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Emby for Roku Beta Channel Updated

Our Roku beta channel has been updated to 1.90 and now has a new url:   https://owner.roku.com/add/EmbyBeta   This is the same channel but you'll notice the name is changing. Please try it out and help test so that we can push this to the public version.   Now with Cloud Sync Support   Cloud Sync is the highlight feature here. When you play videos that have been cloud synced, the app will automatically use those versions when they're compatible and they fall within your bit rate setting.

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Emby Server 3.0.5569 Released

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

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Introducing Emby for Kodi (Open Beta)

Hello All,   I am pleased to announce that we are now ready for beta testers on our second generation Kodi addon - Emby for Kodi! A whole new way to manage and view your media library!   For a long time we have been battling with the slowness of Python for parsing data from the server - it has been suggested many times to try to sync to the Kodi library - but this was a big project with a lot of technical hurtles.   @marcelveldt took on the challenge and developed a proof of concept. The r

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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

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ScottIsAFool

Emby Server Beta 3.0.5557 Released

A new beta 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.tv/community/index.php?/blog/1/entry-179-introducing-emby/   Introducing Cloud Sync & Folder Sync   We worked really hard on sync during this release cycle to bring you new features that you'll find useful. Cloud & Folder Sync allow you to sync media to external locations, whether it

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Introducing Emby

We have some exciting news. Over the next couple of months, Media Browser will become Emby.   Our new home will be http://emby.media   Why are we changing the name?   Media Browser has been a great name over the past several years but we feel we have outgrown it. It is no longer descriptive of what we really are and carries with it some preconceptions in the minds of both people who may have heard about or used us in the past and new people who have never heard of us. We want to change tha

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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

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Media Browser for Android updated with Camera Upload

Version 2.2.10 of the app has been published to stores and now includes support for automatic camera image uploading.   Stay tuned for mobile sync coming soon to Android.     Here is a recap of camera uploading from the server release notes it debuted in:     Automatic Camera Image Uploading   You'll notice the Devices section has a Camera Upload tab. Camera upload allows automatic uploading of images from your smartphones and tablets. It's easy! Just enable the devices you'd like to u

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Luke

Media Browser for Windows 8/RT 3.1 Released

Now with Sync and Offline Support !   Important: This feature is coming soon to Android, iOS and Windows Phone     Full Featured Sync Management   The app provides the same functions to create and manage your sync jobs as does the web client. No need to switch between two different apps to get the job done.       Offline Browsing   Offline content is accessible with the same rich metadata you're accustomed to when online:       To access offline content, simply sign in using

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Media Browser for Roku 1.87 Released

This update includes the following changes: Improves back button handling when playing a video playlist Resolves a crash when pressing play on a poster Expanded bitrate options for more granular control Support for the new Roku Thumbnail Plugin   Please Rate the Channel   We think our Roku channel is the best around when it comes to streaming your personal media. Please take a moment to rate the channel and show your support.   Installation: http://www.roku.com/...rowser-f

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Try the new Roku Thumbnail Plugin

Thanks to the efforts of a new community member, a new plugin is available in the catalog to generate Roku seek thumbnails.     This provides a nice visual experience when seeking on the device.   In Roku language this is called Bif trick mode, and the thumbnail generation process creates a .bif file. It even has an option to save the .bif file alongside your media for easy archiving.     Important Note: The process to create these thumbnails is slow and will affect your server's CPU

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Media Browser Server Beta 3.0.5518 Released

We're back for another go round and we have a pretty exciting beta headed your way. It's packed with features, bug fixes, security improvements, and more.   Server Dashboard refreshed for 2015   The server management interface has been given some minor touchups to stay up to date with trends and make it easier than ever to find what you're looking for.       And it's just as easy when mobile.       Improved Mobile Details   The mobile detail view has been simplified, making it

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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

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Media Browser for Chromecast updated

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.  

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Media Browser pairs perfectly with Kodi Helix

Team,   Ever since the announcement of the Xbmc to Kodi rebranding, Media Browser communities, call centers and offices around the world have been inundated with phone calls and emails from millions of curious users, all wondering the same thing. Will Media Browser retain it's compatibility after the Kodi name change and Helix release? Today we are here to answer those questions with a resounding yes.   Kodi is a great front-end and we think Media Browser is the perfect companion. Our Kodi a

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Trakt plugin updated to v2 API

The trakt plugin has been updated to utilize Trakt's new version of their API. After updating the plugin you'll need to reconfigure your username and password.   Enjoy

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The New Android TV App - Coming Soon

Google announced Android TV at their annual Google I/O conference last year and we immediately saw it as a huge opportunity not only for Media Browser but also for the industry as a whole.   The smart TV market is thriving but the use of the actual smart features are greatly limited because each manufacturer, for the most part, chose to implement their own environment which makes it very difficult for app developers to support them all. This, in turn, makes it hard for users to find the apps t

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The Web Client: Your portable media manager

How do you use the web client? If the answer is only on the desktop, you're missing out on the fun. Today I'm here to show you one of the areas where it truly shines the most, and that is on your smart phone and your tablet. Whether you're on Android, iOS, or Windows Phone you get a beautiful display to navigate through your media collection. It's fast, it's pretty, and it can't possibly be beat!   So the next time you want to watch a movie, try it with the web client on one of your portable d

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nuVue updated with support for Media Browser Connect

Official Website Play Store Amazon App Store   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 Browserserver. Just sign in with your credentials and nuVue does the rest. Know when there is something new to watch without opening a client app See what TV series and movies are currently in-progress Perfect for cord-cutters who use automated downloads Group notifications an

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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

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ScottIsAFool

Some great happenings around the community

As many of you know, we have a lot of really smart people contributing here. Many have stepped up in recent months to help with a number of projects, notably the Linux and FreeBSD releases you're all enjoying. Now it's time to acknowledge other great things that are happening in our community and introduce you to some new faces. If you're knowledgeable in these areas or would like to help test, then jump right in!     Https support - Jabbera   This will be coming sooner than we originally p

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Media Browser Server 3.0.5490.2 Released

This is primarily a maintenance release but does have a few important additions and changes.     Check out the new Wiki:   https://github.com/MediaBrowser/Wiki/wiki   We've been working hard on a new wiki to help document all of the features of Media Browser. So to that end...     In App Help:   You'll now see conveniently placed, context-sensitive help buttons through the web interface.     When you click a help button you'll be taken to the corresponding wiki page that will he

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Media Browser for Roku 1.78 Released

This is a bug-fix release that resolves the following issues: Inability to remember login information under certain conditions Crash when playing video playlist Crash when browsing plain folder menus   Enjoy      

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