How do you use the web client? If the answer is only on the desktop, you're missing out on the fun. Today I'm here to show you one of the areas where it truly shines the most, and that is on your smart phone and your tablet. Whether you're on Android, iOS, or Windows Phone you get a beautiful display to navigate through your media collection. It's fast, it's pretty, and it can't possibly be beat!
So the next time you want to watch a movie, try it with the web client on one of your portable d
We're pleased to announce availability of a new package for Emby Server for Western Digital NAS. To learn how to install it, head over to the download page of our website:
https://emby.media/download
Enjoy !
This is largely another infrastructure release. Here's the highlights:
Xbmc metadata support out of the box (plugin is now obsolete)
New video player layout in the web client
Improved seeking while transcoding for the web client & roku, coming soon to other apps
New mobile tap-hold menus
Improved log page
Subtitle download scheduled task
Latest item groupings
Season overview fetching from Tmdb
Episode image fetching from Tmdb
Chapter images now part of regular re
Version 2.0 of our popular Android TV and Fire TV apps are rolling out to stores now. This version brings many internal improvements for playback and also supports the new features in the upcoming 4.6 release of the server. Your device should update automatically when available.
Improved Subtitle Support
These apps can now natively render most types of advanced subtitles (Dual Layer PGS/SSA etc.) with full formatting and multiple sub placements without requiring the serv
We're pleased to announce our Emby Theater app is now available in the Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emby/id992180193?ls=1&mt=8
The app works very well as a desktop app for your Mac as well as an HTPC connected to your TV. Enjoy these screens below and check it out in the app store !
Emby Server 4.5.3 is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights.
New Search Experience
New search for mobile and desktop layouts. Improvements over previous search:
There's now a Top Results section which provides a truly global search, something we didn't have before
You can see all the different types of items that matched the search, and filter by type
The type categories are now ordered by search relevance, whereas previously they were just hard-coded
Media Browser Theater 3.0.5436 has been released and adds support for signing in with Media Browser Connect.
Download
http://mediabrowser.tv/download/
It features an easy to use pin code login, making it easier than ever to use Media Browser Theater when you're away from home.
Share with Friends
Inviting your friends is easy. Use the server's new Guests feature to send email invitations:
Then all they need to do is sign up, download Media
A new version of our Fire TV and Android TV app will be rolling out soon and it now allows you to take advantage of the new thumbnail generation available in Emby Server 4.1+. If you enable this new feature in the server, you will then be able to visually seek your content with thumbnails in the Android/Fire TV app.
Note: This feature requires that the new server thumbnail generation feature be enabled at an interval less than just chapter points and that it has completed successfully
A small update to our 4.6 release is currently rolling out to address a few minor issues that came up. Here are the highlights:
Fix web app playback regressions of videos that successfully played in previous server version
Fix sporadic cases of audio playback stopping in the web app
Fix sporadic cases of subtitle burn in not working
Update sort by date last episode added to not be affected by virtual items in the database
Fix Synology dashboard showing Emby Se
Metadata is the backbone of any Emby server. Accurate metadata not only helps you organize your media but also enhances the browsing experience by providing details such as posters, cast information, and plot summaries. In our next how to guide, we’ll explore how to get the best metadata for your media library in Emby and customize metadata to suit your preferences.
Why Metadata Matters
Metadata turns a bland file list into an engaging media library. Instead of scrolling through
The anime metadata plugin has finally been updated to support some major changes that went though a while ago to how metadata providers worked in Media Browser. The plugin has largely been re-written, and is now compatible with the improved customization options available in MBS, while also bringing a few new features and numerous bug fixes. The update should be available with the next server release.
Changes:
Missing and unaired episode support
Improved series identification with TVDB
There is a new ListenBrainz plugin available for Emby Server. Music fans will want to check this out in the Emby plugin catalog.
The ListenBrainz project is similar to the original AudioScrobbler®. Unlike the original project, ListenBrainz is open source and will publish its data as open data.
