PUBLIC - Version 1.45.1

Platform: Windows, Mac, and Linux

New

  • Change default remote quality from 4Mbps to 12Mbps Added volume support for Plex Companion

Fixes

  • Fixed episodes hub not displaying on miniseries preplay screens for Discover source
  • [Community] Number of friend suggestion hub items is now 10
  • [Discover Together] Fixed disclaimer overflow in the Privacy Settings screen

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  • TheWildTangler@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    1 year ago

    Idk man I’ve been using the Google TV Chromecast since 2020 and haven’t had any issues with file formats or subtitles. And I’m using formats like OPUS that aren’t supported on most devices. Subtitles are not “buggy AF”, it all comes down to client-device support. Kodi is also a dogshit app tbh, I was using it as a workaround on the Xbox until I got a second CCwGTV so that neither TV had codec issues.

    There are certain subtitle types that can be a problem depending on which video and audio codec you’re trying to overlay them on. But again this is why I got a CCwGTV for that room. It hasn’t had a single issue with subtitles of any form, even stylized (ASS subtitles) and old DVD files (VOB_SUB) work perfectly on it.

    Edit: You should look into the advanced display on the dashboard and experiment with codecs, and different client devices and I’m sure you’ll pinpoint it. Tautulli is an admin dashboard that displays the advanced stats by default and also has a nice mobile app for remote management.

    Edit 2: also I’m not sure why you’re using the USB for extra system storage. If you’re just using the CCwGTV as a streaming device then the onboard storage is plenty. If you’re using the external storage as a DVR though that makes sense I guess if you’re recording with a low enough bitrate

    Edit 3: Let me know if you would like some help because my server is running on a Raspberry Pi and handles this fine

    • amigan@lemmy.dynatron.meEnglish
      32·
      1 year ago

      I have also had the CCGTV since launch. Plex on it is indeed buggy AF. It’s not that the subtitles aren’t supported. They display just fine, and then stop mid-play, and the only way to get them back is to kill and restart the app. VOBSUB, SRT, doesn’t matter. Whatever Kodi is, it’s not an abject steaming pile of shit like the Plex app (that I actually paid for, unlike Kodi).

      The Chromecast’s internal storage is not enough. I also have termux, RDP client, and a few other apps installed, and it simply cannot handle all of them without external storage.

      I have been through the codec game many times, and that part I had mostly gotten under control, except some Matroska files I have would not play unless you clicked on them and immediately seeked at least a few seconds into it; otherwise you’d get an error.

      I really don’t think you can help me. This is not configuration. It’s simply buggy trash, and it’s very unfortunate.

      • TheWildTangler@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        1 year ago

        I’ve never experienced any of these bugs on any client device and most of mine are Android devices whether TV or mobile.

        You’re just dragging the app through the mud because your setup isn’t working. Plex has it’s issues but it’s telemetry possibly leading to police asking for user info. Or perhaps how downloads don’t work. Streams are rock solid though, both local and remote.

        • bauhausOPMEnglish
          31·
          1 year ago

          You’re just dragging the app through the mud because your setup isn’t working

          let’s keep it civil, guys. personal attacks are not cool.

        • amigan@lemmy.dynatron.meEnglish
          32·
          1 year ago

          I’m not dragging anything through the mud. As I’ve said, I use Plex on web and Android Mobile all the time, and it’s great. I just wish there was more QA on Android TV.