# \#xbox **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/xbox/48.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Xbox Dolby Vision playback has wrong colours](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-dolby-vision-playback-has-wrong-colours/943566)
**Author:** [@luckyknight](https://forums.plex.tv/u/luckyknight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-dolby-vision-playback-has-wrong-colours/943566 "2026-09-28T08:48:53Z")
I am using Plex on Xbox Series X. When I play back any DV Profile 5 the colours are all wrong (green tinted). I am using a LG OLED and it does say “Dolby Vision” top right. I was under the impression from other posts on… --- ## [Plexamp Companion/Cast to Xbox crashes when selecting a specific track from track list (Playback Err](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-companion-cast-to-xbox-crashes-when-selecting-a-specific-track-from-track-list-playback-err/942291)
**Author:** [@vd1mon](https://forums.plex.tv/u/vd1mon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-companion-cast-to-xbox-crashes-when-selecting-a-specific-track-from-track-list-playback-err/942291 "2026-08-30T19:11:39Z")
Hi Plex Team, There is a bug when using Plexamp (Android) as a Cast/Companion remote control for the Plex client on Xbox. Steps to reproduce: Connect Plexamp on Android to Plex for Xbox via Cast. on Xbox - Start play… --- ## [Plex saying I need a remote watch pass after server update](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-saying-i-need-a-remote-watch-pass-after-server-update/942208)
**Author:** [@pchimp](https://forums.plex.tv/u/pchimp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-saying-i-need-a-remote-watch-pass-after-server-update/942208 "2026-08-28T16:40:58Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: I have a Synology NAS running my plex server and have just updated from an really old smelly version to 1.43.3.10896 and now have an issue. The client with an issue is my Xbox running the Plex app 5.9… --- ## [Cant find mediaserver after update Plex for Windows. Cant connect Xbox app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-find-mediaserver-after-update-plex-for-windows-cant-connect-xbox-app/942159)
**Author:** [@adpeterson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adpeterson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/cant-find-mediaserver-after-update-plex-for-windows-cant-connect-xbox-app/942159 "2026-08-27T09:19:07Z")
Server Version#: v.1.43.3.10896-cb3ebc72d Client Version#: 5.94.1 Hello, I did an update today to a new server version while i was playing media with my database with Plex. After the update i had to restart and since … --- ## [Plex for Xbox hangs after pausing remote stream](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox-hangs-after-pausing-remote-stream/941440)
**Author:** [@xu7pg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/xu7pg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox-hangs-after-pausing-remote-stream/941440 "2026-08-08T07:40:06Z")
Server Version#: 10.0.26100.8866 (“Platform version”) Player Version#: 5.94.1 (“Client version”) When playing a stream from a remote (external) server, if the playback is paused even for a short period, the app hard ha… --- ## [Plex through browser playing Local/Direct but on home network on Xbox or Mac app playing Indirect](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-through-browser-playing-local-direct-but-on-home-network-on-xbox-or-mac-app-playing-indirect/941072)
**Author:** [@triciaandalvin\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/triciaandalvin_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-through-browser-playing-local-direct-but-on-home-network-on-xbox-or-mac-app-playing-indirect/941072 "2026-08-06T13:39:20Z")
I noticed recently that resolution of movies from my server weren’t playing in the original resolution through the Plex app on either my MacBook or my xbox. When checking the dashboard I realized it says Local / Direct … --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Trouble switching user on Xbox](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-switching-user-on-xbox/938991)
**Author:** [@MarkV1320](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MarkV1320)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/trouble-switching-user-on-xbox/938991 "2026-05-20T15:08:15Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#:5.94.1 I have my profile with three other managed profiles. I can switch to all but mine. It just spins. I let it go for several minutes. I’ve rebooted everything. Logs a… --- ## [Plex for Xbox not handling multiple episodes per file correctly](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox-not-handling-multiple-episodes-per-file-correctly/938630)
**Author:** [@ogbassist183](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ogbassist183)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox-not-handling-multiple-episodes-per-file-correctly/938630 "2026-05-10T04:33:53Z")
I’ve been getting frustrated having to manually skip episodes while watching shows on my Xbox. Usually when watching on the desktop app, webui, or iOS app, it will handle these files correctly. For example, S01E01 of loo… --- ## [Why does Plex API outage cause issues on locally hosted server?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-api-outage-cause-issues-on-locally-hosted-server/938273)
