# \#smart-tv

**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/smart-tv/42.md

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## [Remote watch pass required for local network](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-watch-pass-required-for-local-network/939265)

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**Author:** [@jmafre](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jmafre)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/remote-watch-pass-required-for-local-network/939265 "2026-09-26T20:52:26Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: VIDAA 5.94.1 Recently downloaded plex on my TV and first used it to access a friend’s server with his remote watch pass. Then set up my own server on my PC, logged in, and…

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## [New UI is a step backward: trailer button hidden, Ukrainian localization (UI) gone](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-ui-is-a-step-backward-trailer-button-hidden-ukrainian-localization-ui-gone/941940)

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**Author:** [@LOCKDOC](https://forums.plex.tv/u/LOCKDOC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/new-ui-is-a-step-backward-trailer-button-hidden-ukrainian-localization-ui-gone/941940 "2026-09-25T05:47:50Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: 2026.16.0 (Google TV) I certainly understand that everyone has different tastes and not everyone uses the same software in the exact same way, but why on earth move the pl…

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## [Please restore Hungarian language support in the new Plex apps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-restore-hungarian-language-support-in-the-new-plex-apps/943368)

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**Author:** [@NTLX](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NTLX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-restore-hungarian-language-support-in-the-new-plex-apps/943368 "2026-09-24T19:04:08Z")

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Server Version#: latest Player Version#: latest Hungarian language support was available in previous Plex applications, but it is currently missing from the new React Native Plex client. This does not appear to be a l…

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## [How do I set the default / automatic account when using Plex on the updated AppleTV app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-set-the-default-automatic-account-when-using-plex-on-the-updated-appletv-app/943350)

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**Author:** [@jimH](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jimH)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-do-i-set-the-default-automatic-account-when-using-plex-on-the-updated-appletv-app/943350 "2026-09-24T15:55:42Z")

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The Plex app on my AppleTV auto-updated yesterday. I’m not complaining about the app experience overall – I actually like it – but I don’t like having to select an account everytime I start the app. The prior version all…

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## [PlexMediaServer-1.43.3.10768 and Samsung-TV is a NoGo!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmediaserver-1-43-3-10768-and-samsung-tv-is-a-nogo/939961)

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**Author:** [@Qtip](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Qtip)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexmediaserver-1-43-3-10768-and-samsung-tv-is-a-nogo/939961 "2026-09-22T10:08:57Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.3.10768 Player Version#:594.1 There is an issue with this server version involving my Samsung Smart TV (QN90C, 2023 model, Tizen 9). The server identifies this TV as “remote,” even though nothing…

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## [\[SOLVED\] Plex on Samsung TV unable to connect to local server after update to 1.43.3](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-on-samsung-tv-unable-to-connect-to-local-server-after-update-to-1-43-3/941572)

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**Author:** [@B0RIT0](https://forums.plex.tv/u/B0RIT0)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/solved-plex-on-samsung-tv-unable-to-connect-to-local-server-after-update-to-1-43-3/941572 "2026-09-20T19:00:19Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.3.10861 Player Version#:5.94.1 All of a sudden the Plex app on my Samsung TV refuses to connect to my server, claiming that it’s not available. All my other devices connect just fine to the server…

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## [Bug: Invalid / incorrect localized remaining time on Android TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-invalid-incorrect-localized-remaining-time-on-android-tv/943110)

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**Author:** [@matesic1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/matesic1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/bug-invalid-incorrect-localized-remaining-time-on-android-tv/943110 "2026-09-20T14:01:37Z")

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Server Version#: Player Version#:10.30.8.4222 AndroidTV (GoogleTV) is configured on Serbian locale. Instead of showing “##m left” it shows “a015512300з0 лефт” For completed it shows “Watched” unlocalised, in english.…

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## [Plex buffering on VIDAA OS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering-on-vidaa-os/943104)

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**Author:** [@dimaskresna](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dimaskresna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-buffering-on-vidaa-os/943104 "2026-09-20T08:44:50Z")

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Any solution to solve buffering on local network?

