This is a small maintenance release that we're pushing out to resolve a few issues that have been reported. This should move to stable very quickly. Among the issues resolved are:
External streaming with Android
Live TV streams not being properly closed
Tvdb language override not falling back to English when appropriate
Playback stopping prematurely on Chromecast
Version 1.2.09 of the Apple TV app is rolling out now with some more fixes and enhancements: Bug fixes:
Fixed remote play/pause
Fixed resuming a movie
Fixed delete button not working on detail views
Fixed collection view with items other than movies showing an error
Fixed item unwatched counts not displaying with some server platforms (an empty green circle was shown)
Removed budget from sorting in the movie library as it's no longer supported
New Features / Updates:
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Today's spotlight explores the creative mind of some of our users! These setups that aren’t necessarily massive or minimal but smart, deliberate builds that strike a balance between performance, usability, and cost. These Emby users have built systems that “just work” — whether for remote family sharing, mobile flexibility, or simply organizing a growing collection.
User 1: A Family-Centered Build with Emby at the Core
OS: Ubuntu Server 22.04
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 560
Now you can watch Swedish public service in Media Browser.
Just install the channel and browse away.
Watch news, documentaries, movies, tv-series etc..
Hope you like it
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features for Chromecast Ultra, which now features improved HDMI-CEC support.
How to Get The Update To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and restart the casting app.
Check out our Chromecast Wiki Learn more about the app on our wiki at: https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Chromecast
Emby Theater has been updated to 3.0.5571.
Now Supports Your Cloud Synced Media
To learn more about Cloud Sync, check out the recent server release: http://emby.media/co...05572-released/
Other Changes
Https support
Resolved issue of user images not showing on login screen
Installation
http://emby.media/download/
1.0.18 is available and includes the following updates:
Fix next episode auto-play crashing the player
Use native tizen fast-forward and rewind functions
Update to latest Emby Theater interface
Installation
Users in the USA with a Samsung Tizen 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
All windows fans are sure to enjoy this skin. It's reminiscent of both Windows 8 and Xbox One. Big thanks to marcelveldt for his work on this, and of course, the original skin creator, Sranshaft. Get it while it's hot!
http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/topic/11544-immersive-skin-with-mb3-support/
Emby Theater for Windows Desktop has been updated. The following issues have been addressed:
Fixed an issue where the window would sometimes be incorrectly placed behind the task bar when maximized.
Download for Windows: https://emby.media/emby-theater.html
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
If you're a fan of FLAC audio, and you use Chrome or Firefox, be on the lookout for Chrome 56 and Firefox 51. Now you can enjoy direct play of FLAC right in your browser without any transcoding! This is a huge development for audiophiles.
And best of all, it's already supported in the Emby web app and Emby Theater web app. You do not need to wait for any server or app updates.
Try it now!
Check out the Emby Theater web app at http://tv.emby.media
Official Website
Play Store
Amazon App Store
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 Browserserver. Just sign in with your credentials and nuVue does the rest.
Know when there is something new to watch without opening a client app
See what TV series and movies are currently in-progress
Perfect for cord-cutters who use automated downloads
Group notifications an
As many of you know, we have a lot of really smart people contributing here. Many have stepped up in recent months to help with a number of projects, notably the Linux and FreeBSD releases you're all enjoying. Now it's time to acknowledge other great things that are happening in our community and introduce you to some new faces. If you're knowledgeable in these areas or would like to help test, then jump right in!
Https support - Jabbera
This will be coming sooner than we originally p
Emby For MacOS 2.1.4. Has Been Released, Featuring New Timeline Seeking and Thumbnails Graphics!
Visual Timeline Seeking including Thumbnail Graphics
Included in our new 2.1.4. release is support for visual seeking. You can Rewind, Fast Forward or Jump to any position in the timeline
quickly and easily. Best of all our thumbnails graphics help you pin-point the scene you want to re-watch or queue up.
The above pictures shows how easy it is to find a scene you want to watch. Y
Installation
Users in the USA 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.
Movie Theme Songs
Downloads Theme Songs for Movies
Theme Songs for Movies
The Movie Theme Songs Plugin will download Movie Theme Songs where available to your local media library in the correct format and location required by the MediaBrowser 3 Server.
Once installed and the theme intro songs downloaded,they will be played whilst browsing your collections.
As Theme Songs are supported by the Media Browser server, any client/theme can make use of them if they choose to.
Cur
A new server beta has been released. This is primarily a bug fix release, but does bring some new features. Among the new features are:
Support for episodes directly in series folders
Added movie/series management filters
Added natural numeric sorting capabilities
Added server-side series display settings
Exposed new fields in episode editor
Important Note: This release will trigger a re-scan of your library, and it will update almost every plugin. So please be patient.
T
Beginning June 1st, we will be removing support for previous MB 2 Supporter keys in the MB 3 Server and removing this field from the product.
As long as you get your MB 2 key in before this date, you will get credit for any MB 2 registrations. After that time, it won't be possible to enter the old key and the system will stop checking against the old database.
We aren't making this move to try and take anything away but the old MB 2 database is being shut down and we want to remove this
Finally got some time to update Subdued with a new feature that has been requested by numerous members.
You'll find this addition on you Final Details page to select along with your Cast and Chapters.
Hope you enjoy.
Sometimes the best blog posts can be the shortest ones, and I'm sure that this will be the case now. For a short time (until March 10), both the Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 apps are on sale at £1.49 ($1.99). So if you haven't already got them, and want to get them on the cheap, now is the time!
Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=f4971ed9-f651-4bf6-84bb-94fd98613b86
Windows 8.1: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06
Today I'm pleased to announce quite a hefty update to the Windows Phone app. This release brings the app up to speed with a lot of the recent features introduced to the server.
Media Browser Connect
We announced recently Media Browser Connect, a way of accessing your server more conveniently by just signing in with an account, rather than trying to mess around with connection details. It's something that has been added to the Roku, Windows 8.1 apps, and Media Browser Theatre and I'm plea
This update includes the following changes:
Improves back button handling when playing a video playlist
Resolves a crash when pressing play on a poster
Expanded bitrate options for more granular control
Support for the new Roku Thumbnail Plugin
Please Rate the Channel
We think our Roku channel is the best around when it comes to streaming your personal media. Please take a moment to rate the channel and show your support.
Installation:
http://www.roku.com/...rowser-f
Emby for LG 1.0.37 features Intro Skip, Lyrics & RTL Support
Embedded Lyrics Support for Music Files
Emby now supports display of musical lyrics you provide. This doesn't require modifying your actual music tracks but is done using a text file residing next to the track!
You can quickly and easily use a tool such as MediaHumon Lyrics Finder that makes quick work of adding Lyrics to your existing content. Rescan your music library and have this:
This is a great new feature
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features for Chromecast Ultra, which now features improved playback for the following scenarios:
HEVC video
4K video
High bitrate video
How to Get The Update To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and restart the casting app.
Check out our Chromecast Wiki Learn more about the app on our wiki at: https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Chromecast
We're pleased to announce we now have QNAP Arm packages in beta testing. To download, please see the instructions on our website:
https://emby.media/nas-server.html
Then make sure to leave feedback in the QNAP section of our community:
https://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/154-qnap
Enjoy.
All 2015-2016 Samsung Smart TV's Now Supported
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-app-on-a-samsung-smart-tv-outside-the-us/
A Modern App for Modern Times
The interface for this app has been built with HTML, but this is nothing like t