Connection Issues, Login Issues, "Metadata improver paused" errors, “Unexpected Error” messages [Resolved]

Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· None of these quite match

Tell us what's going on

· Metadata improver is paused (with a red exclamation mark) and new albums are not updated with new metadata.

Tell us about your home network

· I use a T-Mobile 5G Gateway, Model: 5688W Fast

Please work your way through the troubleshooting guide and report your findings here.

  1. I tried to update Roon (the first suggested step), but I’m facing an error updating. Please see attached.

Then please try and go on with step 2 - reboot. This may resolve one or even both issues at hand.

I tried rebooting (shut down and restarted the computer that houses the Roon Core), but the same issue persists after starting back up. Still shows, “There was an error checking for an update”

Have you explored “Resolve Networking Troubles” section in the guide?

The first place I would start is to reboot your router and any associated networking equipment.

The once a connection to the internet has been re-established reboot the Roon server machine.

A post was split to a new topic: Same problem this morning

Service Alert Information:

Seems to me like a Roon Labs Cloud issue. See also:

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/cant-login-but-got-to-communinitylogin/316088

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/problem-with-search/316091

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-doen-not-run-anymore/316086

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/impossible-de-se-connecter-a-roon/316095

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-app-unable-to-connect-to-server-spins-at-login-ref-aubh4x/316098

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-connect-to-roon-after-rebooting-rock-ref-b9c80p/316101

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/login-failure-in-roon-app-across-devices-redirects-to-browser-ref-n6jnr7/316100

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/login-issue-causing-endless-loop-in-roon-app-ref-5xr0ay/316099

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/qobuz-error-loading-pages-in-roon-ref-uwoifd/316103

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/stuck-in-login-loop-when-accessing-roon-core-ref-5dpxjv/316104

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-qobuz-integration-fails-with-error-message-ref-egtulw/316107

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/qobuz-integration-issues-in-roon-app-ref-t5otia/316106

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-app-fails-to-login-after-web-redirect-ref-0skplw/316112

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/cant-connect-to-roon-search-issue-ref-fvf15f/316113

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/login-loop-after-roonos-2-1-update-on-nuc-ref-rbhh75/316114

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-log-into-roon-due-to-account-refresh-failure-ref-eq4u7x/316115

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/login-loop-on-roon-server-after-qobuz-link-attempt-ref-ifu36g/316116

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-log-in-to-tidal-in-roon-settings-ref-493q4p/316117

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/qobuz-integration-issue-playlists-and-albums-not-showing-in-roon-ref-54kldr/316118

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-log-into-roon-on-iphone-and-mac-ref-7ldq6p/316119

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/endless-login-loop-in-roon-app-with-firefox-ref-3955m1/316124

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-app-blinks-and-returns-to-start-page-after-login-attempt-ref-dflbyb/316126

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-syncing-with-tidal-after-successful-login-on-macos-safari-ref-gnc4a7/316121

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/today-with-not-changes-on-my-part-both-tidal-and-qobuz-won-t-stream-unless-already-in-my-library/316128

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/search-function-not-working-and-version-check-issues-with-library-ref-es2u2r/316135

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-log-into-roon-account-after-metadata-paused-error-ref-lugboc/316136

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/non-riesco-ad-accedere-a-roon-rock/316131

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/login-loop-issue-on-roon-ref-3bnpg9/316138

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/tidal-login-fails-to-register-on-roon-across-multiple-devices-ref-pjieya/316139

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-search-problems-now-i-cannot-connect-to-tidal/316145

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-server-not-working-and-inaccessible-ref-l5uues/316146

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-setup-on-mac-mini-keeps-looping-between-app-and-website-login-ref-f9bihw/315982

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-arc-on-macbook-failing-to-connect-ref-gu17cm/316150

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/metadata-improver-paused-message-ref-rmv10x/316153

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I think I’m having a similar problem as the O.P.

I power cycled my modem.

I rebooted my router.

I checked the “Resolving Metadata Improver” guide (https://help.roonlabs.com/portal/en/kb/articles/resolving-metadata-improver-halted-error-messages#Update_Roon) and reviewed the “Resolve Networking Troubles” step at the bottom of it.
I reconfirmed that IPv6 is disabled on my router
I disabled all Windows Firewall Settings (everything was working fine previously; I have exceptions to let Roon through, etc)
My PC (Roon Server) is connected directly to my router via a short ethernet

Is is possible that something has changed on Roon’s side such that “Server connection” settings are disrupted on our end?

That is what it looks like yes.

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Already done by both @Geoff_Coupe and myself.
Roon have recently replied and are now investigating.
I also asked them to post a statement on the forum.

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Hi @Dan_Brown2,

Thanks for sharing your report! As @Carl has mentioned our team is aware of this and taking a closer look.

