Now that Sonarr knows how to identify x265, you need to tell it that these files are more desirable than others. Go to . Select the profile you use (e.g., HD-1080p ). Find the Custom Formats section at the bottom.
Ensure your is set to at least 100 . Step 3: Handling Potential Pitfalls sonarr prefer x265
HEVC is the industry standard for 4K and HDR content. Now that Sonarr knows how to identify x265,
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 Find the Custom Formats section at the bottom
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
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.