This is predominantly a maintenance release but there are some new goodies to enjoy. Without further ado, here are the highlights.Control Your Cloud Sync Upload Speed
You can now configure this in the sync settings area.
To learn more about Cloud Sync, check out the release notes from the previous release:
http://emby.media/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-188-emby-server-305572-released/ Manage Your Sync Conversion Speed
Now you can control both the speed and the number of CPU cores that
The stable channel has been updated with a small revision over the previous release. This resolves the following issues:
Reverse proxy playback with the web client
Sync ffmpeg processes starting at the wrong times
Use of the download button with Emby Connect
Thanks to everyone who helped test the beta. Our cloud features are just beginning, so stay tuned for more!
Recap
A new version of Emby Server has been released with some exciting new additions. Before we go over
The stable channel has been updated. Thanks to everyone who helped test the beta. Our cloud features are just beginning, so stay tuned for more!
Recap
A new version of Emby Server has been released with some exciting new additions. Before we go over them, if you missed our recent Emby announcement you can read all about that here:
http://mediabrowser....troducing-emby/
Introducing Cloud Sync & Folder Sync
We worked really hard on sync during this release cycle to bring yo
Here is the next round of answers from our Emby Q&A session. The feedback from our previous blog post was exciting to see from all of you, and we are excited to share even more answers. The next round of questions and answers will be released next week as well!
1) What are some of the future goals of Emby?
Emby wants to continue to grow and be the best media server option available for our users. We hope to move to a quicker release schedule than in previous iterations that is bo
The Emby team wanted to say thank you again to everyone that took the time to ask various questions during our Q&A session. Here are a few more answers to questions that a lot of our users were asking about.
1) How is beta functionality success measured?
Often times people are curious about the process we use internally here at Emby as we go through the Beta process. We do rely heavily on the forum feedback and beta-tester feedback relating to open issues. It is also important th
Thank you to everyone who took the time to ask the Emby team questions across all of the different platforms including here on the forums. There were a lot of great questions that were thrown our way and we've been excited to get the answers out to you. While some of the questions we were not able to answer, we did our best to give you the most accurate and clear answers possible.
Now without further ado, here is the first series of questions and answers for you to look over! Please keep in
Team,
Emby is now listed on http://up-for-grabs.net. Up for Grabs was recently featured on Scott Hanselman's blog and is an exciting place where you can visit to find open source projects to participate in. Specifically, Up for Grabs helps you navigate Github by pointing you to specific assignments that are available for the taking.
Check us out here, where we're listed alongside many other prominent projects, including several from Microsoft. I've specifically chosen the assignments tha
Team,
The latest server release features new and improved video streaming in the desktop editions of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 11, and Opera. Thanks to our integration with Viblast Player, we now have the ability to utilize Emby Server's HLS and MPEG-DASH streaming, which up until now has been limited to the mobile browsers and standalone apps.
This a big win for us and it brings a number of new benefits. If you're a Google Chrome user, we're finally able to eliminate the Webm str
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.
We're pleased to announce integration with Soundiiz !
How it Works
Once you have connected your Emby server to Soundiiz (be sure to have enabled external connection), it will be able to retrieve your audio playlists and also search in your library.
So that means you will be able to export your playlists from Emby to match them with Spotify, Apple Music (and many more, Soundiiz supports almost 40 music services) catalogs, having your playlists everywhere. Soundiiz also allows you to i
Available now for your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick in the Amazon
App Store.
Now access your Emby content with an intelligent, fluid interface from one of the most popular streaming devices on the market.
What you want to watch - right up front
Designed with with typical usage in mind, you won't have to go hunting through your library to find the content you are most likely wanting to watch right now. The home screen shows you the items you were watching but had
Available now for your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick in the Amazon App Store.
Now access your Emby content with an intelligent, fluid interface from one of the most popular streaming devices on the market.
What you want to watch – right up front
Designed with with typical usage in mind, you won’t have to go hunting through your library to find the content you are most likely wanting to watch right now. The home screen shows you the items you were watching but hadn’t finished, your latest un-watc
We're pleased to announce our Emby Theater app is now available in the Mac App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/emby/id992180193?ls=1&mt=8
The app works very well as a desktop app for your Mac as well as an HTPC connected to your TV. Enjoy these screens below and check it out in the app store !
All 2015-2016 Samsung Smart TV's Now Supported
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-app-on-a-samsung-smart-tv-outside-the-us/
A Modern App for Modern Times
The interface for this app has been built with HTML, but this is nothing like t
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.
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.
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.
We're pleased to announce that Live TV is finally coming to Emby for Apple TV. If you enjoy testing and submitting bug reports, then you can learn how to participate in the beta here:
https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/49304-live-tv-beta/
Enjoy a few teaser screenshots.
Version 1.4.3 is currently rolling out with improvements for iOS 11. There are only a couple highlights, but we know you're going to like these.
Direct Play HEVC
Thanks to hevc support in iOS11, you can now direct play mp4 files with hevc video and aac or mp3 audio.
Direct Play FLAC Audio
iOS now direct plays FLAC audio. Audiophiles are sure to enjoy this.
Emby for Xbox One has been updated with improved video playback. Here are the highlights:
Direct play more video formats, including hevc on supported models.
Reduced server transcoding decreases the load on your Emby Server machine
Pause, rewind and fast-forward live tv
Faster video start time
Emby for Windows Store and Xbox One has been updated with Offline Support and new Live TV and DVR features.
Installation
Download from the Microsoft Store
How it Works
Just click "Make Available Offline"
Media will download in the background and you'll enjoy a notification when downloads complete. You can manage your offline downloads in the app settings area:
To view your content when offline, just click "Offline Downloads" from the regular sign in screen.
Bett
Download for Windows 10 & Xbox One on the Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/emby-theater/9nblggh4t70l 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.
Emby for Windows Store and Xbox One has been updated with a very important feature. You can now seek through Live TV!
Pause, Rewind and Fast-Forward Your Live TV
This is perfect for sporting events or anytime y
A new release for Emby for Windows Store and Xbox One is rolling out. Here are the highlights.
Mobile Video OSD Improved
The small screen experience has been improved and we think this screen says it all.
Others
Support changing video quality during playback
Resolve fast-forward button not working with certain kinds of videos
Learn more about Emby for Windows Store and Xbox One.
Emby for Windows Store - 1.1.409 Has Been Released, Featuring New Timeline Seeking and Thumbnails Graphics!
Visual Timeline Seeking including Thumbnail Graphics
Included in our new 1.1.409 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
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