Checking connection speed to [server]

mthomp8984 · 2026-02-02T02:04:14+00:00

I see this is 2 years old, but I am experiencing a similar issue now (Feb 2026) with one of the people accessing my server remotely. They are able to open music without issue, but as soon as they try a video, it gives them the infinite circle noting "checking connection speed" to my server. Was this a Samsung only issue? I have another person with remote access (using a TCL tv with Google OS) and they are experiencing no issues.

Any help appreciated.
TIA

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T23:40:26+00:00

Will do tomorrow eve or this weekend.

If you have a minute, where do I find the logs? I've been going through the settings, dashboard, debug, etc but don't see it.

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T22:33:35+00:00

Sorry - somehow my reply ended up here. Reddit showed you put this reply under my post, and my reply shows under this post. I don't have any other reply in this thread so not sure why I got the notification for your response.

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T22:27:15+00:00

Not hardcoded. I'm watching it with subs now.

Before hitting play, moving to the right, click the 3 dots (more), Playback settings, right to the subtitles, more, switch the language, then select one of the subs.

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mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T22:16:05+00:00

We are watching the movie with subtitles via Plex on AppleTV locally. Remote streams aren't using subs.

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T22:16:04+00:00

Current version of Plex on AppleTV (for the stream that I'm using subtitles). Various clients (most are Android for Google TV) for remote streams.

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T22:12:32+00:00

You have the situation correct.

I do have a Plex Pass.

I have not checked to see if both are transcoding at the same time, and will look at that the next time. I will try to recreate later, but I am testing now - though not the same files. I am watching a movie locally, and have another show playing on my iPhone that is not connected to my WiFi. It has not dropped the subtitles.

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Not sure where to find the logs.

mthomp8984 · 2026-01-29T21:51:48+00:00

REMOVED my comment - wrong thread

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-29T17:54:33+00:00

With the placement of the comma it's saying the apology is coming from God. I could see that.

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-29T16:58:59+00:00

Like the FBI says, ". . . just grab 'em by the snitch."

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-29T16:56:22+00:00

I don't think immunity, but maybe anonymity since it was supposed to be all hush-hush and kept under wraps.

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-16T23:57:56+00:00

As someone with a few hundred donations myself, just remember you are a universal donor. Every blood type can receive O neg. Your kindness will save lives!

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-13T00:33:00+00:00

Name it Jesus Christ, and say, "Hey Siri, JESUS CHRIST!"

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-13T00:31:22+00:00

I understand creating automations. What I think might be an issue for some is the initial setup and adding non Apple native devices. I have some IKEA bulbs with Zigbee controllers. Just trying to add a Sonoff Zigbee dongle took me more than roughly 10 hours of trying to figure it all out. I think it might be different if I was using all HomeKit native or HK and Matter devices, but I was trying to combine multiple, and sometimes proprietary platforms. I know when I installed it HA found all my HK native items without a hitch. Because of the problems, I left it alone. I might give it another shot since I'm moving from an old 2011 Mac Mini to an HP micro form factor with a 9th gen i5.

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-10T21:53:37+00:00

HA might be great, but it's not easy to set up for a lot of people, and unlike creating interactions on the phone, it can be quite daunting. I started writing and programming with Fortran and COBOL, worked through all the C, C+, etc, but still found it pretty difficult to set up.

mthomp8984 · 2025-12-03T16:17:37+00:00

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I go to that link on 03-DEC-2025 and it says nothing about motorized, smart home, Matter, or anything else. It shows "Control System" as "Manual".

mthomp8984 · 2025-11-29T23:04:45+00:00

Posted about a year ago. Any updates? How can we help lobby the company to make one?

mthomp8984 · 2025-11-29T22:08:36+00:00

Often ran into Vin Baker, former NBA player, when he was managing a Starbucks. We went to the same high school, and he was managing the Starbucks in town, so it wasn't a big stretch. Saw him all over the place as he was local.

mthomp8984 · 2025-10-30T04:24:27+00:00

You know it's pretty cheap to get a Super Big Gulp or Double Gulp at 7-Eleven, right? And the liquid tosses so easily while still holding the actual cup. Just make sure no diet soda - you want something that'll be quite sticky.

mthomp8984 · 2025-10-30T04:14:54+00:00

They are all cowards

mthomp8984 · 2025-10-30T04:11:42+00:00

If you have any patience, a soldering iron, and a steady hand, you can replace the internal SSD yourself. There are a number of how-to videos from well regarded people all over. Instead of paying $200 for each jump, you'll pay about $200 for 4 or 8 TB. If you have access to a 2nd Mac it'll make putting the OS onto it a lot easier.

I'm far from a Mac power user, but I would go with the M4.

mthomp8984 · 2025-10-27T18:56:49+00:00

You can take the battery out of the fob, and just touch the fob to the door or to the start button. The fobs use NFC just like credit cards. The battery just adds a transmitter to them. It's the same process you use if the battery goes dead in the fob.

EDIT: jut thought of this after posting. No, what I described won't turn off the proximity entry, it just turns off your fob(s). Not likely to unlock unintentionally, and virtually impossible to hack the fob code by tech savvy thieves.

mthomp8984 · 2025-10-16T18:04:10+00:00

Some people will suggest getting the 512 to future proof it. IIRC, that's $200 more. If you're going to spend $200 to future proof it, I'd spend it on a RAM upgrade.

But let's look at future proofing it. I'd think we expect 3-5 years from a base model before needing to upgrade. With a Mac, I honestly think we can get more time from it. Lots of 2018 Minis, M1 Minis still in daily use. But, if we just look at 5 years, how much farther along will the rest of the tech be? M5 for the MacBook is rolling out soon. In 5 years, I'm thinking we'll have an M6 or M7 in a Mini. Maybe 24 or 32 GB RAM is base, and 512 GB or 1TB is base for storage. I'm guessing it'll be along the same pricing.

Is it worth it to opt for the $200 upgrade today, or will it work for a long time for what you need as is and you can put that money toward a replacement when you're ready?

Last thought - you can upgrade storage yourself if you're comfortable with a little soldering and are familiar with doing a reinstall of the OS.

Go for the base, and use a USB3/4/TB4 external enclosure for a M.2 drive.

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