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.
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device.
Now Supports Repeat Mode
The app now supports the repeat mode feature that was introduced with the recent Emby Server release:
This is very handy when playing music, and remember, Emby for Chromecast also supports queuing, shuffling, instant mixes, and more.
Other Changes
Resolved an issue causing subtitle switching to not work
UPDATE: prices are now back to normal I'm afraid.
Tis the season to be jolly, goes the song, and all of us here at Media Browser wish all our users a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays whatever your plans may be.
To celebrate, we're making selected Media Browser apps available at a discounted price:
Windows Phone - Was $4, now $2.49.
Windows 8 - 30% off
So if you've been on the fence about jumping into either of these apps, now's the time to go for it.
So whatever your plans
We are happy to announce that a new version of the Windows Store app is now available for download.
So what is new in this version?
First off:
The "Resume" and "Resume On" funtionality has changed.
We have now removed the resume button and resume to buttons.
If a movie has the possiblity to resume, a flyout is presented with the options of either "Play" or "Resume".
PlayTo, when you've decided that you wan't to watch a movie on another device the app will now Auto-navigate to the
One year ago, I sent Luke a PM asking him to look into a Media Browser add-on for Xbmc.
I really didn't know Luke at the time - otherwise I would have known that he would push me to do it myself. Luke is good at that!
At the time:
I didn't know Python
I didn't know anything about working with web APIs, XBMC API or MB3 API
I didn't know how to use GitHub
I made a little progress - got lists to display and files to play. I thought I was about done...
And then users and other d
We've updated our Chromecast app with some new features. Here's what's new: More AC-3 Passthrough, More FLAC We've always supported ac-3 pass-through with Chromcast, but now we've updated our transcoding to also use it as well. This means if you have a DTS audio track for example, now we'll convert it to AC-3 which will still allow you to enjoy the surround sound. In addition, direct playback of FLAC has been extended to more Chromecast devices and not just Chromecast Audio. How to Get The Up
Emby for Windows Store and Xbox One has been updated with Offline Support and new Live TV and DVR features.
Installation
Download from the Microsoft Store
How it Works
Just click "Make Available Offline"
Media will download in the background and you'll enjoy a notification when downloads complete. You can manage your offline downloads in the app settings area:
To view your content when offline, just click "Offline Downloads" from the regular sign in screen.
Bett
As you all know by now we at Media Browser love it when new people step up and use our API to do new things. That's why we're pleased to announce public availability of our developer libraries so that anyone can build apps using the same tools as our core apps.
The project can be found here:
https://github.com/M....ApiClient.Java
It is built with popular libraries such as Volley and OkHttp. It will soon be available on Maven. Now anyone can build apps for Android using the same libra
Emby for Apple TV 1.7.3 - Multi-Color Logos, Sorting Playlists and Collections
Emby for Apple TV 1.7.3 adds many new features that improve the user experience in powerful to subtle ways.
Support Multi-Color Logos based on Theme in Use
Emby for Apple TV now supports both light and dark sets of logos. The app will automatically choose which logos to use based on the theme in use.
Here are a couple screen shots, showing this:
Dark Theme Guide with Light Logo
Light Them
Emby Server 4.7.10 - Library Improvements & LiveTV/DVR Fixes
This is the latest point release of Emby Server. It's a small maintenance release, containing improvements to existing functionality as well as fixes for user identified issues.
Improvements to Library Functionality
Improvements have been made to library functions to reduce triggering events that don't need to be processed multiple times. This can reduce false RTM events, pulling subtitles, updating Trakt or other si
Click here to buy all 4 plugins for £5!!!Just select the "MB3 Theme Media 4 Pack" and complete the PayPal Checkout using your supporter key email address and your licences will be automatically added
Version 1.5.7 is currently rolling out to address a few issues. Here are the highlights:
Resolve occasional black screen on app wake up
Improve error handling within the download feature
Make deletion of downloaded content easier
We're happy to announce a new version of Emby for Apple TV with several improvements.
