For direct stream instead of error

[dfuji 0]

Am running a server with Plex but been looking for an alternative. Been following Emby Media Browser for a little while, so impressive what's being done.

 

This morning woke up to the email with Server 3.0.5588 release which allows for enable/disable transcode settings per user. This is exactly what have been looking for to switch from Plex and get an EMBY licence.

 

Gave it a spin.

disabled transcoding for user xyz

logged in as user xyz

set the playback to really low resolution/bit rate

pressed play in web browser

player returned error

 

Rather than return an error,

 

if a message needs to be displayed could something like

"The media is not available in the selected resolution,  click continue to switch to the available resolution"

The player would then switch to original format, and start playing. 

 

In my case, the media library is encoded in mp4 1.5mb vbr aac, to date it plays on any device on any connection 3g/dsl etc connection without transcoding. How to force that to play original without bothering the user?

 

Cheers,

DF

[ebr 14910]

A friendlier message is planned but every single app has to be updated so it may take a little time.

[dfuji 0]

I actually want to cry! A response from the hoses mouth

 

This doesn't happen over in Plexville.

 

Anyway, have almost stopped crying for joy and signed up for the licence, hope it helps.

 

Thanks for the answer/update.

 

Have a great weekend.

[Luke 37049]

Welcome. This is just the first run of this new feature and it will no doubt improve over time. This kind of feedback will help us evolve it.