server on Windows 11 x64. I have a new FireTV Cube. Until about a week ago the DLNA server would be fine under VLC. Now nothing. I have spent 7 hours trying to get this… --- ## [DLNA Search Function or Skip to Artist "A", "B", "C", etc](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-search-function-or-skip-to-artist-a-b-c-etc/934529)
**Author:** [@d\_ga65](https://forums.plex.tv/u/d_ga65)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-search-function-or-skip-to-artist-a-b-c-etc/934529 "2025-12-15T12:25:01Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 Player Version#: N/A Hi there - I have been using Serviio as a DLNA server for years, and I want to switch to Plex. The only feature holding me back is the inability to jump to a music artist… --- ## [DLNA configuration – How to optimize transcoding and playback for heterogeneous devices?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-configuration-how-to-optimize-transcoding-and-playback-for-heterogeneous-devices/933872)
**Author:** [@andrew\_gl](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrew_gl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-configuration-how-to-optimize-transcoding-and-playback-for-heterogeneous-devices/933872 "2025-11-25T16:32:38Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: Yamaha MusicCast20 v2.11(2303) Hello, I’m running Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS (DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 5) with multiple DLNA clients on my network, which vary great… --- ## [High CPU/RAM usage of Plex DLNA server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/high-cpu-ram-usage-of-plex-dlna-server/933590)
**Author:** [@plato](https://forums.plex.tv/u/plato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/high-cpu-ram-usage-of-plex-dlna-server/933590 "2025-11-17T16:47:40Z")
Server Version#: 1.110.0.351-4e48eb83 PID USER PR NI VIRT RES SHR S %CPU %MEM TIME+ COMMAND 40080 media 20 0 27.1g 1.3g 3968 S 121.6 2.1 16,00 Plex DLNA Serve I know there are a… --- ## [Plex Media Server connection/display on Samsung 2020 Tizen TV from iMac](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-connection-display-on-samsung-2020-tizen-tv-from-imac/931796)
**Author:** [@doverrog](https://forums.plex.tv/u/doverrog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-connection-display-on-samsung-2020-tizen-tv-from-imac/931796 "2025-09-28T12:24:53Z")
Server Version#:1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: Tizen from iMac TV display doesn’t show Plex menu of thumbnails as it did a while ago. Since the latest upgrade the Automatic Login and the 24 hour clock settings don’t sa… --- ## [Play count not working over DLNA server](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-count-not-working-over-dlna-server/930189)
**Author:** [@RickPali](https://forums.plex.tv/u/RickPali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/play-count-not-working-over-dlna-server/930189 "2025-08-28T17:58:01Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.1.10060 I had to delete and create a new library when I first started. Not a big deal. The thing is, I could have sworn that when I played music via the Plex DLNA server, it did increment the play … --- ## [Plex doesn't see all music files in an album folder + other comments](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-see-all-music-files-in-an-album-folder-other-comments/910452)
**Author:** [@sdan50](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sdan50)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-doesnt-see-all-music-files-in-an-album-folder-other-comments/910452 "2025-08-04T19:17:36Z")
This has been driving me nuts. My take is that Plex has been very effortless so far for video, but has been not as fulfilling for audio. So, the first and most obvious thing is that Plex has not been very smart about f… --- ## [Trop de vues affichées sur ma TV. Comment on les sélectionner?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trop-de-vues-affichees-sur-ma-tv-comment-on-les-selectionner/922966)
**Author:** [@jeanlouiskeerens](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeanlouiskeerens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trop-de-vues-affichees-sur-ma-tv-comment-on-les-selectionner/922966 "2025-06-15T10:44:07Z")
Bonjour , J’utilise plex DLNA pour afficher mes bibliothèques et mes médias sur ma TV. quand je clique sur une librairie, de très nombreuses icônes de vue s’affichent. Beaucoup ne m’intéressent pas comme par exemple “pa… --- ## [Use Playlists created in Plex over DLNA (Feature request)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/use-playlists-created-in-plex-over-dlna-feature-request/212736)
