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I am rather new to Emby and Im doing my best to find my way before asking for help but at this point Im at a loss. This is probably a seemingly trivial thing to most I imagine but in my library I like to be able to sort my MOVIES by RECENTLY ADDED (translation: those most recently uploaded to the library). Im not so lazy as to not realize that sorting by "Date Added" is already a default option, as is "Release date", the problem Im encountering is that the results of each ARE THE SAME (see pics) and I dont know how to fix. I do have Date Added behavior set to "date scanned into library" but I dont know if maybe Time Lord is screwing it up so it wont even sort by added in the library. Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks in advance!

@Luke

That is not feasible, each filename change will result in Emby seeing that item as newly added (if you save NFOs with media, all metadata will be retained - including original Date Added, which'll be honored for renamed file, just rename the NFO accordingly).

It won't, unless it's a multi-version movie. Movie filenames are not important in typical scenarios (single movie per folder) - folder names are, you can write whatever you want in the actual <moviefilename>.ext.

Each time I record something, I get the three erros shown below. Doesn't seem to affect recording, but clogs up my logs. Any thoughts on whats up? I'm running Emby:latest via docker. 2026-03-20 01:00:11.948 Error SessionManager: Error sending message: RecordingStarted *** Error Report *** Version: 4.9.3.0 Command line: /app/emby/system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /config -ffdetect /app/emby/bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /app/emby/bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /app/emby/bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3 Operating system: Linux version 6.17.0-19-generic (buildd@lcy02-amd64-019) (x86_64-linux-gnu-gcc-13 (Ubuntu 13.3.0-6ubuntu2~24.04.1) 13.3.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ub OS/Process: x64/x64 Framework: .NET 8.0.22 Runtime: app/emby/system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll Processor count: 16 Data path: /config Application path: /app/emby/system MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: NotFound at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsyncInternal(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsync(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.SessionManager.SendMessageToSession[T](SessionInfo session, Boolean requireUserInterface, String name, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) Source: Emby.Server.Implementations TargetSite: Void MoveNext() 2026-03-20 01:00:11.948 Error SessionManager: Error sending message: RecordingStarted *** Error Report *** Version: 4.9.3.0 Command line: /app/emby/system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /config -ffdetect /app/emby/bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /app/emby/bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /app/emby/bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3 Operating system: Linux version 6.17.0-19-generic (buildd@lcy02-amd64-019) (x86_64-linux-gnu-gcc-13 (Ubuntu 13.3.0-6ubuntu2~24.04.1) 13.3.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ub OS/Process: x64/x64 Framework: .NET 8.0.22 Runtime: app/emby/system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll Processor count: 16 Data path: /config Application path: /app/emby/system MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: NotFound at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsyncInternal(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsync(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.SessionManager.SendMessageToSession[T](SessionInfo session, Boolean requireUserInterface, String name, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.SessionManager.<>c__DisplayClass138_1`1.<<SendMessageToUserSessions>b__2>d.MoveNext() Source: Emby.Server.Implementations TargetSite: Void MoveNext() 2026-03-20 01:00:11.958 Error SessionManager: Error sending message: RecordingStarted *** Error Report *** Version: 4.9.3.0 Command line: /app/emby/system/EmbyServer.dll -programdata /config -ffdetect /app/emby/bin/ffdetect -ffmpeg /app/emby/bin/ffmpeg -ffprobe /app/emby/bin/ffprobe -restartexitcode 3 Operating system: Linux version 6.17.0-19-generic (buildd@lcy02-amd64-019) (x86_64-linux-gnu-gcc-13 (Ubuntu 13.3.0-6ubuntu2~24.04.1) 13.3.0, GNU ld (GNU Binutils for Ub OS/Process: x64/x64 Framework: .NET 8.0.22 Runtime: app/emby/system/System.Private.CoreLib.dll Processor count: 16 Data path: /config Application path: /app/emby/system MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: MediaBrowser.Model.Net.HttpException: BadRequest at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsyncInternal(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.HttpClientManager.CoreHttpClientManager.SendAsync(HttpRequestOptions options, String httpMethod) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.FirebaseSessionController.SendMessage[T](String name, String messageId, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) at Emby.Server.Implementations.Session.SessionManager.SendMessageToSession[T](SessionInfo session, Boolean requireUserInterface, String name, T data, CancellationToken cancellationToken) Source: Emby.Server.Implementations TargetSite: Void MoveNext()

