If you’re a frequent user of Plex, you may have run into an issue where your TV shows or movies aren’t being picked up during the auto library update. This is especially problematic if you’re ripping DVDs and not all episodes are showing up in the folder where they should be. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix this issue.
The first step is to make sure your files are named correctly. For TV shows, you’ll want to name the file by the TV show name, a dash, the season, the season number, the episode, the episode number, and then the title of the show. Once you rename the file, it should be picked up by Plex and added to your library automatically.
If you’re still having issues, it’s important to note that there’s no way to manually make Plex look into a folder. You’ll need to use the auto library update feature to get it to pick up the files. To do this, simply right-click and select “update libraries” to force the update.
In the video, the host is using Dilbert episodes as an example. They’re only loading a couple of episodes because they’re not named correctly. As the host renames them correctly, the auto library update feature picks them up and adds them to the library.
It’s important to remember that this method only works for the auto library update feature. If you’re not seeing your TV shows or movies, this is the best way to fix the issue. By following these steps, you should be able to get your Plex to load your TV shows and movies correctly.
We hope you found this article helpful. Remember to stay patient and give Plex time to update your library. No need to subscribe to any channels, just enjoy your content!