Feature description:
I would like an option to synchronize only playcounts from Plex without performing a full library sync. Currently, syncing the entire library takes too long for large libraries, even if only a few tracks’ play counts have changed.
Problem solved:
- Reduces the waiting time for syncing playcounts in large libraries.
- Avoids unnecessary full syncs when only a few tracks have updated playcounts.
- Prevents accidental deletion of downloaded files when a full sync is disabled and a fast sync is done
Brought benefits:
- Faster updates of playcounts across devices.
- More efficient use of resources and bandwidth.
- Better support for workflows involving smart playlists and downloaded content cross-devices
Other application solutions:
Additional description and context:
I use the app’s smart playlist feature, which removes tracks with a playcount with >=1 and replaces them with new ones. This behavior depends on the app’s playlists, not Plex ones.
My library is massive, and a full sync takes ~30 minutes even if only one track changed.
I have about 400 GB of downloaded tracks that I don’t want to be accidentally removed (I tried to disable full scan and run it, and Symfonium started to delete downloaded songs)
Even if I play one track on any device (mobile, PC, Plexamp or Symfonium), I currently must wait for a full sync to see the updated play count.
A lightweight “playcount-only sync” could be an option alongside full sync, so users can keep downloads and smart playlists intact while updating stats quickly.
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