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Only been using the new app 2 days and feels like my thumb is training for the olympics!

Why? emby has not raised their prices recently or announced any increase coming soon... So why should emby discount there superior product because the opposition is loosing ground? and [Plex] stripping there user out of there Cs$H? <=> counterproductive... ...?

Looking forward to this option. I'm currently using the Emby for Android TV version because of this.

I delete my episodes after I'm done watching them, but doing so removes the next episode from continue watching, as if emby no longer remembers I watched it. I used to manage this by just remarking the previous episode as player, but you can no longer do that with the changes to how previous episodes are managed. I know changes are coming to filters, so maybe *soon* we can make continue watching a 'show me the next episode for all shows where the next episode is not s1e1' but is there any way to achieve this now? It's fairly annoying to deal with, although benign. Even an 'add to continue watching' similar to how we can remove from continue watching would be a great step in the right direction. Thanks guys, keep up the great work

Moving the issue from this thread, here is a formal request to add to all Emby apps the ability to adjust / sync the audio playback / delay, in the same way it apparently is currently possible to do in Emby Theater.

It could rotate or something, like in the theater Of coarse it would have to be able to be turned off I suppose for people who don't like the idea.

Not sure if this is the right spot where to request this. .. Nevertheless can we please add the feature for embyserver. Pretty much ro setup a pause timeout limit . so if a user put a video/movie on pause for more than xyz timeout limit would kick them back to the video/movie home page... Thanks Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

I just noticed that when i click the watch trailer button on a movie, it plays a nice 1080p video, but the videos in cinema intros are all terrible quality. unwatchable. not to mention the languages are all over the place. would be nice to implement a way to filter these trailer selections somewhere. language and exclude any 480p or x quality trailers.

Emby for Amazon Fire TV 3.4.65 has been released. Here are the highlights: The download feature is back ! Improve performance Fixes for gamepad input Add playback option to disable direct play of various formats Add option to configure to login as specific user on startup Fix video rotation on Fire TV devices when direct playing Add convert unsupported audio option Play vtt subtitles directly without conversion from the server Support playback correction Add a-z picker to add to collection/playlist Fixes for closed caption rendering Fixes related to autoplay episodes options Add video screen up action option to control up button press behavior Add option to control video player long press action

There doesn't seem to be any direct way to report web site errors so I'll post here. There is a typo on the Premier page of the Emby web site. https://emby.media/premiere.html Under Hardware Accelerated Transcoding fastests should be fastest. Also, there is only one L in acceleration. I request that it be fixed.

I found that when I hit the back arrow(at the top left corner) from the playing screen back to Emby, it keeps bringing me to portrait position even when I use an iPad in landscape mode. It’s so annoying that I have to rotate the iPad to portrait and back to landscape again to go back to landscape mode.

