The decision may include things like connection type, resolution, device audio configuration, device capabilities, and more. When playing content, the Plex App will use a series of heuristics to determine which file version to play.

Name both files according the Your Media guides and.

Use a conversion tool like Handbrake to create a version compatible with your mobile device.

a powerful HTPC and a tablet) you might have a high-bitrate, full-HD file but would like to avoid transcoding it on the Server for playback on the tablet.

If you have two devices on which you commonly watch your media (e.g. This requires a full transcode of the video stream. Even if a file’s audio, video, and container are all compatible with a Plex App, if a subtitle stream is selected and is not compatible with the Plex App, then the Server will “burn in” the subtitle text within the video. Note: Subtitles can introduce a wrinkle here sometimes. When a media item is Direct Played on an App, the file is sent directly to the device without being changed. To find these requirements for your device, you should consult your device’s documentation.

Is stored in a compatible file containerīasically, the file is 100% compatible with your device.

Media can be Direct Played on a device if the source media is compatible with the client’s playback capabilities, meaning that the source media: There are 3 types of possible outcomes and some Apps have options that let you control how they are used. The Server has been designed to remove these complexities so you don’t have to worry about the geeky stuff. Can a device handle this format? Is it powerful enough to playback this high-resolution file? This flexibility isn’t hassle-free, though. You can playback media on your local network, stream it over the internet, or physically sync media to a mobile device. Plex is designed to let many Apps play media from a central Server.

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