Subtitles Not Displaying on Chromecast After Starting Next Episode/Movie

[gebruiker 1]

Hey y'all.

I've been having this weird problem with my subtitles for a while now and I'm curious to see if I'm the only one.

 

Steps to Reproduce:

• Play an episode or movie with .srt subtitles.

• Subtitles show up correctly.

• Finish the episode/movie, then start the next one (manually or via auto-play).

• Notice that subtitles are no longer displayed.

• Stop playback → video disappears, but audio continues playing.

• Stop casting from Emby.

• Restart Emby Server.

• Cast again to Chromecast and play the same episode → subtitles appear correctly.

• Repeat the above cycle → issue happens again.

Expected Behavior:
Subtitles should display correctly on every episode/movie, regardless of whether playback continues automatically or the next item is started manually.

Actual Behavior:

• Subtitles disappear when moving to the next item.

• Stopping playback removes video but leaves audio playing.

• Only a server restart restores subtitle functionality.

Environment:

• Server OS: Ubuntu 24.04.3  (running inside a LXD container)

• Emby Server: v4.8.11.0

• Emby for Android: v3.4.74

• Casting Devices: Chromecast Ultra 4K

• Subtitle Format: .srt

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Edited September 14, 2025 by gebruiker

[Abobader 3475]

Hello gebruiker,

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Emby Team

[nospotify 184]

I think you may be reporting multiple issues. The issue with Chromecast continuing to play audio even after video is stopped is one I have experienced and reported, too. The issue of non-persistent subtitle selection (off/on, which language) when moving to a next episode of a series has been reported. (Why a server reset would fix that is unclear.)

[gebruiker 1]

Ok thanks. I couldn't find anything about it.

If the devs know about it then hopefully it'll get fixed soon.

[Luke 42122]

Hi, we are looking into these. Thanks.

[gebruiker 1]

I've switched from  casting to my ancient chromecast 4k ultra to casting my brand new odido stb but still the same problem.
Any update on this, @Luke

Edited Sunday at 02:49 AM by gebruiker

[Luke 42122]

@gebruikerhave you updated to Emby Server 4.9.3? Has that helped?