We’ll be in touch with updates as soon as they are available. Thank you! :folded_hands:

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I should have come here first. I’m having the same issue (Alberta, Canada) and decided to restore from an old database, as reboots of the server, modem, router, and all switches did not resolve the issue. And I’m now stuck in a login loop.

I guess I’ll wait this out.

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Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· None of these quite match

Tell us what's going on

· After resetting (changing) my email address I can no longer sign in on my Roon server. Roon remote app does not accept my login to my Roon server any more...

Tell us about your home network

· No VPN, Standard Odido router (connected to my KPN glass fiber modem). I have a 1000/1000 subscription.

What is the operating system of your Roon Server host machine?

· Nucleus

What kind of device are you using to perform the login?

· iOS

Where are you trying to login?

· I can't log into TIDAL or KKBox

Have you been redirected to the Tidal/KKBOX login page in your browser?

· Yes

Please try clearing the browser cache and cookies for the [l](https://account.roon.app/)ogin page where you have been redirected

· No, the issue remains the same

Content / Popup Blockers

· No, the issue remains the same

Temporarily try to use a different browser

· No, the issue remains the same

Please try to restart your Roon Server by closing the Roon Server app in the taskbar (MacOS), task manager (Windows) or rebooting your Roon Server machine.

· No, the issue remains the same

Different device

· I am able to switch to the diffrent device

Are you still facing the issue on the different device

· No, the issue remains the same

Record the timestamp

· It seems like Roon Search is not working and Roon seems
To be having trouble connecting to Tidal, even though it is logged in. There are messages saying Roon is having trouble verifying my connection. It happened today, for the first time. I was performing rebooting of everything including my router. Messaging from Poland and it’s 9:35 pm CET.

Describe the issue

Hi, suddenly the Roon search has stopped on all my devices. It seems like it does not see Tidal content at all, even that I am logged in to Tidal. It gives me the message that operation cannot be completed and Roon is having trouble to verify my connection. I tried rebooting everything including my router, without luck.

Describe your network setup

I don’t know all
Those details. It’s been working flawlessly ever since I purchased Roon but today it stopped and I want to know happened. I did not change any of my devices.

Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· None of these quite match

Tell us what's going on

· I cant connect to the search

Tell us about your home network

· eero

What is the operating system of your Roon Server host machine?

· Windows

What kind of device are you using to perform the login?

· Windows

Where are you trying to login?

· I can't log into Roon

Have you been redirected to [https://account.roon.app](https://account.roon.app) (the Roon login page) in your browser?

· Yes

Please try clearing the browser cache and cookies for the [l](https://account.roon.app/)ogin page where you have been redirected

· No, the issue remains the same

Content / Popup Blockers

· No, the issue remains the same

Temporarily try to use a different browser

· No, the issue remains the same

Please try to restart your Roon Server by closing the Roon Server app in the taskbar (MacOS), task manager (Windows) or rebooting your Roon Server machine.

· No, the issue remains the same

Different device

· I cannot switch to a different device

Are you still facing the issue on the different device

· No, the issue remains the same

Record the timestamp

· in south korea time : 04:00

Describe the issue

on pc screen "리디렉션 중 잠시만 기다려주세요..." , i can't login..

Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· App interface looks or behaves oddly

Tell us what's going on

· I am getting a "Can't connect to Roon search" error, but everything is configured the same as it has been for years. Also - I am able to play the album that it is currently displayed, but cannot access anything else

Tell us about your home network

· My iMac is my Roon core and remote - I am sending it to a hardwired NAD Cs1 streamer

Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· None of these quite match

Tell us what's going on

· None of the internet radio stations work, something happened since this morning. My internet is OK, my Roon Nucleus is up to date.

Tell us about your home network

· TP Link Decco 6E wirless router, plugged into PS Audio streamer via Ethernet cable. Spectrum internet service, 500 Gig. I can access and stream from my Quobuz account. I have a notice that my "Metadata Improver" was paused, stating Roon is having trouble verifying connection with our servers. My connection should be fine if I'm streaming albums from Quobuz in 96/24 and able to watch TV on YouTube.

What is the operating system of your Roon Server host machine?

· Nucleus

What kind of device are you using to perform the login?

· Mac

Where are you trying to login?

· I can't log into Qobuz

Please try to restart your Roon Server by closing the Roon Server app in the taskbar (MacOS), task manager (Windows) or rebooting your Roon Server machine.

· No, the issue remains the same

Different device

· I am able to switch to the diffrent device

Are you still facing the issue on the different device

· No, the issue remains the same

Record the timestamp

· I have been using Roon with a Nucleus as my Core for about three years with a completely stable setup. I have not changed any hardware, network devices, operating system on the Nucleus, firewall, or router configuration. Everything (local library, Qobuz integration, and ARC) used to work reliably.

