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Emby Server 3.0.5607 Beta Released

A new beta has gone out to address a few issues and bring a few improvements. Here are the changes.   Dlna Improvements   Thanks to the help of a few community members, the following Dlna improvements have been made: Resolved Play To issue with Xbox One that would revert to the default Dlna profile if using a custom device name Resolved transcoding failures with Sony Bravia's Resolved missing images with Sony Bravia's Resolved transcoding failures with Panasonic Viera Significa
Luke

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Emby Server 3.0.5781.4 Released

A small update to the previous release has gone out, with several fixes and one notable new feature. Here are the highlights.   Encoding with Intel Quick Sync is Here!   There's a lot of great changes going on in our dev branch. Seriously, if you have a system to spare for testing, you should think about joining in on the fun. Quick Sync encoding has been sitting in dev for a while and we're excited to finally bring it to you. Please note - we're still considering this experimental and it is
Luke

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Try the new Media Browser for Roku Beta

The official private beta channel has relaunched with a new store address:   https://owner.roku.com/add/MediaBrowserBeta   The public channel is soon to follow.   This release adds a long list of new features:   * Added remote control support * All video features are now consistent across all video types (movie, episode, home video, etc) * Most data is now background loaded for a more responsive presentation * Image indicators are now available on all screens * Display clock in top r
Luke

Luke

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Emby Server 3.2.19 Released

A new release of Emby Server is rolling out. Here are the highlights. Improve Live TV playback Improve browsing performance in all apps Speed up audio playback Show icon for home videos in photo libraries Include home videos in photo slideshows Switch to Skia for image processing (Windows + Mac) Reduce resource consumption of realtime monitor Update parental control filters Revert hwaccel auto Improve photo metadata provider Bug Fixes Fix occasional issue with plugin u
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Emby Server 3.0.5781.0 Released

A follow-up to the previous release has gone out to address a few issues. The following issues are resolved: Update to latest fanart music api Better handling of errors when extracting image metadata Fixed photo album images being generated repeatedly Fixed a few minor graphical anomalies in the web interface Updated live tv tuner pooling Fix library setup error in OSX
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More improvements for the Android TV and Fire TV app

A new release of the Android TV and Fire TV app will soon available in the Google and Amazon stores with another round of improvements to both playback and the interface - especially for Live TV users.   Live TV - better than ever   The Android TV and Fire TV app already had a great Live TV interface with a full grid-based guide and now it is even better with that same guide available during Live TV playback.     Also, accessing and managing your recorded TV and schedules has never been
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Enjoy Chrome Lock Screen Control with the Emby Web App

If you use Chrome on Android and have Chrome 57 (currently beta) installed, you'll be in for a treat the next time you play media with the Emby web app. We've added support for lock screen controls, which allow you to control playback from the device lock screen.   Try It Now   This is immediately available to enjoy with the online web app at http://app.emby.media   It is also in the Emby Server beta channel and will be included in the next stable release.  
Luke

Luke

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Emby Server 3.2.32 Released

A new release of Emby Server is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights.   Built for iOS 11   HEVC is now supported in iOS 11 Safari. A new release of the iOS app is also on the way to support this.   Reports Feature   This is now moved to a plugin to allow for independent updating as well as facilitating community contributions.   Important Information   After installing this release, almost every plugin will need to be updated. Your patience is appreciated while the plugin u
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Emby for Android receives major update, now playing with LibVLC

Emby for Android 2.3.79 has been released to the play store and now features a new video player built around LibVlc, the same engine that powers VLC.   What this means is you can expect less server transcoding, more stable playback, and faster performance. In future releases you can expect even more enhancements that will take advantage of what LibVlc has to offer.   Redesigned In-Video Menus   You'll find the menus much easier and more responsive to navigate.       Support for Gestu
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Media Browser Server now available for Fedora

Thanks to the efforts of Jose, we now have a package for Fedora.   Installation   See http://mediabrowser.tv/download   What is Fedora, exactly? Fedora is a Linux-based operating system, a suite of software that makes your computer run. You can use the Fedora operating system to replace or to run alongside of other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows™ or Mac OS X™. The Fedora operating system is 100% free of cost for you to enjoy and share. Learn more about what Fedora is, the c
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Media Browser Kinect has never been easier.

The Latest Release Date: Saturday, March, 1, 2014   Speech Training is still very important for Media Browser Kinect. I have attempted to write the application to need no speech training, however the Speech recognizer could not handle the number of commands it takes to run Media Browser. So we'll stick with the current one.   You can visit the NUI Thread to get the Download. http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/topic/850-media-browser-nui-natural-user-interface-kinect/     LED C
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Roku Beta Channel Updated

While we wait for our new public channel to be approved, the private beta channel has been updated.   https://owner.roku.com/add/MediaBrowserBeta   It features faster seeking while transcoding, improved subtitle support as well as other enhancements.   It also includes some live TV fixes submitted by rewster. We like contributors so if you're enjoying the app feel free to download the source code and hack away.   Instructions for Now TV users can be found here:   http://mediabrowser.tv
Luke

Luke

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Emby for Android TV and Fire TV gets VLC player and interface improvements

