A new update to the Android TV app is on its way to both the Google and Amazon stores and should hit a device near you soon.
Lots of things have been tidied up in this release including:
Enhanced SSL support
if you have a setup with a trusted certificate or you have enabled your self-signed one on your Andriod TV device, you should now be able to use these apps with your secured (https) servers including playback through the various players.
Video Playlists and a new Video Queue
A small update to the previous release has gone out. The following issues are resolved:
Explicitly define SchedulesDirect request dates
Reduce CPU utilization by reducing frequency of image encoding
Adjust subtitle positions in web client when OSD is showing (supported in Chrome only)
Remove yellow backgrounds from login screens in Chrome
Improve upgrade process from older server versions
Enjoy
Version 1.5.1 is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights:
New Video Player
The app can now direct play quite a few formats thanks to the new video player. This results in less transcoding on your Emby Server and a better playback experience.
Wake On Lan
The app can now send wake on lan signals to your Emby Server. To send a wake on lan signal, select the "Wake Server" option on the app's server connection screen.
Other Improvements
Add photo albums to search results
The Infrastructure Release
That's probably the best way to describe this as it brings a lot of improvements to existing features. Let's jump right into the highlights:
New text subtitle delivery system
New metadata refresh options
DLNA Improvements
New Channels
New Channel Improvements
Unified web interface
New Text Subtitle Delivery System
The server now has the ability to deliver text subtitles directly to the client, thereby eliminating the need to "burn them in
nuVue is pleased to announce support for Media Browser
https://play.google....ignstudio.nuvue
nuVue is a companion app for Media Browser users that displays rich notifications when new items are added. There is nothing additional to install on your Media Browser server. Just sign in with your credentials and nuVue does the rest.
Know when there is something new to watch without opening a client app
Perfect for cord-cutters who use automated downloads
Group notifications and listi
A new version of Emby Server is now rolling out and includes a number of new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Here's what's new.
New Xml TV Support !
We now have an additional option for guide data, XmlTV! Setting it up is easy, just add an xml tv guide data source:
Then all you have to do is enter a file path or URL to your XmlTV data, and you're done!
Important: This feature is free to all users to import 24 hours of data at a time. Unlimited data req
Emby for iOS 1.7 is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights:
Gapless audio playback, perfect for your Pink Floyd albums !
Improve orientation restoration after video playback
Improved support for DVB subtitles
The beta version of Emby for Android TV has been updated with a plethora of new Live TV and video playback features. This is still a beta and is not yet production quality, but if you'd like try out the new features and help us refine them, then read on below.
Highlights
Seek Live TV
Start recording during Live TV playback
Switch quality on the fly
Switch frame rates on the fly
Zoom (only with internal player) - this just moves this option from its own icon to this menu
Audio Del
The long-anticipated arrival of music support in the Fire TV/Android TV apps is here!
Coming very soon to your Fire and Android TV devices - full support of music functionality with a fast, intuitive and beautiful interface to all your Emby audio.
Features include:
Smart-screen interface with latest albums, last played, favorites, playlists etc.
Two grid-views - browse albums or album artists
Full audio queuing capabilities from within all asp
Emby Server 4.7.5 - Point Release: Round 4 Fixes
This is the latest point release of Emby Server containing fixes for identified issues.
Fix a/v sync regressions with live tv and recordings
Fix web app subtitle sizes being too small
Various fixes with new table view feature
In Depth Coverage of new Table View Feature
Original Blog posts for the 4.7 release:
Emby Server 4.7 Release: Many New Features, Improvements and Fixes
Emby Server 4.7.1 - Poi
As many of you know we are working hard to localize Media Browser so that it can be displayed in your native language.
Many have volunteered to help translate and we thank you for that. If you'd like to see Media Browser in your language, please drop us a line and we'll set you up to help translate.
While we wait for our new public channel to be approved, the private beta channel has been updated.
https://owner.roku.c...ediaBrowserBeta
It updates the application to the server's new security standards and adds a new setting to hide the clock from the home screen.
Instructions for Now TV users can be found here:
http://mediabrowser....wser-on-now-tv/
Remember this is the only Roku Channel that officially represents the Media Browser project.