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## [Enable Movie Theme music on new Plex UI](https://forums.plex.tv/t/enable-movie-theme-music-on-new-plex-ui/937031)

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**Author:** [@mrainone7p](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mrainone7p)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/enable-movie-theme-music-on-new-plex-ui/937031 "2026-09-19T15:43:05Z")

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Please allow for Movie theme music on New Plex Experience. Currently we are able to add theme.mp3 in the movie or tv show folder to bring our media’s theme music to play on its title screen however its inconsistent acros…

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## [Plex App on Hisense VIDAA – Can’t play local content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-hisense-vidaa-can-t-play-local-content/933162)

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**Author:** [@miguelrcorreia19](https://forums.plex.tv/u/miguelrcorreia19)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-on-hisense-vidaa-can-t-play-local-content/933162 "2026-09-18T13:04:37Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m facing an issue with the Plex app on my Hisense TV (VIDAA OS) when trying to connect to my local Plex Media Server that runs in a Docker container on my home VM. Setup: Plex Media Server running via D…

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## [Plex Picture Appears Incorrectly Scaled. Pixelation / Jaggies on Edges](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-picture-appears-incorrectly-scaled-pixelation-jaggies-on-edges/942819)

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**Author:** [@andrew.peck\_me.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/andrew.peck_me.com)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-picture-appears-incorrectly-scaled-pixelation-jaggies-on-edges/942819 "2026-09-13T06:40:53Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.3.10896 Player Version#: 1.115.0.426-4e960a1d I’m trying to fix a Plex picture quality issue believe I’ve experienced before (2-3 years ago plus). Server is a Synology DS920 + Plex Media Server, …

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## [Samsung Tizen 9 (2024 Q80D) — Playback fails every time, session killed at ~30 seconds — Client 5.94](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-tizen-9-2024-q80d-playback-fails-every-time-session-killed-at-30-seconds-client-5-94/938267)

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**Author:** [@dylanbartussek](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dylanbartussek)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-tizen-9-2024-q80d-playback-fails-every-time-session-killed-at-30-seconds-client-5-94/938267 "2026-09-10T16:57:53Z")

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Server Version: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version: Plex for Samsung, Client 5.94.1, Platform Version 9 Server OS: Debian Linux TV Model: Samsung QN65Q80DAFXZC (Q80D 2024, Tizen 9) Problem Samsung TV Plex app fails to play…

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## [Samsung OS update for The Frame 2023 32 model partially breaks audio streaming](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-os-update-for-the-frame-2023-32-model-partially-breaks-audio-streaming/938275)

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**Author:** [@sajuuksjet](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sajuuksjet)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/samsung-os-update-for-the-frame-2023-32-model-partially-breaks-audio-streaming/938275 "2026-09-09T15:36:24Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611 Player Version#: Plex for Samsung, 5.94.1, Platform Version 9 TV Software Version#: 2211 Model#: QE32LS03CBUXXU , The Frame 32" Samsung provided an update to the TV in question within th…

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## [Why is TITAN OS limited to 1080p](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-titan-os-limited-to-1080p/941872)

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**Author:** [@maste410](https://forums.plex.tv/u/maste410)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-is-titan-os-limited-to-1080p/941872 "2026-09-08T19:05:25Z")

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Just bought 3 oled philips, from the 2026 line. I got to say i am dissapointed because the PLEX version for titan OS restrict the resolution to 1080p, and nowhere that was explained, when will you guy do an update. Bec…

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## [Persistent buffering issues on VIDAA OS (Hisense TVs) - Lifetime Plex Pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/persistent-buffering-issues-on-vidaa-os-hisense-tvs-lifetime-plex-pass/938553)

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**Author:** [@roberto.tremonti](https://forums.plex.tv/u/roberto.tremonti)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/persistent-buffering-issues-on-vidaa-os-hisense-tvs-lifetime-plex-pass/938553 "2026-09-08T12:36:23Z")

