How can I configure Plex Media Server to listen on a specific interface?
Question: How can I configure Plex Media Server (PMS) to listen on a specific interface? Scenario: My Synology DS214+ (running DSM 6.0.2-8451 Update 1) is connected via CAT 5 directly into my PC. The...
View ArticlePosters and Poster Selection blank
Hi, Two or three weeks ago I found that for new movies I added no poster was displayed anymore. The metadata was shown correct but neither poster nor fanart was displayed. I decided to update my whole...
View ArticlePlex 1.2.1.2854 issue - wrong metadata for movies
Hello! I just upgraded to Plex 1.2.1.2854 today. Ever since the update, each movie I add to Plex keeps showing up as Madagascar 3. Very odd. I have the movies named per the Plex naming convention and...
View ArticleWeb interface showing an error message: "There was an unexpected error...
PMS 1.1.4.2757 on a Synology DS412+ running DSM 5.2 I've been having this issue for weeks now. I ran diagnostics using SQLlite3, but received no errors. To be safe, I rebuilt the PMS database—this...
View Articlesubtitles not appearing
Hi all, Anyone having problems after the update to 0.9.17.2 if you add a new subtitle to the film folder the same doesnt appear in pms? Example: adding an new serie episode them adding the SRT file,...
View ArticleAccount issues on Synology DS1515+
Hello, I hope someone can help with this. I was hoping to sign up for plex pass and try out the shiny new plex DVR on my Synology. However, I seem to have created a problem for myself. Several months...
View Article[LG TV & Synology] Certain files causing CPU to overload causing stuttering...
I am not sure if this is a LG TV app issue, or if it is a Synology NAS issue, so i am posting in both sections. If a Mod/Admin feels certain it is one or the other, please let me know and I will delete...
View ArticleServer settings are unavailable
I'm running the Plex package 0.9.16.3.1840-cece46d on a Synology DS1815+. When I access using the web interface and try to navigate to server settings, I get "Server settings are unavailable." Anyone...
View ArticleI received a message, "video conversion failed. The transcoder crashed or...
I can play the movie on my computer through VLC but receive this message when trying to play through PLEX. When looking through posts, I see that I should remove "noexec" and reboot. I am a novice and...
View ArticleSynology NAS DS716+II as Plex Server or other options
Is this DS716+ II good as a Plex server? I just want a 2 bay NAS that can transcode 1080p and is powerful enough for at least 2 users simultaneously. I read that other companies have better support for...
View Articleapi rate limit exceeded message when trying to login to web interface
Trying to login to the web interface. Must have forgotten the password. I think we have the correct one now, but am getting "API rate limit exceeded" message. Thoughts? EDIT: Ugh, sorry for the triple...
View ArticlePlex Media Scan high CPU usage on DS214+
Hello, with at least the last two or three versions of Plex, my Plex Media Scan process has been using an abnormal amount of CPU. I made no changes to the settings of PLEX during this time, so I'm not...
View ArticlePlex Media Server
I want to purchase Synology Disk Station 2-Bay 20TB Network Attached Storage (DS216play), will i be able to install plex media server on it? and will it work on plex account? please advise, thank you
View ArticleHelp installing PlexPy
Hi, I've been asking around for help with installing PlexPy. I tried to use docker, but I could not get the settings to save properly on a reboot of NAS. I tried to install via PlexPys Linux...
View ArticleUser & file permission control
May I know where is the setting to disable user to edit the video title/Tags/Sharing or others info? I have 300 user here whould like to access Plex Server on LAN network. I would like to setup the...
View Article"Plex" Directory Missing After Reinstallation
I wanted to reconfigure my Synology DS1815+ and wanted to switch volumes in which Plex is installed. I uninstalled it and cleared out all associated shared directories. After reinstalling Plex, I...
View ArticleKeep getting Network Connection Errors
I keep experiencing Network Connection Errors when streaming movies. I've tried a variety of different settings and none seem to solve the problem. While I experience this with almost all of my devices...
View ArticleSynology DS1513+ - Install of upgrade fails
Hi I wanted to use Plex now on my Synology Server but I have a problem. The basic install is ok and than he ask me to manualy update and this always fails. I even tried to uninstall it and than install...
View ArticleAble to search items but not browse in all libraries
I have recently started to experience an issue where I can search for and play all of my Music, TV Shows, and Movies, but I cannot browse any of those Libraries. It will show all items if I sort by...
View ArticleSynology DS216+II, will it work?
Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my current NAS (ReadyNAS 2 Ultra Plus) to a DS216+II. Plex Media Server is running fine for my needs on the ReadyNAS (streaming to Apple TV/iPad). But after reading a bit,...
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