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Hi, how does it compare in Chrome?

Hi, we are still looking at it. Thanks.

Hi, you can use an animated gif as the main poster of a movie or series.

Hey all - i am having a lot of issues with this API response and i think i just need help building the proper fields here. i am calling: `/Users/{userId}/Items?Recursive=true&Filters=IsPlayed&SortBy=DatePlayed%2CSortName&SortOrder=Descending&IncludeItemTypes=Movie%2CEpisode&Limit=500&Fields=RunTimeTicks%2CSeriesId%2CSeriesProviderIds%2CProviderIds%2CGenres%2CImageTags%2CUserData%2CDateCreated%2CPremiereDate%2CDatePlayed%2CPrimaryImageAspectRatio%2CProductionYear%2CBasicSyncInfo&ExcludeLocationTypes=Virtual&EnableImageTypes=Primary%2CBackdrop%2CThumb&ImageTypeLimit=1&EnableUserData=true` potentially easier to read params: const params = { Recursive: "true", Filters: "IsPlayed", SortBy: "DatePlayed,SortName", SortOrder: "Descending", IncludeItemTypes: "Movie,Episode", Limit: "500", Fields: "RunTimeTicks,SeriesId,SeriesProviderIds,ProviderIds,Genres,ImageTags,UserData,DateCreated,PremiereDate,DatePlayed,PrimaryImageAspectRatio,ProductionYear,BasicSyncInfo", ExcludeLocationTypes: "Virtual", EnableImageTypes: "Primary,Backdrop,Thumb", ImageTypeLimit: "1", EnableUserData: "true", }; The data i get back looks right, but I am missing some of the fields i am requesting - like DatePlayed doesn't show up in any of my responses, which is how i am trying to filter my dashboard. The user data shows the PlayCount: 0 and Played: true for items i know i watched in full and didn't just mark `watched`. I watch via the web app and my Roku depending on the day. What am i doing wrong here? sample json: {"Items": [{"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2020-04-09T14:11:54.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "342160", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 5, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "Captive Hearts", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "323025", "ParentIndexNumber": 1, "ParentThumbImageTag": "6b89e64ca9ba1ace70514bd9b431e25c", "ParentThumbItemId": "323025", "PremiereDate": "1993-01-30T05:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.3333333333333333, "ProductionYear": 1993, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 12769280000, "SeasonId": "342151", "SeasonName": "Season 1", "SeriesId": "323025", "SeriesName": "X-Men: The Animated Series", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "1f5f7547cc98884e3988ab2b87fc8389", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2020-04-09T14:12:15.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "342164", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 9, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "Come the Apocalypse", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "323025", "ParentIndexNumber": 1, "ParentThumbImageTag": "6b89e64ca9ba1ace70514bd9b431e25c", "ParentThumbItemId": "323025", "PremiereDate": "1993-02-27T05:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.3333333333333333, "ProductionYear": 1993, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 12786780000, "SeasonId": "342151", "SeasonName": "Season 1", "SeriesId": "323025", "SeriesName": "X-Men: The Animated Series", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "1f5f7547cc98884e3988ab2b87fc8389", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2020-04-09T14:16:28.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "342163", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 8, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "The Cure", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "323025", "ParentIndexNumber": 1, "ParentThumbImageTag": "6b89e64ca9ba1ace70514bd9b431e25c", "ParentThumbItemId": "323025", "PremiereDate": "1993-02-20T05:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.3333333333333333, "ProductionYear": 1993, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 12795520000, "SeasonId": "342151", "SeasonName": "Season 1", "SeriesId": "323025", "SeriesName": "X-Men: The Animated Series", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "1f5f7547cc98884e3988ab2b87fc8389", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2013-10-18T00:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "386224", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 5, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "The Workplace Proximity", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "322801", "ParentIndexNumber": 7, "ParentThumbImageTag": "90349ac2ad262b5323f0b2ab3e0fb847", "ParentThumbItemId": "322801", "PremiereDate": "2013-10-17T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2013, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 11471680000, "SeasonId": "330174", "SeasonName": "Season 7", "SeriesId": "322801", "SeriesName": "The Big Bang Theory", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "0215e5c24861c303afa270ddfcf7e135", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2021-09-22T00:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "379311", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 1, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "All That Glitters (1)", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "322949", "ParentIndexNumber": 4, "ParentThumbImageTag": "a40c55644dc9189e4f78c1ff4b2177b8", "ParentThumbItemId": "322949", "PremiereDate": "2021-09-21T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2021, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 