We've updated our Chromecast app. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and reconnect from the casting app.
The following changes and fixes have been made:
Audio pop resolved when transcoding video
FLAC direct play support has been added for Chromecast Audio devices
A small update to the previous release has gone out. The following issues are resolved:
Explicitly define SchedulesDirect request dates
Reduce CPU utilization by reducing frequency of image encoding
Adjust subtitle positions in web client when OSD is showing (supported in Chrome only)
Remove yellow backgrounds from login screens in Chrome
Improve upgrade process from older server versions
Enjoy
We're very excited to announce that Emby is now properly available on iTunes for your iPhone and iPad:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emby/id992180193?ls=1&mt=8
The app is free for all users to browse their media and cast media to other devices. Local playback on the devices requires either a one-time purchase, or an active Emby Premiere subscription which you can purchase within the app, or on our website:
https://emby.media/premiere
Your Favorite Emby Features
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A small update to the previous release has gone out. The following issues are resolved:
Text-based subtitles being unnecessarily burnt in via transcoding
Person object updates triggering notifications to apps and plugins
Resolved an issue with deletion of Live TV recordings
Increased Schedules Direct download timeout length
Enjoy
Team,
As you all know, we're a community-driven project and we're always looking for new people to get involved and help us evolve. If you're looking for a new project then we can find a place for you, no matter your skill set.
Take on a Development Project
If you're skilled with JavaScript, C#, Java, BrightScript, or Swift, then send me a note and I'll let you know what's available. We're not afraid to reshape our road map based on community contribution, so if you have an idea,
A follow-up to the previous release has gone out to address a few issues. The following issues are resolved:
Update to latest fanart music api
Better handling of errors when extracting image metadata
Fixed photo album images being generated repeatedly
Fixed a few minor graphical anomalies in the web interface
Updated live tv tuner pooling
Fix library setup error in OSX
We've updated our Chromecast app with support for the new Chromecast Audio devices. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and reconnect from the casting app.
In case you've missed it, Chromecast Audio allows you to connect Chromecast devices to any speaker set, allowing you to send media from Emby apps. Emby for Chromecast allows to you play songs, albums, playlists, instant mixes, shuffle and more.
Happy casting!
A new beta is currently rolling out to the website for download. This time around, there are only a few new features. We spent a lot of time over the last month resolving defects and refining existing features. Here are the highlights.
Hardware Video Decoding is Here
If you have the appropriate hardware, there is a new setting that you can enable to activate GPU decoding with Intel QuickSync.
Faster Image Editing
You no longer need to drill all the way down into the metadata
We've updated our Chromecast app with new updates. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and reconnect from the casting app.
Issues Resolved
Resuming transcoded video re-starting from beginning
This is a small bug-fix update to the previous release to help tide you over while we work hard on the next major release. The following issues have been resolved:
Fix occasional hang with automated server restarts on Windows
Fix presence of ffprobe data stream causing subtitles to be ordered incorrectly, leading to occasional transcoding failures.
The latest version of Emby Server is now available:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/22921-synology-setup
Thanks to cytec for his help in putting this together.
This is a small bug-fix update to the previous release to help tide you over while we work hard on the next major release. The following issues have been resolved:
Fix external subtitles sometimes requiring burn-in via transcoding.
Fix error on forgot password screen
Fix frame by frame analysis for linux
Frame by frame analysis setting now off by default for all users due to longer library scans. Users will need to re-enable this feature.
Fix live tv series recordings not creating
A new release of the Android TV and Fire TV app will soon available in the Google and Amazon stores with another round of improvements to both playback and the interface - especially for Live TV users.
Live TV - better than ever
The Android TV and Fire TV app already had a great Live TV interface with a full grid-based guide and now it is even better with that same guide available during Live TV playback.
Also, accessing and managing your recorded TV and schedules has never been
2.4.13 has been released.
More Direct Play, Less Transcoding
LibVlc has been updated to the latest version, and we've added a new automatic bitrate setting. Together these two features will allow the app to direct stream almost everything you can throw at it.
New Details
Detail screens are now much simpler and prettier.
Supports More Languages
Several new translations have been added. The app will now respect your device language setting.
Issues Resolved
Fix ca
Our online web client has now been updated to support all of the latest server features.
How it Works
Visit http://app.emby.media from any web browser and sign in using Emby Connect. You'll be able to connect any of your servers and enjoy all of your media.
Also available via https:
https://app.emby.media
Now with User Language Settings
Each user can now have their own separate language settings. These are available within the Settings menu.
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features. To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device.
Now Supports Repeat Mode
The app now supports the repeat mode feature that was introduced with the recent Emby Server release:
This is very handy when playing music, and remember, Emby for Chromecast also supports queuing, shuffling, instant mixes, and more.
Other Changes
Resolved an issue causing subtitle switching to not work
This is the stable release of the previous beta, which you can read all about here:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-239-introducing-the-new-live-tv-for-emby-and-emby-server-beta-305713/
Here's what changed during the beta period:
A Better TV Guide
The guide now has more clearly defined distinctions between program and channels cells:
New Kodi Dlna Profile
If you use Dlna with Kodi, we've added a new profile designed to encourage as much direct pla
A new beta server is currently going out and now includes built-in Live TV support, improved performance, and many other enhancements.
Now Supporting your HD Homerun Tuner, No External Software Needed
As you know we really enjoy Live TV here at Emby, but with our support previously dependent on external software, we know that it hasn't always been easy to get up and running. Today, we're pleased to bring you built-in Live TV support that does not require any additional software. Let's go
We are now participating in Google's new open beta system. Anybody can sign up and receive beta builds using this link:
Android TV App
Android Mobile App
The release notes of the beta builds will indicate the features and bug fixes that will go into the next public release. In order to avoid confusion with the release version, we ask that you use the Testing Area at the bottom of the forum for any discussion related to beta version:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/forum/101-t
Available in both the Google and Amazon stores very soon, Emby for Android TV and Emby for Fire TV will have a new, re-vamped player based on VLC and several interface improvements.
Less transcoding, better audio and easy sub switching
The integration of VLC for playback means less transcoding, Dolby Digital audio bitstreaming (Android TV only) and fast, seamless internal audio and subtitle track switching for much of your content. Right now, VLC and direct stream playback is limited to
Thanks to the help of fc7 we have new packages available for CentOS and Fedora.
Installation
http://emby.media/downloads/linux-server
Upgrade
If you're currently running the previous package and you'd like to upgrade, please see instructions here:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/13398-fedoracentos-rpm/page-4&do=findComment&comment=236204
Emby for Android 2.3.79 has been released to the play store and now features a new video player built around LibVlc, the same engine that powers VLC.
What this means is you can expect less server transcoding, more stable playback, and faster performance. In future releases you can expect even more enhancements that will take advantage of what LibVlc has to offer.
Redesigned In-Video Menus
You'll find the menus much easier and more responsive to navigate.
Support for Gestu
Team,
Emby is now listed on http://up-for-grabs.net. Up for Grabs was recently featured on Scott Hanselman's blog and is an exciting place where you can visit to find open source projects to participate in. Specifically, Up for Grabs helps you navigate Github by pointing you to specific assignments that are available for the taking.
Check us out here, where we're listed alongside many other prominent projects, including several from Microsoft. I've specifically chosen the assignments tha