Hello, Simple question, i want to add some informations to my movie name but i don't want them to be checked/used by emby. for exemple: \Movies\300 (2007)\300 (2007).mkv if i use "- some_comment .mkv" this will be treated as a movie version. does it need to be [some_comment] or {some_comment} or (some_comment)? I want be able to change this and emby doesn't see this as a new file. Thanks.

Hello I am having playback problems on Roku devices for some videos that work in other Apps. Maybe this is the same problem or not, I can create a new post. Problem: I just get a spinning wheel on the Roku app and it generates dozens of transcode logs as it tries again. Troubleshooting: I tried playing around with the Roku app playback settings including disabling HVEC in Roku app with no change. One of the Roku ffmpeg log is attached. Server log available upon request as a DM. TYIA ffmpeg-transcode-(Roku-error).txt

Fine. But Emby doesn't provide media, only software. If you have a problem with a service, whether it is a friend's or whatever, Emby (and members of this forum) cannot help you; only the person who runs the server can help. This is the place to come for help, if you run a server yourself or have a problem with a client itself - but logins are solely the business of whoever runs the server. Think of this forum as an extension of the user guide for the software. Paul

New stable release - Version 3.2.0.0 Download .dll and full release notes: https://github.com/soderlund91/HomeScreenCompanion/releases/tag/v3.2.0.0 This updates bring some new AI features and a remade way to set tags an create collections. Also adapting the home screen section filters with Emby server 4.10.0.6 where we now can add a filter for watched/unwatched status. And as always some fixes. IMPORTANT! Minimum required Emby server v4.10.0.6 Note Make sure to back up your settings before updating, just in case. Both the plugin and Emby (user data) Note Included a .NET V6 release, this is for MacOS or legacy support. This version is NOT tested. New features Added AI-generated lists as an option for source. Updates & Improvements Updated home screen section settings in according with Emby server 4.10.0.6. Now we can select to filter with play-status. (currently Emby server is having bugs with this feature, but this plugin will support the function) When selecting Media Type = Episode, there is now an option to also check towards the parent series (tree crawl) if the series match. Added ability to enter multiple options in text fields, separated by comma. For example Actor=Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Edward Norton Studio=Netflix, HBO, etc Overview=Christmas, halloween Added function for better control of tags and collections: Remade tag/collection logic for Media Type=Episode (introduced in v3.1.2.0). In previous release this was made so episodes where tagged or added to collections. This logic is now moved into the Tag and Collection tabs. See below for more info. If you where using this to tag episodes, make sure to update according to the new way to set tags to episodes! Fixes UI: Some smaller UI fixes Bug fix: Fixed an issue where external list from MDBList only fetched up to 1000 items. This is now unlimited. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ New way to select Tag and Collection level You can now control at which level tags and collections are applied when using the MediaInfo (smart filter) source — independently for tags and collections. Tag tab — a new "For TV shows, tag at level" section lets you choose one or more of: Series, Season, Episode. Collection tab — a new "For TV shows, add to collection at level" section with the same options. These two settings are fully independent. For example, you can tag individual episodes while adding the parent series to a collection — all from the same filter. How scan scope and output level work: The filter determines what gets scanned. By default, the scanner processes movies and series. Adding a Media Type = Episode filter rule switches the scanner to episode-level, giving you access to episode-specific metadata. The tab checkboxes determine where the result goes, regardless of what was scanned: Filters/Scanning Tagging/Collection Result Scanning series Seasons all seasons of matched series Scanning series Episode all episodes of matched series Scanning episodes Series the parent series is tagged/collected Scanning episodes Season the parent season is tagged/collected _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Information about the new AI feature This function is 100% optional. Just type what you want and the selected AI will give you a response that is already adapted for the plugin to read. It's enough to type "Give me good horror movies", and the plugin will also add (invisible to the user) instructions. NOTE The AI function will NEVER send any sensitive data. No user ID, no usernames, no server information etc. See below for exactly what information that is sent Below is the full promt that the plugin will send. You are a movie and TV show recommendation assistant. Respond ONLY with a valid JSON array. No explanation, no markdown, no code fences. Each item must have these fields: "title" (string, required), "year" (integer or null), "imdb_id" (string starting with "tt" if known, otherwise null), "type" ("movie" or "show"). Return exactly the items requested. Do not add any commentary. Example: [{"title":"Inception","year":2010,"imdb_id":"tt1375666","type":"movie"}] Give me good horror movies (This is the user promt) Return up to 20 items. Below is if you also select to send latest watch history You are a movie and TV show recommendation assistant. Respond ONLY with a valid JSON array. No explanation, no markdown, no code fences. Each item must have these fields: "title" (string, required), "year" (integer or null), "imdb_id" (string starting with "tt" if known, otherwise null), "type" ("movie" or "show"). Return exactly the items requested. Do not add any commentary. Example: [{"title":"Inception","year":2010,"imdb_id":"tt1375666","type":"movie"}] The user has recently watched these movies and TV shows (most recent first): - Oppenheimer (2023) [movie] - The Bear (2022) [show] - Inception (2010) [movie] Use this to personalize your recommendations. Give me good horror movies (This is the user promt) Return up to 20 items. HomeScreenCompanion_NET6_MacOS.dll HomeScreenCompanion.dll

