Kodijack 3 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Hey! I'd love to have support for AA. No need for bells'n'whistles. Just the ability to login and watch stuff. Dunno about the requirements or effort, but it shouldn't be much of a thing. PS: Love Emby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBSki 1020 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Android Auto is already available. How are you trying to use it? On a car display or just on the phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Oh it is?! It's not available to choose in the launcher. Using it in the car's headunit. But also tried in the simulated one with the SDK. Not available to the launcher. Edited November 25, 2022 by Kodijack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBSki 1020 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Kodijack said: Oh it is?! It's not available to choose in the launcher. Using it in the car's headunit. But also tried in the simulated one with the SDK. Not available to the launcher. I use it on the phone, but it can only be opened with Google assistant. So, yell, "Hey Google, open driving mode!" From there you should be able to navigate to Emby assuming Google assistant responds. It doesn't respond half the time for me. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 That sounds weird, didn't even know of "driving mode". I put the phone in, and then it just works and i use the headunit from there on. But I will surely try that. The assistant usually works. It just never understands what i really want 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBSki 1020 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Just now, Kodijack said: That sounds weird, didn't even know of "driving mode". Yea, I know. It's so dumb. Google deprecated part of Android Auto awhile ago for users on a phone vs head unit, and hid the function behind Google assistant. Now I'm reading that they're removing it from Google assistant too because no one uses it. It should work right away if you have a head unit that supports Android Auto. I don't, so I can't test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 (edited) Ouch, how stupid is that. Oh okay, we're talking of google Heard of that the first time though, curious to try. Would be great to watch my stuff in the car when waiting. Thanks for your help! PS: Will reply here if it works or not, for anyone else who might search this and end up here. Edited November 25, 2022 by Kodijack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14925 Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Kodijack said: Would be great to watch my stuff in the car Hi. I do not believe Android Auto will allow video playback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 If standing still? Noone would wanna watch stuff WHILE driving. Or at least I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbuff 840 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 6 hours ago, MBSki said: Now I'm reading that they're removing it from Google assistant too because no one uses it. I just realised that they shelved the 'Driving Mode' separate app that allowed the driver friendly dashboard this week. But I have now found out that they have moved the functionality into the Google Maps app itself. So if you open Maps, and start navigation you will get the same row of easy access buttons And if you select the 'App Drawer' button (far right), it'll bring up the same familiar interface with access to Emby too All accessible via the Maps app icon, so no need to use voice to open it. Just Google doing Google things But yeah, as ebr says - Emby within this interface will only show you audio files from your server (no video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBSki 1020 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, seanbuff said: But I have now found out that they have moved the functionality into the Google Maps app itself. So if you open Maps, and start navigation you will get the same row of easy access buttons. Thanks for the tip. This is such a dumb idea by Google though. Why do users need to start navigation just to get to Android Auto mode? Sometimes I just want to use it to listen to music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbuff 840 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 minute ago, MBSki said: Why do users need to start navigation just to get to Android Auto mode? Sometimes I just want to use it to listen to music. Yeah agree, Driving Mode should be available at all times not just when navigation mode has started. But I guess their rationale is if someone is on foot, and opens the Maps app to just look up a venue, etc - they don't want to see those buttons taking up screen real estate -- and the irony is, that's why a separate 'Driving Mode' app was better in every way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBSki 1020 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, seanbuff said: and the irony is, that's why a separate 'Driving Mode' app was better in every way LOL, completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 So I tried it (on the simulated head unit) and after telling google to "enable driving-mode" it just...does. No confirmation, no nothing. The only difference is, that I can select emby in the launcher now. Yet, I can only play music and three plugins (local tv). But I only use emby for visual media. Is that an AA restriction to playing visual stuff? Emby on my phone works fine though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14925 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Kodijack said: Is that an AA restriction to playing visual stuff? Yes. The liability when people die watching movies while driving would be massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodijack 3 Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Sure, makes sense. but there is a thing like "not driving, but sitting in a car waiting" AA knows whether I'm moving or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Webb 4 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 From what I've read the AA api requires apps to be optimized for distraction so there are three modes. Parked, idling, and driving. Video is only restricted in the last two. Emby SHOULD be able to add video functionality to parked cars. I kind of wish they would. But so far it doesn't seem to be something they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37099 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 12:50 AM, Derek Webb said: From what I've read the AA api requires apps to be optimized for distraction so there are three modes. Parked, idling, and driving. Video is only restricted in the last two. Emby SHOULD be able to add video functionality to parked cars. I kind of wish they would. But so far it doesn't seem to be something they are doing. I don't believe anything has changed regarding play store policies, so that's the big blocker. You've still got people resorting to things like this in order to do it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajesticMaerlyn 17 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Hi - perhaps we can look at a request for Android Automotive Services - this is very different from Android Auto - it supports video playback when stationary, as it is not a mirroring service but full blown Android running in the headunit. For example, Polestar range of cars https://source.android.com/docs/devices/automotive/start/what_automotive Should I create a new Feature Request for this? Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37099 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 On 3/24/2023 at 1:36 PM, MajesticMaerlyn said: Hi - perhaps we can look at a request for Android Automotive Services - this is very different from Android Auto - it supports video playback when stationary, as it is not a mirroring service but full blown Android running in the headunit. For example, Polestar range of cars https://source.android.com/docs/devices/automotive/start/what_automotive Should I create a new Feature Request for this? Cheers Hi, yes Android Automotive is also something to look into. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyMan 8 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Would it be an option to just play the audio track for video files? I've got a lot of concert videos. Would be great if I could play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke 37099 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 22 hours ago, MikeyMan said: Would it be an option to just play the audio track for video files? I've got a lot of concert videos. Would be great if I could play them. Hi, yes this is an idea that has come up before and is certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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