A new version of Emby Server is now rolling out and includes a number of new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Here's what's new.
New Xml TV Support !
We now have an additional option for guide data, XmlTV! Setting it up is easy, just add an xml tv guide data source:
Then all you have to do is enter a file path or URL to your XmlTV data, and you're done!
Important: This feature is free to all users to import 24 hours of data at a time. Unlimited data req
Automatic Refresh Rate Switching
The Android TV app now (as of version 1.2.11g) supports automatic refresh rate switching on supported devices. This requires Android 6.0+ and a display that supports the target refresh rate. The app will now automatically adjust your panel's refresh rate to a frequency that better matches the video being played if possible. This requires no special setup but can be disabled with an option in the settings page if desired.
Other Improvements
In addit
A lot of exciting, community-driven development has taken place and we're pleased to announce new features that are available.
Try it Now
Windows: http://emby.media/emby-theater.html Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Firefox: http://emby.media/emby-theater-web.html Xbox One: http://emby.media/emby-theater-xboxone.html
More Pleasing Login
During the login process you'll now be treated to beautiful backdrops that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
We hope to allow you to cust
A new update to the Android TV app is on its way to both the Google and Amazon stores and should hit a device near you soon.
Lots of things have been tidied up in this release including:
Enhanced SSL support
if you have a setup with a trusted certificate or you have enabled your self-signed one on your Andriod TV device, you should now be able to use these apps with your secured (https) servers including playback through the various players.
Video Playlists and a new Video Queue
A small maintenance release has gone out to resolve a few issues that were introduced in 3.0.5971.
Resolve startup failure when a quote exists in the installation path
Resolve episodes not displaying when season numbers are missing
Refresh web tabs on playback stop
Fix enter on search function
Fix loading spinner on login screen
3.0.5971 Recap A new release is rolling out and this a great one for Emby users. Not only does this bring a number of performance improvements, but a
A new release is rolling out and this a great one for Emby users. Not only does this bring a number of performance improvements, but also some important bug fixes and valuable new features. Here are the highlights.
Important Note for Windows Users
The .NET framework 4.6 is now required. If you haven't already installed it, make sure to run the Microsoft web installer:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48130
If you're not sure, running the web installer agai
Important: This version will perform a database upgrade after installation. This process could take a little while. Please be patient.
Updated Server Dashboard
The server dashboard is new and improved, and looks great whether you're on a desktop, tablet, or smart phone.
Support For New HDHomerun Media Info
New media information from the HD Homerun json api has been incorporated. You'll now see more direct play and stream copy of live tv than ever before. Microsoft Edge can n
The latest version of the Android TV and Fire TV Apps include several improvements centered around audio playback and stability. The highlights are:
Framework Updates - The Android TV framework elements have been updated to incorporate bug-fixes from Google that should improve stability when moving around the interface quickly.
Video Player Improvements
Android TV:
Bitstreaming of DD and DTS in most instances (some older hardware configurations involving things like optical connections
It's been exactly a month since we first announced availability of Emby Theater for Windows and the Web. During that time, a lot of exciting, community-driven development has taken place and we're pleased to announce new features that are available.
Try it Now
Windows: http://emby.media/emby-theater.html Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Firefox: http://emby.media/emby-theater-web.html Xbox One: http://emby.media/emby-theater-xboxone.html
External Players
We're working extremely har
3.0.5912 - Stable
This is a small follow-up to the previous release designed to address a few issues:
Fix safari loading issue
Fix alphabet picker not working on some screens in Emby web app
Fix trailers missing from some Emby apps
Support m2ts direct play with WDTV Live DLNA
Support music dynamic images
3.0.5927 - Beta
The beta has a number of new features that you can try out and help test:
New Features:
Dramatically improved transcoding for Microsoft Edge and Ope
A new Emby Server release is available and contains new features, bug fixes and stability improvements. Here are the highlights:
Improved Multi-Tuner Support
If you'd like to have multiple tv tuners using different sources, it's now possible. The Schedules Direct guide setup allows you to choose which tuners to apply the data to, allowing you to create separate lineups for each tuner if you'd like.
Bug fixes:
* Fix opus sync conversion * Improve handling of people image download
Download for Windows: https://emby.media/emby-theater.html Try the online web app: http://tv.emby.media and https://tv.emby.media - supports the latest versions of Chrome, Opera, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
This app has been a long journey and we're finally pleased to announce availability for Emby Premiere subscribers.
