Locutus64 124 Posted February 12, 2024 Posted February 12, 2024 3 hours ago, TobyTentakel said: I fully agree to two of the proposed extensions: - add an option to search only in active (or user selected) libraries - start searching (optionally) only when pressing enter in the search button For people with several big libraries, the search is mostly unusable at the moment. I have >20.000 movies and >120.000 albums with several million songs and the search does only work if I completely paste the search term from the clipboard and even then takes several minutes. This should have been addressed YESRS ago along with when being in settings and doing a search Emby should ONLY be searching in settings and not media. 3 hours ago, Luke said: Hi, we'll look at improving this. Thanks for the feedback. It's called fixing it not improving it. 3
Music100 28 Posted February 22, 2024 Posted February 22, 2024 I'm voicing my support again to implement these handlings. Improving search features would go far to improve the useability of emby and enhance the basic user experience. This is particularly the case when dealing with large libraries. I've asked about this previously and my belief in the necessity of these features has only strengthened after another year. Cheers. 3
Locutus64 124 Posted May 16, 2024 Posted May 16, 2024 On 3/24/2021 at 6:36 AM, ebr said: Just FYI, in Android TV, Fire TV and Roku, if you search from within a library, the results are limited to that library. Shame the parent app doesn't have this like it should, and when one searches within settings not one result has anything to do with settings. There was a statement from @Lukeback in 2017 about more filters being added in the future and now it's 2024 and the search is still a joke.
Locutus64 124 Posted May 19, 2024 Posted May 19, 2024 @Lukeyou are expected to reply along with any other dev that deals with search in Emby.
Luke 39008 Posted May 19, 2024 Posted May 19, 2024 Hi, scoped library search is certainly possible for future updates. Thanks. 1
Music100 28 Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 The discussion about searching individual libraries has been going on for some years. These are my views as to why this is still a vital feature to improve: Emby’s strength lies in managing diverse, extensive media collections. However, its current search function retrieves results from all libraries at once, regardless of the content type. This all-encompassing search approach, while useful in some cases, often hinders users who know exactly what they’re looking for. Adding the ability to limit searches to a specific library would vastly improve efficiency and user satisfaction. 1. Streamlined Search in Large, Multi-Type Libraries In collections containing varied media—such as films, music, interviews, and more—it's often impractical to search through irrelevant results. For example, when looking for a particular soundtrack in a large library, the user may also see results from unrelated media types like movies or interviews. This creates unnecessary clutter and requires users to manually filter results, slowing down their process. Searching by library would allow users to target only the media they want to find, drastically improving search relevance. 2. Simplified Media Format Management Many users maintain separate libraries based on media quality or type, such as an older collection of standard-quality audio files and a newer library of high-resolution formats. Without the ability to limit searches to a particular library, users must sift through multiple versions of the same content, even when they know which library contains the desired media. Allowing searches to focus on specific libraries would help users find exactly what they need, without the frustration of comparing file specifications manually. 3. Alignment with Standard Operating Systems On commonly used systems like Windows and macOS, users can limit searches to specific folders or expand them to encompass the whole system. This approach is intuitive and familiar, allowing for efficient file management. Emby should follow suit by enabling users to choose whether to search across all libraries or narrow their search to a single one, mirroring these standard operating system practices. This would provide users with more control over their media management experience while maintaining flexibility. 4. Catering to Diverse User Needs Emby serves users with a wide range of media collections, from audiophiles with meticulously organized music libraries to film buffs with large video collections. Different users have different expectations when it comes to searching for content. An audiobook enthusiast, for instance, might want to search only within their audiobooks library, while a podcast lover may prefer to search exclusively within their podcast collection. Adding library-specific search capabilities would ensure Emby meets the unique needs of its broad user base. 5. Improved Performance and Speed Searching all libraries at once inherently takes longer than narrowing the search to a single library. This is particularly true for users with large collections, where searching across many libraries can slow down the process considerably. By giving users the option to search a specific library, Emby could significantly reduce search times, improving the overall responsiveness of the software and enhancing user satisfaction. --- Implementing search-by-library functionality would elevate Emby’s performance, offering users greater precision, speed, and control in managing their media collections. This feature would benefit both casual users and those with extensive, multi-format libraries, making Emby more efficient and enjoyable to use. Cheers. 1 1 2
CummingCowGirl 15 Posted November 11, 2024 Posted November 11, 2024 (edited) On 3/24/2021 at 6:36 AM, ebr said: Just FYI, in Android TV, Fire TV and Roku, if you search from within a library, the results are limited to that library. Interesting how far less used apps have the search function correct and the desktop versions do not. See @Music100's post Edited November 11, 2024 by CummingCowGirl 1
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