25943852500, "SeasonId": "379251", "SeasonName": "Season 4", "SeriesId": "322949", "SeriesName": "FBI", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "8ba137f8f15ccca10354d1491ae23be8", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2021-05-26T00:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "379413", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 15, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "Straight Flush", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "322949", "ParentIndexNumber": 3, "ParentThumbImageTag": "a40c55644dc9189e4f78c1ff4b2177b8", "ParentThumbItemId": "322949", "PremiereDate": "2021-05-25T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2021, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 25830572500, "SeasonId": "379398", "SeasonName": "Season 3", "SeriesId": "322949", "SeriesName": "FBI", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "8ba137f8f15ccca10354d1491ae23be8", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2021-05-19T00:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "379412", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 14, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "Trigger Effect", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "322949", "ParentIndexNumber": 3, "ParentThumbImageTag": "a40c55644dc9189e4f78c1ff4b2177b8", "ParentThumbItemId": "322949", "PremiereDate": "2021-05-18T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2021, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 25742680000, "SeasonId": "379398", "SeasonName": "Season 3", "SeriesId": "322949", "SeriesName": "FBI", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "8ba137f8f15ccca10354d1491ae23be8", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2026-03-12T00:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "450176", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 4, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "My Poker Face", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "425833", "ParentIndexNumber": 1, "PremiereDate": "2026-03-11T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2026, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 12246400000, "SeasonId": "425834", "SeasonName": "Season 1", "SeriesId": "425833", "SeriesName": "Scrubs (2026)", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "ad4b6bbab9f20034088a651f0426c62a", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2026-03-10T02:00:00.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "450187", "ImageTags": [Object], "IndexNumber": 10, "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "His Name Was Martin", "ParentBackdropImageTags": [Array], "ParentBackdropItemId": "322955", "ParentIndexNumber": 8, "ParentThumbImageTag": "7d9215371cd472daa3b54a8f4e971a9a", "ParentThumbItemId": "322955", "PremiereDate": "2026-03-09T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "ProductionYear": 2026, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 25820160000, "SeasonId": "419219", "SeasonName": "Season 8", "SeriesId": "322955", "SeriesName": "The Rookie", "SeriesPrimaryImageTag": "5ad9d72646339535070fbdc89ff2382e", "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Episode", "UserData": [Object]}, {"BackdropImageTags": [Array], "DateCreated": "2015-06-28T23:10:48.0000000Z", "GenreItems": [Array], "Genres": [Array], "Id": "384170", "ImageTags": [Object], "IsFolder": false, "MediaType": "Video", "Name": "DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story", "PremiereDate": "2004-06-18T04:00:00.0000000Z", "PrimaryImageAspectRatio": 0.68, "ProductionYear": 2004, "ProviderIds": [Object], "RunTimeTicks": 55545800000, "ServerId": "f545b8635e4c4d83abb073dff0f72546", "SupportsSync": true, "Type": "Movie", "UserData": [Object]}], "TotalRecordCount": 3129} User Data object and date logs here: LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 1993-01-30T05:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2020-04-09T14:11:54.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 1993-02-27T05:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2020-04-09T14:12:15.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 1993-02-20T05:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2020-04-09T14:16:28.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2013-10-17T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2013-10-18T00:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2021-09-21T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2021-09-22T00:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2021-05-25T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2021-05-26T00:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2021-05-18T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2021-05-19T00:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2026-03-11T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2026-03-12T00:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2026-03-09T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2026-03-10T02:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.UserData {"IsFavorite": false, "PlayCount": 0, "PlaybackPositionTicks": 0, "Played": true} LOG item.LastPlayedDate undefined LOG item.DatePlayed undefined LOG item.PremiereDate 2004-06-18T04:00:00.0000000Z LOG item.DateCreated 2015-06-28T23:10:48.0000000Z

Hi, yes how are the tracks tagged with embedded metadata?