On Windows, the Same Great Video Player in a Brand New App
The app retains the same great Direct Show audio and video player that you're accustomed to, including all
As you all know from our previous announcement, we have some great things coming on Android:
http://mediabrowser.tv/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-154-coming-soon-to-your-android-living-room/
Before the new version is rolled out, we thought about doing a sale, and then we thought why not go free for short while to help create excitement and bring more new people to Media Browser. It is free in both the Play Store and Amazon App Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=
A new version has been released. Here are the highlights.
Audio and Subtitle Selections Now Remembered
When you play a video that you've already played before, Emby Server will now remember your previous audio and subtitle selections, and will apply them automatically.
New Episode Auto-Play Setting
Emby apps will now auto-play next episodes, but if you'd like to turn this off, we've added a user preference setting under Playback.
Other Changes:
Fix chromecast queue command
We've updated our Chromecast app to support the new episode auto-play feature introduced in Emby Server 3.0.5882. Now you can control whether or not you'd like next episodes to be auto-played, and Chromecast will respect the setting.
How to Get The Update To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and restart the casting app.
Check out our Chromecast Wiki Learn more about the app on our wiki at: https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki/Chromecast
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features. Now, anytime you play an individual episode, the following episodes in the series will be automatically queued for easy continuous play. This makes Emby for Chromecast the perfect choice for binge watching your favorite series. How to Get The Update To receive the update, simply power cycle your Chromecast device and restart the casting app.
Check out our Chromecast Wiki Learn more about the app on our wiki at: https://github.com/M...wiki/
cmcg has been working extremely hard on this and we're pleased to announce version 1.0 of Emby for Samsung Smart TV's. It’s been a great effort by the community to bring this popular Emby client up to a major milestone. Supported models are TVs, Blu-ray Disk Players and Home Theatre Systems from the D, E, F and H Series running the SmartHub OS. Sadly, Samsung have already moved on to Tizen OS and closed the doors of their app store to new SmartHub applications unless we first submit a Tizen bas
A new release is slowly rolling out to the stable branch, containing new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Important Information About This Release
After restarting, Emby Server will perform a database upgrade. This process may take a little while, so please schedule your upgrade accordingly. During this time, your local Emby web interface will be the only app you'll be able to access. Due to the database upgrade, we do not recommend attempting to roll back to any previ
The anime metadata plugin has finally been updated to support some major changes that went though a while ago to how metadata providers worked in Media Browser. The plugin has largely been re-written, and is now compatible with the improved customization options available in MBS, while also bringing a few new features and numerous bug fixes. The update should be available with the next server release.
Changes:
Missing and unaired episode support
Improved series identification with TVDB
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
A new beta is up with new features and fixes. Here are the highlights.
New Cinema Mode Features
This is a treat for our advanced users. Now, in addition to custom intros, you can assign intros based on audio codecs and tags. Have you ever wanted to create a custom intro for all your movies with DTS audio? Now you can. Our how about a custom intro for all of your Valentine's Day flicks? Now you can using intros by tags.
Please try it out and leave us your feedback.
Issues Res
3.0.5821 Stable
This is predominantly a bug fix release.
New Features
* Added user channel setting to group all channels into a single internet Channels view * Support itunes episode file naming * Add off option to subtitles remote control menu * Use ac3 transcoding for MS Edge * Updated photo slideshow now has auto-advance functions and closes with the back button
Issues Resolved
* Fix web client image scaling * Restart recording timers on system wake * Fix pt-br with tvdb
A new update has been released that resolves a number of issues. Here are the changes
* Support running Windows server as 64-bit process * Fix latest items aspect ratio * Support automatic orientation adjustment for photos with exif data * Resolving caching issue in IE and MS Edge * Add api keys page to authorize other applications such as Sonarr * Fix image editing in Firefox * Adjust recording deletion behavior * Support auto-organize for daily episodes * Add real-time monitor setting for
A small update to the previous release has gone out. The following issues are resolved:
Firefox live tv playback
Interlaced video detection
Transcoding of *.ass subtitles
Recordings not saving with unique name
Enjoy
This beta is mainly targeted towards Windows users.
Emby Server is now able to run as a 64-bit process on Windows.
Important Note
After updating you will see an admin prompt to install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 runtime, if you do not already have it installed.
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