I think I have quite a few items in my library with both a 720p and 1080p version stored on disk. I'd like to find them but can't figure out how to do that through the interface. Is there a way? The closest I found was creating a collection where "Episode Duplicate" is true - but that is still like finding a needle in a haystack. I have to click through seasons, look at each episode's info and see if theres' two files.

I know there's a sqlite database com.plexapp.plugins.library.db but I can't figure out where in there I'd find that info.

I love clicking through the cast of movies but I wish I could do the same the creators of movies/shows.

I run a Plex server on in a Docker container on a Linux machine in my house on a Verizon FiOS internet connection. I've shared my library with many people and no one has a problem. Except one person who uses optimum.net as their service provider. When in their house I can't direct connect to my Plex server, and everything gets sent through at 1mbps, I assume relayed through Plex.

I have a Tailscale mesh VPN setup for myself. I installed Tailscale on the "Chromecast with Google TV" Android app and connected it to my VPN. I set it up to route all traffic through the VPN using the same physical server that runs Plex as it's Exit Node. When this is enabled, everything works fine.

What could be causing this. Another odd artifact of this set up - while connected to the optimum.net network I can't even make simple HTTPS requests to a web server running in another Docker container on the same Linux machine as Plex. The request appears to never even make it to the server.

I’ve swipped left/right, I’ve long clicked, and I’ve check menus and I don’t see how to delete.

We both setup servers at about the same time a few years ago and shared with each other. I’m sure once the dust settles someone will pull the he plug on his server and it’ll be offline for good.

Watching School Of Rock on his server one more time while I can.

Edit: his server is officially offline now. Rest in peace.

About a year and a half ago I posted a script I made for deleting movie content in your library not being watched. Folks really seemed to like it, and I still get comments on that thread every so often. So I've updated it!

Far and away, the two biggest requests I got were:

• Make it do TV, too
• Make a dry-run mode
• Edit: Added just now: a protected mode when you volume mount a protected file!

The code is now available on github here:

https://github.com/ASK-ME-ABOUT-LOOM/purgeomatic

Even better, no installation is required. You can run it as a docker container like so:

docker run --rm -it --env-file .env --network=host ghcr.io/ask-me-about-loom/purgeomatic:latest python delete.movies.unwatched.py

It now supports TV series as well. Thanks to a suggestion from /u/JimLahey-, I was able to get my head around the idea - I had always thought of managing TV shows as "collections of seasons" of media, but the reality is, if nobody has watched anything related to a TV show in a while, the whole thing can go! And that's what this does:

docker run --rm -it --env-file .env --network=host ghcr.io/ask-me-about-loom/purgeomatic:latest python delete.tv.unwatched.py

No more editing python, either. Create yourself a .env file, set up all of your config, and even enable dry run mode, so you can test to your heart's content:

$ docker run --rm -it --env-file .env --network=host ghcr.io/ask-me-about-loom/purgeomatic:latest python delete.movies.unwatched.py
DRY_RUN enabled!
--------------------------------------
2023-08-25T12:40:57.288608
DRY RUN: Chaos Walking | Radarr ID: 1445 | TMDB ID: 412656
DRY RUN: Captain Marvel | Radarr ID: 885 | TMDB ID: 299537
DRY RUN: Captain America: Civil War | Radarr ID: 1768 | TMDB ID: 271110
DRY RUN: Black Widow | Radarr ID: 1517 | TMDB ID: 497698
DRY RUN: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) | Radarr ID: 1092 | TMDB ID: 495764
DRY RUN: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | Radarr ID: 1777 | TMDB ID: 1648
DRY RUN: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | Radarr ID: 1778 | TMDB ID: 1649
DRY RUN: Big Hero 6 | Radarr ID: 71 | TMDB ID: 177572
DRY RUN: Big | Radarr ID: 71 | TMDB ID: 177572
DRY RUN: Batman Begins | Radarr ID: 1745 | TMDB ID: 272
DRY RUN: Assault on Precinct 13 | Radarr ID: 1212 | TMDB ID: 17814
DRY RUN: 21 Jump Street | Radarr ID: 1096 | TMDB ID: 64688
Total space reclaimed: 164.88GB

To use protected mode, just create a text file with one TMDB/TVDB ID per line and volume mount it as /app/protected like so:

docker run --rm -it --env-file .env --network=host -v /home/user/protected:/app/protected ghcr.io/ask-me-about-loom/purgeomatic:latest python delete.movies.unwatched.py

Good luck! Please let me know if you have questions or problems and I'll do my best to help out!