Long Promised — Long Awaited — Finally Here! We are excited to announce the first release of our all-new range of Emby apps, starting today with Windows and Xbox. With a fully redeveloped native foundation, this update delivers improvements across the board: from remote control and gamepad support to background downloading (Windows), as well as refresh and HDR mode switching, and most importantly, enhanced video playback. The new app also comes with a name change from Emby Theater to simply Emby. The name is the only simplification though: On Windows it supersedes and replaces both current apps, "Emby Theater Desktop" and "Emby Theater" from the Windows store, combining the best of both in a single app. It provides enhanced video playback driven by MPV player under the hood, like and even better than "Emby Theater Desktop", and the Download features which were previously available in the Windows store app only. A primary design goal has been to ensure that users of either previous app encounter no drawbacks when moving to the new version. Video Playback (Windows) Video options in the previous ET Desktop app were not always straightforward. The new Emby app adopts a fundamentally different approach to video playback configuration, which accommodates to a range from least to most knowledgeable users by boiling quality options down to three simple and easy understandable presets alongside a custom mode which allows to control all the underlying options in detail. The main presets are: High Quality A no-compromise choice for the best possible quality, regardless of resource usage. Recommended for powerful PCs with high-end GPUs. Video decoding and filtering occur in software for optimal quality, and output scaling uses custom GPU shaders. Balanced The default and recommended choice for most users. Similar to ET Desktop and a standalone MPV player with default settings. Efficiency Mode MPV player is generally focused on quality rather than power saving, and even with the Balanced preset, you can get short of energy rather quickly when running on batteries. This mode is not built-in or available in the regular MPV player. All video operations are fully performed in hardware while scaling at the video output (no shaders/gpu kernels) gets disabled. Too simplistic for you? Enter the Customize mode where you can control all options in detail to find your perfect setup. Video Playback (Xbox) In the new Xbox app, we have a new playback implementation which is based on ffmpeg and takes place of the HTML video playbaback which which had limited codec and format support. By combining ffmpeg decoding with elements from Windows Media capabilities, it combines the best of both worlds: The rich format and codec support from ffmpeg and the built-in hardware acceleration of the Xbox for playing 4k and HDR videos in the best possible way Automatic Refresh and HDR Mode Switching (Windows & Xbox) Refresh rate switching is now as simple as enabling or disabling a single option. The new app can track its window position across multiple monitors and adapt the refresh rate accordingly. On both Windows and Xbox, it can also automatically toggle HDR mode based on the video content and the capabilities of your monitor and graphics hardware. Download Feature (Windows) With the download feature, you can transfer media from your Emby Server to your client device in a suitable format and size, so you can enjoy your media when you're on the road or without an online connection and even automatically synchronize items based on the watched status. The new Windows app implements this with a completely different approach. Instead of periodically polling and running in the background, it uses Windows Push Notifications for server-side activation and the Windows BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer) service for downloads. As a result, the app runs only briefly whenever the server notifies it about newly available items or when BITS reports a completed download. If you don't use this feature, nothing runs in the background at all. Enhanced Support for Remote Control and Gamepad Input (Windows & Xbox) Remote Control support has been extended to cover almost all functions defined in the Windows Media Center remote button schema. For game controllers, mapping has also been expanded to assign functions to all available controls. New options pages provide a reference for button assignments and allow you to test inputs to ensure everything works as intended. Windows Theme (Windows) As a visual highlight, the Windows app features a new and exclusive Windows theme with Mica material background (Win 11) and seamless integration with your Windows desktop appearance, matching theme colors and dark/light switching accordingly. High Contrast Themes (Windows) As part of the Windows theme, the new Emby app also supports the Windows High Contrast settings. Fonts adjust in size and weight for better visibility, and fewer — but thicker—lines are drawn to enhance readability for those who need it.

Oh I see it now. I misunderstood. Sorry, was trying to help!

Ok, thank you so much. I'll ask.

UPDATE: I sudo remove the app on the server and reinstalled, it gave new network settings that I left this time. Everything seems to work ok now. Very strange that it was working for some and not others before with the network settings. Anyway seems to be ok now so must have been port related I think

The DNLA media server NAS plays video on it. However, it does not scale the frame sizes correctly. Was hoping your server would work (. The TV is a long-lived TV. Doesn't want to break

I renew the question. Is this possible in Emby? Perhaps natively in all clients in the future? A native integration without messing with server files would be an advantage to competitors. All big streaming providers use a spotlight since it shows the newest additions at a glance for users. MakD/Jellyfin-Media-Bar: A Jellyfin Featured Content Bar to show off your media collection Spotlight.mp4

You must have had use tmbd api turned on, and populating the genres, I have added a check to null it if the checkbox is not selected. VODtoSTRMscheduledTask.dll

You are correct. Found the configuration on web settings. Thank you for your support.

Fixed in most recent update. Thanks!

I created an account just to reply to this. I had no idea about the reverse proxy on qnap or how it worked, but this saved me soooooooooooooo much time and stress! Thank you so much! This was by far the easiest way to use QNAPs native SSL cert. Now I don't have to worry about manually renewing the ssl cert on Emby every 3 months! Thank you!

@Lukeoops, thanks I'll try to track it down

As I recall, Yes, Emby can be used in split-screen mode.

Hi. Luke. Indeed solved. Removed two rss feeds and the podcasts are there again Thanks

Just for example, my Nextcloud is also MY personal Server, but the option of MFA is available. So yes there is more about security and not only MFA but stop telling people there is so much more to care about to make the server secure, just give them the option for MFA. If they don't enable it or can setup the requirements to make it work it is not your fault but this discussion would have an end after 7 years. Thanks

Just as a point of fact - all of those are centrally-managed services. Emby is YOUR personal server and keeping it that way does require you to take more responsibility for your own service running on your own network. You can not allow Admin access externally if you wish or implement other security measures that will allow it within your security profile. Of course, this is still something we have on our list - it just isn't as simple as what you make it out to be...

