Today we're pleased to announce immediate availability of an all-new version of our Android app.
Live TV
Live TV has been a hotly requested feature for Android. Now you can manage and watch Live TV directly from the Android app. Among the features are:
View listings per channel
Manage and delete recordings both per show and per series
Watch live TV
Supports the Latest Server Features
Your user profile audio & language preference settings
WebP image delivery for
This is a small maintenance release that adds a few new features and lays the groundwork for some bigger and better things to come.
New Cinema Mode Feature
Many of you are familiar with Ebr's Intros plugin, which allows you to play trailers and custom intros before movies. This is a great plugin but we've decided to implement a small subset of the features as a core server feature.
With cinema mode you can choose to play trailers before movies or episodes, as well as your own custom
Now available:
http://www.roku.com/channels/#!details/44191/media-browser-for-roku
First, a big thanks to everyone who has helped test the beta for the past couple months. This release is feature packed with all of your favorite toys, including:
Playlist & Instant mix support
Live TV
Internet Channels
Photo slideshows
Remote control from other Media Browser apps
Cast & Crew information
Instructions for Now TV users:
http://mediabrowser....wser-on-n
After much delay, here is the 2nd preview of the work being done behind the scenes on Media Browser Theater. In this post, we'll be showing the new home screen and item detail page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW5oR6KX5LU&feature=youtu.be
Home
The new home page now contains all home page sections on one continous smooth-scrolling page. You can scroll straight from one section on to the next, or use the shortcuts at the top to skip to a section, or use home/end to navigate to the
Add Videos from the Web to your Media Browser Server!
The latest update to Media Browser Chrome Companion includes the ability to add your favorite web videos to Media Browser. This new functionality requires that you have the Video Bookmarks plugin installed on your Media Browser server.
Navigate to the video source page (on Youtube, Vimeo, etc.). Click on the Chrome Companion plugin
Click the Find Videos tab (video icon on the bottom right).
Click the plus symbol.
Put in
As many of you know we are working hard to localize Media Browser so that it can be displayed in your native language.
Many have volunteered to help translate and we thank you for that. If you'd like to see Media Browser in your language, please drop us a line and we'll set you up to help translate.
Those of you enjoying Chromecast with the web client have been treated to a new update. Here's what's new:
Support for WebP Images
The recent server release introduced support for WebP image output, which allows as much as a 34% reduction in file sizes over the same quality as JPG and PNG. The Chromecast receiver is now using this to improve the speed of downloading and displaying images.
Logo on the Pause Screen
Now when you pause your movies you'll enjoy the logo in the u
I have just pushed a large update to the TuneIn Channel Plugin
The plugin now supports
Presets
Location Support (LatLon)
We are now a partner with TuneIn
Windows 8.1 store app Version 2.1.1 has been released.
Once again the Win8.1 app gets a refreshing update,
this time it's a couple of new features, usch as support for Photos and Movie specials, but also a lot of "under the hood" changes with improved playback and security amongst others.
The new features are.
Support for user -views.
The static main menu has been replaced with the users configured views
Support for Photos, you can now watch your pictures in your favorite app.
I know, I know, it's been a while since the app last got updated, I apologise for this. I also apologise that this is mostly a minor update too, but it's still quite an important one.
So what's changed? For the most part, this update is all about bringing the app up to speed with all the recent under the hood changes that have been going on with the Media Browser server, making sure it's ready for some future updates to the server itself.
That's not to say those are the only changes, the
Now get two of the most popular server plug-ins free by becoming a Media Browser Supporter (Help/Donate from the server dashboard).
CoverArt - Dress up your MB experience with a wide range of customizable cover treatments for your posters and image overlays for resolution, audio, subtitles and more.
