AppleTV: User Switching upon App Opening

[ellisd4 62]

Did a quick search and did not find a specific feature request to this functionality, so if one exists, I'd like to apologize in advance.  On AppleTV, I would like to request the ability to select user upon app opening.  This would be the same as going to the "switch user" menu or force closing the app and re-opening it.  This functionality would behave like other streaming platforms, like Netflix, Disney, etc, that allow profile selection.  I believe this doesn't function the correct way now due to the background refreshing of the app.  This is particularly important in cases of shared devices that have other users, such as child accounts, logged in.  

Edited March 7, 2024 by ellisd4

[Luke 39306]

HI, yes the new login features such as the profile pin will be coming. Thanks.

[dsmitty166 5]

On 3/6/2024 at 6:53 PM, Luke said:

HI, yes the new login features such as the profile pin will be coming. Thanks.

I see the profile pin is available in beta, But the issue still is, if you want to switch users you have to enter the full username and password every time. 
Is this going to change to save the logins, allow you to choose one, and then enter password?

As it stands today, with the new pin stuff, switching users is not something that’s even useful if you have to type the password each time. 

[Luke 39306]

On 3/16/2024 at 10:45 AM, dsmitty166 said:

I see the profile pin is available in beta, But the issue still is, if you want to switch users you have to enter the full username and password every time. 
Is this going to change to save the logins, allow you to choose one, and then enter password?

As it stands today, with the new pin stuff, switching users is not something that’s even useful if you have to type the password each time. 

HI, what makes you think you need to enter the full username and password to switch users? 

[dsmitty166 5]

15 hours ago, Luke said:

HI, what makes you think you need to enter the full username and password to switch users? 

Because every time I click switch user, it asks for a username and password? Even if I have remember me selected. 
 

In testing, I’ve also tested primary direct connect to the server, not emby connect. However, behavior is the same for both. Regardless of pin being enabled, switching users always asks me to enter in full credentials. 

[dsmitty166 5]

@Lukebased on your response, is what I’m seeing now expected behavior?

[Luke 39306]

On 3/18/2024 at 7:35 AM, dsmitty166 said:

Because every time I click switch user, it asks for a username and password? Even if I have remember me selected. 
 

In testing, I’ve also tested primary direct connect to the server, not emby connect. However, behavior is the same for both. Regardless of pin being enabled, switching users always asks me to enter in full credentials. 

Can you try it again? Thanks.

[dsmitty166 5]

4 hours ago, Luke said:

Can you try it again? Thanks.

Not sure if you changed anything, but I’m on build 1.8.4, and everytime I select change user, it goes directly to enter a username. There is no option to select a user. 
 

I am not currently logged in via emby connect on either account. 

Edited March 20, 2024 by dsmitty166

[dsmitty166 5]

Note I’ll also add that when testing, I am not on the same local subnet as my server. 

[dsmitty166 5]

Ah, turns out this box is checked by default, thus not allowing any usernames to show. 
 

It does work now. 

[dsmitty166 5]

Back to the original question by the OP though as well, right now, unless the app is forced closed, it will never ask for a pin again. 
 

@Lukeis there plans to require selecting a user or a pin after a period of time? Or once the app leaves the foreground?

[Luke 39306]

58 minutes ago, dsmitty166 said:

Back to the original question by the OP though as well, right now, unless the app is forced closed, it will never ask for a pin again. 
 

@Lukeis there plans to require selecting a user or a pin after a period of time? Or once the app leaves the foreground?

Hi, yes that is the next improvement that needs to be made. Thanks.

[Mulderkekou 2]

Hello,

Version 1.8.5 (1) is here. The PIN code works. On the other hand, when you leave the application and come back no code request. So in the state, not usable with children.

Can't wait for the next update

Thank you for the work. 

[Luke 39306]

On 3/30/2024 at 8:28 AM, Mulderkekou said:

Hello,

Version 1.8.5 (1) is here. The PIN code works. On the other hand, when you leave the application and come back no code request. So in the state, not usable with children.

Can't wait for the next update

Thank you for the work. 

HI, yes this is the next improvement to be made. Thanks for the feedback.

[dsmitty166 5]

On 4/2/2024 at 4:20 PM, Luke said:

HI, yes this is the next improvement to be made. Thanks for the feedback.

Any plans on when this will be implemented?

[kbijvank 52]

3 hours ago, dsmitty166 said:

Any plans on when this will be implemented?

As a choice in a menu. Some people don’t need the pin feature.

[dsmitty166 5]

3 hours ago, kbijvank said:

As a choice in a menu. Some people don’t need the pin feature.

Yes. Need an option to save user login, but present user switching dialogue each time. On new app opens and after x period of time. 
 

And don’t make it depend on having pin enabled. 

[Luke 39306]

On 10/7/2024 at 7:37 AM, dsmitty166 said:

Yes. Need an option to save user login, but present user switching dialogue each time. On new app opens and after x period of time. 
 

And don’t make it depend on having pin enabled. 

Hi, yes something along these lines is what we're planning on. Thanks.

[dsmitty166 5]

3 hours ago, Luke said:

Hi, yes something along these lines is what we're planning on. Thanks.

Where is this on the priority list or timeline? This has been “coming soon” or “next in the list” since March. 

[Luke 39306]

On 10/9/2024 at 7:59 PM, dsmitty166 said:

Where is this on the priority list or timeline? This has been “coming soon” or “next in the list” since March. 

It's very high. Thanks for the feedback.

[Luke 39306]

HI, please try Emby for Apple TV 1.9.5 and let us know how things compare. Thanks !

[dsmitty166 5]

32 minutes ago, Luke said:

HI, please try Emby for Apple TV 1.9.5 and let us know how things compare. Thanks !

Can you please share what has changed and what to expect? Hard to test if we don't know what we should be expecting to see.

 

Edit: I found this, 

But what should we expect? For example, I can still leave the app and come back without it asking for a login. Is there a timer that we need to wait for? etc

Edited Thursday at 07:28 PM by dsmitty166

[Luke 39306]

4 minutes ago, dsmitty166 said:

Can you please share what has changed and what to expect? Hard to test if we don't know what we should be expecting to see.

 

Edit: I found this, 

But what should we expect? For example, I can still leave the app and come back without it asking for a login. Is there a timer that we need to wait for? etc

10 minutes, but also check the startup behavior option in app settings and ensure that it is configured how you want it.

[dsmitty166 5]

10 minutes ago, Luke said:

10 minutes, but also check the startup behavior option in app settings and ensure that it is configured how you want it.

I Like it, but is there no way to save your password anymore? It's asking for passwords every time, and I don't see a place to remember me?

[Luke 39306]

2 hours ago, dsmitty166 said:

I Like it, but is there no way to save your password anymore? It's asking for passwords every time, and I don't see a place to remember me?

How did you set the startup option?