Hi, yes this has come up before and it makes sense. Thanks.

OK，I get It，thank you.

Emby for Amazon Fire TV 3.4.65 has been released. Here are the highlights: The download feature is back ! Improve performance Fixes for gamepad input Add playback option to disable direct play of various formats Add option to configure to login as specific user on startup Fix video rotation on Fire TV devices when direct playing Add convert unsupported audio option Play vtt subtitles directly without conversion from the server Support playback correction Add a-z picker to add to collection/playlist Fixes for closed caption rendering Fixes related to autoplay episodes options Add video screen up action option to control up button press behavior Add option to control video player long press action View the full article

I am surprised that they don't address 2FA here...Admin(Luke) doesn't care that hackers broke in and he can easily delete the entire Emby server, for example a movie, a serial....I see that we live in prehistoric times and poorer than google.com...A great shame!!!!!! Why don't we add Google Authenticator to Emby?!?!?! The whole world is dangerous because of hackers.....I think Luke doesn't like 2FA and wants to open...Who knows...

Hi, this is resolved in the next update to Emby for Apple TV. Thanks.

Come on, Emby team—why is two-factor authentication (2FA) still not implemented? This is a must-have feature, not a luxury. In 2025, it's shocking that a media server platform like Emby still doesn’t support basic security tools like 2FA. Your users have been asking for this for over seven years, and yet there’s been no serious progress or clear communication about it. Security should be a priority, not an afterthought—especially for systems that many of us expose to the public internet. Please take this seriously and let the community know when we can expect 2FA support.

This works for HD trailers from the trailer button on each media page: Turn on .nfo files in local directories. If you have not had this turned on, you may need to reload the media again to get the .nfo files into the local directories. Find the <trailer>plugin://... line in all .nfo files Replace </trailer> with this at the end of each <trailer> line: ?iv_load_policy=3</trailer> So the trailer lines change from the old version to a new version: Example is 'Mickey 17' (2025) <trailer>plugin://plugin.video.youtube/play/?video_id=osYpGSz_0i4</trailer> <trailer>plugin://plugin.video.youtube/play/?video_id=tA1s65o_kYM</trailer> <trailer>plugin://plugin.video.youtube/play/?video_id=osYpGSz_0i4?iv_load_policy=3</trailer> <trailer>plugin://plugin.video.youtube/play/?video_id=tA1s65o_kYM?iv_load_policy=3</trailer> You can do this by finding all the .nfo files. Windows let's you do this using Windows Explorer, search for: *.nfo -"<trailer>". Open all these .nfo files in a good text editor like edit+, or your favorite, full featured, text editor. Step #2 above... search and replace through all the open .nfo files. If you do it correctly, you should be able to change 1000+ media trailers to HD trailers, (if a HD quality trailer is available), with a couple of minutes work. Enjoy.

Emby for Apple TV 1.9.8 has been released. Here are the highlights: Fix video player back button behavior when paused Fix movie trailers tab only showing one item View the full article

HI, we'll take another look at this. Thanks.

