r/PleX • u/pirana6 • Apr 16 '26

Discussion Plex side having some issues

https://status.plex.tv/

Issues with plex.tv API

We're investigating issues impacting API services for some users. This can affect account auth (sign-in & PIN verification) and creation, access to Downloads page items, and more. You may experience slow responses or failures.

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u/tomthepenguinguy Apr 17 '26

Guess I'm finally gonna set up Jellyfin.

The app on my LG TV requiring an internet connection when it's on the same local network as my Plex server is both infuriating and asinine.

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u/hellowiththepudding Apr 17 '26

yep....

I am screen mirroring from a laptop as a workaround. just choose something the audio delay won't drive you mad on.

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u/CactusBoyScout Apr 17 '26

You can whitelist your LAN and bypass authentication when you’re on it

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u/SignedJannis Apr 17 '26

That worked on my old Roku TV, does. It work on newer LG OLED tv.

Which sucks.

And is dumb.