A new release is out and is purely a maintenance and bug fix release. Thanks to the help of the community, the following bugs have been resolved:
Local metadata settings sometimes not respected
Certain combinations of settings leading to people getting lost
Improved Firefox responsiveness with remote control and scheduled tasks
Xbox one layout distorted
Playback notifications not including series name
Default user icon in header too small
Non-admins able to group versions
Playback
Installation
Users in the USA or UK with a Samsung Smart TV can install now from the Samsung App Store.
A Modern App for Modern Times
The interface for this app has been built with HTML, but this is nothing like the web apps you're accustomed to. This has been built purely with modern features that bring a level of performance that wasn't even possible a year ago at this time. For the nerds out there, that means WebAnimations, WebComponents, Service Workers, Polymer, and on and on.
Please support Redshirt's excellent app by purchasing it from the Amazon App Store:
http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Linton-Mediabrowser-Android-Client/dp/B00GVH9O0I
We're looking to move up Amazon's store rankings so for a limited time, the app is available for $0.99. Please consider purchasing to show your support even if you already have the Play Store version.
Important note: Chromecast requires Google Play Services and is therefore not supported by the Amazon app. Please factor this i
Version 2.2.10 of the app has been published to stores and now includes support for automatic camera image uploading.
Stay tuned for mobile sync coming soon to Android.
Here is a recap of camera uploading from the server release notes it debuted in:
Automatic Camera Image Uploading
You'll notice the Devices section has a Camera Upload tab. Camera upload allows automatic uploading of images from your smartphones and tablets. It's easy! Just enable the devices you'd like to u
We announced a while back that Emby for WMC would not continue to be supported beyond server version 4.6. With the release of 4.7 getting closer, we just wanted to issue a gentle reminder.
Tired of the same old re-hashed ancient theme put in a new package? Enter Square a new theme built for Media Browser Classic (MBC) from the ground up.
Square is modern, intuitive, has media center live TV integration*, various built-in apps, and places media at your fingertips plus much more. With support for upcoming TV, intelligent home screen, chapters, multi-users, media folder filtering, and on and on Square leverages the latest from the MBC world for a richer, better media experience.
We're back with a small follow-up to our previous release in which we introduced Media Browser Connect. For those who have not seen that yet, you can catch up here:
http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-130-media-browser-server-305416-beta-released/
New Server Releases
As many of you know, we've worked hard to get the server released onto new platforms. Over the past two weeks we've had several releases, with more soon to follow.
ArchLinux: http://mediabrows
Another update to our brand new Roku app is rolling out to the store right now. It features a cleaner look, improved playback, video playlist support and more!
New, Cleaner Tile Display
Wrap-around Scrolling for all Rows
You can now go left from the first item of all rows to quickly get to the end and, when at the end, the items will wrap back around to the front.
Easier Access to Other Library Views
Remote Messaging Support
Use the new server feat
We're pleased to announce availability of Emby Server for NetGear ReadyNAS. To learn how to install it, head over to the download page of our website:
https://emby.media/download
Enjoy !
The wait is over, the new version of Media Browser for Windows 8.1 is here.
http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06
Even though the app has a lot of cosmetic improvements such as rotating backdrops, more artwork used etc etc, the biggest changes are under the hood. Playback is vastly improved and performance is even better.
Here's a list of the biggest changes
Playback
Support for HLS streams, providing a more reliable trans
1.0.25 is now available in the Samsung App Store and includes the following updates:
Improve automatic bitrate detection within local networks
Improve navigation performance
Installation
Users in the USA with a 2015-2016 Samsung Smart TV can install now from the Samsung App Store. If you're outside the USA, stay tuned for further announcements, and see here for a temporary workaround:
https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/45404-how-to-install-the-official-emby
Now Supporting Media Browser Connect
We've been longing for a way to make it easier to access your server when you're away from home, and we're pleased to announce our solution. It's Media Browser Connect.
Now you can use your forum username and password to sign into any Media Browser app from any location, and it will know how to locate your server in the most efficient way possible. This means you no longer have to fumble with IP addresses. Not only does this make it easier to access your
The beta channel has been updated with enhancements specifically targeting the new Roku 4:
Added support for direct play of h265/vp9 content
Added support for pass-through of AAC 5.1
As always your feedback will help shape future direction of the app, so let us know what you think.
Installation:
Instructions on how to install the beta channel can be found here:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/8001-emby-for-roku-channel/page-1
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