Automated Qbittorrent Throttling Based on Plex Playback Activity

Overview

This workflow automates the throttling of Qbittorrent downloads based on real-time Plex playback activity. By integrating webhook triggers and conditional logic, it ensures optimal network performance for media streaming.

Key Features

• Webhook Integration: Listens for Plex playback events to initiate the workflow.
• Conditional Logic: Uses switch and if nodes to determine if playback is local or remote and to decide on actions like pause, resume, or stop.
• Qbittorrent Control: Sends HTTP requests to Qbittorrent's API to pause, resume, or throttle downloads based on playback status.
• Session Management: Handles authentication with Qbittorrent using dedicated nodes for cookie retrieval.

Benefits

• Enhanced Streaming Experience: Prevents network congestion during Plex playback by automatically adjusting Qbittorrent activity.
• Hands-Free Automation: Eliminates manual intervention, saving time and reducing errors.
• Network Optimization: Ensures bandwidth is prioritized for streaming when needed.

Use Cases

• Home Media Servers: Ideal for users running both Plex and Qbittorrent on the same network.
• Shared Networks: Useful in environments where multiple users stream content and download files simultaneously.

This workflow leverages n8n's automation capabilities to seamlessly integrate Plex and Qbittorrent, delivering a smarter, more efficient home media experience.