**Author:** [@skratchuk\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/skratchuk_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/use-playlists-created-in-plex-over-dlna-feature-request/212736 "2025-06-11T09:06:27Z")
I love plex but for me the one thing that I find frustrating is that when you create playlists in plex you cannot listen to them over DLNA. I know DLNA isn’t for everyone but on some devices it is the only option. I us… --- ## [DLNA profile to Direct Play everything](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-profile-to-direct-play-everything/918719)
**Author:** [@devh](https://forums.plex.tv/u/devh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-profile-to-direct-play-everything/918719 "2025-05-15T13:37:21Z")
Hello, is there available anywhere a profile to Direct Play everything thru DLNA? I have a modern Samsung TV, i know i can use the APP, etc. But i like to DLNA. And when i connect the Plex Server selects my profile as S… --- ## [Alexa skill no longer working amazon echo](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-skill-no-longer-working-amazon-echo/912272)
**Author:** [@wildtone2001](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wildtone2001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/alexa-skill-no-longer-working-amazon-echo/912272 "2025-04-16T19:34:46Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.1.8227-c0dd5a73e Amazon Echo Alexa skill can no longer (in past 48 hours or so) connect to my Plex server. Error “Uh Oh something went wrong. I’ve alerted the Plex team so they can take a look” I … --- ## [Some music showing 'No information available' - Plex DLNA](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-showing-no-information-available-plex-dlna/912331)
**Author:** [@TVJohn](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TVJohn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/some-music-showing-no-information-available-plex-dlna/912331 "2025-04-08T18:29:08Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.5.9522 Player Version#: n/a I’ve been using Plex server as a DLNA server for some time without an issue via two Denon amps running HEOS. Just recently, when searching for music by Genre, I’ve star… --- ## [Forced h.264 transcode for DLNA players?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/forced-h-264-transcode-for-dlna-players/908833)
**Author:** [@itsamezachary](https://forums.plex.tv/u/itsamezachary)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/forced-h-264-transcode-for-dlna-players/908833 "2025-03-17T19:39:38Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.41.5.9522 Player Version#: DLNA Is there a way to force DLNA playback to be transcoded for older players? Most of my video library is in HEVC or AV1 at this point, but I have some older stand… --- ## [Had to reset Windows PC and reinstall everything, now PLEX DLNA does not work](https://forums.plex.tv/t/had-to-reset-windows-pc-and-reinstall-everything-now-plex-dlna-does-not-work/909133)
**Author:** [@SuperPuppy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/SuperPuppy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/had-to-reset-windows-pc-and-reinstall-everything-now-plex-dlna-does-not-work/909133 "2025-03-17T02:43:25Z")
Server Version#:1.41.5.9522 Player Version#:1.108.1.307-dd5b87aa-x86\_64 I had to reset Windows PC and reinstall everything, now PLEX DLNA does not work. I have three LG smart TVs with the Plex App. I can stream norma… --- ## [Problem with plex media server disappeared from LG smart tv inputs](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-plex-media-server-disappeared-from-lg-smart-tv-inputs/908963)
**Author:** [@komb4](https://forums.plex.tv/u/komb4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/problem-with-plex-media-server-disappeared-from-lg-smart-tv-inputs/908963 "2025-03-15T18:14:39Z")
Hi everyone, I have a small problem since I changed my nas. Basically my LG smart tv correctly displays the server of my new nas, while the “plex media server” seems to have disappeared from the inputs (it was present af… --- ## [AAC Transcoding\> Synology to Sony media player. How to?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aac-transcoding-synology-to-sony-media-player-how-to/904674)
**Author:** [@guinnsquirrel1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/guinnsquirrel1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/aac-transcoding-synology-to-sony-media-player-how-to/904674 "2025-02-05T20:10:20Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.3.9314 Player Version#:? I am a Plex noob. I have some .aac music files. I wish to stream them from my Synology NAS to an (old) Sony DLNA enabled media player. I don’t understand how I can get Pl… --- ## [Can I configure the DLNA categories like "by resolution", "by 1st letter"?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-configure-the-dlna-categories-like-by-resolution-by-1st-letter/904100)
**Author:** [@klwebba](https://forums.plex.tv/u/klwebba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-i-configure-the-dlna-categories-like-by-resolution-by-1st-letter/904100 "2025-01-30T19:57:29Z")
Server Version 4.141.0: On my TV (Sony) I see many DLNA categories like “by resolution”, “by decade”, “by rating” etc. Most categories are NOT useful for me and just clutter the selection screen. I wish to disable thos… --- ## [Any way to restrict DLNA access to libraries?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-way-to-restrict-dlna-access-to-libraries/900330)
