The processing is quicker when it’s only detection occurring and not also modifying the actual file.

Because detection isn’t always perfect, this protects against cases where detection might be off a little and avoids cases where part of the actual program/broadcast is mistakenly detected as a commercial and might otherwise be removed (with no way to recover it).

The original recording is not altered.

Modern versions of Plex Media Server support detecting where commercials occur, marking those places, and then allowing users to choose whether or not to skip commercials during playback in a supported app. You must then decide which type of functionality you’d like to use: “destructive” commercial removal or “non-destructive” detection and skipping of commercials.

Because of these reasons, the feature is disabled by default.

Commercial detection is not always perfect.

The recording will show as 100% complete in the Recording Schedule while the recording is processed.

On a reasonably fast CPU, we typically see a 30-minute recording take 2-4 minutes to process.

The process is CPU-intensive and can take several minutes to complete, depending on the recording duration.

The processing occurs after the recording completes and before it is added to your library for viewing.

It’s important to keep a few things in mind:

This helps protect you against cases where the detection might not be perfect (so the server doesn’t incorrectly remove/destroy part of the actual programming) and allows you to watch commercials, if you wish. If the feature is enabled, your Plex Media Server will attempt to detect where commercials occur in recordings and then (optionally) remove those sections of the recording.īy default, the server will only try and detect where commercials occur and then player apps will offer a Skip Ads button, when watching recorded content, allowing you to skip over the detected commercials, if desired. Plex Media Server includes a feature to help locate and (optionally) remove commercials from recordings made with the Plex DVR. DVR) is a premium feature and requires an active Plex Pass subscription. Tip!: You must have your compatible tuner & antenna connected to your Plex Media Server to be able to tune over-the-air broadcasts.

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