: This is an inherent limitation with no perfect solution. Prioritize release groups known for including codec information in their naming conventions, and consider using release group filtering as a proxy for codec quality.
One by one, the "grabbing" icons appeared. The server began to whistle as the download client took over. Sonarr was systematically replacing his 40GB season packs with 12GB x265 versions. Elias watched the "Disk Space Free" counter.
In the box, leave it empty (unless you want to strictly block all x264 files, which is not recommended as it may result in missing episodes). In the Preferred box, click Add . sonarr prefer x265
Go to → Indexers → Size Limits :
Prevent Sonarr from grabbing starved encodes by setting size floors. Go to > Quality . : This is an inherent limitation with no perfect solution
This setup utilizes the standardized formatting conventions popularized by the TRaSH Guides community, ensuring maximum accuracy and minimizing false positives. Step 1: Create the x265 Custom Format Open your Sonarr web interface. Navigate to > Custom Formats . Click the + Plus icon to add a new format. Name the Custom Format: x265 / HEVC .
Create boosts to favor x265:
Go to → Profiles (or Quality Profiles ). Select the profile you use for TV shows (e.g., "HD - 1080p" or "4K").
: x265 requires more processing power to play. While modern smart TVs and devices like Nvidia Shield handle it easily, older hardware may struggle or "stutter". Prefer Content - x265,HEVC,Ecnoder,Rips · Issue #1724 The server began to whistle as the download client took over