If you’re looking to switch from Plex to Emby, you’re not alone. Many users are making the transition to Emby for its advanced customization options, better privacy controls, and flexibility. While moving your media library might seem daunting, this guide will walk you through the entire process, ensuring a smooth migration without losing your watch history and you'll be up and running before you know it! Why Switch from Plex to Emby? Before we dive into the migration process, let’s highlight some key reasons why users prefer Emby over Plex: Greater Customization: Emby allows for more granular control over metadata, streaming quality, and transcoding. Privacy-Focused: Unlike Plex, Emby does not require an internet connection for local streaming. Better Integration with IPTV & Live TV: Emby offers superior support for IPTV playlists and tuners like HDHomeRun. Self-Hosting Benefits: You maintain full control over your server and user data. Now that you know why Emby is a great alternative, let’s get started with the migration process. Step 1: Install Emby Server First, download and install Emby Server on your preferred device: Visit Emby’s official website and download the server software for your OS. Follow the installation instructions and set up your admin account. Once installed, access the Emby dashboard via your web browser. Typically at http://localhost:8096 Step 2: Prepping Your Media Files to move to Emby Ensure your media files are well-organized before adding them to Emby. The ideal folder structure should be: /Media /Movies /MovieName (Year)/MovieName (Year).ext /TV Shows /ShowName/Season X/ShowName - SXXEXX.ext If your Plex media is stored in a different location, move or copy it to your preferred location for Emby. Keeping the same structure ensures a smoother migration. Emby's media scanners will do a great job if not all of your movies or shows are organized in this fashion, but it definitely helps to have an organized and well structured media folder. Step 3: Set Up Your Libraries in Emby Now, it’s time to add your media to Emby: Open the Emby Server Dashboard. Navigate to Library > Add Media Library. Choose the appropriate content type (Movies, TV Shows, Music, etc.). Select the folder where your media is stored. Choose metadata providers (TheMovieDB, TheTVDB, etc.). Click Save and allow Emby to scan your library. Step 4: Importing Watch History from Plex (Optional) Emby doesn’t directly have a built-in tool for importing watch history from Plex, but you can use Trakt to sync your progress. Install and setup Trakt Scrobbler in Plex and sync your watch history. Link your Trakt account in Emby, allowing it to import your watch history. Run a scheduled task for importing playstates from Trakt. This should only have to be done once. Step 5: Configure Emby for Optimal Performance To get the best experience, here are some begging tweaks to Emby’s settings that will help get the most out of your new media server: Sign up for Emby Premiere: While not required, Emby Premiere offers many benefits like hardware transcoding, offline downloads, Live TV DVR and more! Enable Hardware Transcoding: Navigate to Dashboard > Transcoding and enable hardware acceleration for smoother playback. Set Up Remote Access: Under Network, configure remote access settings if you want to stream outside your home network. Fine-Tune Metadata Fetchers: Go to Library > Metadata and choose the best providers for accurate metadata. Step 6: Install Emby Apps & Start Streaming Emby is available on multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and more. Download the Emby client app for your devices and start enjoying your media. Final Thoughts Migrating from Plex to Emby doesn’t have to be complicated. By following this step-by-step guide, you can transition smoothly while preserving your media organization and watch history. Emby offers a flexible and customizable media server experience, making it a fantastic choice for those who want more control over their media. Are you ready to make the switch? Try Emby today and take your media streaming experience to the next level! As always, you will find unrivaled support from our users and staff over at the Emby Forums if you run into any issues or have any questions about this process. View the full article