Thanks for following up.

Even though it is embedded in your own files?

HI, yes more control over this is certainly possible. Thanks. They are also used on detail screens for the chapters display.

Would we not rather have "outstanding" bugs instead of just regular normal bugs?

Bonjour à tous, Issu du monde système et réseau avec quelques bases en dev, j'ai profité de l'appui de l'IA pour coder un outil répondant à un besoin perso : Mediakeeper. Initialement prévu pour mon propre usage, le projet commence à prendre de l'ampleur et je me demande s'il ne pourrait pas être utile à d'autres membres. J'ai conscience que l'usage de l'IA pour le développement suscite actuellement des débats. Je tiens à préciser que Mediakeeper est initialement un projet personnel, strictement limité à un usage en réseau local et non exposé sur l'extérieur. Par ailleurs, j'utilise ce projet comme un levier d'apprentissage : j'approfondis quotidiennement mes connaissances en développement et en cybersécurité pour affiner le code produit et réduire progressivement ma dépendance aux IA. C'est quoi l'idée ? L'objectif est de regrouper dans une interface unique tout le nécessaire pour administrer une médiathèque. Pour l'instant, c'est focus sur Emby et conçu pour tourner exclusivement en réseau local. Ce qui est déjà fonctionnel : Dashboard central : Une vue d'ensemble personnalisable (et encore en évolution) pour garder un œil sur l'état de l'infra. Intégration iFrame : Possibilité d'intégrer directement l'interface d'Emby, mais aussi d'autres outils comme Jellystats ou Ombi, pour tout piloter depuis un seul onglet. Ce qui est en cours de développement (Modules dédiés) : Media Manager : Un outil pour automatiser les tâches chronophages. Il s'appuie sur l'API TMDB pour renommer proprement les fichiers, créer les dossiers de saisons en y ajoutant des tags (Multi, VOSTFR...), déplacer les médias au bon endroit (drag and drop) et déclencher le scan Emby. J'y ai aussi intégré un système de tags automatiques (par exemple pour identifier les films d'animation). Doublons : Un module pour scanner la bibliothèque et débusquer les fichiers redondants en comparant la taille et la résolution, avec option de suppression directe, ou ignorer. Notifications : Un système d'alertes paramétrable pour envoyer des notifications via Discord, Telegram ou par mail (pour l'instant). Je ne parlerais pas des autres modules encore à l'étape de réflexion. Vos retours m'intéressent Avant d'aller plus loin dans le développement des autres modules, je suis curieux d'avoir votre avis : Est-ce que c'est un outil qui pourrait vous intéresser ? Y a-t-il des fonctionnalités de gestion (fichiers, métadonnées, monitoring) qui vous manquent aujourd'hui sur les solutions existantes ? Au plaisir d'échanger avec vous sur le sujet ! Belle soirée !

It seems quite absurd to me that .bif files are cached when using this library option: .bif files are accessed only when the video is playing, not during browsing. This doesn’t enhance browsing speed! I see no reason to cash these .bif’s; it’s a huge waste of space on the fast SSD (MVNE?). Slow or sleeping HDDs must be spinning while the video is playing, so even a slow HDD can serve the video and .bif files just fine. Please add an option to exclude caching for .bif files, as this causes the metadata folder to become very large. Thanks

I understand the frustration. We can add a setting in the meantime. This would allow you to disable the support for HE-AAC entirely leaving it up to the server to transcode the audio.

For me, the majority of my channels *DO NOT WORK*, so I would be happy to transcode everything. This is just a Roku thing, as the web browser, Android and IPhone app play all of them just fine, but the Roku app just cycles the loading screen. I am to the point where I might just hook up a Chromecast to the TV since the app really does not work for 90% of my channels.

