Yikes... Setup help needed

[Dangthatslong 0]

Hi!

I just installed the server (com.emby.embyserver_4.8.3.0.apk) and client part on my Nvidia Shield Pro and I'm baffled how hard the setup is done... and yes, I read the 'Quick tutorial' how to start.

1. How to connect external HDD?

I tried, using the browser on local Emby server IP, to connect to my external harddisk which is connected to my Nvidia Shield. I can access the server but I can not find such option. The HDD is accessible via LAN and is shared on the Shield. Any suggestions how to access it through Emby are welcome!

EDIT: Using 'Add" - 'Network' the external HDD shows up but is not selectable. I can not open it and set the path to the existing movies.

 

2. Emby client setup

The client, which is installed on the same Shield, asks for an IP. I assume it is the local server IP on port 8096 which I filled in. This doesn't work. Error connecting to server. Somehow the server stopped. Why I had to sign up to use the client locally stays a mystery.

4. Library - Metadata Path?

I would like to use the external HDD for the meta data. As the disk doesn't shows up, I cant to this.

 

I understand that getting this working is a one time effort and I really would appreciate a helping hand;

Edited April 18 by Dangthatslong

[Luke 37093]

Hi, have you taken a look at this topic?

 

[Luke 37093]

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Why I had to sign up to use the client locally stays a mystery.

Hi, if by sign up you mean Emby Connect, this is purely an optional service and you don't have to use it unless you want to.

[Dangthatslong 0]

Hi Luke!

Thanks for your answer... but that won't answer my question. I will not root my Nvidia Shield (I doubt this is even possible and if it is, I for sure wouldn't know how to do it) and the last answer in your linked thread is 'we can add this'. Was it added and if it was, where do I find it?

It seems hard for Shield user to get away from Plex. Maybe Emby should embrace this market and try to emulate the same accessibility for this product.

[Luke 37093]

HI, please try installing the latest version. It has the manifest changes mentioned in that topic. Thanks.