**Author:** [@nathank1989](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nathank1989)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/why-does-plex-api-outage-cause-issues-on-locally-hosted-server/938273 "2026-04-24T01:04:05Z")
I’d like to understand why a plex API outage causes my Plex server to become inaccessible and unresponsive locally. During this recent outage connecting to localIP:32400/web resulted in connection refused, connection tim… --- ## [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… --- ## [Watchlist - Language Information Not Available for Every Movie](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watchlist-language-information-not-available-for-every-movie/937448)
**Author:** [@Mafuyu89](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Mafuyu89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/watchlist-language-information-not-available-for-every-movie/937448 "2026-04-09T12:30:49Z")
Does anyone know why Plex doesn’t show what language every film is in? Movies available for free on Plex seem to have the language information, e.g. Audio: Spanish (Stereo).\* Rentals do not show this information. Neithe… --- ## [Xbox One client in update loop](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-client-in-update-loop/937050)
**Author:** [@sbisson](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sbisson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-client-in-update-loop/937050 "2026-03-12T22:06:11Z")
Currently finding the Plex Player on Xbox One stuck in an update loop; it keeps trying to install but every time we launch it it updates again. Any fixes? --- ## [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 Xbox](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox/85265)
**Author:** [@IanDBird](https://forums.plex.tv/u/IanDBird)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-xbox/85265 "2026-03-08T01:10:03Z")
Plex for Xbox One (v1.0.0.11) NEW: Continue Watching items now displayed on the Home Screen Plex Pass requirement now supports Plex Home Shared users who are all part of Plex Home can use the application, even if … --- ## [XBOX App not loading episodes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-app-not-loading-episodes/936442)
**Author:** [@charlotte6339](https://forums.plex.tv/u/charlotte6339)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-app-not-loading-episodes/936442 "2026-02-17T14:41:57Z")
App not playing episodes on xbox. Will play adverts and live tv but will not load actual episodes on a series. Watch 140 seconds of adverts, Loading circle loops and loops and eventually get “Playback error an unexpec… --- ## [Plex on Xbox no longer plays av1](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-xbox-no-longer-plays-av1/933813)
**Author:** [@dra6onfire](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dra6onfire)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-xbox-no-longer-plays-av1/933813 "2026-01-27T13:37:50Z")
A week ago I had zero issues playing av1 encoded files and this week, those same files fail entirely on xbox. I don’t see any indications from plex or microsoft that support was removed. I have multiple xboxes and all be… --- ## [TV Shows - Playlist Play Order](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-playlist-play-order/935287)
**Author:** [@BRYCEBLOOD](https://forums.plex.tv/u/BRYCEBLOOD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tv-shows-playlist-play-order/935287 "2026-01-08T16:37:06Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 4.157.0 Issue with play order of shows within playlists. I have created a playlist of a few of my favorite shows that are crossover storylines. The idea is that I shoul… --- ## [Plex on my PS5, xbox series x and laptop skips forward 10 seconds VERY occasionally plz fix!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-my-ps5-xbox-series-x-and-laptop-skips-forward-10-seconds-very-occasionally-plz-fix/929497)
**Author:** [@miros550](https://forums.plex.tv/u/miros550)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-on-my-ps5-xbox-series-x-and-laptop-skips-forward-10-seconds-very-occasionally-plz-fix/929497 "2025-12-21T10:05:19Z")
Server Version#: latest/current (1.42.1.10060-4e8b05daf) Player Version#: latest/current ( -(windows11)- 1.109.0.329-ea562b95 /-ps5-client version-5.83.2 -platform version- 11.60 ) never used to skip on any of my pla… --- ## [Series not loading with more than 120 items](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-not-loading-with-more-than-120-items/933459)