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To the Plex Support Team, I am writing as a Lifetime Plex Pass holder to formally request a technical update and a solution regarding a critical issue that has rendered the Plex app unusable for a vast number of users. …

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## [Playback Error on Samsung TV: "An unexpected playback problem occurred](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-on-samsung-tv-an-unexpected-playback-problem-occurred/941876)

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**Author:** [@benjsanko](https://forums.plex.tv/u/benjsanko)\
**Replies:** 249\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/playback-error-on-samsung-tv-an-unexpected-playback-problem-occurred/941876 "2026-09-04T20:00:43Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 (x64) Player Version#:5.94.3 Hello everyone, I’m currently running into an issue with video playback on the Plex app for my Samsung TV. Whenever I attempt to play a file, I get the follow…

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## [FireTV Plex app 2026.16.0 - Text too small](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firetv-plex-app-2026-16-0-text-too-small/942356)

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**Author:** [@jcschauer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jcschauer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/firetv-plex-app-2026-16-0-text-too-small/942356 "2026-09-01T08:57:57Z")

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Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#:2026.16.0 On the Just Played screen (after finishing a show), the text of the On Deck shows is way too small. All of the text is too small on this screen. In fact, all of t…

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## [Plex is not reachable / accessible. Previously: We were unable to load your Plex Home settings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-not-reachable-accessible-previously-we-were-unable-to-load-your-plex-home-settings/942000)

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**Author:** [@nokiajavi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nokiajavi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-is-not-reachable-accessible-previously-we-were-unable-to-load-your-plex-home-settings/942000 "2026-08-30T19:55:51Z")

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Server Version#: 1.23.1.4602 Player Version#:5.4.0 LG NetCast When I launch Plex on my LG NetCast TV, I get the error shown in the screenshot below, which prevents me from selecting one of my local accounts. It only gi…

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## [Subtitles for VOD are completely wrong](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-for-vod-are-completely-wrong/942272)

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**Author:** [@Kenough24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Kenough24)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/subtitles-for-vod-are-completely-wrong/942272 "2026-08-30T01:16:45Z")

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The English subtitles for the movie Shutter (2008) on free Movies & TV are completely wrong for the entire film. They don’t line up with the movie at all. Watching on a Smart TV in the UK.

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## [Log in acces](https://forums.plex.tv/t/log-in-acces/942113)

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**Author:** [@lisr15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lisr15)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/log-in-acces/942113 "2026-08-25T17:55:14Z")

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Server Version#:13 Player Version#:2026.06.0 \<If providing server logs please do NOT turn on verbose logging, only debug logging should be enabled\> Not sure if all the info is correct. I can’t seem to connect my phone…

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## [Uh-oh! Something went wrong" when accessing libraries after latest Android TV app update (Shield & S](https://forums.plex.tv/t/uh-oh-something-went-wrong-when-accessing-libraries-after-latest-android-tv-app-update-shield-s/941999)

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**Author:** [@Blumedibbe](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Blumedibbe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/uh-oh-something-went-wrong-when-accessing-libraries-after-latest-android-tv-app-update-shield-s/941999 "2026-08-22T14:44:40Z")

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Server Version#:Version 4.160.0 (Unraid-Server) Player Version#:Version 2026.16.0 (NVidia Shield) and 2026.16.0 (Sony Bravia) Hi everyone, Since the latest update of the Plex app on our Android TV / Google TV devices …

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## [Trailers Will Not Play on ANY Samsung TVs Using Plex App](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trailers-will-not-play-on-any-samsung-tvs-using-plex-app/939557)

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**Author:** [@apennismightier](https://forums.plex.tv/u/apennismightier)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trailers-will-not-play-on-any-samsung-tvs-using-plex-app/939557 "2026-08-20T14:36:27Z")

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None of the trailers will play on my Samsung TVs. I’ve taken video of the overlay log while trying to troubleshoot it, but have posted the screenshots of the log here so you don’t have to watch the whole thing. The trail…