An iPhone has basically automatic Apple TV controls built in to the lock screen when media is playing, there are also other places, like widgets where it is possible to see what's playing. I noticed that Emby reports the current Channel (but not the title), and the time shows as :20, whereas ChannelsDVR app shows the Title and says Live. Might be worth looking at.

Hey, Thanks for looking at my question. The second screenshot (with the channel details) is the channel editor. Here is the content from the playlist: #EXTM3U url-tvg="https://www.xtream-editor.com/load/epg/MEOWMEOWMEOW” #EXTINF:-1 tvg-chno="525" tvg-id="BBCOneLondon.uk" tvg-name="BBCOneLondon.uk" tvg-logo="https://images.channel5.eu/eGqxKQFYBvdaZ1gtJTHXn4WBABiXLu9fuK51ucjDAL6nsJ4hn9k5qwT7ArjvjwuF.png" group-title="Entertainment",BBC One https://meow.mix/MeowMeow/MeowMeow/300262 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-chno="528" tvg-id="BBCTwoEngland.uk" tvg-name="BBCTwoEngland.uk" tvg-logo="https://images.channel5.eu/eGqxKQFYBvdaZ1gtJTHXn4WBABiXLu9fuK51ucjDAL6lcjQ6mBQLsnYS5P1GMFtx.png" group-title="Entertainment",BBC Two https://meow.mix/MeowMeow/MeowMeow/300263 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-chno="531" tvg-id="ITV1London.uk" tvg-name="ITV1London.uk" tvg-logo="https://images.channel5.eu/eGqxKQFYBvdaZ1gtJTHXnzd6tVqeR-I2I0JPdhHp6_DDjGKOwakZs9ZufYPOqBik.png" group-title="Entertainment",ITV 1 https://meow.mix/MeowMeow/MeowMeow/389823 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-chno="535" tvg-id="Channel4.uk" tvg-name="Channel4.uk" tvg-logo="https://images.channel5.eu/eGqxKQFYBvdaZ1gtJTHXnzHaJBS1TmNczWAEI3RaG8oDBPTv_HpdHlqldDxHdtkZ.png" group-title="Entertainment",Channel 4 https://meow.mix/MeowMeow/MeowMeow/300564 #EXTINF:-1 tvg-chno="539" tvg-id="Channel5.uk" tvg-name="Channel5.uk" tvg-logo="https://images.channel5.eu/eGqxKQFYBvdaZ1gtJTHXnzHaJBS1TmNczWAEI3RaG8qWAj6xeakBTQYRhbcWxFPB.png" group-title="Entertainment",Channel 5 https://meow.mix/MeowMeow/MeowMeow/300672 Maybe I should try another Playlist Editor?

