Synchronize subtitles from Android app?
I have a Plex server with lots of content that I stream to a Chromecast using the Android app. I frequently have foreign subtitles turned on, and they're usually available but VERY out-of-sync. Like,...
View ArticleQuestion before buying a NAS
Hi all, At the moment I'm using Plex on my Android phone to stream to my Chromecast. The external drive with my (.mkv) movies is connected to my iMac. This setup works quite good, but I'm thinking...
View ArticleHow does Plex get the name of my iPad?
Driving me nuts. I have a PlexPass and am confused as to the naming convention. From the Plex Web App it shows two ios devices, an iPad and an iPhone. Yet, on the iPad it shows a different name, Bobs...
View ArticleServer build any last suggestions before I purchase everything?
Hello I am planning on building a standalone NAS/Plex server I will probably run freenas on it but I am not sure yet. I am wondering if anyone has an last minute suggestions before I purchase...
View ArticleFeature Request: DLNA server should expose 'By Album Genre' folder
When browsing though the folders exposed for my music library by the PMS DLNA server, I see a number of interesting folders: By Artist, By Year, By Genre, By Decade... The 'By Genre' folder lists...
View Article[Feature Request] Restrict Shared Content by Denying Labels and Ratings
Could the ability be added to restrict movies, TV shows, etc. on accounts based on denying media that has specific ratings and labels? Currently there are allow lists for labels and ratings on user...
View ArticleComing Soon
Hello, I think it's a great idea to add a 'Coming Soon' feature to Plex Who does agree with me?
View ArticleFeature Request: Cloud Sync Support with Amazon Cloud Drive
Amazon allows for unlimited cloud storage for $59.99 a year. https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/home?ref_=cd_primepage_cdlogo I would like to request that it is supported by Cloud Sync.
View ArticleHow to deal with movie Anthologies?
I can't figure out how to name/put in folders movie sets/collections/anthologies. For example, I want Star Wars to be a single entry on the Movies main screen. When I select it, it then shows me the 6...
View ArticleFeature Request: Video playlists with chapter support
I have many concert DVDs ripped as mp4s. Most have each song as a chapter. I'd like to be able to have playlists that can play songs from different files like a video jukebox by specifying chapters...
View ArticlePMS and File Server
Hi, I have a large media library that I want to access from various devices at home as well as share with friends and family. I expect to have at least one remote connection most of the day, with...
View ArticleFeature Request: device limit per user account on Multi-User feature
hi, I recently shared content of my account with friends, but I soon realized they shared their account with many other people. If I put up a filter by IP, it puts a limit at Plex services. (dynamic...
View ArticleAny recommendations for a good set-top box that'll do Direct Play?
New Plex user, trying to figure out the best solution for running Plex. I've got the Plex Server running on a Synology DS1813+, and have a Roku 3 (2015) running PMS, but I'm really unhappy with it....
View ArticleFeature request (development): Music videos "tweaks" and a question about...
I've got into starting to catalogue my music videos along side my other music files, a couple of requests though. First, is it possible to add "Documentary" to the list of types of -Video_Type...
View ArticleFeature Request - Notification for new aired episodes
Hello! I'll try my luck with a feature request that I thing it will be useful for everyone. I think it would be very nice if Plex could notify you (when you open any player) if a new episode from your...
View ArticleNovaroma - Auto Download Tv Shows, Movies, Subtitles and watch TV with Plex
After years of waiting for an auto downloader, we coded a program ourselves, it is in beta state right now, we would love to hear your feedback. Novaroma is free open source software. You can search...
View ArticleAccents and punctuation in file names
I'm renaming all my files to conform to Plex conventions before setting up Plex. I've read the pages about file naming but I still have a couple of doubts: **1. ****What do I do with accented...
View ArticleBuilding a Stand alone Plex Media Server
Ive read many articles on the Best CPU etc for a Plex Media Server and I would like to know from the experts on this forum the best choice for a processor as this seems to be the key to everything. I...
View ArticlePlay external audio files in sync with video
useful for commentary tracksWith Mike Nelson's Rifftrax becoming more popular, and the lack of commentaries on most rips of movies, the ability to sync with an external mp3 would be really useful, I...
View ArticleI dont understand.....Please explain!
Hi, I am getting the Fire TV tomorrow and I have read up that nothing works in the USB port unless you root the device. I don't want to do that so I found Plex. I have a lot of movies on my PC which I...
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