**Author:** [@KV28C](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KV28C)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/any-way-to-restrict-dlna-access-to-libraries/900330 "2024-12-30T10:35:04Z")
Finally got Plex DLNA to work again - only to discover serious lack of security on published content. Since last DLNA use, we have added several libraries for private content (like synced mobile photos, vide recordings … --- ## [DLNA Server: Decide per library, if included in DLNA content or not](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-server-decide-per-library-if-included-in-dlna-content-or-not/593382)
**Author:** [@TeWeBu](https://forums.plex.tv/u/TeWeBu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-server-decide-per-library-if-included-in-dlna-content-or-not/593382 "2024-12-30T10:32:49Z")
Currently I use PLEX DLNA-Server for playback of music with my Yamaha Receiver, as it has no PLEX integration. Unfortunately it is not possible to switch on and of, if content is included in DLNA or not on a per library… --- ## [DLNA not working - UDP port 1900 conflict - any tips?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-not-working-udp-port-1900-conflict-any-tips/900309)
**Author:** [@KV28C](https://forums.plex.tv/u/KV28C)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-not-working-udp-port-1900-conflict-any-tips/900309 "2024-12-29T19:38:04Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.3.9314 Player Version#: Have for a long time tried to get DLNA back working with no success. Now stumbled on this post: Resolve Port 1900 Conflict between Plex and Synology – Look, It's Another Bl… --- ## [Plex server music playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-music-playback/898604)
**Author:** [@solus123](https://forums.plex.tv/u/solus123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-server-music-playback/898604 "2024-12-11T20:50:59Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: \ Hi I’m new to debugging side of things, I have an issue, when I play music close… --- ## [DLNA activity doesn't register on Dashboard](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-activity-doesnt-register-on-dashboard/894787)
**Author:** [@Philoplexer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Philoplexer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-activity-doesnt-register-on-dashboard/894787 "2024-11-14T00:10:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.0.8994 Player Version#: DLNA client I am playing content through Plex’s DLNA service. When I look at the Dashboard on the website, it says nothing is playing. Interesting bug. --- ## [Plex DLNA Server uses 5-12 GB RAM](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dlna-server-uses-5-12-gb-ram/893164)
**Author:** [@actual\_li](https://forums.plex.tv/u/actual_li)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-dlna-server-uses-5-12-gb-ram/893164 "2024-10-23T15:57:58Z")
Please help. Plex DLNA Server uses 5-12 GB RAM Oct 23, 2024 15:51:54.514 \[9420\] INFO - Plex DLNA Server v1.41.0.8994-f2c27da23 - Microsoft PC x64-x64 - build: windows-x86\_64 - GMT 01:00 Oct 23, 2024 15:51:54.515 \[9420\] … --- ## [DLNA and Server Issues](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-and-server-issues/891393)
**Author:** [@samcraig](https://forums.plex.tv/u/samcraig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dlna-and-server-issues/891393 "2024-10-05T05:00:27Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.0.8994 Player Version#: This may not be solely Plex thing. But here’s my situation: For the life of me, I can’t get any DLNA (Plex and others) to work and be recognized by any device. I am on a … --- ## [Plex Media Server crashing Windows PC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-crashing-windows-pc/891078)
**Author:** [@net\_kambo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/net_kambo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-crashing-windows-pc/891078 "2024-10-02T00:41:48Z")
I’ve been running into this issue for quite some time but am unable to solve this. I have the latest update from Plex. I am able to remote access my server. The issue is from time to time, my PC becomes unresponsive or “… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/server-dlna/17.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=server-dlna)