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WELCOME TO THE HISTORY OF EMBY! A lot of our users are new to Emby and we thought it would be a good idea to share some of the backstory of how Emby came to be, where we started and where we are headed. We have grown significantly since our inception. Once a humble open-source project, Emby has evolved into a sophisticated platform that allows users to organize, stream, and enjoy their media libraries with ease. In this post, we'll take a look back at the history of Emby, explore its development journey, and highlight the key milestones that have made it what it is today. The Early Days: An Open-Source Beginning Emby started its life as Media Browser, an open-source project focused on creating a simple, user-friendly interface for accessing digital media collections. Originally, Media Browser was a plugin for Windows Media Center, and its primary goal was to offer users a better way to manage and play their media files. Back then, it was a community-driven project, with developers and enthusiasts contributing code, features, and plugins to expand its capabilities. Media Browser gained a loyal following among tech-savvy users who appreciated its customizable nature and flexibility. The Shift to Emby and the Rise of the Media Server In 2014, Media Browser underwent a major rebranding and evolved into what we now know as Emby. This change wasn’t just about a new name—it marked a shift in focus from a media center add-on to a full-fledged media server solution. Emby’s developers wanted to create a standalone server capable of managing large media libraries, transcoding content, and streaming to multiple devices. The introduction of the Emby Server brought a range of new features: Library Management: Users could organize and manage their media files with a sleek web interface. Metadata Scraping: Automatic fetching of metadata like cover art, descriptions, and ratings. Transcoding: On-the-fly transcoding for seamless streaming to any device, regardless of format. Multi-Device Support: Streaming became possible on a variety of devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, web browsers, and gaming consoles. This new direction attracted more users who were looking for a flexible media server that could handle diverse formats and provide a unified experience across different platforms. Open Source to Closed Source: In 2018, Emby made a significant decision: it moved from being an open-source project to a proprietary, closed-source model. The change allowed the development team to maintain greater control over the codebase, improve security, and introduce features more rapidly. Key Milestones in Emby’s Development As Emby transitioned to a proprietary model, the development team pushed forward with a series of updates and improvements: Emby Premier: The introduction of a paid subscription model called Emby Premier brought exclusive features like DVR support, cloud sync, offline media, and hardware-accelerated transcoding. Emby Premier gave the development team a sustainable revenue stream to fund further development. Improved Mobile and TV Apps: Over time, Emby released a series of polished apps for mobile platforms (Android, iOS) and TV devices (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire). These apps received regular updates to improve stability, user experience, and customization options. Live TV and DVR Integration: Emby expanded its offerings to include Live TV and DVR functionality, allowing users to integrate live broadcast channels, schedule recordings, and manage live content alongside their media libraries. Enhanced Transcoding and Streaming: Emby has continuously improved its transcoding capabilities to support modern formats like 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos. These improvements allow for a high-quality viewing experience regardless of the device being used. Security and User Management: Emby introduced advanced user management features, including user profiles, parental controls, and access restrictions. This makes it easier for families to share media without compromising on privacy or security. Emby Today: A Comprehensive Media Experience Today, Emby is a mature and feature-rich media server solution that caters to a wide range of users—from casual media consumers to serious home theater enthusiasts. It supports a broad spectrum of devices, offers robust customization options, and remains focused on providing a powerful yet easy-to-use interface. Some of Emby’s standout features today include: Unified User Interface: A sleek, modern interface that makes browsing and streaming media a joy. Customizable Libraries: Tailor your media collections with custom artwork, genres, and metadata. Cross-Platform Syncing: Keep your media in sync across multiple devices and platforms. Comprehensive Live TV Support: Access live TV, manage recordings, and watch DVR content effortlessly. Community Engagement: Emby continues to value its user base, with an active community forum, feature requests, and beta testing for new updates. The Impact of the Community and the Road Ahead Despite its shift to a closed-source model, the Emby community remains strong. Many long-time users contribute by creating plugins, themes, and offering technical support. The Emby team regularly interacts with the community, implementing feedback and adjusting features based on user needs. Looking forward, Emby is set to continue expanding its feature set while focusing on performance enhancements and cross-platform support. Emby’s development is driven by innovation and user feedback, ensuring that it remains a competitive choice in the world of media servers. Conclusion Emby’s journey from a simple open-source plugin to a leading media server solution is a testament to its adaptability and the passion of its developers. While the shift from open-source to closed-source was a turning point, Emby has continued to evolve, delivering a reliable and customizable media experience for millions of users worldwide. The history of Emby is one of growth, change, and a dedication to providing users with a comprehensive and enjoyable way to manage their digital media.

Hello, I would love to be able to multi select live tv channels in the set up screen and drag and drop several channels at the same time to modify the sort order. For example: Original list of channels: Channel A Channel B Channel C Channel D Channel E Channel F Channel G Ability to select channels D, E and G at the same time and drag and drop them after channel B for the following result: Channel A Channel B Channel D Channel E Channel G Channel C Channel F Thanks for your consideration!

I would like to see a search bar added to EPG Mapping. When using a list with 1000 channels it takes 20 times as long to scroll through and search for channels instead of typing in a search bar.

I have a few user who happen to leave movies on pause for hours or over night and i am trying to minimize use of resources for no reason. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

Hello, Perhaps I am not the first one to ask this question but it will be very cool if this feature could be implemented. I have 2 servers one at home and the other at work. ( and soon a third one...) So I have a movies library called movies on each server. I would like to see all the movies from a single 'virtual server location' when I use the app (ios or android ) where I will see only one movies library containing movies informations from the movie library at work and the movie library at home. It's an aggregation of movies informations from the movie library at work and the movie library at home. In fact when a user have multiple servers it will be perfect if another choice in the server list called "all servers" for example appears automatically with a merge of media informations from librairies with the same name on different servers.

Hackers paid Luke not to implement two-factor authentication because of Emby... Why did it take so long - 7 years? It's really a shame that we live in 2025 without 2FA...I applaud Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter, etc. have 2FA...

Over a month ago, Plex announced they were raising the price of Plex pass to $250 (lifetime), but you could also purchase a remote access for $20 a month. Apparently not everyone got the message, as there are multiple posts on Reddit that mentioned the Play Pass and not too many people are happy about it. This might be the time to possible lower the price on Emby premiere for a couple of days. On a side note, on the Emby premiere page, someone might want to make a spelling correction https://emby.media/premiere.html Hardware Accelerated Transcoding Take advantage of your server GPU. Emby has the most advanced and fastests hardware accelleration in the industry.