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🎬 Why Emby? Users Share Their Favorite Features

When it comes to managing and streaming your personal media collection, Emby stands out as a favorite among home media enthusiasts. Whether you're a cord-cutter, a collector, or just someone who wants full control over your content, Emby delivers. But don’t just take our word for it — recently we took a look around the Emby Community Forums, Reddit, and other media server discussions to find out what users love most. Here are the features Emby users say they can’t live without: 🧑‍💻 1.
sross44

sross44 in Emby

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Xenon Theme For MBC Brings you the Shortlist

XENON 1.0.0.15 BRINGS A NEW FEATURE TO MBC - SHORTLIST   For Those Times When you Just Can't Decide What to Watch!!   The New Shortlist feature, only available in Xenon allows you to pick and chose content via the Context Menu (Asterix * Key) and Add or Remove Items from your newly created shortlist.   It means that you can select Movies throughout any of your collections and add them to a seperate list, for those times when it's difficult to decide what move to watch.   This i
Cheesegeezer

Cheesegeezer

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XBMB3C - The MediaBrowser XBMC addon - Version 0.8.5 released!

Hello All,   A new version of XBMB3C has been released and is available in the XBMC repo!   As usual, lots of exciting changes:   - Added remote control from other clients (null_pointer) - Added trailer support (im85288) - Added Couch Potato trailer integration (im85288) - Updated to support server security update (xnappo) - Server path substitution support (im85288) - Added premier date and airtime to Upcoming TV (im85288) - Added in-progres
xnappo

xnappo

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XBMB3C - The MediaBrowser XBMC addon - Version 0.7.5 release!

I am happy to announce the release of XBMB3C version 0.7.5! You can find the AddOn in the official XBMC repo. This version has seen a lot of big changes since the last official version 0.6.5. Many of these improvements are due to the addition of another developer to the project - null_pointer - so please get him a virtual beer and some up-votes!   Below are the changes since 0.6.5: Removed local image copying - new image proxy service by Null_Pointer! NOTE: You can delete the .png files
xnappo

xnappo

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Windows Phone App Updated, Massive Streaming Improvements

Today we pushed a release for our Windows Phone app (8.0.66.0) which sees a massive improvement in streaming and what the app is requiring the server to transcode.   So what does this mean? Basically, if you have a video in your collection that your Windows Phone device would be able to play natively (as if you dragged the video onto your phone from your PC), then the server will know that it doesn't need to transcode the video, it can do a direct stream to your phone. This decreases the load
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone App Updated to 8.0.65.0

Whilst this new release doesn't have a list as long as your arm with changes, the major change it does have should impact anyone who streams videos using the app. This release has moved to a better streaming method with the server app, which means the stream is better, and the server is more performant.   Also included in this release is the ability to remove old local servers from the list of servers (if you've rebuilt your machine for example).   Finally, the app is now enabled for Portugu
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone App Updated to 8.0.64.0

Some of you may have already seen the latest update to our Windows Phone app rolling out (if you have auto-updates turned on in WP8.1). This release is a maintenance release and is specifically for some bug fixes:   - Improvements to Media Browser Connect - Live TV, tapping "More" did nothing - Updated to use newer profile based audio streams - Wifi streaming setting could get reset when going into any settings page - Unable to navigate to a Person from search - Query optimisations (speed
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone App Updated to 8.0.63.0

Today I'm pleased to announce quite a hefty update to the Windows Phone app. This release brings the app up to speed with a lot of the recent features introduced to the server.   Media Browser Connect   We announced recently Media Browser Connect, a way of accessing your server more conveniently by just signing in with an account, rather than trying to mess around with connection details. It's something that has been added to the Roku, Windows 8.1 apps, and Media Browser Theatre and I'm plea
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone App Gets Minor Update

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
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 Apps On Sale

Sometimes the best blog posts can be the shortest ones, and I'm sure that this will be the case now. For a short time (until March 10), both the Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 apps are on sale at £1.49 ($1.99). So if you haven't already got them, and want to get them on the cheap, now is the time!   Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=f4971ed9-f651-4bf6-84bb-94fd98613b86 Windows 8.1: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows Phone 8 App Updated, Brings Live TV And More

It's been a while, but we're pleased to announce the Windows Phone 8 app has been given a massive update.   What's new? - Video seeking when streaming video to the app - "Play on" button moved to app bar - Now Playing bar in the app for easier access (when listening to music only) - Added the "Upcoming" section for TV Collections - Added artist background image to now playing screen (music) - Added support for Live TV (requires additional server configuration) - Local trailer support -
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows and Windows Phone Apps On Sale

I had a whole essay written for this blog post, going into various different themes, plots, and narratives, but then I figured, you guys don't want to read that, you just want to know that the Windows and Windows Phone apps are now over 50% off.   Both apps are now $1.49 (or their equivalent in other currencies)   Download the apps from their respective stores: Windows Phone: http://www.windowsphone.com/s?appid=f4971ed9-f651-4bf6-84bb-94fd98613b86 Windows Store: http://apps.microsoft.com/w
ScottIsAFool

