Sonarr Prefer X265 ~upd~ [TRUSTED]

Ensure your playback devices (Plex clients, smart TVs, or tablets) support HEVC hardware decoding. If they don't, your media server will have to transcode the x265 files back to x264 on the fly, which can heavily tax your CPU. Step 4: Applying the Changes

The most effective way to tell Sonarr what you want is through . This allows you to "score" specific terms found in release titles. Navigate to Settings > Custom Formats . Click the + icon to create a new format. Name: Call it "x265 HEVC". Specifications: Add a new specification. Select Release Title as the type. In the Regular Expression field, enter: (?i)x265|HEVC . Save the format. Step 2: Configure Your Quality Profile sonarr prefer x265

Go to the Series tab, select the shows you want to upgrade, and click Interactive Search or Search Monitored to let Sonarr find the more efficient versions. Ensure your playback devices (Plex clients, smart TVs,

Sonarr is a powerful tool for automating your media library, but its default settings often prioritize file size or release speed over modern efficiency. If you want to save disk space without sacrificing quality, configuring Sonarr to prefer x265 (HEVC) is a game-changer. This allows you to "score" specific terms found

For the best results, many users follow the methodology. This involves adding negative scores to "bloat" terms or low-quality encoders. If you prefer x265, you might also want to give a negative score to x264 or AVC to ensure they are only picked as a last resort. Transcoding Constraints

Once your profiles are updated, Sonarr won't immediately replace your entire library. To trigger the shift: