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Since those api_keys are not associated with a user, this is currently not supported. It's on the todo list though, that when you create an api_key, to pick the user to associate it with.

You could also just do: .hidden And it will hide folders of that name at any level underneath.

Can you find out why that server sometimes sends back a 404?

The same IP address tried accessing my server, they couldn't get in thankfully.

Yes, I think so. If I double click on it in the dev tools, it opens a new tab with a pair of brackets. This is in the log file: 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Debug VirtualTVConfigurationService-0HNK0AC1NOAUN:00000028: http/1.1 GET http://10.10.30.231:8096/emby/VirtualTV/VirtualChannelPreview/VirtualTV-be38482912d648328c2142a741a14f1e?X-Emby-Client=Emby Web&X-Emby-Device-Name=Firefox Windows&X-Emby-Device-Id=de12bebe-561d-4582-9261-ff301ee0439f&X-Emby-Client-Version=4.10.0.5&X-Emby-Token=x_secret2_x&X-Emby-Language=en-us. Source Ip: host1, UserAgent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:148.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/148.0 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetPrograms, Content type: TVShows 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetEpisodesFromRules, Returning TVShows based on Rules 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetEpisodesFromRules, WatchedState, Time: 0.000 sec 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetEpisodesFromRules, Tags, Time: 0.000 sec 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetEpisodesFromRules, No Episode Items match the Channel Conditions 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Info VirtualTV: TVService > Channel: Cooking, GetPrograms, Returning 0 TVShows Items 2026-03-12 13:24:49.351 Debug VirtualTVConfigurationService-0HNK0AC1NOAUN:00000028: http/1.1 Response 200 to host1. Time: 1ms. GET http://10.10.30.231:8096/emby/VirtualTV/VirtualChannelPreview/VirtualTV-be38482912d648328c2142a741a14f1e?X-Emby-Client=Emby Web&X-Emby-Device-Name=Firefox Windows&X-Emby-Device-Id=de12bebe-561d-4582-9261-ff301ee0439f&X-Emby-Client-Version=4.10.0.5&X-Emby-Token=x_secret2_x&X-Emby-Language=en-us. 2026-03-12 13:29:46.106 Info VirtualTVConfigurationService-0HNK0AC1NOAUS:00000001: http/1.1 POST http://10.10.30.231:8096/emby/VirtualTV/VirtualChannel/VirtualTV-be38482912d648328c2142a741a14f1e?X-Emby-Client=Emby Web&X-Emby-Device-Name=Firefox Windows&X-Emby-Device-Id=de12bebe-561d-4582-9261-ff301ee0439f&X-Emby-Client-Version=4.10.0.5&X-Emby-Token=x_secret2_x&X-Emby-Language=en-us&reqformat=json. Source Ip: host1, UserAgent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64; rv:148.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/148.0 I think the problem is that I can't specify a folder like /media/tv

I'm waiting for help from the Emby devs.

Was the response of the get request just empty?

The playback session is created with an api key.

That's the frustration .. it can be "not found" one minute, and fine the next

I'm having the same issue that MarkE had. If I select rules for Channel Content Source, then under Rules>Include items from selected Folder(s): there is nothing there to select. Same issue for Bumpers, too. I did the above and there was a POST with a 204 status code and a GET with 200. I have a user selected and I generated a new API key. Emby Version 4.10.0.5 and VirtualTV 2.1.7.4

It should, hence was asking for: as troubleshooting in general terms seldom results in a solution. Not that pre-selection only applies to un-played files, you might want to "Clear saved track selection".

Last Played, All Users, > 1095. That should return all movies that have not been watched by anyone in the last three years. That obviously includes all movies that were watched more than three years ago. But does it also include movies that have not been watched at all? Those movies have also not been watched in the past three years, and by that logic should be included, but they haven't been watched more than three years ago, and by that logic should not be included. I think you're just thinking of it in terms of Last Played LESS THAN, whereas I'm looking for Last Played GREATER THAN. What I have now is: Last Played, All Users, > 1095 OR Unwatched, All Users AND Date Added > 1095 My goal is to resurface things that have been forgotten about. But if the first rule returns items that have never been watched, then either the second rule is redundant or the first rule will surface things that have never been watched but are newer than 3 years.

