Looks like there are no subtitles in your movie.
Ok. Would something like this be possible with Channels? I’m able to search for sub titles for films even when it is not embedded in the file.
Embedded subtitles shouldn't be a problem. But sideloaded subtitle files (such as what Plex is offering) most likely wouldn't be. You'd need to remux the video files to incorporate you subtitles.
Can you clarify? “Side loaded subtitles would or wouldn’t be possible”?
IIRC sideloaded I think refers to a separate file next to your video, i.e. not imbedded in the video file itself.
See https://support.plex.tv/articles/200471133-adding-local-subtitles-to-your-media/
External Subtitle Files
There are many internet websites that offer subtitle files. These are “external” subtitle files (i.e. separate from the video file) and are sometimes called “sidecar” subtitle files since they sit next to the regular video.
I understand this. I guess what I am wondering is if it would be possible for the developers to add a subtitle feature in the same way Plex does? A function that searches For subtitles when they are not already embedded in the file.
I too have noticed that subtitles don’t work for my imported media either. I just assumed it hadn’t been implemented yet. When I play the same files with VLC the subtitles work fine. Here are the details from one of the files I have the issue with.
I had the problem on the an Apple TV 4K. Just tried the same file on iOS and same issue. I turn the CC on, but they just don’t appear.
Exactly. And when I use infuse app I have the ability to search for sub titles as well. I wonder if they will implement this feature soon.
Could you post the mediainfo for that one?
I guess one way to check would be to see how mpv handles your imported movies; if it has no problem displaying the embedded subtitles of your movies, then chances are Channels won't have a problem either. Of course, if mpv can't handle your subtitles, chances are that Channels can't either.
(mpv is the video player that Channels uses for their clients, which is why I suggested it to test your media.)
Please try the latest TestFlight beta, it should show subtitles on that movie.
Would a search function for subtitles be something that is possible in channels? I have a hearing impaired person in my household and I’d prefer to use the Channels App rather than Plex. The interface is easier to navigate for older people.
Since the quality of internet sourced subtitles can't be verified, and that the timing/display of the subtitles is dependent upon the source and encoding of the imported movie, such an option would be a crapshoot at best, and a hinderance at worst.
(Having used the requested feature in both Plex and Kodi, the results returned are of such varying quality and only seem to be correct less than half the time. If subtitles are important, I would recommend sourcing them yourself, verifying them with a separate media player, and then remuxing them into your video container.
Of course, the imported movies are hardly ready for general use, and this feature may undergo many further iterations. Requests are never invalid, but I think there are additional considerations to be made.)
It is possible but not a priority at the moment. The imports feature is in beta and there are more pressing priorities.
Ok thanks
Confirmed, it’s fixed. Thanks again for your excellent support!
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I will agree. Even when I do not get the results I want for a feature request. The support is still excellent.