**Author:** [@Anaerin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Anaerin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/series-not-loading-with-more-than-120-items/933459 "2025-11-13T04:35:58Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: 10.0.26100.6171 When you have a series with a lot of episodes (more than 120), that you have been watching, and a new episode \>120 appears in the “On Deck” feed, selecting… --- ## [Dolby Vision is very broken](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-vision-is-very-broken/930851)
**Author:** [@jeradc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jeradc)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-vision-is-very-broken/930851 "2025-11-12T09:21:06Z")
DV files hang the entire app and I need to exit out via the main Xbox button the Controller, choose Plex, manage, close. Every DV file, every time. they play just fine on roku and Android TV. Server Version#:latest P… --- ## [Web Player and Xbox Player ALWAYS Transcode](https://forums.plex.tv/t/web-player-and-xbox-player-always-transcode/932398)
**Author:** [@jrg](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jrg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/web-player-and-xbox-player-always-transcode/932398 "2025-10-13T00:44:53Z")
Server Version#: 1.42.2.10156 Player Version#: Latest Xbox app Tuner Make/Model: HDHR Flex 4K Guide/Lineup name: Chicago OTA Using XMLTV?: No Channel number/Name: All The web player and Xbox player will ALWAYS tran… --- ## [Xbox New Plex experience](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-new-plex-experience/931725)
**Author:** [@historygeek1945](https://forums.plex.tv/u/historygeek1945)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-new-plex-experience/931725 "2025-09-25T04:55:40Z")
Server Version#: Player Version#: Will the Xbox Plex app receive the new experience overhaul at some point (if it hasn’t already)? I’d be willing to try it if there was a preview version to download, although I’d hate… --- ## [\[Feature Request\] Add option to fallback to Direct Stream (from Direct Play) for MKV DoVi content](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-add-option-to-fallback-to-direct-stream-from-direct-play-for-mkv-dovi-content/913991)
**Author:** [@darthray](https://forums.plex.tv/u/darthray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-add-option-to-fallback-to-direct-stream-from-direct-play-for-mkv-dovi-content/913991 "2025-09-24T01:42:15Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.4.9463 Player Version#: Plex for Xbox version 5.91.0 Dolby Vision content on MKV files play with wrong colors on the Xbox One Series X for some reason. People say if you remux the content to mp4 f… --- ## [PCM Audio with Plex on Xbox](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pcm-audio-with-plex-on-xbox/930949)
**Author:** [@MrHeatSeeker](https://forums.plex.tv/u/MrHeatSeeker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/pcm-audio-with-plex-on-xbox/930949 "2025-09-15T01:54:24Z")
Server Version#: 4.147.1 Player Version#: 2.148.0 I’m using Plex on my Xbox (Series X) and I have a bunch of anime files that use PCM for the audio. The audio is of course fine on my PC, it’s fine if I play it through… --- ## [Studdering when trying to direct play on XSX](https://forums.plex.tv/t/studdering-when-trying-to-direct-play-on-xsx/929963)
**Author:** [@Tex8503](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Tex8503)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/studdering-when-trying-to-direct-play-on-xsx/929963 "2025-08-22T02:04:05Z")
Server Version#: Version 1.42.1.10060 Player Version#: v5.92.0 Finding that playing some stuff is causing stuttering… The diagnostics screen isn’t saying it’s dropping frames, but the play back seems to lag. Turning of… --- ## [XBOX App Constantly Crashing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-app-constantly-crashing/929598)
**Author:** [@NNStMikRibs](https://forums.plex.tv/u/NNStMikRibs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-app-constantly-crashing/929598 "2025-08-18T12:42:39Z")
Server Version#:v.1.42.1.10060-4e8b05dafAugust 11, 2025 Player Version#: XBOX Latest \ Assistance Needed – Xbox Plex… --- ## [Xbox One PGS Subtitles Cropped when Content Wider than TV](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-pgs-subtitles-cropped-when-content-wider-than-tv/920492)
**Author:** [@JovialPeon](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JovialPeon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/xbox-one-pgs-subtitles-cropped-when-content-wider-than-tv/920492 "2025-07-18T03:03:59Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.6.9685 Player Version#: 5.91.0 (Platform Version: 10.0.26100.4026) As topic describes. For movies with an aspect that are wider than the TV, PGS subtitles get cropped/clipped by the top and botto… --- ## [Split 3D movies play same version on Xbox and share progress](https://forums.plex.tv/t/split-3d-movies-play-same-version-on-xbox-and-share-progress/924646)
**Author:** [@DarthLordi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/DarthLordi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 3:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/split-3d-movies-play-same-version-on-xbox-and-share-progress/924646 "2025-07-14T03:06:37Z")
Server Version#: 1.29.2.6364 Player Version#: Xbox I’ve been backing up my 3D blurays recently and most have been fine. With one film I added the 3D version and it merged it with the 2D version on the server. I split t… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/xbox/48.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=xbox)