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## [Plex for Samsung 5.94.3 cannot create playback session – o.default is not a constructor](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-samsung-5-94-3-cannot-create-playback-session-o-default-is-not-a-constructor/941879)

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**Author:** [@tristonman12](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tristonman12)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-samsung-5-94-3-cannot-create-playback-session-o-default-is-not-a-constructor/941879 "2026-08-20T11:55:35Z")

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TV: Samsung QN65S95FAFXZA, Tizen 9 TV firmware: 1296.8 Plex client: 5.94.3 PMS: 1.43.2.10687; also failed on 1.43.3.10896 Same files work through Plex Web All Samsung playback fails before a session is created Exact err…

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## [Add a Plex (html5) app to the TitanOS AppStore // mod: Philips Smart TV platform](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-a-plex-html5-app-to-the-titanos-appstore-mod-philips-smart-tv-platform/894639)

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**Author:** [@einstellungen1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/einstellungen1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-a-plex-html5-app-to-the-titanos-appstore-mod-philips-smart-tv-platform/894639 "2026-08-20T06:50:30Z")

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I would propose to add an App for Plex within TitanOS (the operating system on the new Philips Smart TVs). More info on how to create a html 5 application can be found here:

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## [Plex for VIZIO SmartCast](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-vizio-smartcast/587412)

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**Author:** [@ruuk](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ruuk)\
**Replies:** 116\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-vizio-smartcast/587412 "2026-08-18T15:00:18Z")

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We are excited to present the new Vizio SmartCast app preview! This complete rewrite of the app begins to bring it up to par with the new and improved interface found in our other apps. More info (including ‘how to a…

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## [Plex loading issues on Vizo TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-loading-issues-on-vizo-tv/941725)

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**Author:** [@OhioSt14](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OhioSt14)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-loading-issues-on-vizo-tv/941725 "2026-08-16T22:30:11Z")

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I have 2 Vizo TVs, one is older and one that is a year old and both have always worked great with Plex and running my personal media. Started 2 days ago plex runnings really slow on the new of the 2 Vizo and works just f…

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## [Capped 25mbps](https://forums.plex.tv/t/capped-25mbps/941691)

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**Author:** [@lokman301](https://forums.plex.tv/u/lokman301)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/capped-25mbps/941691 "2026-08-15T21:14:26Z")

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I’ve set up a Plex Media Server using the free version. I invited a friend who lives separately to access my libraries. He has already set the video quality/output on his TV to the maximum, but Plex only allows him to s…

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## [Mysterious PIP Box](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mysterious-pip-box/941694)

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**Author:** [@banoo](https://forums.plex.tv/u/banoo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/mysterious-pip-box/941694 "2026-08-15T18:19:17Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.3.10861 Player Version#: 5.94.1 I started getting this pip screen when I start any media behind the picture. It is happening on all of my smart TV’s in the house; Visio, Samsung, FireTV. I’ve t…

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## [Plex media server unavailable after update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-unavailable-after-update/940903)

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**Author:** [@jwood480](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jwood480)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-media-server-unavailable-after-update/940903 "2026-08-14T13:02:21Z")

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I just updated my plex media server yesterday and ever since it has not been available on most of the local devices on my network, it is available on devices like phones and tablets, but not on our smart TV’s. Additional…

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## [PMS 1.43.x causes Samsung TV LAN playback to require Remote Watch Pass](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-1-43-x-causes-samsung-tv-lan-playback-to-require-remote-watch-pass/941011)

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**Author:** [@davidedeluca534](https://forums.plex.tv/u/davidedeluca534)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pms-1-43-x-causes-samsung-tv-lan-playback-to-require-remote-watch-pass/941011 "2026-08-14T01:59:46Z")

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Title: Regression in PMS 1.43.x: Samsung TV on Local Network Treated as Remote (Remote Watch Pass Required) Environment Plex Media Server 1.42.x (working) Plex Media Server 1.43.x (issue) Server OS: Windows C…

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