New stable release - Version 3.1.2.0 Download .dll and full release notes: https://github.com/soderlund91/HomeScreenCompanion/releases/tag/v3.1.2.0 This release contains some updates, user requested improvements and bug fixes. 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. Updates & Improvements Added function to only run a single group. Added library sync across users (Home screen --> Copy) Added more search filters for source entries/groups Improved logging Smart playlist / local media information Added "Overview" as filter. With this option you can match keywords or phrases against a movie, serie or episode overview (plot). Added "Title (episode)" as filter. This matches against the episode name Added Episode to Media Type, see explanation below Made a "How to use" help for smart playlist filters. This explains every selection and the functions. Also includes both simple and advanced examples. Fixes Bug fix: Fixed a bug where weekdays in schedule was not selectable Bug fix: Fixed an issue where series/shows didn't get included with some filters Bug fix: Revamped the "Title" filter for smart playlist. Title now means movie title, or series title. UI/UX: Added a badge for type of source., and some other smaller UI/UX fixes. Media type = Episode When a filter is set in conjunction with Media type = Episode, the tags will be set on episodes that matches. For example you want all episodes that actor XX has guest playing in: Media type=Episodes AND Actor=XX If not using Media Type=Episode the tag will be set on the serie itself. For example: This will give you at tag (or add to collection) the specific episode of Scrubs (S01E01) While this will tag the whole series, Scrubs (since it contain an episode with that name) HomeScreenCompanion_NET6_MacOS.dll HomeScreenCompanion.dll

Unforntunately, Embys resources are probably stretched. If it was an easy fix I'm sure they would have done it, even the new app's latest beta still hasnt been pushed to release and it tidies up a few things. If you look hard enough on google you will find a (non-emby) version that works offline and has all dependicies built in that should work ok.

Playing around with different versions of files seems fruitless in the long term given that the issue appears to have been pushed through to us without our involvement. The only things we've heard from Luke about this are variations of "It works for me", or "Try restarting / reinstalling", or "Describe the problem again" We're all used to seeing years of "good idea for the future", but this is not a feature request, it's an app breaking bug that means we've been unable to properly use this version of theater for almost 2 weeks now. It's absolutely not good enough. @Luke are you taking this seriously? Is there any resource allocated to finding a resolution? Can you please engage with the users in this thread and let us know what's happening?

Gotcha! I know there are apps out there with native support for for Emby, jellyfin and Plex, and the layout is different from both Emby apps for Android. With the difference that its a pure videoplayer app but when it comes to my Shield thats all i need. N.

No. Android apps are pretty much locked down. I think there exists custom apps out there but i am not sure.

Hi! Are there any plans to insert some CSS-like ability to the Android and/or Android TV app and not only webb app? Im under the impression that Android TV apps are not as customable as regular android apps, so perhaps the universal android? Thanx!

I'm browsing my library from the web app, and click on play: The file is being played. In case I wait until it ends, I got redirected back and nothing is displayed, until I scroll the page: .. or wait a bit (10 seconds). This is on Firefox 148.0.2 (64-bit), Ubuntu 24.04LTS.

OK we'll take a look at it. Thanks.

I'm running the latest Emby (4.9.3.0) on Ubuntu server. Hardware transcoding is done by an NVidia card. I selected 1080p (60MBps) for my web playback settings: Why 1080p? Because my monitor is fullHD only, so I don't need to stream 4K videos and it's also a good test-case. Let's see what happens: s I turned on "stats for nerds" as you can see. But it seems not respecting my 1080p request. Also, different values are displayed in "stats for nerds", and in settings on this current player (4K - 40Mbps). Dashboard seems also not respecting my preference. To see what happened actually, I've attached the transcode log. IMHO, all 4 places (stats4nerds, player setting, web setting, dashboard info) shall display the same value. Or at least: stats for nerds AND player setting and dashboard info shall be equal (in case player setting can temporary override web setting). What do you think? ffmpeg-transcode-77827c65-af32-45ae-b863-85ba23cd1c80_1.txt

Yes I realise that it's currently not a thing, but it would be nice to prevent Emby from recording discogs/musicbrainz tags in the future.

It's a pretty annoying issue to test. It also happens in the foreground. It doesn't seem to happen after a specific amount of tracks. It's almost like some timeout somewhere. This also occurs no the Android App. A way to prevent this from happening seems to be to every now and then go to "next track" manually. It seems some sort of timeout / inactivity thing though.

Hi, do you store your images in media folders? Do you have nfo files next to your videos?