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
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
The next release of Emby Server for Windows will install the .NET framework 4.62 if you don't already have it on your system. This may require manual intervention on your part to accept and complete the installation.
If you prefer, you can perform this installation ahead of time by installing it from the Microsoft website, or Windows Update:
https://www.microsoft.com/net/download
Enjoy.
The Infrastructure Release
That's probably the best way to describe this as it brings a lot of improvements to existing features. Let's jump right into the highlights:
New text subtitle delivery system
New metadata refresh options
DLNA Improvements
New Channels
New Channel Improvements
Unified web interface
New Text Subtitle Delivery System
The server now has the ability to deliver text subtitles directly to the client, thereby eliminating the need to "burn them in
While we wait for our new public channel to be approved, the private beta channel has been updated.
https://owner.roku.com/add/MediaBrowserBeta
It features faster seeking while transcoding, improved subtitle support as well as other enhancements.
It also includes some live TV fixes submitted by rewster. We like contributors so if you're enjoying the app feel free to download the source code and hack away.
Instructions for Now TV users can be found here:
http://mediabrowser.tv
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
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
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
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
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
Installation
Users in the USA with a Samsung Smart TV can install now from the Samsung App Store.
A Modern App for Modern Times
The interface for this app has been built with HTML, but this is nothing like the web apps you're accustomed to. This has been built purely with modern features that bring a level of performance that wasn't even possible a year ago at this time. For the nerds out there, that means WebAnimations, WebComponents, Service Workers, Polymer, and on and on.
A new release of Emby Server is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights.
Stats for Nerds Now available in the web app video player. Look for it soon in other Emby apps.
Media Control in Emby Server Dashboard
Now you can control other apps directly from the Emby Server dashboard.
You can even learn about the playback method by clicking the Info button.
Performance Improvements
Improve performance of library scan
Improve resource consumption of live tv
Emby Server 3.5.2 is now available. Here are the highlights.
New Blue Radiance Theme
This is a new theme option and has quickly become one of our favorites. We think you'll agree.
New Artist Appears On Section Look for this on artist detail screens
Search Improvements
Can now search by original title metadata field
Improved search performance
Improved Hardware Transcoding
Use DXVA2 decoding on Windows when AMF is selected
Add automatic fallback from G
Emby for iOS 1.8.3 has been released and includes compatibility updates for iOS 13. Here are some other highlights:
Collections now shown in search results
New Video OSD
You asked for bigger buttons that are easier to tap, and now you have them. Additionally the entire presentation has been cleaned up in order to make it as easy and intuitive as possible.
Continuing the enhancement and evolution of our Android TV and Fire TV apps - both get some fantastic new interface enhancements.
Live TV Guide
Here is what you can do with it:
You can navigate around through the graphical representation of all your channels' program content 50 channels at a time (unless filtered - see below)
You can bring up program detail information on any individual program
You can schedule individual or series recordings via any individual program
You c
Emby for iOS 1.8.7 has been released. Here are the highlights:
Upload Photos and Videos To Your Emby Server
With Camera Upload and Emby Premiere, you can automatically upload photos and videos to your Emby Server, just by enabling it in the iOS app settings.
If you'd like to configure where the photos and videos get uploaded to on your server, you can do this in the Camera Upload section of the Emby Server dashboard:
Enjoy uploading your photos and videos !
A new release of our Apple TV app is rolling out now with improved playback for native-supported formats (mp4) and a much-improved Live TV guide experience. Should be hitting your devices soon. New Features
Native Player
We've re-introduced the native tvOS player back into Emby. The native player supports dynamic range and refresh rates that the MPV-based player currently doesn't support. The native player is enabled by default but you can enable MPV by going into the settings as shown
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
Emby for Android 3.1.60 is currently rolling out to the Google Play Store, and is also available for download on our website if apk's are needed.
Highlights
Revamp audio and video playback
Improve HDR video support
Add refresh rate switching option for video playback
Add speed control to video player
Added camera upload photo folder option
Improve voice search support with Android Auto
Support search with google assistant
Support subtit
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
For those running the Emby Server stable release, now you can install directly from Synology Package Center:
This is the easiest possible method of installation. Please note the Synology Package Center version of Emby Server may sometimes run a little behind due to the Synology review process. For this reason we'll still be making downloads available on our website for manual installation:
https://emby.media/download
Version 3.0.96.0 of MBC brings chapter viewing and direct playback to themes that are modified to support it.
Currently default, Chocolate and Subdued support chapters with more themes coming. Legacy themes may never support this functionality so this may be a good time to investigate a new theme.
The long-anticipated arrival of music support in the Fire TV/Android TV apps is here!
Coming very soon to your Fire and Android TV devices - full support of music functionality with a fast, intuitive and beautiful interface to all your Emby audio.
Features include:
Smart-screen interface with latest albums, last played, favorites, playlists etc.
Two grid-views - browse albums or album artists
Full audio queuing capabilities from within all asp
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