Improved "Up Next" display
We've improved this panel that comes up before the next episode plays to be interactive. Allowing you to cancel or immediately advance to the next item.
Background Audio Support
Audio started in Emby will now continue to play when you leave the app. For those that want to use your favorite Apple TV Screensaver app while using Emby as your music source you now ca
We are going to be upgrading our web infrastructure over the weekend. This is going to mean an interruption in all of our web-based services including this forum for, hopefully, a very brief period.
The website, forum, plug-in catalog and registration information will be temporarily unavailable starting Sunday, May 11 9:00pm EDT
We hope this interruption will be minimal and the new infrastructure should improve our ability to handle both the forum and new version deliveries of all our co
Windows 8.1 store app Version 2.1.1 has been released.
Once again the Win8.1 app gets a refreshing update,
this time it's a couple of new features, usch as support for Photos and Movie specials, but also a lot of "under the hood" changes with improved playback and security amongst others.
The new features are.
Support for user -views.
The static main menu has been replaced with the users configured views
Support for Photos, you can now watch your pictures in your favorite app.
Internet no longer required to run
Most of the changes in this version are "under the hood" but the most significant thing you will notice is that a constant internet connection is no longer required for this app to function. Emby Premiere will still need periodic internet to validate but this app used to require a constant connection to function and no longer does.
Other changes and improvements:
New Features / Improvements:
App no longer requires the Internet to funct
2.4.13 has been released.
More Direct Play, Less Transcoding
LibVlc has been updated to the latest version, and we've added a new automatic bitrate setting. Together these two features will allow the app to direct stream almost everything you can throw at it.
New Details
Detail screens are now much simpler and prettier.
Supports More Languages
Several new translations have been added. The app will now respect your device language setting.
Issues Resolved
Fix ca
1.0.24 is now available in the Samsung App Store and includes the following updates:
Various subtitle fixes
Resolve screensaver starting during playback
Improved DVR series management
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-em
Just a heads up that with the upcoming release of MBC to the public, The Mediabrowser-Classic Theme - Subdued now has the new changes implemented for Chapter selection on the Final Details Page.
Earlier this week, Luke and myself were on the Digital Lifestyle's podcast talking about Media Browser and what's coming up, including the new Media Browser Connect that went into beta last week.
If you want to take a listen to it, head over the TDL website http://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/index.php/2014/11/05/the-digital-lifestyle-show-474-media-browser-special/
We've updated our Chromecast app with new updates. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and reconnect from the casting app.
Issues Resolved
Resuming transcoded video re-starting from beginning
Don't purchase Emby Premiere from anyone other than Emby
There are some unscrupulous individuals out there selling Emby Premiere keys through Ebay or other such marketplaces in other countries. ALL of these are a scam and you will eventually lose whatever money you pay them and not have a working key. The only way to purchase Emby Premiere is directly through our web site or through one of our official apps (Android or Apple).
Please help us stop these people by reporting any listing
Not that I ever released a version 1 that wasn't beta, but Here it is.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/46151346/Media%20Browser%20Kinect%202.0.zip
If you haven't used MBKinect before , or you have never heard of it then please visit:
www.mediabrowserkinect.com, and read through some of the literature there before you try and use this app.
Face recognition works! Train your face profile under "users" in the slide out menu.
Press the "left" arrow after Media Browser Kinect
Emby For iOS 2.1.3. Has Been Released, Featuring New Timeline Seeking and Thumbnails Graphics!
Visual Timeline Seeking including Thumbnail Graphics
Included in our new 2.1.3. 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.
Emby for PS4 has been updated with new Live TV features. Here are the highlights.
Installation Simply open your PS4 Web Browser and visit tv.emby.media. Then bookmark with the browser for faster launching !
Start Recording During Live TV Playback It's easy ! Just click the recording button directly inside the video player.
More Vertical Layouts As you're aware the app has been trending more towards vertical designs. You're now able to see more on screen, with more spacing
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