It’s a smart remote, they use bluetooth or IR as a fallback. The microphone is only for voice control.

It’s fine, you’ve essentially replaced it with an infinite resistor. With the low currents that a microphone generate, theres just no signal going into the ADC now so it’s just silent.

Come on, I love libre software as much as the next Lemming, but the Plex TV and mobile app is leagues ahead in terms of usability over jellyfin.

I still prefer jellyfin for many other reasons, but in terms of UX and UI for the average person it’s an easy win for Plex