diff --git a/resources/lib/playutils.py b/resources/lib/playutils.py
index d7eec3d6..4a06c6e6 100644
--- a/resources/lib/playutils.py
+++ b/resources/lib/playutils.py
@@ -65,10 +65,9 @@ class PlayUtils():
         path = self.api.file_path()
         if path is not None and path.endswith('.strm'):
             LOG.info('.strm file detected')
-            playurl = self.api.validate_playurl(path,
-                                                self.api.plex_type,
-                                                force_check=True)
-            return playurl
+            return self.api.validate_playurl(path,
+                                             self.api.plex_type,
+                                             force_check=True)
         # set to either 'Direct Stream=1' or 'Transcode=2'
         # and NOT to 'Direct Play=0'
         if utils.settings('playType') != "0":
diff --git a/resources/lib/plexbmchelper/subscribers.py b/resources/lib/plexbmchelper/subscribers.py
index afa47fe5..24873714 100644
--- a/resources/lib/plexbmchelper/subscribers.py
+++ b/resources/lib/plexbmchelper/subscribers.py
@@ -59,21 +59,14 @@ def params_pms():
     Returns the url parameters for communicating with the PMS
     """
     return {
-        # 'X-Plex-Client-Capabilities': 'protocols=shoutcast,http-video;'
-        #     'videoDecoders=h264{profile:high&resolution:2160&level:52};'
-        #     'audioDecoders=mp3,aac,dts{bitrate:800000&channels:2},'
-        #     'ac3{bitrate:800000&channels:2}',
         'X-Plex-Client-Identifier': v.PKC_MACHINE_IDENTIFIER,
         'X-Plex-Device': v.DEVICE,
         'X-Plex-Device-Name': v.DEVICENAME,
-        # 'X-Plex-Device-Screen-Resolution': '1916x1018,1920x1080',
         'X-Plex-Model': v.MODEL,
         'X-Plex-Platform': v.PLATFORM,
         'X-Plex-Platform-Version': v.PLATFORM_VERSION,
         'X-Plex-Product': v.ADDON_NAME,
         'X-Plex-Version': v.ADDON_VERSION,
-        'hasMDE': '1',
-        # 'X-Plex-Session-Identifier': ['vinuvirm6m20iuw9c4cx1dcx'],
     }