Available in both the Google and Amazon stores very soon, Emby for Android TV and Emby for Fire TV will have a new, re-vamped player based on VLC and several interface improvements.   Less transcoding, better audio and easy sub switching   The integration of VLC for playback means less transcoding, Dolby Digital audio bitstreaming (Android TV only) and fast, seamless internal audio and subtitle track switching for much of your content. Right now, VLC and direct stream playback is limited to
ebr

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New server beta 3.0.5112.40848 released

Highlights: Updated web interface design More metadata fine tuning Out of the box studio & genre images Updated Web Client & Dashboard Design The web interface has embraced flat UI. Large rounded elements have been replaced in favor of a new smaller, sharper design.     New Mobile & Tablet Layouts   You'll find it much easier to navigate now.     Redesigned Search   The new slide out panel removes clutter from the header and is mobile & tablet frien
Luke

Luke

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Emby for Xbox One Updated with Improved Playback

Emby for Xbox One has been updated with improved video playback. Here are the highlights: Direct play more video formats, including hevc on supported models. Reduced server transcoding decreases the load on your Emby Server machine Pause, rewind and fast-forward live tv Faster video start time  
Luke

Luke

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Emby Trakt Plugin Updated

Our Emby Trakt plugin has been updated to version 3.1.3.   Important   Due to Trakt API changes, you will need to install the update, and then re-authenticate using the trakt plugin configuration screen.   Change Log Update to latest Trakt authentication API Various syncing and scrobbling fixes and improvements  
Luke

Luke

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Try the new Dropbox Beta Cloud Sync Plugin!

Thanks to hamstercat, A Dropbox cloud sync plugin is now available in the plugin catalog! Please try it out and give us some feedback.   More info:   http://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/21715-dropbox-cloud-sync-beta/   About Cloud Sync & Folder Sync   We worked really hard on sync during this release cycle to bring you new features that you'll find useful. Cloud & Folder Sync allow you to sync media to external locations, whether it be for backup purposes or to archive c
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XBMB3C - The MediaBrowser XBMC addon - Version 0.7.5 release!

I am happy to announce the release of XBMB3C version 0.7.5! You can find the AddOn in the official XBMC repo. This version has seen a lot of big changes since the last official version 0.6.5. Many of these improvements are due to the addition of another developer to the project - null_pointer - so please get him a virtual beer and some up-votes!   Below are the changes since 0.6.5: Removed local image copying - new image proxy service by Null_Pointer! NOTE: You can delete the .png files
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Emby Server 4.7.13 Released

This is primarily a bug fix release. Here are the changes: Improve artist splitting for artists that have a / in their title Handle invalid data when parsing video rotation information Fix error with conversion feature and videos that have audio streams with 0 channels Various intro detection bug fixes Fix errors with SMB access on Linux when non-default server port is used Various transcoding related fixes Increase default server database cache
Luke

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Emby for iOS Updated with Home Screen Shortcuts

Emby for iOS 1.8.0 has been released and now supports iOS home screen shortcuts.     On supported devices you can now tap the icon and apply a little touch pressure, and you'll see a menu allowing you to jump straight into various sections of the app.   Other Improvements Improve shuffling from list screens
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Media Browser Server 3.0.5462.0 Beta Released

This is a small maintenance release but we've still managed to squeeze in some fun new features. Without further ado, here are the highlights.   Faster Browsing   We've trimmed some fat from our api output and you'll notice faster response times in all clients, particularly the web client and raspberry pi. Expect even more improvements in future releases.     Cast & Crew added to DLNA   Now when you browser your movies, you can see the cast & crew for each movie.       You
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Emby Server for TrueNAS Scale

Emby Server is now a TrueNAS Scale Official Application

Emby Server is now a TrueNAS Scale Official Application. Very few applications ever get to have that privilege! Emby Server has been available in the community catalog. Emby is now forefront on the first screen when entering the Applications Menu. This is where Official Apps are shown. https://emby.media/truenas-scale-server.html To learn more about TrueNAS Scale: https://www.truenas.com/truenas-scale/ Overview of Hardware Packages: https://www.truenas.com/systems-overvi
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Show your Emby pride with these awesome new T-Shirts

Now available everywhere on Amazon - Emby T-Shirts     Show your Emby pride with one of our new t-shirts. There are two options currently available - one understated one with just a logo on the front and another with the front logo plus a huge Emby icon on the back.   Both options available in Men's, Women's and Youth styles and four spiffy colors. Get yours now and be the first on your block to strut your Emby stuff!   Front Only Front and Back
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Media Browser 3.0.5347 Released

We're releasing a follow-up to the previous release to address a Samsung DLNA issue that crept up on us. But we also managed to squeeze in a few more goodies.     Chromecast 2.0 in the Web Client   I think the title says it all, but now you can send media to your Chromecast using the web interface. A separate blog post will be coming with full details and a walk-through. In addition, our Chromecast look and feel has been revamped. Look for the Android and iOS apps to incorporate this soon a
Luke

Luke

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Emby Server 3.0.7300 Released

A small maintenance release has been pushed to the stable channel. Here are the highlights. Fix video now playing bar info panel Fix scheduled tasks not honoring time limits Fix audio transcoding bitrate too high in certain situations Fix transcoding throttling from being activated when it shouldn't be Fix block by tags input screen Fix update level migration Update chromecast connection interface Update episode nfo saver Add additional subtitle codec normalization Add eadir
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