Immediately after the latest Roon update, several problems started at the same time:

- Roon shows errors related to metadata and reports that its servers cannot find my library or cannot update metadata.
- Roon ARC stopped working, even though it used to work perfectly with the same router and port configuration.
- Qobuz integration is partially broken:
- inside the dedicated Qobuz section in Roon, the interface often does not load results or appears to be “disconnected” from Qobuz,
- in my main Roon library, I can still see and play my **older** Qobuz albums and tracks,
- however, **recently added** Qobuz albums (new favorites / new releases) do not open or do not play correctly in Roon, even though they play normally in the native Qobuz app.

This strongly suggests a problem with Roon’s cloud/backend services or the Qobuz integration, rather than a local configuration error on my side, since the same system worked unchanged for years and the issues started exactly after the latest update.

I have already done the following troubleshooting steps:

- Rebooted the Roon Server and fully power‑cycled the Nucleus (powered off for 30–60 seconds, then restarted).
- Rebooted the router.
- Cleared the image cache in Roon’s Settings.
- Ensured no changes in my network topology, no new firewall rules, no VPN.
- Logged in to Qobuz successfully; I can access my Qobuz account and see my favorites, but new albums do not work in Roon while old ones still play.

From Roon → Settings → ARC, I get the following diagnostic output:

```json
"ipv4_connectivity": {"status":"NetworkError","status_code":530,"error":"error code: 1016"},
"external_ip": {"actual_external_ip":"151.xxx.xxx.xxx","actual_external_ipv6":"null","router_external_ip":"151.xxx.xxx.xxx"},
"natpmp_autoconfig": {"status":"NotFound"},
"upnp_autoconfig": {"status":"NotFound"},
"multinat_autoconfig": {"status":"Success","error":"No Error","routers":1,"routers_mapped":1}
```

This indicates that my external IP and router mapping are correctly detected and that port mapping is successful, but the ARC connectivity test fails with a 5xx‑type network error (530 / 1016), which looks like a problem on the remote/backend side rather than a local network misconfiguration.

At the moment I am:

- Performing a fresh backup of my Roon database.
- Avoiding any destructive actions such as database reset or full reinstall of Roon on the Nucleus, because I do not want to damage or lose my library if the root cause is actually a server‑side issue.

I would kindly ask:

1. Can you confirm whether there are any known issues with Roon’s services (metadata, Qobuz integration, ARC connectivity) after the latest update that could explain:
- metadata not updating / “servers cannot find my library”,
- Qobuz section in Roon not loading correctly,
- older Qobuz content still playing while newly added Qobuz albums do not,
- ARC reporting NetworkError 530 / error code 1016 despite correct router mapping?

2. Before I attempt any database reset or restore from backup, could you please review my case and let me know whether you believe the problem is likely:
- a corrupted local database on the Nucleus, or
- an issue with Roon’s backend / cloud services / Qobuz catalog integration?

3. If you consider a local procedure necessary, please provide precise step‑by‑step instructions that minimise the risk to my existing library and preserve my edits and history.

I am happy to provide logs or any additional technical information you need from my Nucleus. Please let me know exactly what to collect and how.

Describe the issue

I have been using a Nucleus as my Roon Core for about three years with a completely stable setup and no changes to my hardware, network, router configuration, or Nucleus OS. All problems started immediately after the latest Roon update.

Since that update I see:
- errors saying Roon’s servers cannot find my library or update metadata
- ARC not working, with this diagnostic:
```json
"ipv4_connectivity": {"status":"NetworkError","status_code":530,"error":"error code: 1016"},
"multinat_autoconfig": {"status":"Success","routers":1,"routers_mapped":1}
```
- Qobuz behaviour:
- in the Qobuz section inside Roon, the interface often does not load or show results
- in my main Roon library I can still play my **older** Qobuz albums
- **recently added** Qobuz albums do not open or do not play in Roon, although they work normally in the Qobuz app

Troubleshooting already done:
- rebooted Nucleus and router
- cleared Roon image cache
- logged out and back into Qobuz in Roon
- no changes to my network, router, firewall, or ISP

I am currently backing up my database and I would like to **avoid any database reset** until you confirm it is really necessary. Could you please check whether this matches any known backend/cloud issue with metadata, Qobuz integration, or ARC after the latest update, and advise the next steps that are safest for my existing library?

Describe your network setup

please nothing is change in my harware my connection work i am using nucleus and arc for a long time the problem starting with the last update. My network work properly but the problem is (and is the same topic) In roon metadata improver dont work and ARC dont work I reset every NUcleos software i reistall NUcleos operating system and roon on devices

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