The c/Plex community has moved to lemm.ee at [email protected]! Join us there!

Regular posts will no longer be made to this community.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope to see you at our new home!

PUBLIC - Version 1.46.1

Platform: Windows, Mac, and Linux

Fixes

• Corrected playback of some VOD content on Linux
• Fixed loading error when navigating quickly between certain views
• [Discover Together] Onboarding is now non-dismissible
• [Discover Together] Refresh Profile hubs after changing privacy settings or item rating

PUBLIC - Version 5.67.2

Platform: Samsung 2016 to 2022 Televisions (Tizen 2.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5)

Fixes

• Fixed loading error when navigating quickly between certain views
• [Discover Together] Onboarding is now non-dismissible
• [Discover Together] Refresh Profile hubs after changing privacy settings or item rating

PUBLIC - Version 5.67.2

Platform: Hisense models (in United States and Europe) running the U4 system software

Fixes

• Fixed loading error when navigating quickly between certain views
• [Discover Together] Onboarding is now non-dismissible
• [Discover Together] Refresh Profile hubs after changing privacy settings or item rating

PUBLIC - Version 5.67.2

Platform: VIZIO SmartCast

Fixes

• Fixed loading error when navigating quickly between certain views
• [Discover Together] Onboarding is now non-dismissible
• [Discover Together] Refresh Profile hubs after changing privacy settings or item rating

PUBLIC - Version 5.67.2

Platform: LG webOS 3.0+

Fixes

• Fixed loading error when navigating quickly between certain views
• [Discover Together] Onboarding is now non-dismissible
• [Discover Together] Refresh Profile hubs after changing privacy settings or item rating

Remote Access status on my Plex server says it's "Not available outside your network." However, the couple of people I currently share my server with have no issues accessing it, I've verified port forwarding settings, I just loaded up the Plex app on my phone (wifi off, on cellular) and everything loads up fine.

If I hit the "Retry" button next to the public port, it'll do the connection test and show that my server is indeed accessible from outside my network. But then, usually anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, it'll change back to showing it's unavailable.

Since remote access doesn't actually seem to be unavailable, I guess it's not a huge deal. Just kinda bugs me. Server version is up-to-date according to the status page (Version 1.32.5.7349) - anyone else on this version noticing this issue?

Since this post was made last week, we've gotten a lot of feedback regarding the new policy, and it's understandable that many of you are unhappy with the restriction. It makes it difficult to discuss how to effectively set up a full Plex server stack which includes a VPN and torrent solution which feed into Sonarr / Radarr / etc. So, after some discussion and thought, we've decided to loosen the rule a litte bit in order to better facilitate such discussions.

Moving forward, discussions regarding how to acquire media will be permitted. Users here who need help setting up and troubleshooting the means and methods of acquiring media - such as installing VPN and torrent client docker containers - may come here for help and users here may feel free to answer openly. Soon, we may feature guides in the sidebar to help facilitate these processes, as the goal here is to help Plex users set up and operate Plex Media Servers.

The line where it becomes unacceptable is where discussion veer into the acquisition of any specific media. Posts or comments asking how to find/acquire specific shows / films / albums and on are not permitted. As stated previously, there are other communities for that. Frankly, they’re better resources for that kind of help anyway.

We hope these loosened restrictions make it easier for users here to have open discussions and make it more clear that we're trying to focus on the purpose of helping Plex users set up, troubleshoot, and maintain their servers.

Rule 4 in the sidebar has been updated to reflect this shift in policy.