Hi. 1. That screenshot you showed with the BBC One channel details, is that from your M3U editor or Emby? I’m not an expert but it sounds like your M3U editor might be causing the naming issue here. I’m not aware of anything in Emby that is going to concatenate the channel name with the EPG-ID. Might be worth sharing the M3U text for a channel so we can what’s in it (remember to redact any accounts/passwords). 2. I don’t think that’s possible to change. If you’re on the web app you can right click and select play. You can do that on the channel name and on the individual programme. Alternatively if you go to the channel view it will play the channel with one-click.

Where's the update? Is it hard to just test 3 line of code and push it??

I haven’t paid anything though!

any update here @softworkz@Luke?

The Emby server ignored the modifications to these two fields, even though it returned a 204 status code.

No, no, no—you don't understand the current setup of DIY enthusiasts. At least in my circle, everyone is using at least an N100 chip as the CPU for their NAS. By next year, the minimum will be an N150. And when it comes to transcoding, it's only needed for one or two devices (for family viewing). For us, the computing power is more than enough. The real issue is that hard drives are too expensive. Most NAS enthusiasts in our community use used hard drives for their media libraries—at about a third of the market price. With hard drive prices having risen so much, we're barely buying any new ones. But we don't want to sacrifice our poster walls. So real-time transcoding performance isn't really a bottleneck—the problem is the playback device's frame rate. As for TV boxes, we're using high-performance ones like Apple TV or Google TV. It's just that the displays themselves are relatively old. In our country, installation services for large appliances are very expensive—around $300. So we prefer to upgrade small electronic devices ourselves to get the best experience, and only replace the large appliances when they break down or reach the end of their lifespan.

Hi, whats the preferred way storing a movies box with the movies and a bonus disc? box - movie1 - movie2 - movie3 - behind the scenes does not work. box - movie1 - movie2 - movie3 - bonus disc doesnt work either. Also box - movie1 - movie2 - movie3 - bonus disc -- behind the scenes doesnt work. Doesnt work: every special on the bonus disc is listed as a seperated movie. There is no problem with specials if there is one movie with the usual specials: movie4 - behind the scenes

不，不，不——你不了解当前DIY爱好者的状况。至少在我这边，大家的NASCPU至少都用N100芯片。到明年，最低缴纳金额将是N150。而且在转码方面，只有一两台设备需要（家庭观看）。对我们来说，计算能力已经足够了。 真正的问题是硬盘太贵了。我们社区中的大多数NAS爱好者使用二手硬盘作为媒体库，价格约为市场的三分之一。硬盘价格涨得这么多，我们几乎不买新的硬盘了。但我们不想牺牲海报墙。所以实时转码性能其实并不是瓶颈——问题在于播放设备的帧率。 至于电视盒，我们用的是高性能的，比如Apple TV或Google TV。只是这些显示器本身比较老旧。在我们国家，大型家电的安装服务非常昂贵——大约300美元。因此，我们更倾向于自己升级小型电子设备以获得最佳体验，只有在大型电器故障或使用寿命终点时才更换。

Yes here it is. As you can see, when anti-spoiler and poster view are enabled, the home screen displays the thumbnail in a poster view. It would be great to show the poster instead (works fine with anti spoiler disabled)

this is pretty bad i’ve been around forever and this is the biggest problem i have faced. The dev team is very talented so i know they can fix it or maybe we can revert to a previous version ? i’m not sure though. i am a premier user too.

Can we please get an update on the issue ? it’s a denial if service situation or do they fix just premiere users issues ? I paid for the app for external streaming , but now I need to pay Plex they don’t have this issue

my other apple tv is doing the same thing a lot worse it’s a generation older

You could try https://swagger.emby.media/?staticview=true#/ItemUpdateService/postItemsByItemid https://dev.emby.media/reference/RestAPI/ItemUpdateService/postItemsByItemid.html I guess you should update both, mediasource runtimeticks and the default item runtimeticks. I assume you need an Emby Admin account when sending the post request.