Of interest? Check your manual. Does your LG TV accept Ethernet speeds above 100 mbps? Many models do not. If you try to send content at higher speeds than supported by the TV, the connection will drop after about 10 seconds. Maybe your LG TV is new enough to handle the faster speeds. It's worth checking. It's a known issue. https://readytodiy.com/lg-tv-wired-connection-problems-keeps-dropping-wont-connect-0051/

apologies, attached now embyserver.txt

ET, Interesting that there are 3 options, plus possible embedded default tags and default choice with separate subtitle files. Just a quick glance without testing, what happens when the 3 options contradict each other? Does the last option override the previous two options? That would be sort of expected with code. Whatever function starts lower in the code overrides the previous function. I don't have access to test this at the moment, I just wanted to point out for one user, if there is a remembered subtitle from an earlier media play, that may override everything else. A way to test would be to try all possible combinations of embedded subtitles vs. separate files, user previous selection, change the preferred language and turn off always play. Use media that has embedded subs with default tags and without, media that only has separate subtitles, with default in the filename and without and then media that has both. WIth all that testing, then you can determine if something does not seem right. It would almost be easier to set up a spreadsheet with expected results and list actual results. I know that sounds like a lot of work, but it's the way to get to the bottom of any bugs.

I also have the same problem. I've tried on Chrome, Firefox and Brave (MacOS Ventura). After 4 seconds the playback fails. On my TV, it work flawless

Bunch of fixes and elements updated.. Looks much better now. Emby Navy and Gold v2.css

Subtitle mode is default: Subtitles are loaded based on the default and forced flags in the embedded metadata. Language preferences are considered when multiple options are available. My interpretation of that is that it should be selecting the subtitles that have the default flag, which in my case it seems to be ignoring.

I’m still not sure what you are asking, sorry.. A movie or show is considered as watched when the progress is 90% or more. The last played filter will give you all items that have been played (more that 2% progress). So if we are talking pure technical terms, then yes - unwatched items will be included. But more practical terms, it will only be items that the user has watched more or less of.

There’s an app and service called JustWatch, its primary aim is you add what streaming services you have or are interested in. So when you search for a particular film or show it’s shows which service it is available on, or where you can find it to rent/buy/watch. You can also favourite your own shows/movies you like and it will give you recommendations. Trakt is another one although this you can sync with your libraries as well, although I’ve not used it in a few years now so have no idea how well it works now.

Is there any update?

Just want to clarify what you mean by ‘DMZ host open’ and port forwarding. Port forwarding is when you allow one port or a selection of ports you specify to a particular host on your network. It also allows you to port map, which is best practise in my opinion so externally you configure your Emby clients to hit tcp port 60666 for example and the port maps it to 8096 or 8920. It just stops casual scanning and easy identification that you have an Emby server in your house. The DMZ option places a single host into a totally open port forwarding area, exposing the OS of machine to the internet. So anyone on the internet can hit your Emby server machine with whatever they want. Effectively placing your Emby server out on the street for anyone to probe and mess around with. You should not need to use both port forwarding and the DMZ host option for the same machine. In fact the DMZ host option should never be used unless you really know what you’re doing and have a security hardened machine. I can go into more detail if you need, for now I would turn off the DMZ host option and maybe just remove all port forwarding altogether until you’ve recovered your Emby instance and know it’s good.

Have you studied Emby's instructions yet? https://emby.media/support/articles/Connectivity.html Paul

I've been working on using ItemUpdated (when a file has changed) as a trigger to restore backup for a TV show. Don't know if i can make it work in a way i find okay.

Chapter API, only for view Intro Summary yes, it really is slow, it takes about 15 minutes per episode, considering that I have changed these 2 values: Search Start Position I have adjusted it to 5 minutes from the end and the fps to 0.7, I am very happy with the result. Precisely because of how long it takes I restore the last backup before scanning new files