We welcome feedback and discussion in the comments below!

Cheers!

-- c/Plex Mod Team

• Plex FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about using Plex Media Server and client apps with many useful links
• Useful Plex Add-ons - Detailed info on many Plex add-ons with setup guides and other useful links
• Join the c/Plex community on Matrix!

Weekly Advice / No Stupid Questions Post

This is part of a weekly series of Plex Advice threads for novices and pros alike to ask questions, give advice, troubleshoot, and share knowledge and resources! Please be polite and helpful to beginners just getting started out, and we want to be as welcoming as we can to newcomers to this community.

Common subjects can include:

• Plex Media Server setup
• System requirements and advice buying components
• Advice choosing the operating system that's right for you
  • Getting started with a new operating system (eg. Linux, macOS, etc.)
• Advanced setup and configuration
• Help with PMS add-ons:
  • Docker
  • VPN advice
  • Setup / configuration of the *arr family of apps (Sonarr, Radarr, etc.)

Anyone who posts good starter guides, FAQs, and/or wikis may get their links added to the sidebar so the rest of the community can benefit!

Cheers!

Useful Resources

• Plex FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about using Plex Media Server and client apps with many useful links
• Useful Plex Add-ons - Detailed info on many Plex add-ons with setup guides and other useful links
• Organizing and Naming Your Media Files
• Troubleshooting Server Connections
• Plex User Forums

Weekly Share-Your-Build Post

This is part of a weekly series of Share-Your-Build Post threads for everyone to share their builds, discuss different server solutions, and share knowledge and resources! Please be polite and helpful to beginners just getting started out, and we want to be as welcoming as we can to newcomers to this community.

Common info to share can include:

• Plex server make/model
• CPU and GPU info
• Storage solution info
• Plex add-on info (Radarr, Sonarr, Docker, etc.)
• other configuration info

Anyone who posts good starter guides, FAQs, and/or wikis may get their links added to the sidebar so the rest of the community can benefit!

Cheers!

We apologize to the community for not including Plexamp releases posts here. It was a simple oversight and not an intentional exclusion. Future Plexamp releases will be posted here.

We will also be adding Plexamp and relevant links to the relevant guides in the sidebar over the next day or so.

Cheers!

-- c/Plex Mod Team

• Plex FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about using Plex Media Server and client apps with many useful links
• Useful Plex Add-ons - Detailed info on many Plex add-ons with setup guides and other useful links
• Join the c/Plex community on Matrix!

PUBLIC - Version 9.29.1

Platform: Android

Available on Google Play and the Amazon App Store.

NOTE: We are performing a staged rollout, which means the update may take a day or two before it becomes available.

Fixes

• Player: a crash could occur when fetching item during playback.

DOWNLOAD APK (Plex Pass required):

• Google Play (armv7a)
• Google Play (arm64v8a)
• Google Play (x86)
• Google Play (x86_64)
• Amazon AppStore (armv7a)
• Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)

So I have a kind of interesting situation going on here. I recently replaced my gaming rig's 2080 with a 4070ti that I picked up at a good price. Then, I put the 2080 into my home server and got it up and running with plex.

Now, it has always been my intent to put that 2080 into a computer for my fiancee after we get married sometime in the next year. So, that leaves me with a conundrum: when I pull the 2080 out, I'll need a decent GPU to replace it with for the plex server to help with transcoding. That's why I'm here

What GPUs should I look at? I don't want to break the bank and would prefer to stay under $600 when I do this, if possible. I'm not getting a Titan X which I keep seeing recommended, I can't even get one of those for my own gaming rig let alone for a plex server that only we and a couple of friends use. I'd like something that can run up to 4 4K transcodes at once- I don't think we'll ever get more than that running at any given time since most of the use this server gets is in the same house via direct play, no transcoding needed.

Any suggestions?

PUBLIC - Version 9.29.0

Platform: Android

Available on Google Play and the Amazon App Store.

NOTE: We are performing a staged rollout, which means the update may take a day or two before it becomes available.