A team of former Last.fm and current MusicBrainz hackers created the first version of ListenBrainz in the space of a weekend. Since the original project was created, technology has advanced at an i
Emby for Samsung Smart TVs 2.1.0 has been released. Here are the highlights:
Fix playback error when resuming multi-version episodes from Continue Watching
Add tabbed Books view
Support sorting playlists and collections by Date Added
Various fixes related to auto-skip intros
Various fixes to the profile pin feature
Various fixes to rewinding and fast forwarding by holding down left and right
Fix photos not showing in collections
Fix top po
Important: This version will perform a database upgrade after installation. This process could take a little while. Please be patient.
Updated Server Dashboard
The server dashboard is new and improved, and looks great whether you're on a desktop, tablet, or smart phone.
Support For New HDHomerun Media Info
New media information from the HD Homerun json api has been incorporated. You'll now see more direct play and stream copy of live tv than ever before. Microsoft Edge can n
A new release of Emby Server is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights.
Bug Fixes
Resolve occasional error with dynamic image generation
Fix music albums getting release year of 9999
Resolve Chromecast timeout when network disconnected
Fix user data not showing in playlist items
Resolve issues when deleting live tv recordings from plugins
Fix audio image extraction
Fix accent quotes in search
Fix external subtitles causing longer library scans and repeat kodi syncing
A major face-lift for the Roku app - bringing it more in line with the other apps - is on its way to your Roku device. 4.0 brings the familiar "tab" style interface to this app. Allowing you to easily move between views in a library and set your default landing page in each of them.
To set the default landing tab, simply enter a library and select the "cog" wheel at the top (or use the * button on your remote).
In addition to the new library interface, t
This is primarily a maintenance release but does have a few important additions and changes.
Check out the new Wiki:
https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki
We've been working hard on a new wiki to help document all of the features of Media Browser. So to that end...
In App Help:
You'll now see conveniently placed, context-sensitive help buttons through the web interface.
When you click a help button you'll be taken to the corresponding wiki page that will he
Installation
Users in the USA with a 2015 Samsung Tizen Smart TV can install now from the Samsung App Store.
If you have a 2016 model or are not in the USA, stay tuned for additional announcements.
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 ne
For this week’s spotlight, we’re focusing on a segment of the Emby community that knows how to get the most out of their hardware: Unraid users. From rack mounted behemoths to complex multi-use setups, these community members have turned their Emby servers into highly optimized powerhouses. Let’s take a look at how three Emby fans have built their Unraid based media servers.
User 1: “Overkill? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.”
OS: Unraid
CPU: Intel i5-12600
Emby for LG 1.0.47 has been released. Here are the highlights:
Improve ASS/SSA subtitle rendering
Add text size setting
Improve the startup behavior option related to remembering login info
Add option to auto-open single items in folders
A new release of Emby for LG is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights:
Improved direct play of 4K, HDR and HEVC media
Improved subtitle support
Improved navigation performance
Sorting, filtering, and view settings added to list screens
Sorting, Filtering and View Settings
Improved Live TV & DVR Layouts
If you're running Emby Media Server to manage and stream your personal media collection, you probably have heard about hardware transcoding. But what exactly is hardware transcoding and why should you enable it on your Emby setup? In this blog post, we'll break down the benefits of hardware transcoding and explain why it’s a game changer for your media streaming experience. Please keep in mind that hardware transcoding is an Emby Premiere feature and can be purchased HERE.
What is Transcodi
I'm so glad you asked. Why 'Emby' is the coolest personal media server on the planet and I can now control it for you. What would you like to do...?
Your Emby system is now available to control with your Google Home device. Just install the Emby for Google Home app, link it to your Emby Connect account and then here are just a few of the things you can do with your voice:
Okay Google...Ask Emby Home to
Play the next episode of The Walking Dead on Emby Theater
Suggest something
A new beta has gone out. This is primarily a maintenance release. Here are the changes.
Restructured Live TV Database
The live TV database has been significantly improved, making it faster for our apps to retrieve guide information. In addition, the server is longer dependent on startup execution of the Guide refresh scheduled task, which will allow you to get into Live TV immediately after startup.
Faster Live TV Start Time
Up until now we have been probing live TV streams for m
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