MB Intros - Create that true cinema experience with highly customizable intros before movie playback in both MBC and MBT. Add current trailers, trailers from your collection, audio/video int
A new server release is available which features significant improvements to our transcoder in terms of performance, reliability and features. Without much further ado, here are the highlights:
Improved reliability and quality of video transcoding
A new transcoding throttling feature which can dramatically reduce cpu usage in certain situations
Improved support for Advanced SubStation Alpha and SRT subtitles
Improved DLNA reliability
Added DLNA special folders
Added resume progr
While we wait for our new public channel to be approved, the private beta channel has been updated.
https://owner.roku.c...ediaBrowserBeta
Home screen layout now utilizes your user preferences from the web client, displaying the structure you've already configured.
Resolves issues when seeking via remote control apps.
Play All supported for music albums and playlists - just focus it and hit play on the remote.
The app now accepts remote control commands to play entire playlists, m
This is a big update that includes user requested features and bug fixes.
Features:
- Audio Track Picker support.
- Subtitle support.
- DLNA Remote support.
- Direct Stream for supported files.
- Completely revamped video player.
- Motion effects to background images in the detail page.
Bug fixes:
- Loading spinner bug in player.
- Player seek accuracy improved.
- Add server issue with http prefix
- and more.
Stay tuned for future updates.
The following req
We're please to announce revamped Chromecast support. This is currently featured in the web client and will soon be making it's way to Android, iPhone and iPad. Let's go through how it works and you'll see how easy it is.
You'll start by clicking the remote control icon you've come to know and love.
Upon doing so, the Chromecast extension will appear and allow you to select the Chromecast receiver you'd like to cast to.
Once the connection is established, you'll see t
Now you can watch Swedish public service in Media Browser.
Just install the channel and browse away.
Watch news, documentaries, movies, tv-series etc..
Hope you like it
We're releasing a follow-up to the previous release to address a Samsung DLNA issue that crept up on us. But we also managed to squeeze in a few more goodies.
Chromecast 2.0 in the Web Client
I think the title says it all, but now you can send media to your Chromecast using the web interface. A separate blog post will be coming with full details and a walk-through. In addition, our Chromecast look and feel has been revamped. Look for the Android and iOS apps to incorporate this soon a
The wait is over, the new version of Media Browser for Windows 8.1 is here.
http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06
Even though the app has a lot of cosmetic improvements such as rotating backdrops, more artwork used etc etc, the biggest changes are under the hood. Playback is vastly improved and performance is even better.
Here's a list of the biggest changes
Playback
Support for HLS streams, providing a more reliable trans
nuVue is pleased to announce support for Media Browser
https://play.google....ignstudio.nuvue
nuVue is a companion app for Media Browser users that displays rich notifications when new items are added. There is nothing additional to install on your Media Browser server. Just sign in with your credentials and nuVue does the rest.
Know when there is something new to watch without opening a client app
Perfect for cord-cutters who use automated downloads
Group notifications and listi
Give me my playlists!
With this new release we've added the ability to create playlists in the web client, but it also brings some other improvements and fixes. Here's the rundown:
Create playlists in the web client
Improved DLNA compatibility and image support
Increased server localization
Chrome will now direct stream compatible mkv's
New People metadata settings
New channel downloading settings
New folder view setting
New local password setting
There are als
While we wait for our new public channel to be approved, the private beta channel has been updated.
https://owner.roku.c...ediaBrowserBeta
It updates the application to the server's new security standards and adds a new setting to hide the clock from the home screen.
Instructions for Now TV users can be found here:
http://mediabrowser....wser-on-now-tv/
Remember this is the only Roku Channel that officially represents the Media Browser project.
Did you hear of XBMB3C ?
It's a fantastic add-on for XBMC to connect to your Media Browser server and browse your libraries. That way you can take advantage of the great things XBMC has to offer like PVR-support, large amount of plugins and a large support of devices/platforms without giving up the fantastic features of Media Browser.
If you just install the XBMB3C add-on, you have to open up the add-on to browse your Media Browser libraries. Not that user friendly as you might want to just