New

• Player: favourite button for marking a Live TV channel as a favourite.

Fixes

• Platform: navigation could sometimes stall indefinitely on a bad connection.
• [TV] Ensure review card has a focus indication on all devices.
• [TV] Ensure filmography list items have correct size.

DOWNLOAD APK (Plex Pass required):

• Google Play (armv7a)
• Google Play (arm64v8a)
• Google Play (x86)
• Google Play (x86_64)
• Amazon AppStore (armv7a)
• Amazon Fire OS Devices (armv7a)

I share my server with a few handful of family members and friends and it just feels really nice watching the dashboard when someone streams content from you.

The Main Question

I am looking into updating/upgrading my home media server using some old hardware from my main PC, and I would like some advice on Operating Systems. I have used Windows 10 for the life of this server, and I do not know if that would be the best choice for the future.

My main use case is a Plex Media Server with Remote Access and Hardware Acceleration, but I would also like to self-host a few items, including NextCloud and possibly Bitwarden. I have looked into TrueNAS CORE a bit, but I am uncertain how it would handle these Plex features. Regarding Remote Access, Plex says that it requires

64-bit Ubuntu (16.04 or later) or 64-bit Fedora (26 or later) distributions

and that

Compatible FreeBSD servers require Plex Media Server 1.13.9 or newer

Plex also says that other distributions may work with hardware acceleration, but they are not officially supported. They give a list of supported NAS devices, but they do not mention installing TrueNAS on your own hardware.

My experience with Linux kernel OS's is relatively limited. I had to use Ubuntu for university, and I have used ZorinOS and Raspbian/Raspberry Pi OS at various points. I am familiar with the terminal, but I am by no means an expert.

A Few Lists

Why am I considering moving from Windows 10?

• Tired of unstoppable automatic updates causing unexpected downtime
• Interested in potentially less resource-hungry OS's
• Would like to use an OS more suited for a home media server, if possible

What is my current hardware?

• HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF
• CPU: Intel Core i5-3470
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 6 TB Seagate External (STKP6000400)

What is my planned hardware?

• Motherboard: MSI B250M PRO-VD Micro ATX
• CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4-2133 (only have 2 RAM slots)
• Storage: 500 GB OS Drive, 1 TB Internal, maybe the old 500 GB Internal, 6 TB Seagate External
• Still need a case and a power supply
  • I will either purchase new ones for my main PC and use those for this, or I will purchase new ones for this purpose.
  • As a note, my current main PC case can fit 3 internal hard drives.

A couple of random points

• The Pentium G4560 has a slightly lower benchmark than the i5-3470. However, it is 5 years newer. Both CPU's support Intel Quick Sync Video. Would the newer G4560 still perform better for Plex despite having slightly lower benchmarks, or would it ultimately be a wash?
• I feel like using the 6 TB Seagate as an Internal drive would allow it access to a more reliable power supply and a faster data connection. Do any of you have experience shucking this model? Would it even be worth it, with the access to a USB 3.1 port that I would have with the planned hardware? A quick search tells me that it may be SMR, but I am already using it as my primary media drive so I am not certain if this would affect shucking any.
• I would very much like a more automated method of backing up specific folders on the 6 TB drive to either the internal drives or my two 2 TB Seagate external drives that I use for backups. On your suggested OS, do you have a preferred software/script for this?

I might be a little OCD about all this, but sometimes when I browse my Plex I notice that Plex changes the artwork of my film collection. This is quite annoying.

Is there an option to tick somewhere to restrict Plex from doing this?

PUBLIC - Version 1.76.2

Platform: Mac, Windows, and Linux

New

• Added Cast list to Season and Episode details pages when available
• Discover Together: Allow remove rating activity directly from Profile
• Show header and breadcrumb when viewing hubs from Home

Fixes

• Discover Credits: Fixed blank avatar styling
• Fixed an issue that could cause some users to not be able to remove Friends
• Fixed an issue in the Home Continue Watching list that could cause items to not be displayed by order of activity
• Improved library sharing modal messaging when user has multiple servers

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