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
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.
Now with live TV and in-progress recording seeking
Rolling out to the store right now, a new version of Emby for both Android TV and Fire TV adds live TV and in-progress recording seeking as well as a number of other improvements and new features.
Live TV Seeking
Now you can seek within live TV and in-progress recording streams (within the time you started playback and up to real time) filling out the DVR features of Emby on the Android TV and Fire TV platforms. Pause, rewi
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
1.0.25 is now available in the Samsung App Store and includes the following updates:
Improve automatic bitrate detection within local networks
Improve navigation performance
Installation
Users in the USA with a 2015-2016 Samsung Smart TV can install now from the Samsung App Store. If you're outside the USA, stay tuned for further announcements, and see here for a temporary workaround:
https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/45404-how-to-install-the-official-emby
We've updated our Chromecast app with new features and improvements. Here are the highlights.
Consistent Detail Screen
The detail screen now matches our other apps more closely, with added media information, taglines, and more.
Playback Improvements
Our automatic quality feature has improved. Additionally Chromecast will now enjoy more aggressive direct play with the ability to automatically switch to transcoding if there is a problem when direct playing.
Subtitle Improvement
A new release of Emby Server is rolling out. Here are the highlights.
Updated Live TV OSD
The time display has been remodeled, and fans of Windows Media Center should feel right at home.
Other Improvements
Improve live tv start time
Improve live tv images
Improve database performance
Enable cuvid decoder
Speed up audio playback
Reduce resource consumption of realtime monitor
Show icon for home videos in photo libraries
Include home videos in photo slideshows
Sw
One year ago, I sent Luke a PM asking him to look into a Media Browser add-on for Xbmc.
I really didn't know Luke at the time - otherwise I would have known that he would push me to do it myself. Luke is good at that!
At the time:
I didn't know Python
I didn't know anything about working with web APIs, XBMC API or MB3 API
I didn't know how to use GitHub
I made a little progress - got lists to display and files to play. I thought I was about done...
And then users and other d
Thanks to the efforts of woodsb02 and josh4trunks, we now have a FreeBSD package available.
Installation
See http://mediabrowser.tv/download
Enjoy, and stay tuned for a FreeNAS plugin.
A new release of Emby Server is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights.
Built for iOS 11
HEVC is now supported in iOS 11 Safari. A new release of the iOS app is also on the way to support this.
Reports Feature
This is now moved to a plugin to allow for independent updating as well as facilitating community contributions.
Important Information
After installing this release, almost every plugin will need to be updated. Your patience is appreciated while the plugin u
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
A small update has been pushed to our Chromecast receiver to improve MP4 playback. MP4 video with AC3 audio will now direct stream.
Please note you'll need to reboot your receiver device in order to see the changes. Enjoy, and look for iOS to take advantage of the new Chromecast receiver soon.
Version 1.5.1 is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights:
New Video Player
The app can now direct play quite a few formats thanks to the new video player. This results in less transcoding on your Emby Server and a better playback experience.
Wake On Lan
The app can now send wake on lan signals to your Emby Server. To send a wake on lan signal, select the "Wake Server" option on the app's server connection screen.
Other Improvements
Add photo albums to search results
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 new version of Emby for Roku is now available. This is primarily a maintenance release. The following issues have been resolved:
Fix audio playlist playback via remote control
Resolved playback issue with PGS subtitles
Updated streaming profile for more efficient direct play / transcoding decision making
Resolved live TV stream not getting closed under certain conditions
New Music Features
New screen for artists, albums and music genres have been added that make it possi
A new release of Emby for LG is currently rolling out. Here are the highlights:
New Video OSD
The new on-screen display provides a cleaner design while still giving you access to the most important information and controls.
Other Improvements
Various subtitle fixes for WebOS 1 & WebOS 2 devices
Add "Are you still watching?" feature
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.
This is a very minor release with some enhancements required for the upcoming preview build of Media Browser Theater.
We now retrieve all Music Brainz Id's directly from Music Brainz. No other source is used for this information, (aside from saved xml). This should result in better matches.
Soundtracks can now be used as theme songs
Soundtracks can utilize theme videos from their linked movie, series or game
TV specials can now be displayed directly within seasons
Search now suppor
Emby For iOS 2.1.3. Has Been Released, Featuring New Timeline Seeking and Thumbnails Graphics!
Visual Timeline Seeking including Thumbnail Graphics
Included in our new 2.1.3. release is support for visual seeking. You can Rewind, Fast Forward or Jump to any position in the timeline
quickly and easily. Best of all our thumbnails graphics help you pin-point the scene you want to re-watch or queue up.
The above pictures shows how easy it is to find a scene you want to watch.
Emby For MacOS 2.1.4. Has Been Released, Featuring New Timeline Seeking and Thumbnails Graphics!
Visual Timeline Seeking including Thumbnail Graphics
Included in our new 2.1.4. release is support for visual seeking. You can Rewind, Fast Forward or Jump to any position in the timeline
quickly and easily. Best of all our thumbnails graphics help you pin-point the scene you want to re-watch or queue up.
The above pictures shows how easy it is to find a scene you want to watch. Y
New, much easier way to switch user profiles in MB Classic
Starting with version 3.0.100.0 it will be much easier to manage a mult-user profile setup with MBC. As each theme gets it implemented, you should have an easy button somewhere on the interface to allow you to select a different user profile than the one you are currently within.
The below images show where this button is in chocolate and the default theme. Subdued also implements this new feature. If you don't use one of th
Emby Server 4.7.2 - Point Release: Round 2 Fixes
This is the latest point release of Emby Server containing fixes for identified issues.
Add episode intro detection feature to library options
Add user profile options for episode intro skipping
Fix regression with episode number parsing from file names
Fix file names of home videos being truncated after last dot in the file name
Fix downloads redownloading on deletion
Remember subtitle selections if
Emby for iOS 2.1.7 Released: Features Intro Skip & Table View
Requires: Emby Server 4.7 or later
Emby for iOS Version Changes:
• Intro Skip
• Table View
• Add new field options for display
• Various playback fixes over SSL connections
Click for Extended Blog Coverage
Intro Skip
One of the exciting new features recently released is the TV Show Episode Intro Skip feature. Th
Emby Server 4.7.6 - Multi-Select & Right to Left Languages
This is the latest point release of Emby Server containing a couple new features as well as fixes for identified issues.
Support shift to multi-select
Newly added to 4.7.6 is the ability to multi-select. Instead of having to select each and every media item you can now select the first media item as shown below:
then holding the shift key on your keyboard, select the top-left circle with your mouse on your e
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
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