ScottIsAFool

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Windows 8.1 App v3.0.6 Released

Good news, a new version of the Win8.1 app has been released today.   This is mostly a bugfix/maintenance version, but we managed to squeeze some goodies in there as well. It includes the following:     Connectivity Lots of changes to Media Browser Connect, the connection should now be a lot more stable and faster   Added Next Up in TV Show details view Continuing on a Series is now easier than ever, just select the show of your choice and the next up episode is there.   Better su
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 app update

A new version of the Windows 8.1 app has seen the day of light.   This is mostly a bugfix release, but we've added a few new features for you as well.   Artist detail view, just click an actor and the details will be displayed. Lockscreen image, the app now uses Movie backdrops as lockscreen image.   Transcoding, alot of new settings are now available which should sort out the stuttering on high def Movies. You can now define resolution and bitrate.     We've also localized the app an
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 App update

New release, v1.8.0 Glad to announce that today we've released a new version of the Windows 8.1 app.   What's new: Basic Multipart-video support Support for 480p -720k transcoding Hide Music-Section when no music is available Support for .mov files Navigation buttons (Up,down,left,right,Select,Back,Home) on remotecontrol view if the client supports it.   Fixes:   Fix for audioplayback Correct sorting of Media Folders Fix for LiveTile     Check it out: http://apps.microsoft.com/w
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 App gets updated

Today a new version of the Windows 8.1 app has hit the store. It includes quite alot of changes and improvements which we hope you'll like.   Take your time and install it if you haven't already. http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06   Here's a list of the changes.   Alternative Music layout.     To enable this, bring out the charms bar, click settings -> General -> Alternative Music layout   Moviedetails layout     Wit
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 app gets another update

New release, v1.5.1   Glad to announce that today we've released a new version of the Windows 8.1 app. This time it’s mostly about playback and minimizing the the server cpu usage. Thanks to changes made in the server on the latest release combined with changes in the app we can now play mp4’s and avi’s directly without the need to transcode nor remux if the codecs are supported natively. That means that we now also support ac3 5.1 audio. J We’ve also improved the Playback OSD to give you
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 App 2.0 Released

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
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8.1 App 1.9.0 released

We are happy to announce that a new version of the Windows Store app is now available for download.   So what is new in this version?   First off: The "Resume" and "Resume On" funtionality has changed. We have now removed the resume button and resume to buttons. If a movie has the possiblity to resume, a flyout is presented with the options of either "Play" or "Resume".   PlayTo, when you've decided that you wan't to watch a movie on another device the app will now Auto-navigate to the
7illusions

7illusions

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Windows 8 Client now available in Store

The waiting is finally over, The moment "Soon" is now. The Windows 8 client is now available for download.   Get it here: http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/app/media-browser/ad55a2f0-9897-47bd-8944-bed3aefd5d06  
7illusions

7illusions

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VoxCommando integrates Media Browser!

VoxCommando version 2.1.3.8 has been released and now supports Media Browser!       VoxCommando puts you in the captain’s chair   VoxCommando is a speech recognition and command utility that lets you take control of your multimedia HTPC (Home Theatre PC). You can add voice control to your home automation, or you can use it as an assistive tool to speed up everyday tasks, to reduce your reliance on the keyboard and mouse, or simply because it is fun to use!   VoxCommando is different f
Luke

Luke

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Visual seeking now available in Android/Fire TV

A new version of our Fire TV and Android TV app will be rolling out soon and it now allows you to take advantage of the new thumbnail generation available in Emby Server 4.1+. If you enable this new feature in the server, you will then be able to visually seek your content with thumbnails in the Android/Fire TV app.     Note: This feature requires that the new server thumbnail generation feature be enabled at an interval less than just chapter points and that it has completed successfully
ebr

ebr

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Version 4.0 of our Roku App Now Available

A major face-lift for the Roku app - bringing it more in line with the other apps - is on its way to your Roku device.  4.0 brings the familiar "tab" style interface to this app.  Allowing you to easily move between views in a library and set your default landing page in each of them.   To set the default landing tab, simply enter a library and select the "cog" wheel at the top (or use the * button on your remote).   In addition to the new library interface, t
ebr

ebr

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Emby for Fire TV

Version 2.0.70a of the Fire TV App Released

Version 2.0.70a of the Fire TV App Released Version 2.0.70a of our popular Fire TV app is now available on the Amazon store as well as Emby for Fire TV Download Web Page This version contains fixes and internal improvements for general use and includes compatibility updates for an upcoming server release. Your device should update automatically or you can update manually from the Amazon store. Normalize max height on 1080 setups Improve SSL support - this should help wit
Carlo

Carlo in Emby for Fire TV

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Emby

Version 2.0 of Android TV/Fire TV app Released

Version 2.0 of our popular Android TV and Fire TV apps are rolling out to stores now.  This version brings many internal improvements for playback and also supports the new features in the upcoming 4.6 release of the server.  Your device should update automatically when available.   Improved Subtitle Support These apps can now natively render most types of advanced subtitles (Dual Layer PGS/SSA etc.) with full formatting and multiple sub placements without requiring the serv
ebr

ebr in Emby

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