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 Emby Linux: The Public Beta is Open Now!

sross44

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The wait is over! We are excited to announce public availability of the new Emby Linux app beta program.

Why a Native Linux App?

While Emby’s web app works well across platforms, there are limits to what a browser-based player can achieve, especially when it comes to modern video and audio playback. The Linux app was created to go beyond those limits. At the core of this decision is one simple goal: BEST IN CLASS VIDEO PLAYBACK.

Browsers continue to improve, but they inevitably lag behind native applications when it comes to advanced video technologies, hardware acceleration, and reliable fullscreen playback. Emby users expect smooth, high-quality playback — and delivering that consistently requires a native application.

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Benefits Over the Web Player

The new Linux app provides several advantages over watching through a browser:

  • More reliable video playback with fewer browser-related limitations

  • Better performance and lower system overhead

  • Improved full screen behavior across Linux desktop environments

  • Direct integration with native video playback technologies 

  • A cleaner, distraction free viewing experience

By separating video playback from the browser entirely, the app is able to take full advantage of the system and deliver a smoother experience.

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Designed for Linux Desktops

The Emby Linux app is built to feel at home on Linux. It works across major Linux environments . The result is a modern Emby experience that’s faster, more consistent, and purpose built for Linux users.

Available Now

The new Emby Linux Beta app is now available and we are waiting for your feedback! Want to get started right away? Head on over to the beta instructions page for more!

Please provide feedback in this forum: Linux Beta

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ALLSTAR1986

ALLSTAR1986 15

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Is there a Linux distribution that supports HDR10+? If so, which one, and can Emby for Linux do that?

Swizzybabe

Swizzybabe 1

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thank you guys i was waiting for this one, i use fedora btw.

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linuxabuser

linuxabuser 2

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Just installed the client on Ubuntu 24. Working great so far! So much more enjoyable than using Firefox.

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conti92

conti92 0

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want to install server on ubuntu 25.10

 

vincen

vincen 71

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2 minutes ago, conti92 said:

want to install server on ubuntu 25.10

 

We speak about Emby player not server here ;)

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conti92

conti92 0

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I cannot understand Ubuntu is Debian but certain commands are not accepted

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sudo curl -fsSL https://pkg.emby.media/apt/emby-beta.sources -o /etc/apt/sources.list.d/emby-beta.sources
sudo-rs: 'curl': command not found       "

how to do

 

 

vincen

vincen 71

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3 hours ago, conti92 said:

how to do

sudo apt install curl and that's it !

 

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mmhorda

mmhorda 0

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Not working on stream deck via gamescop - no video playback (black screen with working audio). (works in desctop mode in KDE)

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